March 26, 2016

It's In the Bag--A Double-Take Review of The Game Canopy

March 26, 2016/ Jeremiah Isley

The gaming-accessory market has been expanding over the past few years, with everything from Kickstarter campaigns for nifty metal coins to custom hand-built gaming tables carrying hefty price tags into the thousands of dollars. From time to time we get the chance to take a sneak peek at some of these accessories, and today is one of those opportunities. We're looking at The Game Canopy, a gaming bag designed by gamers for gamers. So does The Game Canopy carry its weight? Or does papa need a brand new bag? Let's take a look!

March 22, 2016

That's How I Roll - Ep 17 - Ice Breaker Games, Mad LIbs and a big tease!

March 22, 2016/ Jeremiah Isley

Join in the conversations as we talk ice breaker games for your party, Mad Libs from Looney Labs Games, and more!

Produced by Jeremiah Isley

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March 22, 2016

Roll Like an Egyptian--A Single-Take Review of Favor of the Pharaoh

March 22, 2016/ Scott Firestone

In today's review, Firestone shows us Favor of the Pharaoh, a dice-rolling, engine-building game from Bezier Games and designer Tom Lehmann--whom you might know from a little game called Race for the Galaxy. In Favor of the Pharaoh, you're trying to use the influence of various members of the Egyptian courts to get an audience with the Pharoah himself. Is Favor of the Pharaoh a monument to gaming, or does it bite the dust? Let's find out!

March 19, 2016

Amazon is Giving Away Free Games!

March 19, 2016/ Jeremiah Isley

Over at Amazon they're giving away games, of course you have to buy 2 to get 1 free. But still it's a pretty sweet deal, and there are some great titles available, Ticket to Ride, Codenames, and more. It's worth a look! You can find the complete list of titles RIGHT HERE!

March 18, 2016

Great News for Descent Fans: Road to Legend Brings Co-Op Play

March 18, 2016/ Scott Firestone

There's been some interesting news out of the GAMA Trade Show in Vegas this week. One of the biggest and most surprising announcements was Road to Legend, a companion app for Descent: Journeys in the Dark.

March 17, 2016

In The Bluff--A Double-Take Review of Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers

March 17, 2016/ Scott Firestone

Today's review is a new bluffing game from Tasty Minstrel Games and designer Philip duBarry: Eminent Domain: Battlecruisers. Though it's set in the Eminent Domain universe, it's a completely standalone filler of bluffing and card-play. Is Battlecruisers on cruise control, or does it crash and burn? Let's find out!

March 16, 2016

That's How I Roll Ep. 16 - Orleans and pretense

March 16, 2016/ Jeremiah Isley

Buckle up as Jeremiah talks about the pretense of society through games as well as a Drive By Review of Orleans from Tasty Minstrel Games!

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March 14, 2016

That's How I Roll - Ep. 015 Time Change, Steam Works and More!

March 14, 2016/ Jeremiah Isley

It's episode 15! Jeremiah chats about a handful of games and follows up on the Game Canopy from @Level3B during the Feedback Loop!

Produced by: Jeremiah Isley
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March 14, 2016

Hasbro Re-Releasing Robo Rally

March 14, 2016/ Scott Firestone

Richard Garfield, designer of such classic games as Magic: The Gathering and King of Tokyo, is working with Hasbro to re-release his robot-programming game Robo Rally.

March 11, 2016

Master of Magic--A Single-Take Review of Argent: The Consortium

March 11, 2016/ Scott Firestone

Today we're reviewing Argent: The Consortium, a worker placement game from Level 99 Games. The chancellor of Argent University--a prestigious magic college--is stepping down. You and the other players are trying to become his successor. You have one week to secure the votes necessary to win. Will Argent put a spell on you? Or is it that Lightning Bolt LARPer who went viral? Let's find out!