Author: Derek 'Dez' Maggs

Derek 'Dez' Maggs

Board Game & Tech Reviewer / Host of MTG Podcast, Rather Be Draftin' / Coffee & Hug Addict

Panakizhi – Kickstarter Preview

"In the 14th century, Indian scholars would assemble annually for the Revanthi Pattathanam in Kerala. During the seven-day event, each scholar would be awarded a money bag (a panakizhi) by the Zamorin of Calicut. The

The Tale of Ord – The Tabletop Narrative Puzzle Adventure You Need to Play!

You are a private investigator tasked with finding two missing professors from the Emerens Institute; but when information is uncovered about a mysterious relic found by an archaeological team. You have the opportunity to change

Runika and the Six-sided Spellbook Kickstarter Preview

"Runika Jones is a fourteen-year-old amateur rune-caster and professional thief. But when Runika finds herself caught in the act by a master of the rune-casting arts, the dragon, Headmaster Lucidorn the Green, she thinks she’s

Weird Giraffe Games’ Big Easy Busking – Kickstarter Preview

‘New Orleans is known for many things; Creole cuisine, a unique dialect, annual celebrations and festivals, and distinct music. Do you have what it takes to travel to the birthplace of Jazz, show off your

Dell G7 15 Gaming Laptop Review

The team at Dell Australia recently sent me the new Dell G7 15 Gaming Laptop. The G7 has a corporate styling you’d expect from Dell. The sleek designed laptop with a focus on gaming performance

Logitech G613 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Review

The team at Logitech Australia recently send me the new Logitech G613 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The keyboard was released back in August of 2017 and at the time, was the very first wireless gaming

Aftershock 34″ PRISM X340 Ultrawide Monitor Review

I recently got the opportunity to use the new Prism X340 34″ Ultrawide Monitor from Aftershock. Never heard of Aftershock before? Neither had I before they reached out. About Aftershock PC Aftershock PC has been

Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Mouse – Tech Review

The team at Logitech Australia recently send me the new Logitech MX Anywhere 2S. The mouse was released in July of 2017 and supersedes the highly popular MX Anywhere 2. The Anywhere 2S is designed

OZ Comic Con – Melbourne’s Premium Pop Culture Event

It’s the weekend after OZ Comic Con, and I want to go back. For me, Oz Comic Con is a time when the Melbourne comes alive and embraces all things nerdy.  It brings together people

The Brigade – Kickstarter Review

As the first ding of the bell goes off, you leap out of your chair and towards the old brass pole at the end of the large room. There is a small hiss as your