The Life of a Fleet Commander
I don't remember who first introduced us to the Fletcher Pratt Naval War Game, perhaps Jeff does, but just thinking about it brings up the most exciting memories of battling on the high seas in WWII.
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Adepticon 2011 Added to Upcoming Conventions
Midwestern miniatures players rejoice because Adepticon is returning for their ninth year! We've just added info regarding the four day convention (April 1st - 4th, 2011 in Lombard, IL) to the Upcoming Convention…
Sneak Peek: Mousquetaires du Roy
Coming up at this October's game extravaganza in Essen, French publisher Ystari Games will reveal its first novel-to-game adaptation with the release of the semi-cooperative game Mousquetaires du Roy (“The King’s…
TGG Reviews Myth Pantheons
Elliott takes on the deity focused Myth Pantheons from AEG.
Small World to Get a Bit More Crowded
A new mini expansion for Small World seems to be slated for sometime before the new year. Details are sketchy for the release date (some websites are claiming November) but the title is a sure thing. It's to be called Be…
A Sky Full of Spies – FFG to Rerelease Mad Zepplin
Fantasy Flight Games announced today that they will be republishing Mad Zepplin (last seen from AEG Games), a fast-paced card game of treachery and treason for 2 - 6 players. Set aboard an armored zeppelin, flying high above…
2010 International Gamers Awards Nominees Announced
The 2010 International Gamers Awards (IGA) nominees have been announced in the General Strategy category, broken down into multi-player games and two-player games. In order be eligible for nomination, the game must have been…
Time for an Expedition, Expedition Sumatra that is
Brand new publisher Igramoon Spieleverlag is ready to launch its debut effort – Expedition Sumatra – at Spiel 2010. It sounds like an interesting concept and here's a a copy of the game description from the publisher: On…
TGG Reviews Havana from Rio Grande Games
Jeff shares his thoughts about the classic hand management game Havana, designed by Richard Staupe, from Rio Grande Games.
Boardgame Legend Charles S. Roberts Passes at Age 80
From The Baltimore Sun August 28, 2010: Charles Swann Roberts died Aug. 20 from complications of emphysema and pneumonia at St. Agnes Hospital. In 1958, he founded Avalon Hill Co., a Baltimore game publishing company that…
Gaming Classics: Nuclear War
Back in the day when the real threat of nuclear annihilation was in the air, the doomsday clock ticked away, and the feel good ABC film The Day After was on the horizon, only one game had the cojones to poke fun at the threat…
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Chivalry & Sorcery Fifth Edition Reviewed
Jeff shares his review of the fifth edition of the venerable fantasy roleplaying game Chivalry & Sorcery from Britannia Game Designs Ltd.
Marvel Comics for November 6th, 2024
Spider-Man: Black Suit and Blood and Spider-Society conclude for Marvel Comics this week as fresh issues of Avengers, X-Factor, and X-Men arrive at your FLCS.
DC Comics for November 6th, 2024
This week DC Comics rolls out first issues of Absolute Superman, Batgirl, JSA, and Little Batman Month One as My Adventures with Superman concludes.
Image Comics for November 6th, 2024
Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika: Open for Business launches for Image Comics this week as new issues of Free Agents, Gunslinger Spawn, and Saga hit shop shelves.
IDW Publishing Comics for November 6th, 2024
IDW Publishing launches My Little Pony Classics Reimagined The Odyssey alongside new Monster High New Scaremester and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nightwatcher.
Dynamite Entertainment Comics for November 6th, 2024
Disney DuckTales launches for Dynamite Entertainment as fresh issues of Disney Gargoyle's Quest, Disney Hercules, and Red Sonja Death and the Devil also arrive.
