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Monday, April 21, 2008
Long review, average-length Audio Report
First, if it escaped your attention, Lee Valentine has an exhaustively thorough look at Ken Hite’s new Trail of Cthulhu RPG. If you’ve got questions about whether this latest complete game on the Mythos is the one for you, Lee probably has answers.
Second, our post-DunDraCon podcast is finally ready for your ears. Enjoy, and post your comments.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Audio Report - Back in the saddle again
The OgreCave Audio Report is getting back up to speed with this, the first of two shows being fired off today. We’ve been talking, you just haven’t been able to hear it. Here’s the proof: our first Audio Report of the new year, recorded back when OGLs and inroads to Starbucks were all the rage. Thanks to everyone who emailed their concern over the extended, unintentional hiatus - my dead paperweight of an old machine caused considerable delays, but we’ll be all caught up fairly soon. Meanwhile, have a listen, tell us what’s on your mind, and welcome back.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Audio Report - Trends and microclimates
‘Tis the post season to be catching up, so here goes: another refugee from the holiday season, this Audio Report episode brings us back to the height of the season’s buying rush, just after Black Friday. Steve’s mind seems to have held up to the retail store pressure, but just barely. The differences between national regions, and even local retail areas, come into play during our discussions of current trends in consumer desires. We’re all over the map in Currently Playing, but both Mike and Allan have paid special attention to Portal, of all things. Have a listen, and tell us what you think.
Monday, December 24, 2007
2007 OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide - pt 4
Just under the wire, the final installment of the 2007 OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide is here. This final list is our traditional “Eleventh Hour Special” - that is, downloadable gift suggestions, cutting that all-inhibiting shipping time delay right out of the equation. Only hours remain until folks start opening gifts, so have a look, and quickly download a gift or two, if you have the need.
That wraps up this year’s OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide (pun not intended, and stubbornly ignored). If you’re still stuck for ideas, feel free to peruse our lists from years past, our Ogre’s Choice Awards lists, or listening in on a few episodes of the OgreCave Audio Report. There, I’ve run out of things to shamelessly plug, so I’m off to bed. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
2007 OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide - pt 2
Holiday parties and other happy interruptions have delayed us, but the OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide shall not be stopped! Continuing our 2007 gift suggestion lists, we present Twelve Games Under the Tree, our picks from gaming goodies over $20. Time grows short, so get to your local game store and pick up those gifts. We’ll prep the rest of our Guide and get back to you shortly, but there’s always our previous lists if you’re desperate for ideas.
Friday, November 30, 2007
2007 OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide - pt 1
It’s that time of year. You know: time to give and receive games, and spend the holidays playing ‘em! For those of you looking for the perfect game to bestow upon a hapless victim - er, beloved relative or friend, rather - we’ve got you covered with our seventh annual OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide. The first of our four gift suggestion lists for 2007, Twelve Stocking Stuffer Games, is offering its advice on goodies $20 or less. We’ll have more in the days ahead, but for now, start small, and take deep breaths - we’ll get through the season of giving together.
Audio Report - Serving up hate with gravy
Turkey day and the resulting family obligations pushed this Audio Report episode back a bit, so we’re happy to get this one out there. We got some serious hate on for WotC’s Dungeon Survival Guide and the overall flawed 4th Edition preview marketing approach thus far. Miniatures throwing gang signs, Scandanavian LARPs, and Keira Knightley all may or may not be significant to the rest of the episode, but we certainly pimp the 2007 OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide. Have a listen, and tell us what you think.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Audio Report - 2007 Ogre’s Choice Awards
Despite my extra hours at work, the editing’s finally complete on our latest OgreCave Audio Report. Our first episode ever with all four regulars, we close out the Gen Con ‘06 - Gen Con ‘07 product year with our second annual Ogre’s Choice Awards. Now, keep in mind that we recorded this before all D&D 4th Edition announcement hoopla, so you can see how our predictions stack up against the info WotC has managed to get out to the world.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Audio Report - Conventions, awards, and sundry
In our latest show, Mike, Chris and I talk of things that came from Origins ‘07. That leads to the Origins Awards, rambles into discussion of the ENnies, of our upcoming 2007 Ogre’s Choice Awards, and several other things along the way. This time, we’re wondering what you’d nominate for the Ogre’s Choice, so let us know your picks in the comments below, and watch the winners to be announced soon.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Audio Report: Roleplay free or die
Assuming you got to a participating store on Free RPG Day, of course. In this episode recorded last week, I met up with Free RPG Day founder Aldo Ghiozzi and Gary of Black Diamond Games to get their respective takes on the event. Our crew also gets into other recent events, such as Go Play NW and all its indie RPG goodness. Have a listen. We’ve got more where that came from.
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