Blaster Targets! DZ/Adventure Force Can Crush and Xshot Electronic Target Review
July 8, 2026Before I get too far down the rabbit hole of new blasters, let’s cover a few things in my basement – especially since the end of summer is approaching, and items are likely to hit clearance.
Both Dart Zone and Xshot had official target sets available on shelves; Xshot had an electronic version branded for their Pro line, and Dart Zone had a fun, manual version sitting with the Adventure Force line at Walmart. This is more of an overview than a review – what target works for you depends on the price and fun factor – but regardless, let’s take a look!
Nerf Rebel Ops Deadeye Review
July 4, 2026The Nerf Rebel Ops Deadeye fits the same niche as other recent blasters like the N Series Pinpoint and the NStrike Elite 2.0 Eaglepoint. It holds a decent number of rounds, fills the “sniper” role in pretend play, and has more than a few attachments. To that end, the blaster is successful.
Whether you should add it to the collection is a matter of priorities. As well as the age of the user.
Nerf Action Experience – Not Dead? Facility Coming to Tennessee After All!
July 2, 2026After plans for a joint Nerf/Crayola entertainment venue fell through in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area, Nerf Action Experience appeared to be dead. However, that’s not quite the case.
After some retooling, the new developers have partnered with Hasbro to create a Play District featuring everything from Nerf to Peppa Pig to Transformers. The Nerf part features plenty of activities (how many involve actual dart blasting is unclear). Given the sheer number of families that vacation in the Smoky Mountains every year, some kind of development was bound to happen. It’s nice to hear the original idea isn’t completely dead – I enjoyed swinging through the Nerf Action Experience when I was on vacation in Great Britain, and that’s also gone, too.
Nerf Rebel Ops Ammohawk Review
June 24, 2026The Rebel Ops line is finally arriving! After showing up a bit early on Walmart’s website, I snuck once in an order along with other (and actual) essential items. After arriving and handling it, I can say it’s exactly what I handled at Toy Fair: a return to the Elite dart with the performance you’d expect from a basic pistol. The extra darts and storage just help to sweeten the deal.
Gemeneye’s XShot Shell Ejector Talon Magazine Conversion Kit Review
June 17, 2026Let’s get those review posts going again, shall we?
Gemeneye has released 3d printed files for the Xshot Shell Ejector, allowing you to convert it to use half darts and Talon magazines. It’s a nifty kit, and while using shells has a certain appeal, being able to use a bolt-action blaster reliably during Humans v Zombies and other game modes makes for a great time. Here are my results after printing and installing the kit!
Dart Zone and Xshot Debut New Blasters!
June 8, 2026Summer is always a time for new things to get announced; what better time to build hype? Xshot sent care packages out to several social media personalities, and Dart Zone posted sneak peeks from their booth at a Specialty Toy Fair in Wisconsin. Let’s run down the list and see what’s coming!
Game Report: Survival Fest 2026!
May 30, 2026All my game footage is processed, and all the photos are finally uploaded!
This past Memorial Day weekend, Survival Fest held its latest iteration, Overclocked, at Ohio University. Humans battled against an AI that was slowly converting our fellow humans in an attempt at world domination. And, as per usual, we had a ton of fun!
