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Barnestorming #40: Barnes' Best: The 1990s, Dark Tower, California

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:40:00 GMT

War of the Ring Second Edition -- "Lords of Middle-earth" Expansion Announced!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Ares Games announces the first expansion for War of the Ring Second Edition--Lords of Middle-earth will focus on some of the most powerful characters appearing in "The Lord of the Rings", and is scheduled to release in September, 2012

Next of Ken, Volume 40: In the cold depths of Planet Hyboria's Frontier--Reviews of Homesteaders 2nd Edition and Core Worlds!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:03:41 GMT

Come on in for Next of Ken, where this week I'll be reviewing Homesteaders 2nd Edition and the newest offering from Stronghold Games, Core Worlds. All that, plus thoughts on why "gaming intelligentsia" members should take the time to actually play games before forming opinions--my two reviews today are proof of that. Join us, won't you?

My Happy Farm - Boardgame Review

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:54:25 GMT

When I was a kid, I always thought the country between Eastern Europe and Russia was called The Ukraine. Like there was more than one, so they had to call it out with an article that would designate theirs as the original. 'Sure,' they would tell their friends, 'you could visit some other Ukraine, but you'll never find one as good as The Ukraine. It's The Best.'

Hello a Review of Imperial 2030

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:52:30 GMT

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The Duchess - Tow Jockey Five Second Review

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:36:00 GMT

There are movies that deliver a message that you disagree with vehemently but they do so in such a stylish and subtle manner that you scarcely notice. You actually enjoy such a movie even though its philosophy is counter to your own. This is decidedly NOT one of those movies. Were you aware that the white male is the embodiment of all that is wrong with the world, pitiless, cruel, self serving, and implacable in his use of power to crush the spirit of all those around him? Did you know self fulfillment is only obtained when one shirks duty and honor and worries only about self gratification? Well you won't be allowed to forget it as this movie beats you over the head with those facts with all the style of a bar room drunk and all the subtlety of a beer bottle to the face. The so called romance lacks fire or believability and it's only purpose seems to be to give the female lead one more thing for the evil male to destroy. Garbage...complete and utter garbage.

The Fundamental Differences between Board and Card Games (and How Video Games Tend to Combine Both Functions)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:07:00 GMT

What are the fundamental functional differences between boardgames and card games? I’m not sure how important this question is from a game player’s point of view but it’s certainly important for game designers (even for video game designers). The obvious physical format is important, but now that we can convert physical non-electronic games to electronic formats the lines are less clear. More importantly, each type of game emphasizes or encourages different kinds of challenges and gameplay, regardless of the physical format.

I've Been Diced! episode 31: Three player games

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:03:15 GMT

Three gamers walk into a bar. So what do they play? We discuss three player boardgames: which ones are good, and what makes them work. Plus, a quick historical overview of Eastern Front wargames. Which is a history of history, really.

The podcast MP3 file
The I've Been Diced! blog iTunes link

Star Wars: The Card Game - FFG Announces Release Postponed Until Q4 2012

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:44:00 GMT

FFG has announced that they are "going back to the drawing board" with Star Wars: The Card Game. The game was previewed at Gen Con 2011 and was expected to be released Q1 2012. Fantasy Flight Games, however, felt that it wasn't as engaging or as "ground breaking" as they wished, and have announced a new release date of "just before the 2012 holidays."

Daring Rebel spies have uncovered a weak point in the Galactic Empire's defenses. Tensions run high as the Rebels assemble a strike team with one chance to set back the Empire's quest for total galactic domination, but with zero margin for error! Coordinating hit-and-run attacks to distract the Imperials, the Rebel Alliance relies upon a handful of heroes to undertake a vital mission…

Star Wars: The Card Game is an LCG that places players in control of their favorite Star Wars characters. Players will launch fleets of starships and direct some of the most famous heroes and villains in the Star Wars galaxy. With a wealth of characters, starships, missions, and enemies, Star Wars: The Card Game immerses players in galactic conflict.

Ameritrash Badge-holders Ratings: 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT