Gen Con 2025: Our livestreamed shows
We co-hosted a couple of live shows at the big gaming event. Come see everything we were excited about.
Podcast #46: Sleeper hits, games to play outside, and genres we dislike (guest: Ruel Gaviola)
Our recent under-the-radar games, board games we'd risk playing outdoors, and online gaming communities in the time of COVID -- plus, what types of games do we NOT like?
Podcast #45: Streamable games, big-name licenses, Clubhouse Games (guest: The Op's Pat Marino)
We talk (non-roll-and-write) games for streaming and delve into how a game company like The Op works with so many licenses. Plus, what is that X factor that makes a game really great? And Mike gives impressions on Nintendo's Clubhouse Games.
Games that let you game while you board game
For the times when one game just isn't enough.
Our favorite tiebreaker rules for board games
Because first place was only meant for one.
Podcast #44: Politics, premium bits, and remakes (guest: James Hudson)
How should game publishers and designers respond to recent events? We also discuss premium components and reissued/remade games.
Bored? 4 roll-and-write games you can play with friends online
Got some dice and a webcam? You're good to go.
Podcast #43: Pirate games, Forgotten Waters, and more (guests: Plaid Hat, Tim Schafer)
We connect a board game designer with a video game designer hero of his.
Stylish ways to pick the first player at your game nights
Impress your friends with these speedy methods to pick a starting player.
Our favorite first-player rules for board games
That they all point to us is a mere coincidence, honest.
Podcast #42: 2P/solo games, failing co-op, roll & writes, Uwe Rosenberg (guest: Jamey Stegmaier)
What are our favorite two-player, solo, and roll-and-write games? How do we feel when we fail at cooperative games? And we all love designer Uwe Rosenberg!