When Restoration Games announced the remake/sequel/spiritual successor to the classic “high tech” board game from the early 80’s, Dark Tower, the collective gasp of delight from aging tabletop nerds (such as myself) was so palpable it may have made the internet itself quiver in anticipation. The whirring
Beadle & Grimm’s latest 5th Edition D&D supplement is finally here, and the huge 20 lb. box that landed on our doorstep is choc full of hellishly great stuff to take a campaign to the next level. We take a look at what’s in the box
Jamie Jolly of Shadowborne Games introduces us to Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood, going into detail about its branching story-line and ‘battleflow’ combat system.
Chris Birch of Mophidius took some time to talk about their Fallout and Elder Scrolls based miniatures games, and how they are bringing these two Bethesda franchises from the screen to the table.
Panda Cult Games walks us through their light-hearted dungeon-crawler board game, Wander: The Cult of Barnacle Bay. If Gloomhaven is too dour for you, check out this fun little campaign-driven gem with a Saturday Morning Cartoon feel!
Warcradle Studios’ Stuart Mackaness explains the shared world of their Wild West Exodus and Dystopian Wars games, where Abraham Lincoln faked his death to secretly run a shadow war against America’s enemies and weaponized cybernetic steampunk whales exist.
We got a chance to chat at Gen Con this year with Ryan Hartman and Dabe Alan from Penny Arcade about the new 5E Acquisitions Incorporated source book. Just how hands-on were Jerry and Mike, again?
The striking exotic wood dice towers and vaults, the opulent chairs and tables, the beauty of the booth itself- Wyrmwood stands out at every convention they attend, and this year at Gen Con we got a tour from Creative and Marketing Director Bobby Downey.
