The Gaming Gang

Table Top Episode 2: Settlers of Catan

Elliott Miller — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:28:01 +0000

Episode 2 of Table Top with Wil Wheaton is up on the Geek & Sundry channel on You Tube featuring a game of Settlers! Will they make the infamous “Wood for Sheep” joke? Tune in to find out. Wil Wheaton and guests Jane Espenson (Writer and Producer-Buffy, Caprica, BSG, Game of Thrones), James Kyson (Actor-Heroes, [...]

Colony: Moon from Postmortem Studios

Elliott Miller — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:57:03 +0000

Postmortem Studios has released Colony: Moon, which is kind of like an RPG, but not really. They describe it as: “A cooperative (or competetive) story game about founding a Moon colony, making it succeed and opening up the way to the rest of the solar system. Players take on the parts of ‘The Board’ and [...]

Once Upon a Time Third Edition Coming from Atlas Games

Elliott Miller — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:38:07 +0000

Atlas Games is developing Once Upon a Time the third edition. I haven’t played this game, but it is described as the classic storytelling card game. The revised edition should be out in October with an msrp of $24.95. Here are the details: Once Upon a Time is the award-winning storytelling card game that encourages [...]

“Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!” – 1989: Dawn of Freedom Reviewed

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:31:07 +0000

Game Name: 1989: Dawn of Freedom Publisher: GMT Designer: Jason Matthews and Ted Torgerson Year: 2012 Players: 2 Ages: 15+ Playing Time: Two Hours Genre: Card driven game of geopolitics Retail Price: $67.00 Components One 32 page rule book One 22″ x 34″ mounted map Two counter sheets Two player aid cards Two strategy [...]

Take a Tour of the New Victory Point Games HQ

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:44:59 +0000

Join Darren as he takes you on a virtual tour of the Victory Point Games Headquarters in Costa Mesa, California!

New Pathfinder Supplements Arrive This Week

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:33:49 +0000

Four new Pathfinder supplements arrive in stores this week from Paizo Publishing. An all new Adventure Path begins, a horror investigation challenges players, Tieflings arrive in a players companion, and the pirate filled high seas are the focus of a new campaign setting. From Paizo: Pathfinder Adventure Path #55: The Wormwood Mutiny (Skull & Shackles [...]

Tsuro of the Seas Sets Sail in August

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:40:42 +0000

Calliope Games has announced the August release of a reimagining of their classic Tsuro: The Game of the Path with Tsuro of the Seas. All new mechanics come into play as sea monsters, as well as other players, look to thwart your attempts to navigate the sea. The retail price should be $40.00 for this [...]

The Wolverine Begins Production This August

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:17:52 +0000

The latest chapter in Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine, stalwart member of the stable of Marvel Comics characters, begins filming in Australia this August. The Wolverine has faced a few delays as production was set to begin in 2011 and then rescheduled for earlier this year. The script rewrites are said to be fairly solid [...]

Terror in the Night: Bomber Command Reviewed

Jeff McAleer — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:11:24 +0000

Game Name: Bomber Command Publisher: GMT Designer: Lee Brimmicombe-Wood Year: 2012 Players: 2 Ages: 15+ Playing Time: Two Hours Genre: WWII Aerial Bombing Wargame Retail Price: $67.00 Components One 8.5″ x 11″ Play Aid Card (2-sided) One 8.5″ x 11″ Bombing Card (2-sided) One 8.5″ x 11″ Planning Map (2-sided) One sheet of 5/8″ [...]

Chris Roberson Nukes Bridges as He Leaves DC

Greg McAleer — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:32:03 +0000

On Thursday night, author and comic writer Chris Roberson celebrated the completion of his work with DC Comics by taking to his Twitter account and very publicly nuking (not just burning) bridges with the comic titan. It appears that Chris has taken serious issue with the ethical business practices of DC and lambasted the company [...]

May Delay for The Big Bang Theory Party Game

Jeff McAleer — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:53:36 +0000

Originally planned for a release this month, The Big Bang Party Game has been delayed until mid-May. According to Cryptozoic Entertainment, the game will play in 30 minutes for 3-7 players ages 15 and up. From Cryptozoic: Genius is relative in The Big Bang Theory Party Game, an addictive new game that allows you and [...]

Catan Junior Available April 26th

Elliott Miller — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:55:44 +0000

Mayfair Games says that Catan Junior will be available on April 26th. It’s a new Catan Game for ages 5 and up. So now you can get the young ones involved in Catan too. A Catan adventure for fledgling swashbucklers. Explore the Seas! Catan: Junior introduces a modified playing style of the classic game giving [...]

New Wings of Glory WW2 Game for iPad and iPhone

Elliott Miller — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:37:20 +0000

Ares Games announced today Wings of Glory will be coming to iPad and iPhone by the end of this year. What? No love for Android? Here’s the announcement: The aerial battles of Wings of Glory are going to fly new skies. Big Daddy’s Creations, a Polish company that creates high quality iPhone and iPad apps, [...]

Prepare for Deadlands: The Last Sons This August

Jeff McAleer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:42:02 +0000

A massive 336 page Plot Point campaign arrives this Summer for Savage Worlds: Deadlands. The bloody plains of Weird West Kansas are the focus of The Last Sons, according to Studio 2 Publishing and Pinnacle Entertainment, with the supplement expected to arrive on store shelves in August. The hardcover will retail for $49.95 but no [...]

Columbia Games to Give Wargamers a K.I.S.S.

Jeff McAleer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:14:05 +0000

What? You thought Columbia Games was going to give you a smacker on the lips? Hardly… K.I.S.S. is an upcoming squad level game of WWII combat currently set for release at the end of May. This two player game utilizes fog of war and is available for $50.00 on preorder. From Columbia: K.I.S.S is a [...]