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We're back! and in this special episode, Lilyshark joins to review Ransom Notes, Mine Turtle, and a super quick review of Poetry for Neanderthals. It's time to enter The Amazing Digital Circus as we discuss the show leading up to it's finale. Spoilers ahead for those who haven't watched.
We're getting political in this episode! Yes, we are finally play Die Macher, the board game that simulates German politics. D managed to win so that brings his number of wins to like, 5? We also finished our most recent playthrough of Kids on Bikes, and you won't believe how we managed to win!
It's a solo outing with D but it's also the premiere of our new,long teased feature: EXPANDED UNIVERSES! In this first ever EU, we've got Clank Adventuring Party, which adds new characters and features to the base game. Next up is a new mobile game in the Dissidia series called Dissidia Duellum. And the cap off the episode is a quick review of the DLC for Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.
As a bonus for all you Final Fantasy fans, or even new players to the series, check out the amazing animations from RABtoons.
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It's Unfathomable! That's our game for today and it is a tough one! Can our players make it to port safely, or will they be dragged into the depths by Lovcraftian monsters? And who amongst them is the traitor? Plus, we talk cartoons and Muppets.
In time for Valentine's Day, we've got Deep Regrets! The game people, the game. We cover this Lovecraft inspired boardgame along with a similar video game; Dredge! And since it's our season premeire, we are torturing James with firey hot jelly beans.
It's the finale of our Christmas trilogy! Things have gotten dire as an Ultra Violet and Ultra Violent renegade Santa has appeared to punish our heroes. It's an epic battle of sacrifice, violence, and nasal laser. It's about to get James Hard: with a Vengeance!
Our heroes have procured transport (sort of) to their destination but all is not well! What was once a simple task has become more difficult as backstabbing continues and a new foe appears. It looks like things just got...James Harder.
James is FINALLY getting his revenge on us for all our shenanigans as we begin our 3 part Christmas playthrough of Paranoia. As our elfish clones set out to light a new sector in our happy little distopia, betreyals are common, and paperwork is plentiful. Friend Computer is always watching.
Side Note: We had intended for these to be uncensored but made an executive decision in the second part to add in Hans Gruber bleeping out naughty words. Or at least a passable impression of him.
Dungeons! Dice! Danger! James plays the roll n write by Richard Garfield and man is it fantastic! And after a long pause, we've finally gotten back to our monthly TTRPGs. This time, it's a new Kids on Bikes campaign featuring animals. How did we get to that point? D and James have the answers.
It's James and D here for an episode about dinosaurs! James has Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write to share with everyone, including how awesome his dinosaur park came out. Sadly, no stegosaurus. We then pivot to AI and it's use in writing a ttrpg campaign and where are the ethical lines for using it.
It's been a long time coming but we finally got around to another Bonus Level! Rian is back, and we're talking about the PS1 classic; Legend of Legaia. If you're curious about this amazing game, listen in as we talk story, music, and gameplay.
The Nostalgia Factor
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Terminally Online Pen Pals
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The whole team is back and it's time for Box 1 and Box 2! Just what are these boxes? And how does Neil Patrick Harris factor into them? Plus, James and Amanda share their anniversary adventures with an escape room!
Back from our underwater adventure last episode talking about censorship in games, we've got more censorship in games! A group is pressuring payment processors to stop payments for games they deem to be problematic, and many games have suffered as a result. We go into depth on what's going on, and even share advice on credit.
UPDATE: After this episode was recorded, an Executive Order was signed blocking payment processors from telling people what they could buy. More updates to follow in the next episode
Coming to you from the depths of the ocean (equipment went wonky on us), we are talking about the Stop Killing Games movement taking place in the EU. Special guest, Captain Dave from Sparks of Interest!
We are back to recast Star Trek with Muppets, and it is perfection! Startrek Away Missions, you're curious and we have all the details with updates on upcoming expansions. James has an update on AV Ghost, and many complaints about this and that.
It's a solo outing, but D has you covered with a quick review of Lunar Lux on the Switch. What is this intriguing sci fi rpg? For the second half of the episode, we decided to rerecord it due to new information on tarrifs and what the status of the boardgame community is currently in. It's not all doom and gloom, D has a potential solution.
Lunar Lux
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Titancraft
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Hop on your broom and grab your bat, it's Quidditch time as we play Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch! Was Ravenclaw victorious, or did Slytherin dominate? We have a brief review of The Day the Earth Blew Up. And an in depth discussion on passing the torch from generation to generation.
We are building up rodent society in Rats of Wistar, and boy did we create a real Ratopia. How does one build up rat society? What cool adventures do rats go on? How do they manage to make super computers and jetpacks?
Ever wonder about "dead game mechanics"? We discuss several from an article on BGG which you can check out below.
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It's our long awaited return as we conclude our Magical Kittie trilogy. Our adventurous felines have been given the hair raising task of delivering the final present of Christmas for Santa. Will the delivery go off without and complications? Or are there unseen dangers at the bottom of the chimney?
Note: This episode is intended for a mature or at least adult adience due to crass language and commentary. Listener discretion is advised.
Part 2 of our Catsmas game of Magical Kitties is here as our fierce felines do battle with the terrifying Krampus! Will they defeat this monster or is Christmas doomed?!
It's the first of our three part Christmas playthrough of Magical Kitties. Join Weasley, Cigarettes, and Sir Pendergast (played by our amazing guest host Angie), as they travel to the north pole to go on an adventure with the man himself: SANTA!
Joining in this mysterious episode, we have Lisa, CC, and Lily to talk all about Murder Mysteries. How are they run? What sort of cool things can you do? Are they scripted? Check out this episode to find out.
Another Bonus Level has been unlocked and we have an amazing guest joining us; the art director for Invincible Fight Girl, David DePasquale! Hear about how Fight Girl came about and some of the influences behind various scenes. Check out Invincible Fight Girl on Adult Swim and on MAX.
In this Bonus Level episode, Captain David from Sparks of Interest joins to talk retro gaming. We've got games from all the previous era, including retro boardgames. Why has retro gaming been growing over the last couple years? We have our theories.
After a long break due to unforseen shenanigans, we are back with a tour of the game Lords of Waterdeep! D decides to complain about the newest D&D book whilst James praises other ttrpg games. And we discuss the inconsistant quality of game movies.
Note: this episode was recorded long before all the info dropped regarding a certain individual and his crimes. The jokes made are mostly inspired by the Southpark bit regarding him.
It's time to enter the labyrinth in Disney Villains Labyrinth! What secrets does it hold and who won? James had a weekend, a LEGENDARY weekend as he and LEgendary Chad played some Starwars games and Dark Tower. James talks D off the ledge regarding kickstarters whilst sharing a few future games from Gen Con.
It's a solo outing for D and its Magic time as we talk about Bloomburrow and future Magic sets! A brief update on Lorcana's future and what cards are on the way. And we wrap it up with a review of Panzer Paladin.
Panzer Paladin
Enter the wasteland and drive like mad in today's game; Thunder Road Vendetta! Who won in this crazy death race across the board? Captain James gives us the rundown on Starwars Armada and X-Wing. James shares a few guilty pleasure shows he's been watching. And we discuss this season's anime hit, Delicious in Dungeon.
It's another adventure in the mysterious library as we have another round of Magical Kitties! Where have our adventuring felines found themselves now? Will Chet Chadley be reunited with Cigarettes? And what is the mysterious and ghastly Merlin doing in this book? Find out!
We needed a brief paws (pun intended) after sharing our heavy news last episode but we are back with our playthrough of Magical Kitties! Weasley and Cigarettes have returned to the library after finding Weasley's owner in a portal tome. They now must find Chet Cadley and reunite him with Cigarettes. Will they find where he is, or are there more mysteries to unravel?
We begin this episode with some heart breaking news regarding the cast, it's been a hard topic to approach, but we all felt that our listeners needed to know. Despite the sad news, we press on and review The Fox Experiment, a game about breeding the perfect fox. Like Gloomhaven? WE have a mini review of Bugs and Buttons. And we finally do more than complain about Lorcana.
Bonus Level time, and we've got the amazing Well Red Mage! Hear all about Gamelogica, a micro documentary series sharing various myths, legends, folktales, religious, and spiritial aspects within video games. We talk the influence video games have had on his professional career and games that all new gamers should try.
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We have returned from a long hiatus (episode was recorded a while ago) and it's time to stalk humans in The Hunger. This deck builder is another fantastic Richard Garfield game and we have all the details and a few tips to win! And what's an RA episode with some Startrek talk? We have a few updates regarding various Startrek ttrpgs.
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Our second episode in our Magical Kitties playthrough is here! Amanda and D are in search of thier humans and the only help they have is a hurtful book that says mean things to Amanda's cat. Will the kitties survive a trip into a magical story book?
And be sure to check out Gamelogica by checking the link below:
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We are back after a long break with a brand new playthrough: Magical Kitties! Can D and Amanda save the day and thier humans? Will James defeat his cohosts with a series of diabolical traps? Will Levar Burton curse our heroes dice rolls? Listen in and find out!
Our season finale brings us to the Startrek universe with our review of Startrek Adventures! Before we can delve into that however, we talk some of our favorite things regarding Startrek. And since it's been a thorn in many gamers' sides, we complain about Lorcana to finish up.
RA is back with a double shot of gaming review goodness. First up is Contest of Champions, not only a little on the mobile game but a review of the boardgame. Like Mortal Kombat? D has you covered on Mortal Kombat 1, as well as a quick plot synopsis of the previous 3 games (spoiler warning).
It’s spooky season and we have a couple games to really celebrate the season! The classic game Grape Escape is our first game, it’s like Saw for kids with how you destroy your grapes! Second, it’s the game of Gen Con, Boo-ty Call! Which ghost has a thing for your medium? James has thoughts on Lorcana and the availability of cards. And who doesn’t like puppets and cosplay? We have the process of James’s new hobbies.
Back from a hiatus and we have a lot to talk about! First, a quick review of the console version of Gloomhaven. We then move onto news involving Wizards of the Coast; from Magic the Gethering news to Dungeons and Dragons news. To cap it all off, D discusses life after death for Live Service Games and what that could mean for the future of those games.
The team from Mystic Days is back to tell D all about the new Kickstarter campaign and new tweaks to the game. Be sure to check them out!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mysticdays/mystic-days-caldwell-edition?ref=5y46wb&token=d4266624
https://mysticdays.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Rons-Old-School-Compendium-Ron-Christopher/dp/B0C47SRMFR
It's a little late but we have James and Amanda's Gen Con adventures! What cool games did they play? Was Lorcana the star of the con? How much art did they purchase? And what's the significance of puppets to all of this?
It's a late solo outing for D but we've got an awesome indy comic for you to check out: Shadowbinders! Who is Mia? Why does she have magic powers? Why is Winston awesome? And how powerful is Rhen? Check out the comic!
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Need some gaming news? Magic has some new sets coming next year in their Universes Beyond, D&D has issues with A.I art, and loads of Lorcana news.
A preview of what's coming to Gen Con! We've got expansions, new games, returning designers, and James has found the winner of the Con for 2023!
Back from vacation and we have an episode all about cards! First up, big news about Magic the Gathering and the Lord of the Rings. Do you enjoy The Princess Bride? We have The Princess Bride: Prepare to Die for your enjoyment. And lastly, a brand new game from the world of Harry Potter, also featuring cards!
It's time to wrestle as we play Kabuto Sumo! Have you wondered if a stag beetle can beat a dung beetle? We have a possible answer! There's some controversy involving an upcoming Disney tcg. Lord of the Rings gets the Magic the Gathering treatment with a bounty placed on a very specific card. And we talk Hocus Pocus 3 and other films.
It’s a solo outing as D brings you an update on the game Abducktion. The game is here, but a proper review is going to be another episode. We have a review of the new Zelda game. And the return of Transformers: Forged to Fight!
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We are returning to our roots with one of the first games we ever review on the show: Blood Rage. Bill shares his thoughts on the game and we cover a few of the expansion pieces James has for the game. We talk about Wizards of the Coast going crazy with an accidential release of some Magic cards. And of course, it's movie season so there's a few films to discuss
It's a solo run with D but we have Wizards of the Coast news regarding Magic the Gethering and D&D. What changes have been made for D&D? How is the new set of Magic cards? What is D griping about? And to wrap up the show, a review of the Megaman Battle Network Legacy Collection!
It's time to enroll in wizard school and blast away spiders (so many spiders) as James, D, and guest THE David Moser, cover Hogwarts Legacy. What sort of spells do the hosts use? How have they gone about playing? And is the true villain the Floo Powder lady that randomly talks to you? Plus, we discuss comics, in particular IDW and the recently announced TMNT game based on The Last Ronin.
It's our hundredth episode and we decide to look back at games we've played and enjoyed, games we struggled with, and future games to review and share with all of you! We talk Startrek and comics and the current state they're in and finish things off with big news from James and Amanda.
Thank you all so much for joining us for 100 episodes!
It’s another Bonus Level and in this one, we are going even deeper into the Mirrorverse! Joining D from Kabam is Kabam Lyra (Senior Community Manager), Dani Merrithew (Game Design Lead), and Ryan Boulanger (Franchise Creative Director) to talk about the designs of characters, different modes, and even a few hints at the future of the game. Wonder how the game got pitched to Disney? We have the answer here!
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It's time to travel through space as we review Starship Captains. Is it Startrek? Pretty close! We also cover a new favorite song of James's. And to wrap things up, James shares his trauma from the ending of the old cartoon, David the Gnome. For good messure, we cover the top ten WTF endings from tv shows.
It's short episode as D reviews a couple of video games for you, Dead Space Remake and Theatrhythym Final Bar Line. What do these games have in common? Absolutely nothing but boy are they fun! And for those of you who enjoy Isekai animes and mangas, D has a kickstarter for you to check out with Isekai th Board Game.
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It's the start of another season and we are here to finish our Christmas themed Kids on Bikes play through! Will Amanda, Smart Shark Nathan, and D solve the case of the missing decorations? Will Hallmark town have a Merry Christmas? What's the deal with Mr Wheeler? Will James make it through this play through with his sanity intact? Listen in!
We're starting 2023 with a new Bonus Level and it's a spoiler filled episode about God of War Ragnarok! Join the Lord Reverend D as he and Hector and Ruthie from ReShoot podcast talk all things GoW and even delve into a little bit of D&D talk. Check out the The ReShoot podcast in the link below.
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It's our season finale and what better way to end the season than with driving James insane! It's the first of a special Christmas themed two part play through of Kids on Bikes. What mysteries with D, Amanda, and special guest Smart Shark Nathan uncover? Who is trying to ruin Christmas in the town of Hallmark? And did D name his character after James and The Legendary Chad again? And as always with our "live" play throughs, this episode is rate Explicit. Listener discretion is advised.
It's a video game centered episode as Lord Reverend D gives you quick reviews of three new games! We've got God of War Ragnarok. We have the new expansion for World of Warcraft, Dragonflight. And, of course some new Pokemon with Pokemon Violet. Not enough for ya? How about the results of the 2022 Video Game of the Year awards? We have that covered too.
Everyone is back in this episode and we've got a review of Mississippi Queen for ya! Where has the rest of the team been? James and Amanda share with us their exciting trip to Disneyland. And we have reviews of Hocus Pocus 2, The Munsters, and Cabinet of Curiosities.
Are you looking for a different kind of tabletop RPG? Do you think combat should be fast paced? Tired of your magic just fizzling out when you know darn well magic is unpredictable? D is here with the creators of Mystic Days, a ttrpg that will thrill and excite you with it’s mechanics and innovative play! Be sure to check out their site for more info.
Mystic Days: https://mysticdays.com/
It’s a solo outing but D has Dice Throne for you! Fan of manga? D has two stories to delight you. An indie comic that feels like how American comics should be? Oh, we’ve got you covered there. A few mobile shutdowns bring to question the longevity of mobile games in the current market. And Hellraiser is back, but is it good?
Dice Throne Comic: https://shop.dicethrone.com/pages/faq
Rippaverse: https://rippaverse.com/
Lord Reverend D has a game for the end of the world as he reviews Doomlings! Ever play World of Warcraft? D has returned after a 10 year break to share the vast changes in game. And finally, D is going to attempt to fix G4 TV. Can he do it, or are they too far gone?
Nacho Average Padres: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nacho-average-padres/id1613468384
It's interview time and we have an AWESOME guest for you! Patrick of Tiki Games is here to share his love of table top rpgs, board games, and a few other things. Curious about his upcoming games? We chat up Outbreak at Mount Callum, Crank it up, and a few surprises with upcoming projects. Check it out!
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The Tower looms in the distance, dark and menacing. The only heroes who can save us all are Orson Welles and Hellboy. Where did this conversation come from? Well, we decided to review the amazing Return to Dark Tower! Bill, Amanda, and James give their thoughts on the newish Hellboy movie. And we talk new developments in D&D!
https://restorationgames.com/return-to-dark-tower/
I Finally Watched podcast
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It’s hero time! In this solo episode, Lord Reverend D covers 3 games, with two being tied to My Hero Academia! We have the boardgame My Hero Academia Plus Ultra! We have the My Hero Academia TCG! And to break it up, a review of Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Want info on D&D and Magic the Gathering? D’s got you cover with a quick recap of announcements from Wizards of the Coast themselves!
Slay the Stars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay-the-stars/id1621152400
It's a total circus in here as we review the meeple stacking game, Meeple Circus. The game has it all, animals, acrobats, clowns, and much more. How high can you stack your meeples?
In the second half of the show, it's all about Startrek and our love for the various shows!
It's just Dennis and James for this episode but they've got a review of Your Friend Is Sad to share with you! Have you heard of Stray? We cover that too. A brief chat about how the two go about playing new games, followed by a preview of several Gen Con games!
It's a big update episode on two members of the show. Following that, we determine when Kurt Russel month will occur in the future before reviewing Galaxy Trucker. Who had the best ship? Who won? James reveals why a certain Startrek character is terrible, and D discusses Ragecon!
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It's a solo episode with Lord Reverend D! He's brought Killer Bunnies for your enjoyment and it's quite the crazy game. Also up is a mini review on the new Diablo Immortal for mobile and PC. And to put a bow on this episode, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge for a walk down memory lane.
It's time for another D&D campaign tale, this time the star is Mrs. Dennis! For our very own Lord Reverend D's 40th birthday, his wife DM'd a campaign not just for our hosts, but for a group of 13! How did everyone fair? How was Mrs. Dennis's first time DMing? Did she really throw down a Sharknado? Plus we have more pop culture talk and 3D printing fun.
The team is back from break and ready to party it up! Like to argue? Trial by Trolly is for you! Trivia more your speed? Linkee! Will be right up your alley! How about word play? You should give So Clover a try. The team has reviews on them all! James has gotten a new 3D printer and he’s here to give you a quick rundown on the hobby of 3D printing!
It's time to race in the dexterity game, Pitch Car! Who won in this battle of disc flicking? And what happens if Couch James pulls out the big guns and adds in the expansions? The team discusses the world of voice acting and the nuances that entails. Movie discussion abound. Plus a review of sorts on the new Lego Starwars game. To put a nice bow on everything, the premiere of what will probably be an ongoing new segment.
The team did their best to make this a difficult edit but we made it happen! Smart Shark Nathan returns for Smart Shark Bites to tell the tale of Monster of the Week. But first, the team has a review of Sheriff of Nottingham! Afterwards, you'll hear the tale so far of the low energy werewolf, 1/2 zombie shapeshifter, crooked cop, hunter of bug men, and more!
(Minor note, this episode does contain some slightly edgy humor. It's not enough for an RA After Dark, but it comes close.)
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It's a solo(ish) episode with D as he gives you a preview of the upcoming mobile game; Mirrorverse. What is Mirrorverse? What's the gameplay? And why would you be interested? Listen in! D also has a quick review of the new Borderlands type game, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, as well as a rundown of Playstation's upcoming PS Plus changes.
While Wrap Masta A is away, the guys will play. And by play, we mean they're building neighborhoods in Welcome To! This is the team's first roll and write game review with a discussion into the mechanics of roll and write games in general. Enjoy games where you sneak around? James talks about stealth while Billy and D talk about different potential mash ups for Metal Gear Solid. James has presents for the team in the form of Magic the Gathering cards. And a brief discussion on Elden Ring and difficulty in games.
It took longer to edit this one, but it was worth it! The team has got a review of Steampunk Rally and you'll never guess who won! There's movie talk of old and new films spoilers for Spider-man), comic book talk, and as always when it's released, an opening of Magic the Gathering packs from the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty set. Have you wondered about some of the shenanigans that occur during a recording of our episodes? We present to you our first ever bloopers! Hudson has amazing timing and you can experience it right here!
RA is back from vacation with all new games and the same old rambling! The team discusses Groundhog's Day and the history behind it as well as what they've been up to over vacation. But once it's time to review a new game, can the team Escape: The Curse of the Temple? Did our team escape or were they trapped forever? (You can probably guess how the game went). D brings up the recent buyouts of various studios while James and Bill share a few favorite YouTube channels. A brief discussion on G4, are they still relevant? And of course, a brand new spot from our favorite sponsor, Leg Up!
Season 4 has officially started with this Bonus Level! Lord Reverend D (he does legitimately hold those titles) is here to talk some pop culture with Chris from Miyagi-Do Karate about Karate Kid and Cobra Kai! If you are a fan, or even just curious about the series, listen in! Keep in mind, there are spoilers ahead for Cobra Kai. You have been warned.
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This is it, the season finale and the team has brought out the big one: Hero Quest! Adventure into changing dungeons with hidden doors and treasure as you defeat monsters to save the world. The best part about Hero Quest? It's going to be covered again in future episodes! Amanda lays the smackdown on another game as she declares Hero Quest to be the better of the two. The team also goes over future plans for next season, there's debate on a possible celebrity endorsement, and a new segment premieres here: Letters From Luck!
It's a short, rambling episode as Reverend D covers the mobile version of Wingspan. Are you a fan of Kickstarter? D has a new show segment highlighting upcoming projects, starting with one based on the beloved Borderlands series!
In this...interesting episode, Reverend D is joined by his kiddos to review Gargoyles Awakening. Join them as they cover the basics of the game, as well as a dive into the show that spawned the game. And to top it all off, a pack opening and brief overview of Magic the Gathering's new set: Crimson Vow!
In the first of two episodes going back to the 80's, the team tackles The Goonies: Never Say Die. As Goonmaster, Reverend D guided the team through the first scenario of the game, giving Couch James a much needed break from running a game. Did our team win? And were they successful in finding One Eyed Willy's treasure? D also gives a brief update on his adventures at SNAFU con and an intriguing game involving flipping a table.
Quick warning: while this episode is mark explicit, it is due to the repeated use of the term for anatomy in discussion of a famous scene/prop from the Goonies movie. You have been warned.
You heard our review of Roll Camera, now meet the creator himself; Malachi Rempen! Couch James and Reverend D sit down with Mal to discuss his background in game design, future projects, and Mal even has a few great questions for our hosts!
With only two survivors remaining, and time running out, will our team be able to escape the horrific monsters on the space hulk? Did Doctor Chad James somehow survive his encounter with the symbiote? And what of the zero gravity roller disco? All those answers and more in the finale of Dread!
It's another playthrough for the team as they play the horror rpg Dread. Join the crew of the ISS James Brown as they arrive at a damaged space hulk for zero gravity roller disco. What happened to the ship? Where is the crew? And do our hosts make it out alive?
On this Bonus Level we've got Dragon from SNAFU to tell us all about the upcoming SNAFU convention, a safe and fun environment for fans of types. Hear all about the cosplay contests, various vendors, and the massive table top gaming area. Dragon shares with Reverend D his favorite games and even a cool convention story! This year’s theme is time travel, so be prepared!
(Note: the ticket prices discussed in this episode are slightly off from what the website says, but they are still quite affordable)
Want to join in the fun? Check out https://snafucon.com/ for all your convention needs.
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Billy the Gray takes point this episode and shares his love of craft with the H.P. Lovecraft inspired game, Arkham Horror 2nd Edition. Who was the first to succumb to madness? Who saved the world from cosmic horrors beyond our understanding? Who knows! Reverend D has new Magic the Gathering cards for everyone from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. There's a ton of info from Nintendo and the team has some of it. Jerky is found, and as a bonus, you get to hear about how Reverend D was detained at the airport!
In this very adult episode, it's the triumphant return of Uncle Billy who is now Billy the Grey! The team is Horrified, and played Horrified so you can hear more about the game. There talk about out of print games. Chatting about Dune. James and Bill geeking it up about Startrek. And even a discussion about how physics work in the cartoon, Up.
Have you ever wanted to star in a film? How about directing or producing? Roll Camera lets you do just that and the team is here to tell you all about it. While playing, James and Dennis felt nostalgic for a similar computer game by the name of The Movies. Magic the Gathering released a set based on Dungeons and Dragons and a taste of future sets to come. And of course, another Jack Black Fact.
It's a solo venture for the Reverend D but that doesn't mean he showed up empty handed. He's got a review for you on local Escape Rooms! A review of the one shot comic for Gloomhaven. Two card games; Chocobo's Crystal Hunt and Ghostbusters! Want some Pokemon? There's Pokemon Unite to scratch that itch! The cherry on top of this episode is yet another...Jack Black Fact!
It’s time for another heist as the team plays Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers! Is it easier to pull off a job on a casino, or did the bouncers catch our team? In the second half, you get a stream of consciousness conversation ranging from an in depth discussion on comics, to the Olympics, to Amanda wanting to resurrect pogs. Why pogs Amanda? Why? And they’ve got talk about Broken Lizard. (Spoiler warning for the King In Black comic event)
On this Bonus Level, Reverend D chats with a fellow gamer, Himanish. Enjoy a pleasant chat about sports games, the Wii, and even the Kinect.
Note: there were a couple slight issues with sound at the end where you’ll only hear in one side
The team threatened it for a while and now they have made good on that threat: this is a musical episode! Not entirely, but they got inspired by the Ravensburger game, Villainous. How do villains win when they compete against each other? Did anyone truly win? The team also dives into the creativity of table top RPGs and plans for the future as they fan girl out over James Woods.
In this episode, the team covers several kid friendly games perfect for getting your kids into boardgaming. After promising it for months now, it's the official premiere of Smart Shark Bites with Smart Shark Nathan. What does SS Nathan have for everyone? It's Monster of the Week!
Are you ready for a Kaiju rumble in Godzilla: Tokyo Clash?! How about an unusual segue into discussing Love Actually? Maybe some E3 highlights are your jam this week? Curious about the Mario Kart Home Circuit? We've got all of that in this episode plus the return of Jack Black Facts!
We've got a special guest on this Bonus Level as Reverend D interviews Brett of the upcoming Bar N Games bar in Reno Nevada. Learn about what's in store when the bar opens. From theme nights, to a massive gaming floor, to even cosplay, this bar will be a fun place to hang out and enjoy gaming culture.
Want to learn more? Check out these links:
Gofundme
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-bar-n-games-open-in-downtown-reno?qid=7fd1bacb24fbc26f52a22726d4c0ec4b
Website
https://barandgames.com/
Email
bar_n_games@yahoo.com
Reverend D is joined by Rian, host of the Bosscast Podcast to chat retro games. Got a favorite PS1 RPG? Odds are good these guys have heard of or played it. Rian and D also get into a deeper discussion on content creation and some of the rules set out by YouTube.
Be sure to check out and support The Bosscast Podcast!
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A new James has arrived in town to talk with the team about game design, James Nigbur! Listen in on his design process. Hear the story straight from James and his wife Lizy about creating a multitude of games. And learn about some of their favorite games that brought them into the boardgaming world.
Want to get updates and see the other projects? Check out jpngames.com for more info
It's time for another heist as the gang plays Burgle Bros! Did they succeed or were they caught? How are flamethrowers involved? What's the significance of James's elephant? Did these senior pranks really occur? And why is W back? These questions are answered in this episode.
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jaynigbur/you-said-you-could-draw-0?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=you%20said%20you%20could%20draw&fbclid=IwAR3G9s1GKGoYbPycA0zCFdk-qCCTAnrqw3YJToNMErmq3IH4wPbxwmz5yFo
The team has once again tried to over work Intern Xteve with their shenanigans in this review of Last Bastion. A BIG thank you to listener Michael for sending this one, the team does FINALLY get around to giving a review on how the game plays. Oh, look at this, Reverend D is doing another voice and derailing the show. At least it's somewhat entertaining. We get a lesson on animals that Xteve had to find music for it. James and Bill in the second half of the show bring up future plans for the show and war gaming. And after the outro, we have a fact about Jack Black.
We finally did it folks! It’s time to take a dive and sink some ships in U-Boot! Did our hosts succeed and sink many ships or did the sub break down right after launch (it did). We get an unofficial education in naval vessels from Bill and James, as well as a peak into their history in the navy. We’ve got an update on the Sony Playstore. And we have a SECOND review for your pleasure, a game sent to us by an awesome designer. Are you artistic? Were you just saying that to be cool? You Said You Could Draw is a fun party game where you put your artistic skills to the test, but there’s a twist. Be sure to check out the kickstarter, link is in the description. And be sure to check out Kitsune Treasures as well, link is also in the description.
You Said You Could Draw
https://yousaidyoucoulddraw.com/
Kitsune Treasures
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KitsunesTreasuresUS
Amanda is back from her world tour and ready to talk about playing with blocks in The Climbers Hudson joins throughout the show as well as the other children in the house. We discuss the closing of the Sony digital stores for PS3, PSP, and Vita. Game subscriptions, are they the future or a fad? And Reverend D shares his experience starting Fantasian.
It’s good to be the king as we review The King of Zing! This game was sent to us by a designer and is set to be on Kickstarter. Does it sound interesting? Stay tuned for future updates, we will share the Kickstarter once it becomes available. James has discovered the true meaning of Candyland and shares it with D and Billy. More talk of sports and comics, with a brief discussion of The Snyder Cut of Justice League, leading into a broader discussion on comics. Remember the old Overpower card game? Well, you will as we dive back into this oldie but goodie.
Prisoners! It's time for our escape as we make our way out of the depths of the Dark Castle. What horrors did we face? Did everyone escape? What exactly was James doing while everyone else was fighting? We also cover a wide variety of our interests including Ninja Turtles, Startrek, and annoying James during play sessions.
It's cold outside as we try to survive the zombie apocalypse in Dead of Winter? Who won? Was there a traitor in our midst? We try to convince Amanda to let James get a new table. Got swag? So do we as we discuss the new Rulebooks Anonymous shirts! And it's the debut of a new segment as we review the Simpsons TCG.
Are you a fan of cosplay? Have you thought about how cool it would be to embody a character from a game or movie? Reverend D interviews the amazing cosplayer Knightmage in this episode. Hear about how he creates his amazing costumes and how you could even get into the craft yourself! Be sure to look up Knightmage across social media to see his work!
This episode it's time to cover a favorite game of James; Star Trek Ascendancy! Traverse the spacelanes as we create a unique universe to gather resources and create a strong empire. Who won? Was it the Romulans, the Andorians, or the Ferengi? There's magic abound as we delve into the new Magic the Gathering set with an on air pack opening. James tells us about his new Crokinole board. And Amanda debuts her new skill!
Welcome to season 3! It's the exciting conclusion to our playthrough of Runaway Hirelings! Will our heroes succeed in making a palatable fruitcake? What other challenges await in Santa's Compound? And can they survive a battle with Santa himself? Tune in!
(This episode contains adult language and content and as such may not be suitable for a younger audience. Listener discretion is advised.)
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It's the first Bonus Level of 2021! In this fantastic start to the year, Reverend D talks with his son Reed about being a gamer. Listen in as they discuss Pokemon, Mario, Megaman, and other games. As a special treat, Reed premieres his super power! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree here folks.
Just in time for the end of the year, It's Rulebooks After Dark! We play Runaway Hirelings with a Christmas twist and it's brought to you raw and uncensored! We've got our characters, we've got our gear, and we're ready to entertain as we attempt to escape Santa's Compound!
This episode contains adult language, adult themes, and crass conversation not suitable for a young audience. Listener discretion is advised.
In this very special episode of Bonus Level, Reverend D reviews the game The Final Word. This innovative and fascinating game was sent to us by an independent designer and we've got the scoop on how it plays!
Be sure to check out http://fayekleindesign.com/ for more information and where you can pick up the game
In this episode, Reverend D chats with Digi, leader of their team in Southpark Phone Destroyer. Listen in as they share the benefits of using discord to communicate with team members, as well as Digi's experience being leader, a little bit of Cyberpunk 2077, and gaming in general. We also share our thoughts on Phone Destroyer and possible ways to improve the game.
It's time to stop Hans Gruber and save Christmas as we play Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game! We briefly discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie and how the board could be tweaked. With the year winding down, we reflect upon how the show has changed this season and how the future looks. Don't miss it!
It's our 50th episode and we've got an oversized show centered on card games! We have a review of a game sent to us by the name of Sorrim. We've got a need to forge some keys in Key Forge, Reverend D gripes about Yu-Gi-Oh, and of course we discuss the big dog; Magic the Gathering. As an added bonus, Couch James was one of those lucky few to acquire a Playstation 5 and gives his insight on the console.
Reverend D had to fly solo but he's got you covered with HeroClix! Find out about this neat collectable figure game and what spurned this review. Do you like the Zelda games? We've got a review of the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity!
https://wizkids.com/heroclix/
In this Bonus Level, Reverend D (Knightfall if you listen to #Omegacast) talks video games with the host of KupoKast, KidKupo. Hear about how they got into Final Fantasy as well as a few classic JRPG games you may not have heard of. Be sure to check out KupoKast for your Final Fantasy fix in the link below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kupokast/id1531341518?i=1000491926910
We hope you've done your cardio as we try to escape from a maniac in Last Friday! Can you make it through all 5 chapters and escape with your life? Or will you be caught and meet a gruesome fate? We also dive into some of the better "mainstream" board games with an update on Hero Quest. Uncle Billy give us a little of the history of cribbage. And stay after the credits for an extra track of James and the Conex Box.
It's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus in this Halloween episode as we review Hocus Pocus! The game, not the movie. We do have our top 5 movies for Halloween, and Hocus Pocus is in there so we kinda review the movie. There's also a discussion about weird sodas. It's a wild ride this episode folks. And Reverend D is struck by an earth shattering revelation about one of our favorite game developers
It's taken almost a year, but we finally made it to the end of our Kids on Bikes campaign! We cover the different story elements James put together as well as what led to the final confrontation. Hear the exciting conclusion as we face the terrifying tree demon! Did our heroes win the day? Were they defeated in the end? And who is the mysterious Rubber Chicken?
It's time to build some dinosaurs as we play some Dinogenics. Learn about the dinosaur with the butt tail (Ankylosaur) and how the mechanics of creating your own dinosaur park can be challenging and fun. What's this?! A dissenting opinion?! It happens and you get to hear it from Uncle Billy! We divulge plans for future episodes as we drift off the rails. And to round things out, our top 3 games we haven't played yet and why. (It's possible there's a theme to our answers)
In this episode, we get to the highly anticipated and requested Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. Hear about the differences in the two games, as well as the improvements made to streamline the game. Reverend D does, however, have a gripe about the game. As usual, shenanigans ensue and the conversation goes a little off the rails, only to be brought back for us to cover the new..ish Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. Have you heard about the cool Mario games coming out this year in honor of the 35th anniversary? We've got that covered! As a final surprise, we delighted to announce the show has officially grown from a trio to a quartet with Uncle Billy joining the show full time. Huzzah!
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It's time to solve a mystery gang! We dive into Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, a more kid friendly version of the original Betrayal game. There's some skater talk as James tells the team about the upcoming Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. As we're on the home stretch, it's almost the end of Kids on Bikes so catch up on our latest antics. And you get a more, personal connection into the goings on of our lives. Don't miss it!
It's time for out annual (?) coverage of GenCon! We've got a lightning round of select games from the Con as well as some already released this summer. Uncle Billy gives us a run down of Japanese television history in regards to Kaiju. And Reverend D confronts Couch James on what he did last episode. (He knows exactly what he did)
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In a slight departure from our normal show, Reverend D is joined by his buddy Don to discuss fantasy football for the upcoming year. Get some basic planning on drafting your team, as well as Don's picks for good players to draft. It's like D&D, but for sports!
It's another oddball episode as we make our way through Jungle Cruise. We discuss the new Gloomhaven a little more and plan a future session of it, Reverend D goes on a rant about communication, and more Kids on Bikes! Unrelated to gaming, James askes a deep question towards the end of the show and you finally learn the terrifying truth: Intern Xteve does have a last name.
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It's time to run like crazy to escape a haunted house in Hako Onna. Did our heroes make it out alive (laughs in evil spirit) or did they mange to escape? We discuss an upcoming Clank expansion, a new expansion to Star Trek, and James even shares his next purchase; a crokinole board. Lockdowns have you down? We cover the various digital conventions that have and will be going on. Don't miss it!
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It's time to rebuild our village and explore the underground as we play Above and Below. Do you have the new Gloomhaven? Well we don't, and we gripe about trying to find the elusive game. James and Dennis discuss the challenges of gaming at a distance. And we return to the tales of Billy Mitchell!
Regular show is back baby! We've got a review of Fast Sloths for your enjoyment as well as life updates on how we've been during the lockdown. And in this return to normalcy, a super sized covering of our last couple sessions of Kids on Bikes! Be sure also to check out a new gaming review site jeffsayhi.com for reviews on games and books.
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It's here at last! This is the conclusion to our Honey Heist playthrough and boy is it full of action! Will we get the honey or fail? We also discuss future playthroughs at the conclusion. Tune in!
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With the van destroyed, there is no going back as our heroes begin their invasion of Honey Con in Part 3 of our Honey Heist play through. What sort of obstacles will they find? Is there truly more honey to be had? Why are they arguing about bands? Find out in this episode.
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Part 2 of Honey Heist is here with a guest speaker for your enjoyment! The gang has a set of wheels but they face a big challenge: Honey Con is a mobile convention on the highway! Will our heroes make it to the first truck unscathed? Tune in...
The team is back with new and returning party members to bring you the first part of their playthrough of Honey Heist! Join the rag tag group of bears as they plan the heist of the century to steal Manuka honey from Honey Con. Will the likes of Jumping Jack Hack, Panda Monium, Bi Polar Bear, Al Pinecone, and Hunny H Badger the Tird succeed or will they fail to get that sweet sweet reward?
Are you up for gardening and pandas? We've got you covered as we Takenoko in both it's board game and mobile iteration. James shares his experience with the Outer Worlds. We discuss the issues with Gamestop and possible solutions to help them. And Reverend D throws out his top 5 worst movies, don't miss it!
Unfortunately for us, the world has gone crazy. While we weren't able to review a new game for you this time, we have our top 5 favorite games across all genres to share!
In what will be a semi regular thing here on Bonus Level, Reverend D dives back into Final Fantasy XI. Tune in for a brief tour of the Omega server as well as a quick run down of Knightfall's first few days.
It's time to take over Japan as we play Rising Sun! Who won in our civil, mostly peaceful campaign? Do you enjoy cutscenes in your video games? We discuss when too many cutscenes interfere with gameplay and bring up a few older classics worth checking out.
Let's make some robot vacuums as we cover the intriguing Mechanica boardgame. Hot topic right now concerning a policy that affects replacing lost pieces for your boardgames as well as an impromptu chat about Magic cards. And Xteve makes his commercial debut...it's not what was planned but it's what he put in.
Welcome to our world as we build it from the ground up in Ecos: First Continent. We discuss the upcoming kickstarter for Altered Carbon. Plans are made for an upcoming Startrek game. And because you've been asking for it, Confessions of the DM featuring our continued campaign in Kids On Bikes.
We've got a double shot of games for you today! We start with the intervention card game, "We Need To Talk" and confront James about the couch. When that doesn't work, we break our rule and dive into mind games, specifically "The Mind." And James had a lot of fun with this one, oversaturization of the market. We dive into our own gripes and praises of a market loaded with games!
It's a new year and a new season! A huge thank you goes out to Peter Hansell for sending us Bike Route Sacramentoto review in our season opener. And speaking of bikes, in Confessions of a DM, we go over our Kids on Bikes campaign.
It's our season finale and we have saved the big one just for you guys. Today we go indepth on Gloomhaven with special guest, The Legendary Chad! Here about the mechanics of the game as well as what might become a new feature. And to round things off for the year, the epic conclusion of our D&D campaign!
The team delves into the darker side of science as they try to bring their own monsters to life in Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein! Did we succeed? Plus, part 2 of the thrilling campaign in the mysterious castle, time for another Confession of the DM.
In this episode of Rulebooks Anonymous Bonus Level, Reverend D's brother Drachen drops by. Listen in as they reminisce about their adventures in Final Fantasy XI, from stories of PvP, to fights against overpowered rabbits, and even including the tale of the downfall and rebirth of the Linkshell, Detox. Enjoy as they chat about some favorite features in Final Fantasy XVI. And stay til the end to hear of the beatdown in Warcraft of Player X!
It's that time of year and we have a selection of games perfect for your holiday needs! This episode covers various games across all genres that may tickle your fancy for that gamer in your life. And there's an indepth discussion on bacon. Glorious delicious bacon.
It's here! The first episode of Bonus Level has finally dropped and we have Pokemon Sword and Shield for you!
RA has decided to go green and grow some trees in Photosynthesis. We chat about future projects and plans for the show. And listen to an excited James talk about painting miniatures. As an added bonus, RA has it's first sponsor! (Not really, but roll with it)
We have another spooky themed game for your listening pleasure, Bring Out Yer Dead. Did you wonder if our guest from last episode came back? Turns out he never left and joins in our discussion on open world games vs linear games. And Reverend D goes on a tangent about giants vs dragons in Skyrim.
The gang explores a haunted house (and of course they split up while doing so) in this episode as we review Betrayal at House on the Hill! Special guest, friend of the show, and now contributor to the show Smart Shark Nathan joins us in this review. And we've got a very special sneak preview as Nathan dives into his own game currently in developement, Pass the Poison.
We're talking about James's couch again in this episode. No, this one is about the fun and difficult Men At Work game, where D managed to be first out within minutes! The triumphant return of a fan favorite feature Confessions of a DM pulls you into the tale of our new campaign. What exactly is "Mmmm Tasty"? And news on the future of the show (it's all positive) for your listening pleasure!
It's festival time as we dive into the Quacks of Quedlinburg! A preview of James's new character for our upcoming D&D exploits as well some general D&D chat. We get into the talk of whether or not excessive gaming is a mental disorder as declared by WHO. And a couple brief stories for fans of Richard Moves.
It's all about party games this time around folks! Who doesn't enjoy a good party game? We cover several card based games such as Super Fight and Apples to Apples, a few video games like Jackbox, and even Tiny Hands. We delve into player based challenges created to add a little spice to our gaming experience. A brief discussion on Steam and games we can't play anymore. And James got a couch.
Shark Week may be over but that won't stop us from talking about the Jaws boardgame! Dennis gets a little heated discussing recent events blaming videogames for heinous acts, fortunately James and Amanda help him cool off quickly. Loads of upcoming games announced and previewed at Gen Con, James has the scoop on his favorites and ones that have tickled his fancy!
He's dead, Jim! We cover the Captain is Dead today, a fantastic board game in the spirit of Star Trek. A couple of upcoming games from Gen Con have our interest. And we discuss properties we'd like to see as games, with a little of our patented going off the rails.
What a show do we have for you today! It is recommended that you have the volume down for the intro (you'll understand why), then turn it back up as we cover Terror in Meeple City (formerly called Rampage). The show goes slightly off the rails as we discuss a new business venture involving turkey legs. To cap things off, a discussion about poor sportsmanship from winners with a tale involving the infamous, Player X!
We've got a double shot of boardgames today with Baren Park and Patchwork! How do you feel about rules in games? Do you strictly enforce them or are you more forgiving? We discuss the subject of being a Rule Lawyer (can't say the other thing we all say) and when it's ok to bend the rules or enforce them with an iron fist!
The wackiness is cranked up to 11 as we review Wacky Races! James reveals potential plans for his home (game related of course). And we share a few favorites from E3 2019!
Join us as we journey into Middle Earth with the new Lord of the Rings boardgame. We discuss a couple of our play throughs as villianous characters in a couple classic video games as well as Diablo 3 adventures. Do you have a game mechanic that you don't like? So do we! We cover a few we don't like (possibly a new feature) in video and board games. And Amanda shares her triumph in Tiger Woods.
We return to Fireball Island to explore the many expansions of the game! We delve into spiders, snakes, and bees, oh my! A brief discussion on a potential (and kinda gross) RA exclusive game. And to finish our show we dive into digital vs physical card games and what pros or cons they have.
It's time to suit up and save the world as we play Heroes Wanted! We take a quick look at the beta of Mortal Kombat 11, and recieve a strange history lesson on poison damage in real life. With all the talk of Starwars, we have news on upcoming games and the return of an old feature with James sharing his tale of a mechanical pony. And just to round things out, we discuss football and Madden, because of reasons.
Stick em up! I mean, Flick Em Up! We cover an interesting take on the old western cowboy genre with a review of Flick Em Up. This episode also delves into the realm of game movies, do they work? Do they not work? Will we have to revisit this topic with how many movies there are? Tune in!
We head to New York (not literally of course) for the Godfather Boardgame. We discuss cheating in games, with a look back at the fall of a champion. Plus, did you know that playing boardgames has health and educational benefits? You will after tuning in!
Scaling mountains in this episode with K2! Did our heroes survive the trek or be defeated by the mountain and ice bees? We share tales of Disneyland and adventures in convention going as well. Plus, a Richard Move involving trivia!
It's all about who has the power as we cover Powergrid! Is paper currency good or bad in board games? We discuss the pros and cons. Plus, upcoming games courtesy of the Gama Trade Show.
Starwars Armada in this episode with a special guest! We also take a look into the loss of goodwill with game companies recently and discuss a few recent stories. And a special addition of Richard Move from our guest.
RA brings to you a co-op filled episode with Mysterium and Mansions of Madness! We also discuss game costs in board and video games. Another Richard Move involving achievement hunting, and our biggest battle in D&D in Confessions of a DM. Plus we have a first impression review of Kingdom Hearts 3.
Our hosts cover The Grizzled and The Bloody Inn, as well as share what they feel makes for a good game. Plus, the debut of a new feature: Richard Move!
Our hosts discuss island themed board games, as well as sharing gripes about what can ruin games and another tale of the D&D campaign
Our first episode! We cover three board games and share a few tabletop gaming stories to amuse and entertain you