The Lacuna Expanse

Things I like about this game, and why you should play it:

-it's versatile. You can play it either in any browser, or on your iPhone. A great way to keep in touch with your Empire on the go.

-it's addictive. You'll always find yourself checking your build queue to make sure it's full and optimized.

-it's free. Following the popular microtransaction route, it's a free to play game, unless you want some boosts, to accelerate some actions, etc.

-it's created by a guy from Wisconsin. Can't go wrong with that.

-it's like SimCity in space.

Episode 33

Here and Now: Netrunner, Pandemic, HeroQuest, MAME, Rock Band Endless Setlist, Titan Quest, Blur, Ra, Duels of the Planeswalkers

Terry brings his buddy Ed to join in the show. Ed goes back to the Dungeons & Dragons red box.

Topic: What games would you want on a desert island?
Rules:
Analog - Paper, Pencil, Deck of Cards, Dice
Video Games - Source of Power. No internet.

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Episode 32

Here and Now: Call of Duty MW2 Double XP, Pixel Junk Shooter, Sol Survivor, Street Fighter IV, Shiren the Wanderer, Split/Second, Blur, Hacienda, Goa, Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War

Jon admits to the real winner of their Magic League.

Topic: Game Collection
Jon and Terry talk about coping with all of the games that fill up their personal space.

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Episode 31

Here and Now: Magic: Rise of the Eldrazi, BrettspielWelt: Dominion, Left 4 Dead 2: Bleed Out & Last Gnome on Earth, Through the Ages, EGM, Split/Second Demo, ModNation Racers Demo

Topic: Gaming Dead Zone
Life events can take you from gaming. Jon and Terry notes what can slow down their gaming. They let us know what brings them back into gaming.



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Episode 30

Here and Now: Overlord, Vampire, Heavy Rain, Le Havre, L4D2: The Passing, Iron Kingdoms, Magic: Rise of the Eldrazi, Warstorm

Topic: Games as art?
Roger Ebert released a blog post to declare video games are not art. http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/04/video_games_can_never_be_art.html
Consoles & Cardboard crew gives their input on whether games on video and cardboard sides can be art.


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Episode 29

Here and Now: Magic Draft, Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Bioshock, Dragon Age: Origins, Flower, Puzzle Quest, Malifaux

Topic: Physical Aspects of Gaming
- Motion control from gaming consoles
- Should miniatures and dice be replaced with a LCD screen?

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Episode 28

Here and Now: Malifaux, Robo Rally, Dominion

Topic: Midwest Gaming Classic
Jon, Terry, and John hang out at Midwest Gaming Classic. Here is a background on what the event had to offer. http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/home/intro/

Jon Vs. John Pong 2010 Battle


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Episode 27

Here and Now: Imperial 2030, Magic: Worldwake, L4D2: Passing, Warmachine Mark II, God of War Collection, Dungeon Lords, Confrontation, Shatter, Dragon Age: Origins Awakening, Jon's New PC

Topic: 180 Degree Turns
Games we have played that flipped style or direction in either mid-play or after an
expansion/sequel came out that completely changed it.


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Episode 26

Here and Now: Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knox DLC, Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing DLC, Magic: Worldwake, Through the Ages, Dragon Age: Origins, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Glyde

This is our one year anniversary as a podcast. Thanks for everyone’s support.

Topic: Location, Location, Location
Where to Game? Gaming locations can vary from a basement, coffee shop, convention hall, etc. Jon and Terry point out what makes a good gaming location. Get your blueprints ready.

Come play Brass online with us at http://brass.orderofthehammer.com/
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Episode 25

Here and Now: Punch Out, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Song of Blades and Heroes, Star Trek Online, Falling, Ticket to Ride Europe

Eric tells us how to play Plants vs Zombies with a green balloon.

Topic: Publishing Your Own Game
Adam Loper guests on the show to talk about his microgames company, Snarling Badger. Adam takes us back to 1993 for the origin of Snarling Badger. If you have been looking to create your own game, here is a blueprint to follow.

Fire & Ice 2010 Convention
Jon has not attended the Fire & Ice. Adam and Eric fill him in with what to expect.

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Episode 24

Topic: Worldwake Prerelease
Jon is running solo for this episode. He participated in the Worldwake Prerelease Party at Cavalry Game & Hobby. He gives us a review of the game along with comments from the other players.

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Episode 23

Here and Now: Through the Ages, Portal, Carcassonne: Hunters & Gatherers, Skee-Ball, Civilization: Revolution, Brass Online, Endless Migration, Crush the Castle

Topic: Analog/Digital Crossover
On the show, we bring up some titles we've played and enjoyed that cross over the analog and digital divide. We discuss which games or genres that have not crossover. Were they missed or are they best left alone?

We respond to a listener's email on Origins.

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Episode 22

Here and Now: Borderlands, Brass, Arkham Horror:The Black Goat of the Woods, Stone Age, Civilization Rev, Dragon Age: Origins, Warmachine Prime Mk II, Might & Magic:Clash of Heroes, Bausack, Guitar Hero World Tour

Topic: 2010 New Year’s Resolutions
The crew compares their lists to see what changes they want to make their gaming lives better. In a half year they will touch base on how well the resolutions are holding up.

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