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.

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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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Episode 21

Here and Now: League of Legends, Eve, Caylus, Stone Age, L4D2, Borderlands, Canabalt, LAN Party, XMas shopping for gamers

Zendikar League Champion - Jon
Next battle will be with Magic: Shards of Alara.

Topic: Being "Naughty" in games.
Is being bad in games good? Is it okay to pretend to be evil in a game? Should game designers make games where you can be more than just the knight in shining armor? How about cheating in a game naughty? Check out the podcast to see if the crew is naughty or nice when it comes to their gaming.

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