Monthly Archives: August 2013

Matt Carlson: Gencon 2013 in Photos

Yes, GenCon has come and gone and I’m no longer visualizing dice whenever I close my eyes.  Due to a pile of press events on Thursday I managed to attend almost two and a half days this year (Thursday evening … Continue reading

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The Opinionated Gamers Prepare for Essen (Part 1)

Dale Yu As I mentioned on last Thursday, now that Gen Con has come and gone, it’s time to start getting ready for Essen…  This year, there are a number of us going to Essen, and we each have a … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: My One-Day Report from GenCon 2013

For most people, GenCon is the “Best Four Days in Gaming” – and the con’s slogan can be seen everywhere proclaiming this…  While it is certainly a great time, for me, GenCon might be the “Best One Day in Gaming” … Continue reading

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Netrunner Diaries

Android: Netrunner arrived on the scene almost a year ago in September 2012.  Little did I know at the time that it would dramatically reshape how I spent my board game playing time.  I’d learned the original Netrunner a couple … Continue reading

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Dale Yu: It’s beginning to feel a lot like Essen… but first, GenCon!

Dale Yu:  It’s beginning to feel a lot like Essen… Well, not quite yet.  But, the annual cycle leading up to the SPIEL fair in Essen, Germany has definitely begun.  How do I know this?  Well, GenCon is about to … Continue reading

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Game Review – Gunship: First Strike

Designer: Steve A. Wood Publisher: Escape Pod Games Players: 2-4 Ages: 13+   Playing Time: 30 minutes   Review by Mark Jackson (4 plays w/a review copy provided by Escape Pod Games) Yes, the ship & fighter boards have a … Continue reading

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