At Dungeons & Dragons Experience this weekend, Goodman Games announced it will start publishing a new magazine in April. Called Level Up, the 32-page publication is the only print magazine that will exclusively present D&D 4e content, all licensed under the GSL. Level Up will provide a wide range of
Month: January 2009
Scrye magazine shutting down
Collectible card and miniatures players might be interested to know that Scrye magazine, the self-proclaimed “Guide to Collectible Games”, will end its lengthy run with its April 2009 issue. Started in 1993 at the height of the Magic: The Gathering craze, Scrye was mainly known for its CCG price guides,
OgreCave reviews – Trail of Cthulhu Screen & Resource Book
Lee chimes in today with a review of the Trail of Cthulhu Keeper’s Screen & Resource Book from Pelgrane Press. A worthy addition to any Trail of Cthulhu Keeper’s arsenal, Lee maps the Trail product’s good and not-so-good points for us in great detail. If that isn’t enough, a number
OgreCave reviews – Death in Luxor
Demian keeps the flow of darkness and evil going today with his review of Death in Luxor from Goodman Games. Not to say his review is dark or evil – just that we like that sort of topic around here. Perhaps he has dark, evil things to say about the
The Spoils gets new owner
Back in May 2008, Tenacious Games, publisher of The Spoils TCG, announced the company would cease operations. Now, eight months later, fans of the extravagantly-promoted game – first launched in 2006 – have new hope in the form of a new owner. According to a Spoils website news post, the
Days of Wonder continues to tease
For the past couple of weeks, Days of Wonder has been showing preview art of factions – or maybe units – from Small World, a game that has yet to be described by the company in any significant way. The fantasy-themed game will apparently have 14 races represented, and each
Mattel buys Blokus publisher, acquires Whack-A-Mole
Since we’ve just recently posted our review of Blokus, it seems like quite a coincidence to hear news on the game. As of last Friday, toy and game company Mattel has purchased Sekkoia, publisher of the Blokus line of games, for an undisclosed amount. This continues Mattel’s cherry-picking pattern, as
OgreCave reviews – Blokus, Blokus World Tour
Regular OgreCave contributor Lee Valentine has provided us with his evaluations of two varieties of the abstract strategy game Blokus. First, there’s the original Blokus game, for anyone who hasn’t had a taste of it yet. Then Lee runs Blokus World Tour through the motions and reports how well the
Formula D expansion previewed, and up for grabs
Even though I’ve barely dipped my toe into the racing action of Formula D (recommended in the OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide 2008, I’m looking forward to Asmodée’s upcoming Sebring/Chicago East Park Tracks expansion due next month. If you’re like me, and can’t wait to scout out the course, head over
Another offer made to acquire Gen Con
LivingDice has the story, and as we suspected, more wild maneuvering is going on around ownership of Gen Con. As Gen Con LLC continues toward having its reorganization plan approved and creditors reassurred, the same Gen Con Acquisition Group that seemed to be has made another, larger offer. To ensure
GAMA names new Executive Director
As promised, GAMA announced its new Executive Director today. John Ward, a retired army officer with over 23 years military experience, replaces Anthony Gallela, who has moved on to become the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bucephalus Games. Ward comes most recently from a criminal justice background, having
Get to know a few old favorites from the random-encounter tables
The incomparable Lore Sjoberg brings us Monster Manual Comix.