Anticipated Games in 2024 + Channel Update!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Go to 16:20 for the Most Anticipated Games list

[@tiffanynelson9061]

I think my daughter and I were subscriber numbers 19 and 15, way back in 2017ish. So great to see your growth, progress, and success over the years. Well-deserved. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Wow that is honestly so incredible to us that you were on board with our silliness so early and that you’re still here! Amazing. We are humbled

[@rikhavok]

Haha! I don’t know when I actually hit the subscribe button for you guys, but I do remember watching your thrift store throwbacks. But, the first video I ever watched of yours was about Hanabi.

[@laurencesingh3948]

I love your guys' dynamic and energy! It reminds me of my younger brother and me. I moved across country last year so I miss hanging out with him and playing games as regularly as we used to. Watching you guys makes me miss him in a good way and look forward to our next visit. The dodgeball joke during Sankore had me cracking up and is exactly the kind of thing my brother would have said. Keep up the great work! I found you guys and subscribed just this past year. I'm looking forward to your continued success! My most anticipated for 2024 are: 1. Ezra and Nehemiah (love the theme and I've recently become a Shem Phillips fan) 2. Inventors of the South Tigris (this trilogy has been AMAZING so far) 3. Sankore: The Pride of Mansa Musa (cool African historical/education theme with amazing art by the best in the business) 4. Daitoshi (Dani Garcia seems like a great up and coming designer and Devir has been knocking it out of the park with their productions) 5. Windmill Valley (see previous comment but replace Devir with Board and Dice - just a little wary as this one is described as light and I tend towards heavier games) 6. Galactic Cruise (unique theme with awesome art and seems like pretty solid, heavy gameplay)

[@chrisrysso4026]

Discovered your channel this year, enjoy your videos very much. Really enjoy your playthroughs and love your shorts. Thought your board game scavenger hunt was a lot of fun, hoping you do something like that again!

[@tlance4480]

Only part way through the video, but some of my favorite content of yours are the KZbin shorts that either or both of you do. Shows the goofy/fun side of you guys more

[@txsportsfreak02]

Thank you guys for the great year! Can't wait to see what y'all do this year!

[@kgkang255]

So awesome your channel did so well last year. Been a big fan of you guys since you guys first appeared on Dice Tower's board game breakfast and have always been confused why you're not way bigger. Your shorts are awesome and is probably my primary way of interacting with your channel. Keep up the amazing work - upwards and onwards to 100k!

[@thepilgrim8336]

You guys have quickly become my favorite board game you tube channel. The shorts are excellent too!

[@douglasladd9478]

Seconded!

[@grahamglaser]

Two of the best in this hobby board game space. Proud of the work you put into 2023 and looking forward to the great things you'll do in 2024!

[@djmurp2]

Shorts, comedy, and a nice mix between rapid fire stuff and long plays etc. I think that’s a really good brand! 👍

[@huntermayday]

I’m honestly shocked you guys don’t have more followers, my favourite board game channel!

[@robertaustin6302]

Stoked on the idea of a new studio for you guys! That’s gonna be rad! Love the energy you guys bring to the community and appreciated the years of great content. Keep going strong! 🤘

[@Firebeees]

Thank you for making 2023 a great year on KZbin! Super excited for all that you have planned this year! My most anticipated games are the Nusfjord Big Box, Middle Ages, Conservas, Boreal, and Windmill Valley

[@TylerAndToast]

Love your humor, top tens, and playthroughs, but my favorite is your rapid reviews and how in depth you go at actually explaining any game you talk about and not assuming the viewer knows. And the reasons why you enjoy them. Keep it up guys!

[@melissadeprez5740]

Congratulations on an amazing 2023! My son and I have been following you since we first saw a video of Mike talking about the “fire park” he built in his backyard which proceeded to catch his yard on fire. That day you became a hero to my 12 year old and we have been following you ever since. Thank you for all the great content you put out, you bring much joy to this hobby! Wishing you more success in 2024.

[@SnareSpectre]

Kind of surprised to not see Civolution on this list! Thanks for turning me on to Endeavor: Deep Sea and Galactic Cruise - those look really cool.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oooh I'd forgotten about Civolution!! Thanks for reminding us. Absolutely intrigued by that one

[@lauramogus5112]

Congratulations you guys, you have been a pleasure to watch since the beginning, so glad many others are finding you and appreciating the time, heart and humour you put into your content. Best wishes for another fantastic year of growth.

[@boardtoplay]

So many great games coming out this year but I’m in the same boat I can not wait for Inventors!

[@lukepickles5099]

Looking forward to the new changes going forward! Especially playing the games you want to play! And I’ll be excited to catch the live streams now they’re on here rather than twitch. More murph, more mayhem!

[@rahdo]

wow, your hometown is sacramento? mine is knight's landing, and some of my fondest childhood memories back in the 70's was making the trip to the "big city" for stuff like going to the movies and stuff :) congrats on the big number jumps! :)

[@monstermash4324]

Looking forward to more Murphtastic content in the coming year🎉

[@IllBuythePopcorn]

Always enjoy these types of videos to get a glimpse of what (MAYBE) will be coming out. Can't wait to see the new content!

[@a-c-m]

I would add Mistwind and Kelp to your list, both should come out in 2024 as well.

[@TotallyBoard]

I love the dynamic between you both. Keep killing it and excited to see the growth of your channel!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you!

[@douglasladd9478]

Very excited about the channel updates, keep it up gents!

[@EpicFamilyAdventures]

"2023 is over"!? "Those games are gross"?! I just bought all the games you guys recommended!

[@BDrisco1982]

"The hot games are a fickle friend, Harry. Celebrity is as celebrity does. Remember that." I'm sure that's how the quote goes. 😜

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh gosh we’ve made a huge mistake! Ok play all those games first and THEN realize it’s all trash and in the past

[@dadsanddice]

Love hearing the channel stats! Keep it up guys

[@dreadpirate907]

I've started doing my top 100+ list every year for the last 3 years around when the Dice Tower does theirs, and already I love being able to see the shifts from year to year. Look forward to your yearly top 100s!

[@ncreson]

I discovered your channel this year thanks to Foster the Meeple and I'm glad I did. Love your videos, especially your comedic shorts ("what kind of board game would be called Pickleball?" "I thought it was a Reiner Knizia game"). As for this year, I'm also excited for Dragon Eclipse. I backed it on Gamefound. Gnome Hollow has been on my radar since last summer. I met Ammon, the designer, at Gem State Gaming Con in Boise, ID. He's pretty fun to talk to and BS with. Other games I'm excited for include Wyrmspan, Cascadia Rolling, and Nocturne.

[@niclarice]

Congrats on the growth of your channel. Your love for the hobby and the joy it brings you is so evident in your videos and I look forward to what is to come this year. Welcome back to Sacramento!

[@zachlanshe3540]

I am not a long time sub but the energy and banter you both have keeps me hooked. I love everything that you are doing! Keep it up and excited to keep watching in 2024.

[@aliglidden6708]

Congratulations on your successes! Love watching you! ❤

[@giulianogaldi139]

Fantastic news you guys are coming back to the Valley. Maybe someday we’ll have a chance to play something together. Love you content, bros 😊

[@oceanevicente]

So happy to hear you had an amazing year with the channel, you really deserve it guys, you are just AWESOME !!!!! I always have fun watching you, you basically are medicine for the mind you know :D So I wish you the best for 2024, and I can't wait to keep following you in all your crazy adventures, challenges and stuff :D Take care, Cheers !!!!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you so much for the kindness!

[@alexblake5828]

Moving back to NorCal! Love to see it.

[@miguelgonzalezwalter1930]

So satisfying to hear you guys making progress and building your community. Really well deserved. You seem to me the most down to earth guys out there and your reviews at least to me seem least influenced by the newest hotness. I really appreciate that aside from your humorous attitude and taking things with a wink and a smile on your faces. Keep doing that, it's wholesome in the hobby.

[@codydavis3100]

Galactic Cruise is up there for me. I'm also excited for World Order, follow up to Hegemony. And the campaign will hopefully be this year but Speakeasy from Vital Lacerda. Love the theme, the designer, and Ian O'Toole will knock it out of the park as usual. Of course all of the other games I've already backed that still need to arrive like Unconscious Mind, Perseverance, Old King's Crown, DCeased, Kelp, The Battle of Versailles. Great time to be in the hobby. Gnome Hollow is a new one to me and excited to see what it's all about.

[@AhJong0]

Love the video being a twofer of updates and anticipated. I played a prototype of 'Galactic Cruise' - was very good but the finished product will add so much 😊

[@ianotoolevideo]

Thanks for the support guys :) New studio sounds exciting!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank YOU for being literally the best in the game. We love what you do always!

[@GameWeekendChalbie]

I’m behind on my board game content lately so I’m just watching this now, but super proud of you guys. You both have always been the best board game content creators and I’m beyond happy you guys saw success for all your hard work -Chalby

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Chalby!! literally just went to your Tiktok to see what you've been up to and then your comment pops up! That makes us happy. You're on of the OG's man and we can't wait to see you hopefully soon! Let us know what you're going to this year if anything and we'll make sure we get a chance to run into you and catch up

[@GameWeekendChalbie]

@@TheBrothersMurph That would be amazing! I haven’t been able to go to a con for a while. But this year I am planning on Gencon for Saturday and Sunday. I know you guys are always busy when you go to Gencon, but if you’re there hopefully we can catch up.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

This year we plan to go to the full con and we won't be at a booth so we'll be roaming around and have an easier schedule than usual so let's make something happen for sure!

[@MarinaS341]

Unsubscribed and resubscribed as requested 😂 love y’all! Great video as always! Looking forward to this year of games :)

[@matthewzahnzinger]

I was SO excited when I heard about the theme of The Last Lighthouse... and then I learned it was a solo, which I just don't do. I hope it does extremely well, so ButtonShy decides to come out with a co-op version!

[@spillustrations]

Congratulations on your successes! I only started watching your channel this year but this is exciting. Congrats!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you Sarah!!

[@slackfish]

My New Year's resolution is to get to more of your YT live streams this year. I feel like I haven't talked to you two in ages and I miss you terribly but I recognize that's on me and I'm committed to doing better this year. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Slacky!! Miss you too bud. Life gets busy so we get it but yes please we LOVE seeing you in the community and we'll take any slackfish we can get!

[@madisonvanorden9486]

Congratulations on such an amazing year and only good things to come!! You both are so welcoming and engaging. Fully reignited and hooked me on board gaming, even considering LevelUp in a few weeks! Youre content creates my wish lists :)

[@joannabroussard942]

I am hoping for Wyrmspan by Stonemeir Games. It is supposed to be out in March.

[@pclubwon]

My most anticipated is Pax Hispanica! Spring if we are lucky.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oooh cool!

[@FriedChiggins]

So I watch the entire opening and unsubscribed…and resubscribed as requested. Congratulations on a fantastic 2023! You two deserve it! Good luck in 2024…both with your channel and the move! I’ll be there again for the Kickstarter! Lastly…My most anticipated games of 2024: #3 Tidal Blades 2, #2 Clank 2, and #1 Gnome Hollow!

[@GenesisMediusFin]

Now Subscribed! Also I got a chance to play Galactic Cruise this last year, and it was fantastic!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oooh exciting and thanks for subscribing!

[@Ryguy0707]

Most excited for Dice Throne Missions and Star Wars Unlimited

[@AinSoph]

I’m really interested in Kavango. Looks like a heavier 7 wonders.

[@oneysnyder2116]

Endeavor Deep Sea seems super cool for some reason…

[@matthewkolell5888]

Great list! Side note Uruaguay is not landlocked, Paraguay, and Uruaguay has the 3rd largest GDP per capita of Latin America & Caribbean countries. It is a cool country with amazing people.

[@FostertheMeeple]

Print that MONEY Button Shy!!! aha Also love you both

[@blakwngbrd]

Loved hearing you mention Raas: A Dance of Love! That one is gonna catch a lot of eyes when it comes out!

[@darlene7165]

What an exciting year ahead for you (and us 😊)! I am so incredibly proud of you both! Love this channel! Keep up the great work! Hope to see you guys at DTW!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We plan on being there!

[@ericnelson382]

Love the energy! Love watching you guys. My recommendation (maybe eventually) is bring in other KZbin board game guest. There’s a handful of popular names and I think several of them would click so well with you both. I’m wishing the best for you two. You deserve it!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

We definitely want to make more collabs happen in the future it sounds like such a blast

[@terry3733H]

guessing each other’s game list, or random bg trivia with guests’d be hilarious 🤣 +ve vibes 😊🎉 2024

[@thepilgrim8336]

My most anticipated: Flock Together, Critter Kitchen

[@eVanDiesel]

Atlas Lost might be my most anticipated

[@mariocrest]

Amazing channel guys, one of the best in terms of content, production and edition. 💪🤙

[@MrKevster24]

Congratulations, very much deserved! But, YES! MOAR Challenges! Favorite video you guys ever did was the best 8 hr Game Day. Don't even know how many times I watched it.

[@rolling.reggie]

Buy your new studio in Portland, Oregon 😎 Also, last year I put in my Notes app that Mansa Musa would be a great theme for a board game of I ever got the motivation lol nice.

[@koltinthompson1321]

I’m excited that YOU’RE excited about Galactic Cruise!

[@notthatseanbean]

I’ve been here since the Board Game Breakfast skits through now (also referred to as The Cycle of Hair! Love and hugs, brothers.

[@jjtheBaldBoardGamer]

Games I’m looking forward to receiving this year: Andromeda’s Edge (#1), Cthulu DMD: Fear of the Unknown, Planet Unknown, and Unconcious Mind. Games I look forward to being released: Inventors, no doubt, Gnome Hollow, Pampero, River Valley Glassworks, and now, Cascadero because of you two😂

[@jaredreninger158]

As a new subscriber in 2023, really glad to see the overall channel growth and direction for 2024!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Wahoo! So stoked you found the channel!! Glad to have ya

[@emilyhart3076]

I love love love YOUR shorts! It’s your shorts that pushed me to subscribe AND join Patreon. Love you guys

[@spike2439]

So happy for you guys! Excited to see where you guys go in 2024. Keep it rolling! I must have watched that Bentley vs Board games video at least 5 times. Team bingbong for life!

[@jmurphy2751]

Congrats on the move back to Sac and out of Dodgers country! Maybe talk to the Giants and have a board game appreciation night at the yard! Cant wait to see the new studio.

[@Poiuytrew.Q]

Whaaaaaaaaa Sactown???? Hope your move is smooth as butter! 🧈

[@Drumox]

I don't really keep up with new releases, but I'm excited to play through some of the classics that are new to me

[@jamesmorgan1967]

Congrats on all of your success! I don't watch shorts...except for yours (because they're so well done). For 2024, I'm curious about Flatiron, the next game by the designers of two of my favorite games: The Red Cathedral and The White Castle. Don't know anything about the game expcept that it's about the Flatiron Building here in NYC.

[@robinvandepoele2117]

Thanks for the fantastic year and wishing you the best for the upcoming one! I totally understand that moving to an external studio is an extremely positive choice. Keeping your workplace and home separate is very important when you’re doing something with less structure such as KZbin, both for your motivation and for your mental health! Keep it up guys, it’s gonna be a great year :D

[@TheBrothersMurph]

This year is gonna be all time for sure!

[@jeremycarlson1189]

Would love to see you guys do live play throughs of Vindication (and its expansions), and Union Stockyards. Would also like to see you guys do a video on the deck builder that came out last year through kickstarter called Unition. Love it. Would loooove an Oath or Root series. I would also like to see some older games like Wallenstein, Tikal, Torres...and see what you think compared to what is out now and if they hold up.

[@nickvanee916]

Bentley vs Board games was the only KZbin video I aggressively shared across multiple family chat groups

[@imaginedlandscapes]

Well, you know I’m all in for a good gnome!

[@MadMark118]

Fractured Sky, Mythwind, Tricktakers, Through the Dessert, and hopefully The Dark Quarter, though I am skeptical.

[@Jessoya]

Watch the all thing! I am really waiting for the number one too! I didn't play Scholars yet, just receive my French copy. Can't wait to see new things on the channel! P.S. There is a mistake in my name in the patron's thank you, is Hebert-Mathieu, not HeRbert-Mathieu ;). It's the proof that I watch until the end! :D

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Ooh thank you we'll fix it!!

[@jeromed9750]

Can’t wait!!

[@Simon-xb6ov]

I have loved the first 2 entries in the South Tigris series, but after a few plays of Inventors, I would recommend caution with your excitement for it. It is more complex than the other entries, but I haven't felt rewarded by that increase. And while I love shared infrastructure in games, it just doesn't feel meaningful in the game.

[@jjtheBaldBoardGamer]

Been subscribed, going to always be subscribed, was a patreon and will hopefully get back to it soon. Great list! Love love love, Ian O’Toole’s art work and will have to look into some of those games with his art. am SUCH a giant fan of Garphill games. I have so many of their games and will definitely be backing Inventors. Wayfarers shot into my top 3, so quick! Easily my favorite game from them so far, have not played Scholars yet.

[@mariebrule3512]

Oh wow Gnome hollow :) play it please 🙏😁😄

[@sarumon17]

I live in woodland! Maybe I'll be able to meet the bing bong crew!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

woot! we plan to arrange game meetups in town so we'll be sure to share info with our discord!

[@shinyhappymeeple]

You guys are the best. My favourite channel. Keep up the good work. You deserve all those crazy numbers! 👏👏👏

[@TheBrothersMurph]

you are too kind!! Thanks so much!

[@pojomo1266]

Just so yall know Uruguay ain't landlocked, but great video thanks.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Oh shoot you’re right! I was thinking of Paraguay!

[@artwithnathanael]

I can't wait for Gnome Hollow!

[@KMReviews]

I’m mostly looking forward to Andromedas Edge, Fractured Sky, and Unconsious Mind

[@chunkcurtis85]

I’m looking forward to andromeda’s edge.

[@eric.fugere]

Great Video! I would take a look at Natera: New Beginning as well :)

[@aStrix171]

I only found this channel recently but the videos were good so I subbed. I'm also new to board gaming but I have backed 2 games on kickstarter already: Dracula's Curse & Zombie Survival Infection. So I'm looking forward to those

[@cathyzampogna1200]

I’ve been watching for a long time. I love you guys and I love to laugh. One of my favorite videos was when Mike cut his hair. I laughed so hard and showed it to everyone. And Mike looks so much like my nephew, Nick. LOL. Keep going with your work. Love it!!

[@TheBrothersMurph]

wow that video goes back a long way!! Thanks for sticking around for so long!

[@a-c-m]

Are you sure that Galactic Cruise and/or Inventors of the South Tigris will actually be released in 2024 ? For neither of them, their crowdfunding campaigns have even launched yet !

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's a fair point. They're both listed for this year at least as of now so we put them on the list but you never know! however, with regards to Inventors of the South Tigris, they usually run their campaign early in the year and deliver just before the holidays so I'd expect to see the same happen here as well :)

[@delainacook4427]

Me and my boyfriend got to play a game that will be Kickstarted in March, it was cool playing a game that only like 30 people have ever played in the world

[@TheBrothersMurph]

That's awesome!

[@Crooke743]

2024 Gonna be even bigger 😎

[@Christian-cy2pn]

Keep up the great work,realy enjoyable😊

[@Ryguy0707]

How many different ways can we pronounce Uruguay😄

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Honestly there’s probably more ways we could mess it up

[@alister3882]

ANd from Garphil we are not just getting Ezra and nehemia, shipwrights redux and inventors, we also have the new Shem game, storm raiders, Anarchy and Skara brae, so probably many more great game also to be excited, but not all can be Garphill games or Shem phillips, but man, thats my list of anticipated and excited games for 2024.

[@TheBrothersMurph]

so true! Really packed year from them and can't wait for them all!

[@tylerblanchard3634]

Holy crap I live in sac y'all will be in my home town ❤❤❤

[@TheBrothersMurph]

woot woot!

[@zavodneydl]

Skipped. Then subbed

[@TheBrothersMurph]

Thank you for paying the toll

[@rb4551]

For me it unconscious mind and Andromeda's edge by a MILE.