Attention all aspiring god-killers: Ryan Macklin (yes, of the Internet) has just posted a Mythender character creation preview that you can download, test, and provide feedback on – it’s an early draft, but should give you a sense of the game’s epic flavor. If you don’t know what Mythender is,
OgreCave review: Grungor’s Charge & Rukar’s Power
Armies have gathered for the Summoner Wars fantasy card wargame, and Lee is happy to give us his scouting report. The result is his review of the Grungor’s Charge & Rukar’s Power Reinforcement Packs for Summoner Wars. As any good expansion should, these two sets add new troop types and
Futurama Monopoly game in the works
Because they just can’t be stopped: USAopoly is planning yet another version of Monopoly that might appeal to gamers (despite it being, you know… Monopoly). This time, fans of Fry, Leela, and the beer-swilling robot Bender will be treated to Monopoly: Futurama Collector’s Edition. This vision from the world of
OgreCave review: Nightfall
As a student of deck building games, Lee felt it was his sworn duty to examine Nightfall by AEG. Though the card game’s dark world of vampires and werewolves has plenty to explore, Lee’s review focuses mainly on the basic question of “How well does the game work?” Draft yourself
2011 Origins Award nominees announced
It’s that time again: this year’s Origins Award nominees have been announced. The shortlists in categories that range from Best RPG and Best Board Game to Best Miniatures Rules are posted, and feature many of the past year’s most popular game releases. The winners will be decided by attendees at
OgreCave reviews – Cargo Noir, Factory Fun
Another pair of reviews is in to wrap up the week and keep us spending our gaming dollars wisely – in fact, making money is the goal in both titles. First Lee gives us his review of Cargo Noir from Days of Wonder. As you sail from one exotic port
OgreCave review – Thunderstone: Dragonspire
Lee has been exploring the deck building game Thunderstone in all it’s versions in order to keep us properly informed. Today he continues to keep us up to date on the latest expansion with his review of Thunderstone: Dragonspire from AEG. This set adds Setting cards to the mix, directly
Sightings of April Foolishness
A few companies made up stuff today to amuse us, and in some cases, we hope it will become true. In case you avoided this day of World Wide Wackiness, here’s a few tidbits we’ve spotted: Wizards of the Coast (or “Weems of the Coast”, in this case) put up
Paizo holding Japan relief auction
Earlier today, Paizo Publishing announced a Japan relief auction for those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. The company just introduced fans to Hayato, the latest iconic character to join the Pathfinder cast. Using the ronin samurai as a centerpiece, Paizo is working with artist Wayne Reynolds (cover artist
Former TSR Art Director Jim Roslof dies at 64
Yesterday the world lost another major influence on Dungeons & Dragons as we know it: Jim Roslof, former Art Director for TSR. In the early 1980s, Roslof, then a staff artist at TSR alongside Erol Otus, was promoted to Art Director. He then set a new course for the look
Gaming News Update – Looking back at DunDraCon 35
Illnesses have been (largely) conquered, and so I’ve wrangled my two interviews from DunDraCon 35 into podcast form. The result: two new Gaming News Update episodes are up from the show. I sat down with Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games and got the scoop on FantasyCraft, the ongoing development of
Borders to file Chapter 11
The Borders bookstore chain has begun the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after several years of disappointing sales. This isn’t so surprising when you look at the company’s serious failure to adjust to trends of internet book buying and digital e-readers in a timely fashion. Barnes &
Days of Wonder Announces $10K Contest for the Design of a New Ticket to Ride Map
To celebrate next year’s 10th Anniversary of the hit Days of Wonder game Ticket to Ride, Days of Wonder is holding a huge contest. They are offering a $10,000 prize for the best fan-created entry in a contest to design a new map for TTR. The winner’s map will be
AEG to Publish Emerald Empire for L5R 4th Edition
In April 2011, Alderac Entertainment Group will release Emerald Empire for the 4th Edition of The Legend of the Five Rings RPG. Emerald Empire is a study of all aspects of life in the Emerald Empire of Rokugan. It contains information on a wide range of topics: politics, the Celestial
Gamewright Brings GUBS and Other New Titles to Toy Fair 2011
If you are at Toy Fair 2011 this week be sure to stop by the Gamewright booth. They are unveiling a variety of new games for their 2011 lineup, including a new product called GUBS. It was previously self-published by inventor Cole Medeiros, who sold through his print run due