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On this week's show, we rank our favorite soups. That's it. That's the episode. Oh actually Dave talks a bit about the new Vintage Cube on Magic Arena. But really, it's mostly soup. Actually, Shane is also playing some Outer Worlds 2. But we can't stress enough that this is a Soup episode. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Music, toots, Jordan, and AI 12:36 - The soup tier list 13:48 - A brief Next diversion 18:21 - Back to the tier list 48:21 - Dave and the Arena Powered Cube 56:10 - Shane went to Denver and keeps playing Outer Worlds 2 1:00:56 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features a couple game delays--including another delay for Grand Theft Auto 6--and games: Biped 2, Painkiller, Bloodshed, Ultimate Zombie Defense, and CORALINA. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
It's Avatar time baby!!!!!WATCH OUR EXTRA LIFE STREAM: crew3mtg.comWant to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
Yu-Gi-Oh!, along with Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon, is one of the original big 3 trading card games. Starting its life as a Manga, then a tv series, the story about the card game eventually became a card game. Since then Yugioh has morphed through many different iterations and is still going strong today, even if its present self doesn't have much to do with its humble beginnings. Nestled right in between the birth of the card game and the current format is Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2011: Over the Nexus. It's an interesting middle child of the franchise for many reasons - it builds off previous games in the franchise while still being primarily a single player game. Its format at full power makes the decks of yesteryear look like a joke, but would get trounced by anything played today. It boasts a truly absurd card pool of ~4300 cards, and they're shockingly mostly coded correctly.So, is it worth going back to a different time and place to play some single player Yu-Gi-Oh? Or is this weird slice of history more of a curio to look back on and never experience?On this episode, we discuss:IdentityWhat exactly is the identity of Yu-Gi-Oh! compared to other trading card games like Magic or Hearthstone? What does it excel at, and where is it at its weakest? How does the game actually play out, with its extra deck and high consistency tutors?DeckbuildingHow viable is it for the player to build their own deck from scratch? How well does the UI facilitate both experimenting with ideas, and finding cards that synergise together? Do enemy decks give you inspiration and options, or are they generic and copy pasted?Progression SystemsHow do you unlock the cards required to build your decks? Are unlocks intelligently seeded throughout your playthrough to give you a gradual increase in power? Is it satisfying to gradually build a deck up from its basic roots, or is it too difficult to acquire key cards?We answer these questions and many more on the 135th episode of the Retro Spectives Podcast!--Intro Music: KieLoBot - Tanzen KOutro Music: Rockit Maxx - One point to anotherYugioh 2001 OST: Miki Murai, Kazuma Jinnouchi, Yasuhita Iso--Is there a better Yugioh video game out there that we somehow missed on? What other single player card games, retro or modern, are worth our time? Are you a fan of card games on motorcycles? Come let us know what you think on our Community Discord Server!You can support the show monetarily on our Buy me a Coffee Page!
Brendan shares his stats and experiences from October of 2025 and looks forward to November. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, October 2025NEW GAME – Beast ✓SHELF CLEARER – Panic Station XNEW GAME 2 – The Mirroring of Mary King ✓Top 50 Choice – The Hunger ✓Shelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelfTop of the Stack, November 2025NEW GAME – NocturneSHELF CLEARER – InfamyNEW GAME 2 – Ethnos (2nd ed)10×10 Choice – Great Western TrailWhat games did you play in October? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Brendan shares his stats and experiences from October of 2025 and looks forward to November. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, October 2025NEW GAME – Beast ✓SHELF CLEARER – Panic Station XNEW GAME 2 – The Mirroring of Mary King ✓Top 50 Choice – The Hunger ✓Shelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelfTop of the Stack, November 2025NEW GAME – NocturneSHELF CLEARER – InfamyNEW GAME 2 – Ethnos (2nd ed)10×10 Choice – Great Western TrailWhat games did you play in October? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
All links: https://www.youtoocanlearnthai.com***Unlock exclusive & ad-free episodes:Anchor/Spotify: https://anchor.fm/learnthai/subscribe (available in 30+ countries)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/youtoocanlearnthai (recommended for listeners in Thailand)Detailed tutorial: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n-tZKW76sT7ULyvOVdH7_3NcPpbWmXRAzIZp7T0_rUM***Transcripts and FAQs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qG1rvNaTFbjtVlYt7x5RxtUT3fFpuHfN_KAmpVuONsw***Books: https://viewauthor.at/khrunan (Thai alphabet and activity books)Free audio flashcards for basic Thai vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/youtoocanlearnthai***Merch (t-shirts and phone grips):USA: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EZF44ILW1L5NUK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/14ESIQA0SZ5LLGermany: https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/219DDRPHY347Y***Facebook: www.facebook.com/youtoocanlearnthaiYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/YoutoocanlearnThai***ไพ่เป็นเกมที่ได้รับความนิยมทั่วโลกส่วนหนึ่งน่าจะเป็นเพราะว่าใช้อุปกรณ์ในการเล่นน้อยเกมไพ่บางอย่างต้องใช้สมองและทักษะ เช่น โป๊กเกอร์แต่บางเกมก็ขึ้นอยู่กับโชคในบางพื้นที่ ผู้คนยังชอบเล่นไพ่เป็นการพนันด้วยค่ะ***ไพ่ เป็น เกม ที่ ได้รับ ความ นิยม ทั่ว โลกส่วน หนึ่ง น่าจะ เป็น เพราะ ว่า ใช้ อุปกรณ์ ใน การ เล่น น้อยเกม ไพ่ บาง อย่าง ต้อง ใช้ สมอง และ ทักษะ เช่น โป๊กเกอร์แต่ บาง เกม ก็ ขึ้น อยู่ กับ โชคใน บาง พื้นที่ ผู้คน ยัง ชอบ เล่น ไพ่ เป็น การ พนัน ด้วย ค่ะ***ไพ่เป็นเกมที่ได้รับความนิยมทั่วโลกCards are a popular game all over the world.ส่วนหนึ่งน่าจะเป็นเพราะว่าใช้อุปกรณ์ในการเล่นน้อยPart of the reason is likely that they require few tools to play.เกมไพ่บางอย่างต้องใช้สมองและทักษะ เช่น โป๊กเกอร์Some card games, such as poker, require brains and skills,แต่บางเกมก็ขึ้นอยู่กับโชคBut some games depend on luck.ในบางพื้นที่ ผู้คนยังชอบเล่นไพ่เป็นการพนันด้วยค่ะ In some areas, people also like to gamble with cards.
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6 years and 300 episodes later we're still going.......strong? I guess......but hey, we're still here!Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
On this week's show, Shane plays real life Mario Kart and video game space exploration. Then Dave gets upset over a very long roll of toilet paper, and Stan predicts the reception to Halo on PS5. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Questionable drinking and spending habits 11:30 - Housekeeping/this week's episode 12:48 - Real life Mario Kart 18:46 - Magical Kittens Save the Day 24:32 - Fallout 4 but.... IN SPAAAACE 31:55 - The Big Roll 47:07 - Halo... in MY PlayStation? It's more likely than you think! 1:00:29 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://www.amazon.com/Charmin-Toilet-Forever-Starter-Holder/dp/B0FJTLQQ8P Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features rumors of the next Xbox removing the paywall for online multiplayer, Kojima almost maybe making a Matrix game, and games: Reus 2, Amanda the Adventurer 2, Halloween 1985, REDEX, Blaster Force 3000, and Science Skaters. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
Brendan talks about what games Libra gamers might like or be good at. Join us, won't you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com's “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”BalanceJenga (1983)Paku Paku (2017)Stick Stack (2016)HarmonyHarmonies (2024)20th Century (2010)EquilibriumTigris & Euphrates (1997)Ingenious (2004)Evacuation (2023)7 Wonders (2010)ScalesBetween Two Cities (2015)Lords of Xidit (2014)Are you a Libra? Do these games appeal to you? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Brendan talks about what games Libra gamers might like or be good at. Join us, won't you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com's “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”BalanceJenga (1983)Paku Paku (2017)Stick Stack (2016)HarmonyHarmonies (2024)20th Century (2010)EquilibriumTigris & Euphrates (1997)Ingenious (2004)Evacuation (2023)7 Wonders (2010)ScalesBetween Two Cities (2015)Lords of Xidit (2014)Are you a Libra? Do these games appeal to you? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
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.
Brendan discusses three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic (2014)Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game (2023)Whale Riders (2021)Butterfly Garden (2012)Love Letter (2012) revisited – 1 year, 5 months dustyVantage (2025)The 7th Continent (2017)Tales of the Arabian Nights (2009)Do you enjoy these games? What else have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Brendan discusses three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic (2014)Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game (2023)Whale Riders (2021)Butterfly Garden (2012)Love Letter (2012) revisited – 1 year, 5 months dustyVantage (2025)The 7th Continent (2017)Tales of the Arabian Nights (2009)Do you enjoy these games? What else have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Die SPIEL 25 in Essen hat ihre Tore geschlossen und Hannah, Robin und Sebastian sind zurück mit prall gefüllten Taschen und Köpfen! In dieser Sonderfolge teilen die Drei ihre ganz persönlichen Eindrücke von der weltgrößten Brettspielmesse. Erlebt das unvergleichliche Messefeeling, erfahrt, welche Neuerungen die SPIEL in diesem Jahr zu bieten hatte (Stichwort: neue Hallen, Änderungen vor Ort!) und welche Trends die Gänge dominierten – von kooperativen Spielen über Duell-Varianten bekannter Titel bis hin zu innovativen Karten- und Stichspielen. Vor allem aber geht es um die Spiele! Welche Neuheiten von den mehr als 1.700 Titeln haben sie am Stand gesehen, ausprobiert und direkt mit nach Hause genommen? Lasst euch von ihren Favoriten, den unerwarteten Perlen und den "Must-Haves" inspirieren, die jetzt auf eurem Tisch landen müssen. Ein ehrlicher und enthusiastischer Blick hinter die Kulissen der Brettspiel-Tage des Jahres! Jetzt reinhören und erfahren, was die SPIEL 25 wirklich bewegt hat!
Stan pitches a can't miss idea. Shane revisits Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and has feelings about moving on before the end. Dave tries homebrewing a... thing (?)... and learns to work with ChatGPT a little. Themes include: stretch goals, knowing when to say goodbye, unearned confidence, surprise & delight. 0:01 - An exciting marketing opportunity 11:25 - Stan in Houston 15:00 - This week's show 17:23 - A lot of takes on Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 53:05 - Dave's AI journey 1:12:58 - Wrapping up Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: Links from this week's episode: Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features some Nintendo and Xbox nonsense, Dreams of Another, NASCAR 25, Pinball FX - Williams Pinball: Scared Stiff, Pinball FX - Williams Pinball: Elvira and the Party Monsters, Murder Inc, Acre Crisis, and MOUTHOLE. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
Brendan talks about the movies he watched in July and August of 2025. Join us, won't you?JULY 2025Trainwreck: Poop Cruise (2025)Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles – Episodes 1 & 2 (2022)Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles – Episodes 3 & 4 (2025)This Is Spinal Tap (1984)This Game Goes to Eleven (2018)Rock Hard: 1977 (2024)AUGUST 2025Most Dangerous Game (2020)Specter Ops (2015)Beast (2023)The Wicker Man (1973)“The Festival” by H.P. LovecraftArkham Horror: The Card Game – The Feast of Hemlock Vale: Campaign Expansion (2024)Deep Cover (2025)FiascoKPop Demon Hunters (2025)Free Radicals (2022)Dante's Peak (1997)The Downfall of Pompeii (2004)Have you seen these films? What do you think of them? What did you watch in July and August? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
The boys had a great time at RC Houston, and they got to play Pioneer! Also modern, and Flesh and Blood, and BO JACKSON'S BATTLE ARENA?Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
Welcome Ye Gods of War! After a long and silent campaign upon the ashes of hiatus, the Filthy Casuals return to the field to speak of sacred miniatures and the art of battle! Jamie discusses his grand campaign of WWII miniatures, Mike confesses his love of G.I. Joe, and together they revel in the primal glory of painting apes wielding instruments of death. But soon, the vox crackles with the true call to arms - Adeptus Titanicus! AC reveals the saga of his three-year endeavor, Bender delivers the lore-rites of the God-Engines, and together we debate the might, majesty, and madness of this massively complex, ruinously expensive, and gloriously indulgent game of Titan warfare. For the Machine God, for the Omnissiah, - the Filthy Casuals march once more!
Brendan talks a bit about what he finds in the Fantasy Flight Games 2010 Summer Catalog. Join us for this look back at the state of FFG 15 years ago, won't you?Pick Up & Deliver 723: Fantasy Flight Games Catalog, Spring 2004DungeonQuest (Third Edition) (2010)Space Hulk: Death Angel – The Card Game (2010)Blood Bowl: Team Manager – The Card Game (2011)Tide of Iron (2007)Battles of Westeros (2010)Tannhäuser (2007)Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One (2019)Constantinopolis (2010)Arkham Horror: The Lurker at the Threshold Expansion (2010)The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game (2011)A Game of Thrones: The Card Game (2008)Which of these games are you most interested in trying? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.
On this week's show, the boys wonder whether a new game will solve their problems. Then Stan ruminates on Universes Beyond some more, following the Ninja Turtles announcement. Dave takes pictures of arcade cabinet art. And Shane learns a bit about Brad Pitt after watching F1, and shows off his new MSI Claw. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - What game will bring us together next? 9:10 - This week's episode/housekeeping 11:18 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Cardboard 31:37 - Arcade guys 47:54 - Shane's lightning round - F1, Stan's Steam Deck, and the MSI Claw 1:06:00 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features BALL x PIT, Formula Legends, DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper, Otherwar, Scurge: Hive, and Kotenok. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
Come say hi to us at RC Houston!!!!!Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
Brendan chats a bit about three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?River Valley Glassworks (2024)Canvas (2021)Sushi Go! (2013)Endeavor: Deep Sea (2024)Endeavor: Age of Sail (2018)Favor of the Pharaoh (2015)Revisited: Victoriana (2019) (3 years, 14 days dusty)Arkham Horror (2005)A Place for All My Books (2025)Flamecraft (2022)What do you think about these games? What new games have you tried recently? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269!
Brendan talks about dice games he likes and why he likes them. Join us, won't you?“Pure” dice gamesPerudo (1800)Qwixx (2012)Las Vegas (2012)Yahtzee rollingYahtzee (1956)Dice Throne (2018)Cromlech (2015)Elder Sign (2011)Dice Selection / Dice DraftingDice Miner (2021)Coimbra (2018)Pulsar 2849 (2017)Castle Dice (2013)Additional Delightful Dice GamesEuphoria: Build a Better Dystopia (2013)Strike (2012)What dice games do you like best? Share your recommendations over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
This week, the gang goes on another Dunkin' run, then Dave shares his Hades 2 hot takes, Stan provides a mini history lesson on jiggle physics and Stellar Blade, and Shane goes shopping for a new handheld. Plus, the Ornithopter Cube takes flight, and we discuss the long-term value of chase pulls in Magic. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Dunked 8:09 - This week's episode 8:46 - Hades II 23:22 - Stan's sexy game 37:14 - Shane's hardware corner 44:06 - Ornithopter Cube 52:56 - Stan is rich 1:01:54 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features Blood of Mehran, Piggly Pagly Boom, Super Mining Mechs, Super Long Cat, Squish Machine, and Buildest. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
How did we get here as a podcast? Who know anymore.Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
Brendan shares his thoughts about the crunchy cooperative game, Spirit Island. Join us, won't you?Spirit Island (2017)Extremely customizableMage Knight Board Game (2011)Flexible options to handle difficultiesReally ComplicatedDo you like Spirit Island? Share your thoughts (favorite spirit?) over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
We're diving into the fascinating world of two-player games, uncovering what makes them so special and why they're so much fun. We'll chat about how these games create strong connections between players, how board games have changed from just two players to multiplayer, and how playing competitively can help you grow. We'll wrap things up with a lively discussion of our favorite five two-player games, highlighting the happiness and connection that gaming brings. Daniel and Kevin will take us on a tour of different two-player games, breaking down how they work, sharing their favorite games, and showing us the unique experiences each one offers. They'll explore the art of game design, the pure joy of playing together, and the exciting mix of competition and teamwork. We'll cover a wide range of games, from old classics to the latest releases, giving you a complete guide to making your two-player gaming even better. Takeaways Two-player games can create high-pressure situations. The spotlight is solely on you in two-player games. Two-player games facilitate deeper relationship building. Playing with a partner can enhance the gaming experience. Two-player games often allow for quicker gameplay. The dynamics of competition can lead to personal growth. Understanding your partner's gaming preferences is crucial. Two-player games can help practice not taking things personally. Many classic games were originally designed for two players. The evolution of board games has shifted towards multiplayer formats. Two-player games can offer unique and intimate gaming experiences. Game mechanics play a crucial role in the enjoyment of board games. Castle Combo and Fleet the Dice Game are standout titles for two players. Lost Cities is a classic two-player card game worth exploring. Twilight Struggle is highly regarded for its depth and strategy. Undaunted provides a quick and engaging gameplay experience. Forest Shuffle combines card play with beautiful artwork and strategy. Slay the Spire offers a cooperative twist to the two-player format. The joy of gaming often comes from shared experiences and competition. Exploring different genres of games can enhance your gaming repertoire. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Two-Player Games 02:25 The Dynamics of Competition in Two-Player Games 05:22 The Relationship Aspect of Two-Player Games 08:20 Historical Context of Two-Player Games 11:30 Benefits of Two-Player Games 14:15 Understanding Each Other Through Games 17:10 Practicing Emotional Resilience in Two-Player Games 21:53 The Nature of Games and Personal Growth 25:55 Top Two-Player Game Recommendations 34:55 Exploring Game Mechanics and Strategies 44:58 Exploring Two-Player Games 47:50 Unique Mechanics in Card Games 49:43 Favorite Games and Personal Connections 53:11 The Joy of Combo Mechanics 55:02 Top Picks for Two-Player Games 57:34 Cooperative Gameplay Dynamics 01:01:24 Closing Thoughts on Two-Player Experiences Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld)
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 Factorhttps://youtube.com/@thenostalgiafactor7596?si=uh4T_X8gB9olpZl8Terminally Online Pen Palshttps://youtube.com/@terminallyonlinepenpals?si=TPfOMyXFQMHuAEah
This episode Shane and Kyle explore the creative journey of Mikey Maneeraj, a key figure in our friend circle and the mastermind behind the card game Ultimate Palace. Check out the kickstarter! Lets make this game happen! https://www.ultimatepalacecardgame.com https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ultimatepalace/ultimatepalace They discuss the evolution of the game, the importance of Kickstarter for funding, and the mechanics that make it accessible to all ages. The conversation also touches on the cultural significance of music, the nostalgia associated with physical media, and the balance between digital and tangible experiences in today's world. We also explore the future of coding in the age of AI, the joy of in-person gaming, and the importance of snacks during game nights. We discuss the role of AI in music and creativity, share nostalgic thoughts on music consumption, and introduce the upcoming card game, Ultimate Palace. The conversation highlights the significance of community in gaming and creativity, while also touching on the impact of AI on artistic expression.
On this week's show, D00mwake returns to chat about the Modern Pro Tour with Dave and Stan. We go through metashares and winrates, highlight the performance of Goryo's Vengeance and Belcher, the latest evolution in Esper decks, and pour one out for old friend Boros Energy. Devon takes a closer look at Eldrazi Tron, Dave admires the latest control builds, and Stan starts dreaming of Azorious Blink. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - This week's episode/housekeeping 5:58 - The Modern Pro Tour! 1:00:22 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: twitch.tv/d00mwake Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features Xbox being Xbox like only Xbox can Xbox, Turbo Overkill, Platypus Reclayed, Airborne Justice, Notice Me Leena-senpai!, Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, and Cat Needs. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
It's time for your weekly mandated slopWant to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzOWant to keep up with the show? Join our Discord http://discord.gg/h62MXE5raf or follow us on twitter @Crew3podcastWant more Crew3 content? Check out our YouTube channel or watch our weekly streams on Twitch. If you like the show, please share us with your friends and leave a review!
Brendan shares his stats and experiences from September of 2025 and looks forward to October. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, September 2025NEW GAME – Saltfjord ✓SHELF CLEARER – Fallen AngelNEW GAME 2 – The Mirroring of Mary KingTop 50 Choice – Dungeon PetzShelf of OpportunityExpand YourShelfTop of the Stack, October 2025NEW GAME – BeastSHELF CLEARER – Panic StationNEW GAME 2 – The Mirroring of Mary KingTop 50 Choice – The HungerWhat games did you play in September? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript (uncorrected): TXT and PDF
Chelsea Steenbock, Chair of Play with Your Food, joins me for a wide ranging conversation. We talk about how games have shaped our lives and how our passion for play enables us to build community and serve others.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried out recently, and one he dusted off. Join us, won't you?Fountains (2025)The Gardens (2022)Carcassonne (2000)Ready Set Bet (2022)Hot Streak (2025)Raas: A Dance of Love (2026)Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar (2012)Dice Miner (2021) (revisited)What games have you been playing lately? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
On this week's show, we kick off with some of our favorite autumn traditions and morning routines. Then we delve into the enduring appeal of cards as a medium for games, collectibles, and artifacts that connect us to our past. We look up some prices of original Garbage Pail Kids, chat about fine dining etiquette, and try to convince Shane to buy video games in Japan. We wrap with a chat about the future of Tik Tok and how it might resemble the social media lifecycle we've witnessed over the last 20 years. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Autumnal food traditions, and leaving your home 12:40 - This week's episode/housekeeping 16:10 - Our first trading cards 23:53 - Why the card? 36:09 - The etiquette of fine dining 43:35 - Eating in Japan 50:00 - More fall content 55:35 - The TikTok 1:01:15 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features my random TGS thoughts, Frostpunk 2, Next of Kin: Fidelity, Rally Arcade Classics, Tiny Lands, King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX, Psycho Dream, Sky of Destruction, and Candylands Journey. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
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!
Guten Tag Cabalists! Don, Jamie, and Tony T are raising their steins high for Oktoberfest and running down their top picks for the hottest games releasing at Essen Spiel 2025! It's a full-on beer hall bash here at The Secret Cabal, and the excitement is flowing like a fresh keg. All we need now is a heaping plate of wienerschnitzel, spaetzle, and sauerkraut to make it complete. So grab a brew, settle in, and join the Founders for the festivities. PROST!
On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: movie adaptations and wordy card games Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: answering a listener question about all things pre-orders The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:16 - Our Current Reads 1:35 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 6:43 - You Can't Say Umm card game 7:34 - Quiddler game 9:06 - Our Current Reads 9:24 - The Killer Question by Janice Hallett (Meredith) 10:37 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 10:38 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 10:42 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett 16:45 - The Crescent Monon Tea Room by Stacy Sivinski (Kaytee) 20:34 - The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (Meredith) 22:23 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 26:00 - Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad (Kaytee) 27:14 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 29:39 - Inheritance by Nora Roberts (Meredith) 33:52 - The Search by Nora Roberts 36:43 - Tilt by Emma Pattee (Kaytee) 40:58 - Deep Dive: All Things Pre-Orders 41:47 - @hollyslitmagic on Instagram 43:55 - Fabled Bookshop 47:07 - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (pre-order, releases Oct 28, 2025) 47:12 - The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (UK edition, pre-order releases Oct 30, 2025) 48:32 - Bergman Brothers full box set is no longer available through Illumicrate 50:21 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 51:22 - Meet Us At The Fountain 52:10 - Sorta Awesome 52:21 - @metaphysicalmeg on Instagram 52:26 - Meg's offerings for readings 53:59 - My wish is that you know yourself as a reader but also your whole self. (Meredith) 55:00 - I wish to encourage the nostalgia reading experience. (Kaytee) 55:09 - The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown 55:59 - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 56:54 - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 58:33 - Origin by Dan Brown 58:34 - The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown 58:36 - Angels and Demons by Dan Brown Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. September's IPL is brought to us from Words Matter in Pitman, NJ. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business. All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
This week we're going back to our roots. Stan and Dave invite Devon back to talk about Magic's latest Spider-Set. We go through and pick all our favorite heroes, villains, and bagels from our beloved game's first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thwip. Thwip. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:00: The Metrognome 0:50: What if… NFL? 3:58: Intro 6:00: Housekeeping + d00mwake is back! 7:00: What's Devon Playing? 10:15: Standard Bans? 13:26: A Rules Change? 16:05: We promise to talk about the Modern Pro Tour 17:00: Do you like Spider-Man as a character? 21:10: Card reviews start 23:06: Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer 27:10: The Soul Stone 31:24: Jackal, Genius Geneticist 34:15 City Pigeon 36:42: Hydroman, Fluid Felon 40:34: Hide on the Ceiling 43:54: Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor 49:05: Rent is Due 52:48: Masked Meower 54:45: Multiversal Passage 56:58: The Ultimate Green Goblin 59:46: Spider-Manifestation 1:03:15: Heroes' Hangout 1:05:10: Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly 1:06:45: Short Takes 1:07:40: Electro, Assaulting Battery 1:09:05: Web of Life and Destiny 1:11:20: Wrapping Up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)
This week's episode features my belated Nintendo Direct thoughts, Bad Cheese, Back to the Dawn, A Dream About Parking Lots, Luto, Hot Stakes Casino - American Roulette, Monstrous Lovers, The Nameless City, and God of Weapons. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)
The draft's back! This time it's card games, and we're picking the bestof what ought to be a staple of any good collection. We love card games, we love drafting games, and you love winning money, so be sure to vote for whoever you think drafted the best set, and you could win a $100 gift card! Before deal everyone in, we talk about Money!, Venture, and Fishing. 03:02 - Money! 12:43 - Venture 20:27 - Fishing 28:39 - Card Games Draft 31:15 - Innovation 32:38 - Race for the Galaxy 34:20 - Hanabi 35:27 - Marvel Champions: The Card Game 36:21 - Dominion 37:47 - SCOUT 39:28 - Glory to Rome 40:58 - The Crew: Mission Deep Sea 41:50 - Arboretum 42:12 - Lost Cities 42:57 - Bohnanza 43:57 - Tichu 45:06 - Skull King 47:00 - Res Arcana 48:07 - That's Not a Hat Vote for your favorite list and have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/draft Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store
On this week's show, Shane and Stan talk about their latest videogame obsessions. Shane slashes through a maze of bugs in Silksong while Stan takes pictures of planes for Sky Cards. We also read off some our recent Perplexity prompts, review a new attachment for handheld gaming, and go over router extenders to stream games in bed. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - Stan did a punch 2:35 - The economics of movies 9:31 - This week's episode 13:35 - Silksong first impressions, the glory of the Steam Deck, and our relationships with Metroidvanias 28:53 - Hard games 35:06 - SkyCards: The Millennial urge to collect them all 46:35 - A Perplexity digression 50:21 - Handheld hardware - The Retroid Dual-Screen add-on, the Odin 3, and the PS Portal 1:04:12 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://skycards.app/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)