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First, we start off with a big announcement. After the announcement, though, we move into our discussion of one of Dylan's favorite games, Terra Mystica. It's filled with halflings, dwarves, elves, witches, and other mystical creatures who are all just trying to carve out a place in this enchanted world. Have you ever played Terra Mystica? What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
Dune. The Desert Planet. The only source of Spice in the universe, completely overrun by inhospitable deserts and deadly sandstorms. Whether you're a fan Frank Herbert's masterpiece or of hefty board games where you're battling for conquest, Dune: War for Arrakis is probably right up your alley. In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss the newly-released game and what makes it so epic. ----------------------- Have you gotten a chance to play Dune: War for Arrakis yet? What did you think? What board games would you like us to discuss in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
Who was the mysterious woman about whom many of Shakespeare's sonnets are written? In this episode, Dylan tells Bill about a game about that very question. And not only is the theme interesting and unique—it's made specifically for solo play. How shall we play it? Let us count the ways... -------- Have you ever played Black Sonata? What was your experience like? What similar games would you suggest? And what games would you like us to spotlight in future episodes? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
With the cold spell that's been sweeping the United States lately, we thought it might be a good idea to discuss a cozy game all about making nice, warm quilts! Have you played Patchwork? What did you think of it? What game would you like us to spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
Bring Your Own Book is a game that feels like it's flown under many people's radar, so we wanted to give it some love. Have you ever played Bring Your Own Book? We'd love to hear some of your funny experiences with it! What games would you like us to spotlight in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode we discuss the setting and the system in the original science fiction RPG (yeah, we can argue that but we're sticking with our position!), first published in 1977. We also discuss some of the stories you can tell within the vast Traveller universe. Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fluffncrunch Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fluffncrunchpod Other links mentioned and resources for Traveller: A Forbes article about the game - great overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2021/06/09/now-is-a-great-time-to-get-into-the-legendary-traveller-rpg/?sh=2c74ec8015c4 Traveller Map: https://travellermap.com/?p=-0.433!0.5!2 Mongoose Publishing: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs A massive Traveller wiki: https://wiki.travellerrpg.com/Main_Page Cepheus Engine SRD: https://www.orffenspace.com/cepheus-srd/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fluffncrunch/message
Technically, Unlock is a series of games, but since they all follow the same mechanics, and you can only play each game once, we figured it was best to cover them as a unit! Do you enjoy the Unlock series? Have you tried any other "Escape the Room" style games? What are your favorites? And what game do you think we should spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
It's the end of the world as we know it! (So how do you feel?) Bill pitches the independently-publushed game Doomlings from Doomlings, LLC to Dylan. It's a fun, casual card game where players are trying to guide an amorphus species of critters from the Dawn of Life all the way through the End of the World. And it's adorable! Have you had a chance to try out Doomlings? What did you think of the game? What game would you like us to spotlight on an upcoming episode? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
Y'know what board games could use more of? Quantum Theory! But let's make it a classic trick-taking game! ... Okay, so this is the game that no one asked for, but ended up being a great concept. What color is the card in your hand? It's never truly certain until you play it! Do you have a game you'd like us to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
It's been ten years since it came out, but Sushi Go is still a great game, earning its place as a classic in the hearts of many gamers. In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Sushi Go, as well as its successor, Sushi Go Party. Do you have a game you'd like us to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
Dylan tells Bill about a game he enjoys playing with his kids: Similo. A quick setup, quick teach, and quick play, Similo is a great breadstick game that takes the children's game Guess Who to the next level, incorporating a variety of popular characters and making the game enjoyable for all ages. Do you have a game you'd like the Innkeepers to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
Hooray! Dylan's back! And he's ready to talk board games! In this episode, Bill tells Dylan about a game he's played that Dylan hasn't had an opportunity to get to the table yet. Picture Perfect mixes aspects of spacial reasoning, memory, and a little bit of deduction in a fun, Roaring '20s-themed photo op. Do you have a game you'd like the Innkeepers to spotlight? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
This is another game that's a bit older, but it's also an absolute classic. If you're a fan of social deduction games, this is either one that you've played a million times or one that you should play at least once. What do you think of The Resistance? Do you have another social deduction game that you love? Do you have any suggestions for games we should spotlight in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
So sorry to miss you last week! Life happens, but we're back with another episode. This week, Dylan and Bill discuss Lords of Waterdeep, one of the best known examples of a worker placement game. Have you played this game? What did you think? What game would you like us to spotlight next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
It's a dark day in the town of Ravenwood Bluff. Evil forces are at play, and the townspeople must work together to determine which amongst their number is a demon in disguise! In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss the social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower. Who are the traitors among them? What secrets do the other players know? And which side will be the victors? Have you played Blood on the Clocktower? What did you think? Do you have a favorite social deduction game? Tell us all about it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
13 year old multi-sport athlete Tanner Dagostino gives insight into his audacious goal and the methods he's employing to pursue it. A father-son tribute on Opening Day.
Painting gets you points. Going to the hot springs gets you points. Meeting people gets you points. Eating delicious food gets you points. ... There's a lot of ways to get points. Tokaido is a game that has been lovingly referred to as "competitively having the nicest day." It can somehow feel zen and cutthroat at the same time. Join the Innkeepers as they discuss this classic. What do you think of Tokaido? Are there any other games you'd like the Innkeepers to play and discuss as part of the show? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com. And please go to your favorite podcast app or site and leave us a great review!
With the sad news of designer Serge Laget's passing, The Innkeepers discuss one of their favorite games from his repertoire. This next-level evolution of the Clue/Cluedo-style murder mystery has now become a classic. Have you had the chance to play Mystery of the Abbey? What was your experience like? Or perhaps you're still looking for this now-out-of-print game from the mid-'90s. Tell us all about it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com. While you're at it, let us know what topics you'd like us to discuss and what you think of the show. We'd love to hear from you!
The innkeepers are back! After a much-needed hiatus, Bill and Dylan are back and excited to talk about Dune: Imperium.
We shine our game spotlight on the pulpy, action-oriented setting and system of John Carter of Mars, based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fluffncrunch/message
We chat with the director of God of War Ragnarok, Eric Williams, about everything in the story, from the fate of its large cast of characters to the game's ending. Spoilers ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A dark chill has fallen across the land, and people are afraid to go out of their homes at night. It's not safe, for Dracula is prowling the streets and seeking to spread his dark influence! In this episode, the hosts are discussing the hidden movement classic, Fury of Dracula! Have you played Fury of Dracula? Which edition did you play? Do you have a favorite hidden movement game? What game would you like the hosts to spotlight in the future? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
Welcome to the Rokk 'n Ray show - the fun podcast for casual gamers and fans of Google Stadia.
Join The Rokk Show Band for the week's Cloud Gaming News (GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Playstation Plus Premium and others). Plus Game Reviews, Pro Gaming Tips, Game Spotlight and GIVEAWAYS! Rokk, William (Simply Pwned Gaming), Ray, (Ray3473) and Jon (4 Scarrs Gaming) bring the best banter and laughs of the week! ** Please leave a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE** ▼ JON (Keyboards) ▼
Welcome to the Rokk 'n Ray show - the fun podcast for casual gamers and fans of Google Stadia.
Join The Rokk Show Band for the week's Cloud Gaming News (GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Playstation Plus Premium and others). Plus Game Reviews, Pro Gaming Tips, Game Spotlight and GIVEAWAYS! Rokk, William (Simply Pwned Gaming), Ray, (Ray3473) and Jon (4 Scarrs Gaming) bring the best banter and laughs of the week! ** Please leave a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE** ▼ JON (Keyboards) ▼
Our discussion about and survey of the system and setting for Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of, and our thoughts on what sorts of stories you could run with it. We also discuss how the mechanics of this game are different from more recent Modiphius products...and yet, appropriate to Conan. Check out Modiphius' two free Conan quickstarts here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fluffncrunch/message
Who loves engine builders? Who loves building engines? Who loves engine builders about building engines!? Dylan and Bill discuss the power of science! Or at least the power of acrylic marbles. Whatever. This episode's about Gizmos. Have you played Gizmos? What did you think? What game should we spotlight in a future episode? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com
Infinity, based off a miniatures skirmish game, debuted in 2017 as a result of a Kickstarter. Very much on the crunchy end of the system spectrum, it overlaps mechanically a great deal with both Conan and Mutant Chronicles in its presentation of a transhuman/cyberpunk future. You can read Chris's actual play summaries, which we mentioned in the episode, here, and see the full line of Modiphius products here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fluffncrunch/message
An overview of the setting, system particulars, and our take on story ideas for the grand daddy of 2d20 games, the Diesel Punk Mutant Chronicles. And if you want to pick up the massive MC PDF bundle (from which we get zero kickbacks), check it out here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fluffncrunch/message
Lying, smuggling, and bribery... What a great family game! In Sheriff of Nottingham, players take turns playing the eponymous sheriff and inspecting the goods the other players bring to market. Will the players sneak illicit goods past the checkpoint? Or will some well-placed coin convince the sheriff to look the other way? Dylan and Bill discuss. Have you ever played this modern classic? What did you think? And what game do you think the Innkeepers should discuss next? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com.
Are you an overachiever? The sort of person who needs to be the best at every academic metric? The sort of person who stays up until all hours of the morning, studying, memorizing, chanting encantations and crafting magical items? Wait, there's MAGIC in this!? In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss Arcane Academy by Eric Lang and Kevin Wilson, a game that Bill describes as "an underappreciated classic" and that Dylan describes as "a game I only played once, several years ago." It's a fun one. Have you ever played Arcane Academy? What did you think of it? Let us know at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
Just giving some love to the game Death Stranding for the story, sound, music and presentation. Music from Low Roar, clips from the game and game sound effects set the tone for this game spotlight for Death Stranding. #videogame #videogames #gamer #podcast #Sony #Playstation #Xbox #Nintendo #Comedy #Standup #funny #Homeboy88 #Ivobox #VGC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/homeboy88/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homeboy88/support
Co-op. Logic deduction. Shrubbery and flowers. Dylan and Bill discuss the new Alice in Wonderland-themed game, Paint the Roses. Is there a game you'd like to hear our thoughts on? Send us an email at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com
On episode 63 of the Play To Win Podcast, the big news of the week are the exciting announcements of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Overwatch 2 also had a big reveal event that's got Keiran and Tyler looking forward to getting back into the game this fall, and the guys take some time to see where their hype for Starfield is a week after the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. All that and more on this week's episode! Timestamps: 0:00 - Opening 3:50 - Starfield Check-In 19:16 - Final Fantasy VII Announcements 44:51 - Overwatch 2 Event 1:08:25 - Capcom Showcase 1:19:09 - Game Spotlight 1:26:58 - Brief Mentions 1:38:23 - What We've Been Playing 1:42:16 - Closing This is Play To Win, a gaming outlet hoping to deepen your knowledge of the gaming industry through a weekly podcast discussing that week's gaming news. We also upload a video every Friday which could be a review, an opinion piece, or something else related to gaming. Hosted by Keiran Grant & Tyler Miller. Be sure to like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications to be the first to know when new videos are uploaded! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXUARbQ9urj2TtaF9IpEFIA?sub_confirmation=1 Also, we officially have a website now! If you wanna check it out, head over to https://playtowingames.wordpress.com/ Follow us on Twitter! Tyler - https://twitter.com/tylermiller2496 Keiran - https://twitter.com/badlynet Play To Win - https://twitter.com/playtowingame
This is arguably the game that led Bill and Dylan into their long journey on the path of board games. Bang! is a long-time favorite, and its follow-up, Bang!: The Dice Game took many of the best parts of the original game and streamlined them. So what do the hosts have to say about these games over a decade after they originally found it?
Bill and Dylan discuss the brand new, co-operative logic-deduction game from Floodgate Games, Decorum. Have you played Decorum yet? Email us to let us know what you thought of it at innkeeperstablepodcast@gmail.com!
In this episode, Marcus discusses the Call of Duty franchise, sharing their thoughts, fun facts, and more! Visit our website here! https://www.mindsofpeople.co.uk Join our Discord here! https://discord.gg/mUwg7UcgXw
So this one's a little different. The game's actually not out yet, but the crowdfunding campaign will be starting soon. While we were at Dice Tower West 2022, Dylan had the opportunity to play Roy Cannaday's upcoming lightspeed 4X game, Last Light. In this episode, he pitches the game to Bill as one to play.
In this episode, Marcus talks about the game Kana: Bridge of Spirits, available on PS4, PS5 and PC. Visit our website here! https://www.mindsofpeople.co.uk Join our Discord here! https://discord.gg/mUwg7UcgXw
What do you get when you cross Redwall, Fallout, and a very light version of an RPG? Aftermath, from Plaid Hat Games, that's what! So sit back, have a listen, and find out what the hosts thought of it.
Welcome to Game Spotlight, where we bring together the passionate people of GameSpot to talk more in depth about a game. This week, Jean-Luc Seipke, Phil Hornshaw, and David Ahmadi dive deep into Destiny 2's latest expansion, The Witch Queen. The first 50 minutes are a spoiler-free discussion, perfect for those of you who haven't played yet. Afterwards we dive deep into the big story revelations of the campaign and what it means for future of Destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dylan attempts to sell Bill on Cantaloop, which Bill has never played before.
In this episode I list the most important players to watch this weekend during AFC championship and NFC championship games this weekend in the NFL . I also talk about Ngannou winning in a unanimous decision
The innkeepers discuss Orléans, the bag-building game from Tasty Minstrel.
A question mark, four exclamation points, and a ton of tiny plastic cubes. Think of it as a form of charades for people who don't enjoy performing in front of people. In this episode, Dylan and Bill discuss Concept.
Dylan and Bill offer their opinions of The Crew: The Search for Planet 9, a cooperative trick-taking game!
So we tried something new with this month's Game Spotlight. Alchemists is a game that Dylan loves, but Bill has never played. For this episode, Dylan tries to sell Bill on the concept of the game and make him want to give it a try. Will he succeed?
Ah, the life of an Elvaland—a dwarvish councilmember and warchief from Norse mythology. To defend the realm from the rampaging dragon Fafnir, you need to gather the greatest warriors in the land—a greater collection than your rival Elvalands! And how do you do that, you ask? You pay them the most, of course! In this episode, Bill and Dylan discuss the popular auction game, Nidavellir.
Grab your quarters to load up on credits then ready your weapon and hop in a tank as Chris and Kyle join the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force for this retro game spotlight of SNK's Metal Slug 3. The discussion starts with some history about the NEO GEO Advanced Entertainment System and a few fun factoids about the console. From there the guys do a deep dive on the game itself analyzing the gameplay, story, graphics, technical performance and of course sauciness using the official GK rating system.www.geekketchuppodcast.com GeeK KetchUP MerchandiseFollow GeeK KetchUP and the guys:Facebook: GeeK KetchUP PodcastGeeK KetchUP YouTube ChannelInstagram:@geekketchuppod @keccard2@geekketchupchris Twitter: @geekketchuppod@KyleEccard @HeckorinoMusic Credits:Driving Rock - AShamaluevMusicMusic Link: https://www.patreon.com/ashamaluevmusicEpic Metal Trailer - Maximus Sound Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/geekketchuppod)
As Kickstarter pledges are now being delivered in earnest, Eric Lang's Ankh: Gods of Egypt has been on everyone's minds lately. The third in a trilogy (and the sequel to Dylan's favorite game, Rising Sun) is the focus of our discussion in this episode. (Heads up—this episode is a little bit longer than most!)
It's time to talk about Dylan's favorite game! Dylan and Bill discuss the smash hit from Eric Lang, Rising Sun.
Dylan and Bill talk about Canvas, a short, new game about building artwork.
Bill and Dylan discuss the high fantasy faction war taking place in Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea.
Scramble your Arwings because the guys are back with another retro game spotlight and this time it's all about the 1993 SNES classic, Starfox! This action packed starship shooter was the very first game to bring 3D graphics to console and introduced the world to the Super FX microchip. Listen in as Chris and Kyle share some of the history on how this game was made, what it took for Nintendo to conquer 3D graphics, and how real life experiences inspired the creator to design the most iconic aspects of the game. From there they team up with Fox, Peppy, Falco, and Slippy to breakdown and rate Starfox on the five categories of story, graphics/sound, gameplay, technical performance, and sauciness!Support the Show: GeeK KetchUP PatreonFollow GeeK KetchUP and the guys:Twitter: @geekketchuppod@KyleEccard @HeckorinoInstagram:@geekketchuppod @keccard2 @ltdwarrior926Facebook: GeeK KetchUP PodcastGeeK KetchUP YouTube ChannelWebsite: www.geekketchuppodcast.com Music Credits: Driving Rock - AShamaluevMusicMusic Link: https://www.patreon.com/ashamaluevmusicRock You - Rock SoundsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/geekketchuppod)
The two hosts discuss Horrified, a co-op game where players work together to defeat monsters from classic cinema.
On this episode of “Don’t Feed The Geeks”, the LI Comic Guys shine a spotlight on RPGs, one of our favorite video game genres!! All three of us have been gaming for years and each have our own unique experiences with this genre; We spend time talking about some of the RPGs we grew up with, different qualities of the genre that we both love and could do without, as well as some of our most memorable experiences with our favorite games! Pair that with a whole lotta geek news and a fun new ending segment based on our main topic, and you’ve got a great episode we hope you all enjoy!! Connect with us: Be sure to listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Play Music and leave a review, lets us know what you think. You can reach us at our Official Website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Have a follow up thought on anything we discussed then drop us an email at dontfeedthegeeks@licomicguys.com ... Thanks for listening!! Website: www.licomicguys.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/licomicguys/ Twitter: twitter.com/LIComicGuys Instagram: www.instagram.com/licomicguys/ To Contact Us for reviews and promotional appearances please email requests@licomicguys.com
Bill and Dylan talk about the game Half-Truth, designed by Richard Garfield and Ken Jennings.
The hosts talk about Century: Spice Road.
Bill and Dylan discuss the merits and flaws of the game Splendor.
We step away from the table for a bit to talk about this digital game that we have come across. Everspace from Rockfish Games is a fantastic roguelike space exploration game where players will take on the role of Adam Roslin. Explore the galaxy, fend off mercenary attackers, find resources, upgrade your ship, and discover ancient mysteries. More information about Everspace can be found https://www.everspace.game/ Connect with us on our website at www.overlandgamer.com Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer on Facebook and let us know what you think. Follow our host on Twitter @Shad0fx Thanks for listening to this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Board Game Spotlight - Dungeon Mayhem from Wizards of the Coast Players: 2-4 players Playing Time: 10 min (BGG) Age: 8+ Designer: Jordan Comar, Roscoe Wetlaufer Artist: Kyle Ferrin Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Game or Developer Games - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products-board-card-games/dungeon-mayhem Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260300/dungeon-mayhem Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer on Facebook and let us know what you think. Follow us on twitterhttps://twitter.com/gcgamersconnect Thanks for listening to this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Before There Were Stars from Smirk and Laughter Games. Players: 3-6 Playing Time: 40-60 minutes Age: 10+ Designer: Alex Cutler, Matt Fantastic, Alexander Wilkinson Artist: Marthy Angue, Lisa Falzon Publisher: Smirk and Laughter Games. More information can be found at Smirk and Laughter Games' website at https://www.smirkandlaughter.com/ And board game geek's site https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/243780/there-were-stars Today's game review is inspired by the fine folks at Indie Game Alliance. Indie Game Alliance is a great resource for board game developers. Our demo team stretches the globe in order to get your game out there in the eyes and hands of those who want to play games. Pro members get access to over 900 volunteers from all around the world. Our volunteer minions will learn your games, teach them at their local game stores, conventions, and other events. More information about Indie Game Alliance can be found at https://www.indiegamealliance.com/ Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer on Facebook and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Follow us on twitterhttps://twitter.com/gcgamersconnect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Haven from Red Raven Games Players: 2 Playing Time: 30-45 Age: 12+ Designer: Alf Seegert Artist: Ryan Lukat Publisher: Red Raven Games Game or Developer Games - https://redravengames.squarespace.com/ Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205127/haven Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer on Facebook and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Follow us on twitterhttps://twitter.com/gcgamersconnect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Fallout the Board Game intro 1-4 player game 120-180 minute playtime 14+ age recommendation Fantasy Flight Games Designer Andrew Fischer and Nathan I. Hajek Artists: Andrew Fischer, Nathan I Hajek, Brian Schomburg, Evan Simonet, Ben Zweifel. Fantasy Flight Games - https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/fallout/ Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232918/fallout Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer/ on Facebook and let us know what you think. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Koi - from Smirk and Laughter Games 1-4 player game 40-60 minute play time 10+ age recommendation Published by Smirk and Laughter Games Smirk and Laughter - https://www.smirkandlaughter.com/koi Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247733/koi Indie game alliance https://indiegamealliance.com/ Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer/ on Facebook and let us know what you think. Also follow us on twitter @GCGamersConnect Thanks for listening to this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Boss Monster from Brotherwise Games. Players: 2-4 Playing Time: 20 - 30 min Age: 13+ Designer: Johnny O'Neal, Chris O'neal Publisher: Brotherwise Games Brotherwise Games - https://www.brotherwisegames.com/ Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131835/boss-monster-dungeon-building-card-game Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer/ on Facebook and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening to this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
Board Game Spotlight - Wingspan from Stonemaier Games Players: 1-5 Playing Time: 40-70 min Age: 10+ Designer: Elizabeth Hargrave Artist: Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia Rojas, Beth Sobel Stonemaier Games - https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/ Board Game Geek - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan Follow Overland Gamer https://www.facebook.com/groups/OverlandGamer on Facebook and let us know what you think. Thanks for listening to this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/overlandgamer/support
in EP. 74, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. for april 17, we take a look at: [quick scope] - [1] google stadia has a lot of questions to answer about its service, [2] gamestop tries a money-back guarantee program, [3] disc-less xbox one price & release date revealed, [4] nintendo doesn't want you to brew at home on youtube, [5] & rocket league pulls loot boxes in belgium [solo's something or another] - sony patents VR spectatorship technology [lilo's game spotlight] - jedi fallen order by respawn entertainment [final lap] - le squad speculate on the information released on the ps5
IN EP. 60, Solo & Lilo celebrate the finale of Season 2 in a slightly different way than listeners are accustomed to. Come join the squad for the week of November 28 as: [x] le Squad reminisce on some of the favorite moments, new stories, personal highlights of the past 30 episodes, Solo's favorite rant, Lilo's favorite Game Spotlight. & then, the Final Lap finds the squad speculating on things of a future Nature, particularly what to expect from People Like Games in the upcoming Third Season (Coming in December!).
IN EP. 59, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories for the penultimate season finale. For the week of November 21, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] le Squad discuss Padalins & Warframe on Nintendo Switch [2] Warframe drives Twitch viewership with in-game prizes, [3] Hi-Rez Studio games all gaining cross-play this week, [4] Riot rebrands the EU LCS, [5] ‘Artifact’s’ questionable monetization system comes under fire, [6] H1Z1 Pro League shutters under financial concerns, [7] PUBG declares the results of its ‘FIX PUBG’ campaign, [8] Stardew Valley mobile hits a millie, & [9] more! | a solo RANT | - (x) [-] Donald Faison joins the battle against Fortnite hip hop appropriation | lilo’s GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (x) [-] Final Fantasy Mobile | FINAL LAP | - (x) [-] le Squad discusses what Sony might have planned for the future of Playstation following their decision to skip E3.
IN EP. 58, SOLO & LILO, bring back the original format as they cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of November 14, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] le Squad pay their respects to Stan Lee, [2] Sony agrees to start paying a digital sales tax in Chicago, [3] Xbox keyboard & mouse support goes live, [4] Nintendo reaches a judgment in its case against ROM sites, [5] Crackdown 3 Cloud driven multiplayer is revealed, [6] PS Classic uses an open emulator, [7] NBPA agrees to help athletes become streaming stars, & [8] le squad parse through Game Award Nominees! | solo’s SOMETHING OR ANOTHER | - (x) [-] Brian Schmidt discusses designing the original Xbox console start up sound | lilo’s GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (x) [-] GLOOMHAVEN by Cephalofair Games | FINAL LAP | - (x) [-] le Squad discusses how mobile companion apps are the future of mobile and gaming integration
LaChina Robinson and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss the Sun's and the Mystics' hot start. Plus, WBB analyst Holly Rowe joins to share her experience in the play by play role for the Lynx-Sparks matchup and how Drake factors into her WNBA marketing strategy. Also, a new "Growing the Game Spotlight" featuring HoopFeed's Cheryl Coward.
In EP. 36, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 16th, in QS, we cover Valve taking Steam mobile, Ninja toning down cursing for his younger audience, GameStop's CEO stepping down, SNK readying a Neo-Geo mini, Sony, Nintendo, & Microsoft amend their warranty policies in response to FTC warnings, the Supreme Court strikes down on sports betting, & the Overwatch League Finals are set to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this July. Then for the Game Spotlight, Lilo delves into one of his favorite games, the Dark Souls remaster for Nintendo Switch. And lastly, we ditch the final lap to introduce The Final Roast, where both hosts take a nice long segment to insult Jam City, the developer of the thoroughly exploitative Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Mobile Game.
In Episode 35, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For May 9, we discuss the Fortnite x Thanos event, Google launching a social media platform for mobile gaming called "Arcade" & their recent Chrome update which broke some HTML5 game, Nintendo Switch Online releases details as well as the company's shift to a subscription model. We also cover PS backwards compatability expansion, Overwatch League's dipping viewership numbers, & Square Enix E3 Showcase. For the Game Spotlight, Lilo takes a look at Pillars of Eternity 2 and Solo debuts a new segment, "Who's Mans is This" to rip EA's CEO Andrew Wilson's comments on loot boxes. And to wrap it all up, in The Final Lap, we discuss whether Marvel should enter the gaming industry the same way it has the film industry.
In Episode 34, Solo and Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 2nd, we take a look at SteamSpy trying to re-launch, FIFA releasing a World Cup extension, Nintendo's mobile profitability & exclusive IP, Saudia Arabia hoping to launch an esports league alongside its new arena, Microsoft shutting down Halo mods, Blizzard selling user-made maps in Starcraft 2, & the Domino effect, namely, how gaming companies will start facing an increased amount of regulatory legislation around the world. Then, for the Game Spotlight, Lilo takes a look at Planet Alpha. And to wrap things up, for The Final Lap, we take a look at whether Assassins Creed, God of War, Far Cry 5, & more indicates that consumers still want single player campaign games.
In Episode 33, Solo & Lilo return after a brief hiatus to deliver the week's top gaming stories. For April 27, we take a look at Discord's value reaching 1.65 billion dollars, UEFA ending its partnership with Pro Evolution Soccer, Twitch's new monetization system, Australia upholding a $3 million dollar fine against Valve, and the final QS story, the Netherlands Gaming Authority passes the severest action thus far in the fight against loot boxes. In the Rumor Mill we talk Tilted Towers & LucasArts remakes, and for the Game Spotlight, Lilo shines the light on Iron Harvest, a new RTS game. And to close things out, in The Final Lap, we talk how incredible the Nintendo Labo is, & how the software would make Steve Jobs proud.
In Episode 31, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 10, NBA 2K League choosing Alienware, & GTA V becoming the most profitable piece of entertainment ever, little bit of Overwatch/OWL,FCC suing South Korean Devs for loot boxes, League of Legends Clash Mode & more!. Then, for the Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Master of Anima. And for The Final Lap, we reflect on what happened to Games based on Movies, some of our favorites, and then wildly lose track of the conversation!
In Episode 30, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 6, we cover the iOS app store shrinking after cracking down on clones, Overwatch Retribution seasonal event, the most popular esports on Twitch, SuperCell's Clash Royal League, Fortnite vending machines & the NBA 2KLeague draft. Then for Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Pixel Junk Monster 2, an upcoming claymation tower defense game on Steam. Then, for The Final Lap, we reflect on what constitutes a remaster versus a remake, and which we'd prefer, in light of the new Spyro The Dragon Remaster trailer.
In Episode 29, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 3, we cover the esports industry getting Emmy nominations for production, Niantic & Pokemon Go settle a class-action lawsuit, Shaq joins the NBA 2KLeague, the Overwatch League making changes to the Stage 3 playoff structure, & ID@Xbox's head explains how they spotlight indie games. Then for Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Project Phoenix Rising, an upcoming game that may fill Paragon's void. Then, for The Final Lap, we reflect on the GDC roundtable "Pros, Cons, and Consequences of Unionization" and the costs and benefits of game developers push for a union.
In Episode 27, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For March 27, the team tries out a new segment, Rubiu5 breaks 1 million concurrent Youtube viewers, Google Play partners with Girls Make Games, Overwatch League Stage 2 playoffs & Player Conduct Policy, the importance of mental and physical health in gaming & more. Then, for our Game Spotlight, Solo hijacks Lilo's segment & reflects on the 5 year anniversary of Bioshock: Infinite. For The Final Lap, we ponder on Microsoft's options in the face of a less then stellar response to Sea of Thieves, no AAA title on the horizon, & it main competitors Sony and Nintendo widening the gap.
In Episode 25, Solo & Lilo cover the week's toping gaming stories. For March 20, in Quick Scope(5:45) we cover EA dropping loot boxes in Battlefront 2, NHL World Championship open qualifiers, Fortnite Pro-Am Celebrity Tournament, Paragon releases $12 million in assets for free, ESL Pro League expands to South America, Fig, a new gaming crowdsource funding idea, & more. Then for our Game Spotlight(37:28) we look at Rico. & for our Final Lap(39:40) we take a look at the future of Xbox in light of Sea of Thieves releasing on the Game Pass & what that, and cloud services, means to its development roadmap.
Kat and I each do a Game Spotlight! Our choices - Comix Zone & Faxanadu.