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Introducing Cranky Kraken Games - Monsters on Board Second Edition Leads the New Publisher’s Lineup

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Founded by lead designer Ivo Neskovic, the independent publisher brings a redesigned edition of the monster-themed strategy game to Kickstarter early 2027. 28 October 2026 — Cranky Kraken Games, a new independent tabletop publisher founded by game designer and digital studio co-founder Ivo Neskovic, today announces its debut with Monsters on Board: Second Edition . Coming to Kickstarter early 2027, the game combines dice drafting, interconnected actions and rival monster parties in a redesigned edition shaped by years of play and feedback. Following the return of the game’s publishing rights to its designers, Monsters on Board enters a new chapter under the publisher founded by its lead designer. It is the first announced release in a broader lineup of games currently in development at Cranky Kraken Games. Welcome Back to Startleton It’s Halloween night, and the Grim Lords are hosting rival monster balls. The essential ingredient is Spook Juice, distilled from human fear, and Startleto...
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Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing's Transformers: Beast Wars, Transformers MtMtE, Vitriol, Colonized


Here are today's Quick Ratings. Included are IDW's; Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1, The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #17, Vitriol the Hunter #4, and The Colonized #6. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.
See the Review Rating Overview page for more information on how I rate each comic


Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1


BEAST HUNTERS! They were there when CYBERTRON fell-but what happened to the DINOBOTS for the past few thousand years? Here's a hint-GRIMLOCK and company haven't been sitting around and relaxing! The time is now-the place is CYBERTRON-and the recipe is ACTION!

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3.4 - (Buy Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1) SAVE 10%


The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #17 - Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon


REMAIN IN LIGHT! MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE's first full-blown epic moves into high gear as RODIMUS leads his crew to the gates of heaven-or hell. But larger forces are closing in and an ancient plan is reaching fruition-and as an old friend calls time on the AUTOBOTS' quest, one thing becomes clear: the LEGISLATORS are on the march.

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 Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4 - (Buy The Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye) SAVE 10%

Vitriol the Hunter #4


Further investigations have brought Vitriol to the truth behind the origins of the Lycans. It is also brought him and the Defense Initiative into a tooth-and-nail battle with the creatures. With the blood and guts of Barthus's masterful plan in full effect, the Underlord has placed himself in a powerful position in his attempt to take over Basilika.

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy Vitriol the Hunter #4) SAVE 10%

The Colonized #3 - Part III: Department of Homeland Severity


The zombie horde is growing, the aliens and humans are outmanned (and out-alienned), and the citizens of Carbon Falls are beset from all sides. Which all pale before the looming explosive threat brought on from one of their own!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 3/5
Story 3/5
Verdict 3 - (Buy The Colonized #3) SAVE 10%

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