Wed, 19 December 2012
Romeo Philip from Battlefoam and the Infinity O-12 podcast joins us once again in the third chair. This time it's a Mega-sode!
Why is it so long? We dive into the miniature game Infinity! After spending over an hour covering the rich background of the game and each faction indetail, we then dive into the mechanics. What makes this game different? And is it really "Always your turn?"
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Malifaux Contest Results - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - News - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 2min Infinity Background: 1 hr 9 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 43 min Infinity Rules: 2 hr 53 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Sun, 2 December 2012
Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games joins us once again in the third chair. We chat about how Article 27 went from concept to published game, and why this game is worth a look.
Later we dive into a detailed review of the hot board game Mage Wars. What makes this different from other dueling spell slinger games?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 24min Article 27: 1 hr 28 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 17 min When you wish upon a game: 2 hr 23 min Mage Wars: 2 hr 27 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Tue, 27 November 2012
By popular demand, the not too horrible hit Little Blue Avatar is now available as it's own MP3 download. Pop it into your playlist and/or share it with your friends. If you have your own podcast, feel free to play the MP3 if you'd like, just be sure to leave in the D6G credits at the begining and end. Lyrics & Vocals: Nicole Wakelin aka Total Fan Girl
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Tue, 27 November 2012
By popular demand, the not too horrible hit The 12 Challenges of Gaming is now available as it's own MP3 download. Pop it into your holiday playlist and/or share it with your friends. If you have your own podcast, feel free to play the MP3 if you'd like, just be sure to leave in the D6G credits at the begining and end. Lyrics: Russ Wakelin & Craig Gallant Vocals: Craig Gallant, Karen Gallant, Raef 'Hollywood' Granger, Nicole Wakelin, & Russ Wakelin
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Tue, 27 November 2012
By popular demand, the not too horrible hit Ship it Maybe is now available as it's own MP3 download. Pop it into your playlist and/or share it with your friends. If you have your own podcast, feel free to play the MP3 if you'd like, just be sure to leave in the D6G credits at the begining and end. Lyrics: Russ Wakelin Vocals: Nicole Wakelin
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Mon, 5 November 2012
Jasper Oorthuys, one of the main men behind Karwansaray Publishers, joins Craig and Russ in the third chair.
Since Jasper is involved in all those historical magazines, we thought an Historical Primer was in order. How do you get started in Historical gaming and what makes it different?
Later we take off for "Destination Inspiration!" What places would we recommend visiting for historical gaming inspiration.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 7min Historical Primer: 1 hr 11 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 1 min When you wish upon a game: 2 hr 13 min Destination Inspiration: 2 hr 16 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Tue, 16 October 2012
Veteran of the industry Drew Cremeans joins Craig and Russ in the third chair!
Up first Drew brings in the big gun designers of Fanticide! What is the game about? What makes it different? And who is involved?
Later we dive into the zombie hotness that is Zombicide with a detailed D6G Review.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 5min Fanticide: 1 hr 9 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 3 min When you wish upon a game: 2 hr 10 min Zombicide Review: 2 hr 14 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Sun, 30 September 2012
Eric Johns joins Craig and Russ in the third Chair. Eric is one of the big cheeses over at Wyrd miniatures, the miniature gaming company responsible for Malifaux, Puppet Wars, and more nightmarish creatures then we'd care to think about.
Since Wyrd just made the jump to plastics, we figured Eric would be a great person to help us get insight into how plastic models are made, and how this process differs from metals.
Later, we discover that Eric actually plays quite a few digital games, so he and Russ talk about their favorite easy to pick up and play digital games.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 58 min Plastic Production: 1 hr 2 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 52 min When you wish upon a game: 2 hr 00 min Digital Diversions: 2 hr 3 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Mon, 10 September 2012
Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back in the third chair!
Raef joins Craig and Russ to discuss their GenCon 2012 highlights. What games caught their fancy and why?
Later the three take a detailed look at the board game Spartacus from Gale Force 9. Can brand new designers from a publisher who's never produced a board game before make a great licensed game? Join us and find out.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 11 min GenCon 2012 Highlights: 1 hr 16 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 10 min When you wish upon a game: 2 hr 16 min Spartacus Review: 2 hr 20 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Wed, 29 August 2012
This time the third chair is filled with 80 folks as the GenCon 2012 play by mob audience join us for the show!
First we play the upcoming Stronghold Games "Space Cadets" but "Mob style" with the help of Geoff Engelstein & his family. Can that many players take control of starships and battle it out in any kind of organazed way? Listen to find out.
Later Craig and Russ chat about two of their favorite purchases at GenCon this year: Evil Baby Orphanage from Wyrd Miniatures and Star Wars X-Wing from Fantasy Flight Games. S-foils have been locked in attack position as they dive in for a detailed review of both games.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 35 min Play By Mob - Space Cadets!: 40 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 27 min When you wish upon a game: 1 hr 33 min Evil Baby Orphanage & X-Win Reviews: 1 hr 37 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Mon, 13 August 2012
Norbert Brunhuber, dedicated Warmachine Player and Privateer Press Ganger, joins Russ and Craig in the third chair.
Norbert has recently moved from the US to the UK. Now that he's settled in and found some gaming 'mates' we thought it would be fun to catch up with him and discuss just how different is the miniature gaming scene across the pond?
Later we decide to tackle three recent miniature gaming supplements. The new Warmachine Colossals book, the new Dust Warfare Zverograd book, and the new digital gaming aid War Room recently released by Privateer Press for Warmachine/Hordes.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1hr 0 min UK vs US Gaming: 1 hr 5 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 54 min Dust Warfare & Warmachine Supplements: 2 hr 1 min
Links Discussed in the show: News Links: Archipelago, Days Of Wonder CEO Interview Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Tue, 31 July 2012
Jon "Yakface" Regul joins Craig and Russ in the third chair. Jon runs the massive miniature gaming community DakkaDakka.com, has been playing WH40k for more years than he cares to remember, and is responsible for the INAT FAQ: The official independant Warhammer 40,000 FAQ used at major tournaments like Adepticon.
With this much 40k knowledge in one chair, we just had to devote this entire Megasode to Warhammer 40,000. First we cover 40k through the years. How has is changed from edition to edition. What did it used to be like, and where is it now?
Then we jump into 6th edition with both feet. What's new, what's changed, and how will it impact the wide variety of gamers who love this game.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including:
- Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1hr 13 min 40k Through the Years: 1 hr 18 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 20 min 40k 6th Edition: 2 hr 28 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Fri, 13 July 2012
Tom Vasel joins us in the third chair! Tom, whom Russ calls "The Dean of Boardgame Podcasting" is the man behind the Dice Tower Podcast.
Since Tom got an early chance to play Descent 2, and since Russ and Craig have read through the rules, we thought it would be fun to do a Descent second edition preview. We cover what's new, what is compatible, and what to expect from this update to a beloved game.
Later it's a double game episode as the three hosts then dive into Leviathans! The brand new game of flying ship combat from Catalyst Game Labs.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 50 min Descent 2 Preview: 1 hr 16 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 52 min Wish Upon a Game: 1 hr 59 min Leviathans: 2 hr 2 min
Links Discussed in the show: The Dice Tower: www.TheDiceTower.com Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Thu, 28 June 2012
Luke Retallack joins us in the third chair. Luke is the man behind the mic at Worlds End Radio podcast and has been a force in organizing western Australia miniature wargaming for many years.
Up first Luke, Craig, and Russ have lured Raef "Hollywood" Granger back onto the show to discuss his kickstarter documentary project. How is it going? What are his goals? Is kickstarter working out? Raef gives us his honest assesment and gets questions and advice from both the hosts and listeners via Twitter and Facebook.
Later we tackle a new concept for Mulling Mechanics: Metagame Psychology. What kinds of psychological techinques do players use in games to get the edge?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1hr 10 min Documentary Discussion: 1 hr 16 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 6 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 14 min Mulling the Metagame: 2 hr 20 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Tue, 12 June 2012
Rodney Smith joins us in the third chair. Rodney is the man behind the "Watch It Played" Youtube chanel which features both teaching new board games and allowing viewers to play along by voting for the next move.
Up first Rodney, Craig, and Russ discuss boardgame videography. What does it take to make a board game video and why do it?
Later the three dive into a detailed review of Core Worlds by Stronghold games. Does this sci-fi deck builder have what it takes to get Craig to the table?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1hr 1 min Boardgame Videography: 1 hr 7 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 59 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 20 min Core Worlds Review: 2 hr 24 min
Links Discussed in the show: Watch It Played Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watchitplayed Watch It Played Twitter: @watchitplayed Watch It Played Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Watch-It-Played/217552598327759 Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Sat, 2 June 2012
Neil Fawcett joins Craig and Russ in the third chair. Neil has lead Spartan Games through the uncharted seas of the miniature gaming industry, through the firestorm of competition, and emerged with a rather successful miniature war gaming company. (See what I did there? Couldn't quite fit dystopian in...)
Up first, Russ and Craig discuss the miniature manufacturing process with Neil. How exactly are miniatures made, and how has the process changed and improved over the years.
Later the three consider what kind of mechanics best emulate realstic timeflow in miniature games.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 57 min Manufacturing Miniatures: 1 hr 6 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 56 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 8 min Mulling Mechanics: 2 hr 14 min
Links Discussed in the show:
Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Sun, 20 May 2012
Colby Dauch joins Craig and Russ in the third chair. Colby is the man under the hat at Plaid Hat Games, bringing out hit titles like Summoner Wars and Dungeon Run.
In this episode the group discuss the recent "Board Game Breakout." Board games seem to be appearing in more and more places. Are they going main stream? Why now?
But first, since we've got Colby on the show we thougt it would be great to get the "Plaid Hat Games Origin Story." How did Colby get is start in game design and where did Summoner Wars come from? All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 52 min Plaid Hat Origins: 56 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 50 min Wish Upon a Game: 1 hr 59 min Board Game Breakout: 2 hr 06 min
Links Discussed in the show:
Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Mon, 14 May 2012
Look ma! A bonus episode! We've got some great new serivces to announce, including new FREE iOS and Android apps and new ways to get the Lost Chapters. But instead of JUST announcing that we thought it would be nice to include our interview with Mack Martin, co-designer of Dust Warfare! Mack was kind enough to sit down with us for a bit at Adepticon 2012 and give us the inside scoop on the how and why design decisions behind Dust Warfare, and what we can expect in the future.
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Fri, 4 May 2012
We've got a handy app for both iOS and Android. We hope this makes your D6G listening experience even easier and more fun!
The app gives you the following abilities:
To get started just search for "The D6 Generation" in either the iTunes app store or the Amazon Appstore for Android.
Did we mention it's free?
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Tue, 1 May 2012
Romeo Filip joins Craig and Russ in the third chair. Romeo is the man behind Battlefoam.com and has been a die hard miniature war gamer for years.
Romeo got his miniature gaming start in the world of Warhammer 40,000, but lately is playing new games. So up first the crew examines the games that got us into the hobby and why we move from one miniature game to the next.
And speaking of trying new games the team then takes a close look at Dust Warfare. Why are Craig and Russ so excited about this game. Does Romeo share their enthusiasim?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 53 min Miniature Migration: 58 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 55 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 11 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 18 min Dust Warfare: 2 hr 22 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Tue, 17 April 2012
Curt Covert joins Russ and Craig in Episode 101. Curt is the owner and Chief Instigator at Smirk and Dagger Games and the creator of Cutthroat Caverns, Hex Hex, Run for Your Life Candyman and other games that prove "Games are a lot more fun when you can stab a friend in the back".
Up first Curt, Craig, and Russ take a positive look at Kickstarter. How is it helpful and why would a company owner like Curt consider using it?
Later the crew takes a detailed look at the Wizards of the Coast board game "Lords of Waterdeep." Mixing Euro mechanics with a D&D theme?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 3 min Kickstarter: 1 hr 12 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 59 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 8 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 18 min Lords of Waterdeep Detailed Review: 2 hr 22 min
Links Discussed in the show: Jeremy's Cartoon Blog: http://Mayhemmoments.blogspot.com Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Fri, 30 March 2012
Raef returns to the third chair to help us celebrate episode 100!! Thanks to all our listeners who helped encourage us to make it this far. This episode is for you.
Up first its a segment that only Raef can dream up: Raef's round table in which Raef asks Russ and Craig all kinds of random questions. What could possibly go wrong?
Later, we asked for it, and you came through. Some of the most amazing listener submitted content we've ever received highlighing favorite D6G moments and other wackiness was sent in for the Episode 100 contest. We play them all, comment on them, and give out lots of prizes.
So please join us as we look back and forward as the D6G passes 100!
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 58 min Raef's Round Table: 1 hr 30 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 32 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 42 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 47 min Listener Submissions: 2 hr 49 min
Links Discussed in the show: Jeremy's Cartoon Blog: http://Mayhemmoments.blogspot.com Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Wed, 21 March 2012
Angelo Lombardi has been an interview guest on the show in the past, and now he joins us in the third chair. Angelo is the somewhat rare "executive gamer" finding time to game between his duties as COO of a national hotel chain.
Since we had such a busy person on the show we thought it would be a good opportunity to re-visit "Finding Time to Game." How does a busy adult find time to game regularly and balance career and family?
Later, it's a two-fer! We plop on our plaid hats and review both Summoner Wars and Dungeon Run from Plaid Hat Games. Are they fast? Are they fun?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 58 min Finding Time to Game: 1 hr 5 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 55 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 14 min Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 20 min Summoner Wars & Dungeon Run Reviews: 2 hr 24 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Wed, 29 February 2012
This episode we're joined by Dan Yarrington in the third chair. Dan is the owner of Myriad Games and the driving force behind Game Salute and has over ten years of experience in the game industry.
Up first, we go over what we'd like the to see the game industry do to make our games and gaming experiences better.
Later we head to Arrakis to harvest spice...no that's not right. We review Fantasy Flight Game's "Rex: Final Days of an Empire." Rex is a re-theming of the old Avlon Hill board game "Dune." Do the old rules mesh with the new theme and come out fun?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - When you wish upon a game *New Segment* - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 48 min Wishes for Game Industry: 52 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 40 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 54 min When You Wish Upon a Game: 2 hr 0 min Rex Detailed Review: 2 hr 3 min
Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Thu, 16 February 2012
This episode we squeeze two folks into the third chair: Cody Jones and John Richard from the beloved podcast Game On with Cody and John, the uncommon podcast for the common gamer.
First up is we cover "Where are they now?" the 2010 edition. The four of us take a look at the games we reviewed back in 2010 on both shows. How are they holding up? Do we still feel the same about them.
Later we take a deep dive into "Savage Worlds" reviewing the RPG that has been built to play in just about any setting.
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 59 min Where are they now?: 1 hr 7 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 1 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 11 min Savage Worlds Review: 2 hr 18 min
Links Discussed in the show: Game On Podcast: www.GameOnPodcast.com Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Mon, 30 January 2012
Geoff Engelstein joins the D6G crew as our third chair. Geoff has contributed the GameTek segment to The Dice Tower podcast for five years, and co-hosts the new podcast Ludology, with Ryan Sturm. Along with his son Brian he designed The Ares Project, released in 2011 by Z-Man Games. Geoff has been involved in the gaming hobby for close to 40 years, and considers himself an 'omni-gamer', enjoying wargames, euros, RPGs, miniatures, and everything game-related.
This episode we check out the new 4x space conquest game Eclipse. What does it bring new to the genre?
But up first: We ask Geoff to round up his son Brian and we discuss all the trials, challenges and rewards of designinga game. What did it take to get their game "The Ares Project" to store shelves?
All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere. Game Salute, latest gaming news, great stores, & more!
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 4 min Ares Project Interview: 1 hr 10 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 2 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 11 min Eclipse Review: 2 hr 16 min
Links Discussed in the show: Raef's Blog: Link Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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Wed, 18 January 2012
Raef Granger returns to the D6 Generation in Ep 95 to help us prognosticate! Raef, Craig, and Russ look toward the future and try and predicte what events and changes we'll see in 2012 for our favorite hobbies. But up first: There's the matter of last years predictions! What exactly did we predict would happen in 2011 and how close were we? More importantly...which won of us was most accurate? We find out using our fancy prediction point system. All that and our other not-too-horrible segments including: - The Hollywood Minute - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - & More
The following fine organizations help make this show possible: Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly, professional gaming stores everywhere.
==Quick Reference== The News: 1 hr 7 min 2011 Prediction Results: 1 hr 13 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 1 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 14 min 2012 Predictions: 2 hr 20 min
Links Discussed in the show: Raef's Blog: Link Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Pulp Gamer Network: Link
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