Thoughts on Gaming
New Edition of Car Wars in the Works?!?!?!
Yes, Elliott and I have talked multiple times on the show how we’d love to see this return, as we played the original microgame release and everything after, and it appears Steve Jackson Games could be on the verge of dus...
The Customer is Always Right?
There’s a lot going on in the video game industry right now. Multiple big budget releases, old school classic remakes in HD, teaser announcements for some really amazing franchises. Unfortunately none of that matters at t...
IGN’s Colin Moriarty Tells Mass Effect 3 Dissenters Where to Get Off
I think I’ll share the editorial posted two days ago by the video gaming review giant IGN’s PS3 editor, Colin Moriarty, before I move on to the bulk of my piece… Wow! Mighty interesting I’d say. In fact it’s inter...
It’s Game Over with Cody and John
An email came to my attention just recently letting me know on the 78th episode of Game On with Cody and John, hosts Cody Jones and John Richard announced they would be winding the show down over the next few months and Game On...
The Gaming Gang/Sunshine Acres Children’s Home X-Mas 2011 Auction
As the holiday season cranks into high gear, I think to myself how can Elliott and I help make a real difference in other people’s lives. Granted, this is a topic that should be on our minds all the time but I think as Christ...
Another Year Older and Deeper in Debt
Happy Birthday to my Partner in Crime and best friend some 30 plus years Jeff. Our Gaming experiences go way back to 1981
Podcasts to Get You Feeling Spooky
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year and I usually dedicate the entire month of October to horror gaming, reading, movies, and the paranormal.
Kickstart Us to Essen? Not Likely…
People who regularly visit TGG, or listen to our show, know that I tend to be very forthcoming with my opinions; I take the “views” part of news, views, and reviews to heart. That said I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in t...
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con…It used to be fun
I spent this past weekend at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, and although I was hoping to be able to provide a lot more material, this article pretty sums up the who’s and why’s for attending one of the largest comic co...
Let the Gen Con Festivities Commence – I Certainly Need It!
It’s been a challenging week that’s for sure. As folks may have noticed, we didn’t get a show up Monday due to the fact of a family emergency back home in AZ. I try not to delve too deeply into personal issues here on the...
The Gaming Gang Extra #13 – Taking on Zombies with Author Peter Clines
Elliott talks with author Peter Clines about his novels Ex-Heroes and Ex-Patriots. These novels feature the Zombie Apocalypse meets super heroes done the right way.
A Look at Vul-Con Arena II – The Conclusion
I thought I’d finish up my look at last Saturday’s Vul Con Arena II in Glendale, AZ.
I was very surprised by the number of people that I saw at Imperial Outpost Games throughout the afternoon. Granted, I didn’t spend t...
A Stop at Vul-Con Arena II – Some Thoughts, Part One
I had the opportunity to spend much of my Saturday morning and afternoon visiting Imperial Outpost Games in Glendale, Arizona. You see the store was the site for Vul Con Arena II, a game day with quite a few events composed of ...
Early Thoughts on ConSimWorld Expo 2011
One of the premiere wargaming events, in the US, is currently taking place in Tempe, Arizona. Organized by John Krantz, ConSimWorld Expo (an offshoot of the ConSimWorld website) is celebrating its eleventh year and it’s bigge...
Developer’s Corner: Empires of the Void
Here’s a quick look at another game currently in development. This one is called Empires of the Void and is designed by Ryan Laukat.
Developers Corner: Forbidden Village?
Andy Oakey, designer of such games as City of Guilds, Pandemic Express, and Cactus Creek, is working on a new Cthulhu mythos themed game.
License for Fun: Forrest-Pruzan Creative
Many of us get up in the morning and drive into the office, bleary-eyed and and mumbling for that first cup of coffee. Looking forward to a day of meetings, or staring at a computer screen. Well, lets meet the folks at Forres...
Arkham Madness?
I’ve finally been able to play my first game of Mansions of Madness (well, second really). This isn’t a review, but some initial thoughts.
Benefit Auction for the Blackburn Family
Elliott and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Jolly Blackburn’s daughter, Amber, just a few days ago. Jolly is perhaps best known as the creator of the always hysterical Knights of the Dinner Table comic.
CCG vs LCG vs DBG vs The Wallet
Ok for the acronym challenged, I’m talking about collectible card games, living card games, and deck building games (I made the last acronym up, feel free to enjoy). What makes sense and what doesn’t (Financially)?
Earthquake the Game?
If the people of Christchurch were to create a game called Earthquake, the subtext would probably be “a game of defiance and courage”. It would continue in the proud tradition of games like Pompeii and In the year of the dr...
1001 Nights: Narrative and Games
When we think about games and their stories, we’re thinking about a nicely complicated interweaving of narrative and activity.
Wishlists, Grails, and the Joy of Gaming
At a time of year when family demands can seem onerous, games can help us slow down as we come together over a cleared table.
A Sad Day – Board Game News is No More
Earlier today I read on BoardGameGeek that W. Eric Martin is going to take his resources from Board Game News and fold them into BGG. As everyone else I like BGG enough but it’s a sad day to see one of the premiere gaming web...
Over the River and Through the Woods: Visiting with Boardgames
I have a couple of issues I keep in mind when I’m putting together the list of games I’ll want to take along to visit friends and family. First, I don’t want to overwhelm our hosts, so I only take a few games. Somewhere ...
A Visit to Lovecraft Country
The Gaming Gang's own Elliott Miller has made his first appearance as a guest reader on the HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast with Chad Fifer and Chris Lackey.
The Real Investment in Gaming
I wanted to share a link to a short piece that Trent over on The Board Game Family had to share regarding the real investment involved in gaming. And it isn’t really about money folks!
Across a Table, Darkly: Learning from Other Players
Playing the same people year after year seems to me a way to learn to be comfortable with others, to deepen friendships and community.
The Conclusion of Our Exclusive Interview with GMT’s Tony Curtis
Let's pick right up from where we left off with my interview with GMT's Tony Curtis...
Jeff McAleer: Twilight Struggle is a fabulous game and is almost always in the top five over on Board Game Geek - I believe it's current...
Board Games Can Save Your Life! Or Your Children!
When you want to teach people something, and make it fun, more and more people are turning to board games to get the lesson across.
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