Jul 1, 2021
Intro Banter - This is the (mostly) unscripted intro to the show! We catch up, play games, talk about games that perhaps did not make the main show, and just gab, Welcome!
Summer of Games Kickoff!! -
Featuring Summer of Games IV: Return of the Games Group!
This summer we will focus on games and gaming related activities to begin to welcome your gaming friends back to the physical table, AS WELL AS further explore some ways to continue to get together virtually! It's a full on return to gaming in the summer with tips, ideas, a giveaway or two and of course GAMES, also there may be a surprise sighting or two, so come on and let's celebrate the Summer Of Games!!
First Impressions – We talk about the first time with a title, from the acquisition to the first look, to the first play and deliver thoughts in writing and on the show. This time:
Dune Imperium By Paul Dennen Published by Dire Wolf Released in 2020
Power Rangers: Deck Building Game By Dan Blanchett, Matt Hyra Published by Renegade Game Studios Released in 2021
BONUS Coverage!:
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition By Sydney Engelstein, Jacob Fryxelius, Nick Little Published by Stronghold Games Released in 2021
The Best of us, the Worst of us - We explore games and game mechanics that bring out the best in us AND the worst in us. Share some ways to identify these trends for yourself and how to deal with them both in your own game and with other players at your table.
Alex:
Best - Worker Placement
Trickerion: Legends of Illusion By Richard Amann, Viktor Peter Published by Mindclash Games Released in 2015
Worst - Area Control
Rising Sun By Eric M. Lang Published by CMON Global Limited Released in 2018
Larry:
Best -
Game: On Mars By Vital Lacerda Published by Eagle-Gryphon Games Released in 2020
Mechanic: Euro Games.
Worst -
Game: WordSpot By Russell Ginns Published by Front Porch Classics Released in 2006
Mechanic: Puzzle.
Summer School - We take on and detail some fun, but serious Gaming activities that are specifically celebrated in the summer!
This time:
Alex and Larry are Judges in the 2021 Game Design Contest by The Board Game Workshop! So we want to talk about it a bit more and bring light to this great event of the summer!
Board Game workshop 2021 Design Contest
Summer Of Games Game choice: Our Hosts share their end of show games to go get right now!
Alex: Space Base By John D. Clair Published by Alderac Entertainment Group Released in 2018
Larry: RailRoad Ink By Hjalmar Hach, Lorenzo Silva Published by Horrible Guild Released in 2018 (Initial), 2021 New editions + Reprint
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Intro/Interludes/Outro :
De Nuit/ by mv feat. Jeff Ball
Original Track - The Phantom Forest
Album - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin
Project Page - Final Fantasy VI: Balance and Ruin | OC ReMix
Content Group - Final Fantasy VI
Original Copyright - Square Enix
Original Composers - Nobuo Uematsu