Episode 144: For Honor & Empire
Release Date: Jan. 23, 2012 Running Time: 144 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |  |
Deck building: the next generation. From galactic conquest to warring gods, we review Core Worlds and Ascension: Storm of Souls, two of the newest titles in the genre.
News & Notes: Hive Pocket, L5R PnP, Rockband Manager, Star Trek Catan
The List: Core Worlds
Playbill: Ascension - Storm of Souls
Back Shelf Spotlight: Fzzzt!
Notes from the O.C.D.: How to organize card game rules
Mail Bag: NFL Pool winner
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Episode 143: Come on Down!
Release Date: Dec. 12, 2011 Running Time: 116 min. Listen Now: Download: Subscribe via iTunes: See sidebar for other subscription options |  |
You're the next contestant. We review two more Easy Play titles: Drachen Wurf and Big Points. Then, join us for the virtual Spiel-a-thon, an audio game show with fabulous prizes.
News & Notes: Ragami, Quarmageddon, Omen (2nd Ed.)
The List: Drachen Wurf, Big Points
Contests: 6 contests for fun games and dice
Virtual Spiel-a-thon: 3-part audio game show with fabulous prizes
Complete Show Notes continue after the break.
Essen 2011 - Conclusion
We conclude our Essen coverage with some promos and outtakes.
Essen 2011 - Messe - Walkthrough
A walking tour of the Messe exhibit hall "loop." We hope this gives you a sense of the scope and size of the event. Special thanks to friend and fellow Spieler John Knoerzer for filming this an hour before the doors opened.
Essen 2011 - Messe
A look at the landscape of the Messe Exhibition Halls from setup to crowds filling the aisles.
Essen 2011 - Press Event
A special preview press event gives publishers a chance to show off some of the nearly 800 new titles debuting at the Game Fair. We take you on a tour and give you a snapshot look at the amazing variety of fun available at the show.
Essen 2011 - Ravensburger
Board games meet technology. Michaela Magin introduces 3 new titles with electronic elements.
Essen 2011 - HABA
HABA makes wonderful creative games for kids of all ages. From magnetic cars to stacking animals to giant-sized boards and games with dice and fruit, we survey the booth to give you a brief peek at the many fun titles they have available.
