OgreCave Gaming News Update

This Gaming News Update episode from KublaCon 2011 sits down for an interview with Jason Bulmahn of Paizo Publishing. Jason tells us all about upcoming Pathfinder products, like the freshly-minted Ultimate Magic, its planned follow-up Ultimate Combat, the prepainted Pathfinder Miniatures coming from WizKids, and more. He also gushes a bit about KublaCon, which is just fine by us.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to view our KublaCon 2011 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

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Another recording from DunDraCon 35, this Gaming News Update episode sits down with Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games. Much craftiness was afoot at DunDraCon this year, so we went straight to the source to hear about the upcoming releases for FantasyCraft – Spellbound and Gear for the Ages – as well as what sets the game apart from other fantasy RPGs. Patrick also hints at the rigorous playtesting of SpyCraft 3.0 (including an “exposure” mechanic), which will be published when the game’s ready. From the sound of things, it’ll be worth the wait. Finally, we learn more about the Mistborn RPG, Crafty Games’ licensed system based on the dark fantasy novels of Brandon Sanderson, due out by this fall/GenCon.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our DunDraCon 35 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

Our OCAR 2.0 promo bumper rounds out the episode. Yes, the OgreCave Audio Report will return. Soonish.

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Recorded at DunDraCon 35, this Gaming News Update gets the annual update from Darren Watts, though now in addition to his Hero Games responsibilities he also serves as President of Indie Press Revolution. DunDraCon tradition demands we hear all the knowledge Darren wishes to impart, so listen attentively! Darren describes the Hero System Sixth Edition Equipment Guide and Villains 2, then smoothly transitions to his IPR hat as he mentions the highlights from his “What’s Hot” seminar with Ken Hite: Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games), Blowback (Two Scooters Press), The Dresden Files (Evil Hat Productions), Smallville and Leverage (Margaret Weis Productions), and other topics. (Many of these hot items were in our latest OgreCave Christmas Gift Guide, by the way.)

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our DunDraCon 35 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

Our OCAR 2.0 promo bumper rounds out the episode. Yes, the OgreCave Audio Report will return. Soonish.

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Recorded at NeonCon 2010, this Gaming News Update gives you the lowdown on all the current projects Matt Grau has his hands in, as told by the man himself. Firstly, Matt tells us about Infrno, the “Facebook for gamers” and electronic tabletop gaming site (and no, “Infrno” is not a typo). Then we hear what WildFire is up to, starting with Cthulhutech, Matt’s well-known RPG system. As Matt puts it, Cthulhutech is for Cthulhu game fans who “want to be able to shoot back for once.” Matt also tells us about the Cthonian Stars RPG, and Nuts, the sequel to this year’s Origins Award winner for Best Card Game, Poo.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our NeonCon 2010 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

At the end of the episode, we’ve thrown in our OCAR 2.0 promo bumper, announcing the impending return of our original podcast show, the OgreCave Audio Report. Stay tuned at OgreCave for the relaunch episode of one of the first tabletop gaming podcast shows, new and improved for your listening pleasure.

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In this Gaming News Update recorded at NeonCon 2010, I catch up with Ryan Macklin of the Internet (also of Dresden Files RPG fame, and the Master Plan podcast), and get the skinny on Mythender, his RPG side project for the last three years. Ryan tells us about destroying the gods, and being epic without becoming what you despise the most. If you want to slay deities, to tear down pantheons, and just be awesome, you’ll want to hear about Mythender. Expect to see the game by Gen Con 2011 (approximately) from Evil Hat Productions.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our NeonCon 2010 image gallery (there’s a shot or two from our Mythender session, by the way), and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

At the end of the episode, we’ve thrown in our OCAR 2.0 promo bumper, announcing the impending return of our original podcast show, the OgreCave Audio Report. Stay tuned at OgreCave for the relaunch episode of one of the first tabletop gaming podcast shows, new and improved for your listening pleasure.

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In this Gaming News Update, OgreCave corners Sean Nittner of Narrative Control and Good Omens about the process of setting up conventions. Sean’s next big project is the upcoming Big Bad Con (Oct 4-7, 2011 in Oakland, CA), and he tells us a bit of what’s led him to this stage of event organizing, as well as things to watch out for if you set up an event.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our NeonCon 2010 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

At the end of the episode, we’ve thrown in our OCAR 2.0 promo bumper, announcing the impending return of our original podcast show, the OgreCave Audio Report. Stay tuned at OgreCave for the relaunch episode of one of the first tabletop gaming podcast shows, new and improved for your listening pleasure.

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Colby Dauch is a busy man in the game industry. He is working for Hasbro as a freelance designer for the Dungeons and Dragons Heroscape line of products and he has his own company, Plaid Hat Games, which itself has an ambitious release schedule to support the Summoner Wars tactical card game. Lee interviews Colby Dauch concerning both of these product lines for this OgreCave.com Gaming News Update.

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It’s certainly a rarity for a game company to release a card game, a board game, and a PC game about a single fantasy setting, let alone to do it all all within a few months of each other. That’s exactly what Petroglyph is planning to do to support their fantasy setting, Graxia. Deputy Ogre Lee Valentine interviews Chuck Kroegel, General Manager of Petroglyph and designer of some of its board games, to get the whole story for this OgreCave.com Gaming News Update.

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For those who enjoy cooperative strategy games, OgreCave presents its interview with game designer Matt Leacock. The man behind the classic game Pandemic, Matt was at Dr Comics & Mr Games in Piedmont, CA to celebrate the release of his new game, GameWright’s Forbidden Island. We pick Matt’s brain for thoughts on game design, giving “life” to games that defeat players, being nominated for this year’s Spiel des Jahres, and more.

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Here’s OgreCave’s interview with Aldo Ghiozzi of Impressions Advertising & Marketing. Aldo fills us in on the latest developments for this year’s Free RPG Day (coming up on June 19). He even let us fondle the free merchandise ahead of time.

Be sure to visit OgreCave’s Facebook page to check out our KublaCon 2010 image gallery, and become a fan of OgreCave to keep hearing about other cool stuff we’re up to.

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