The Game's the Thing
a podcast about tabletop games
Host: Ron and Veronica Blessing
Website: http://thegamesthething.com
Join Ron and Veronica Blessing as they discuss the many aspects of tabletop games. The show features game reviews, interviews, and additional commentary about games and the hobby as a whole.
| Episode Name | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 039: Desolation RPG with Greymalkin Designs | 08/27/2008 | We interviewed Jamie Gooch, Stephen Herron, and Matt Somers, of Greymalkin Designs, about their new post-apocalyptic fantasy RPG, Desolation. Desolation uses Ubiquity, the roleplaying system behind Exile Games' Hollow Earth Expedition, and employs a brand new free-form magic system.Other LinksThe... |
| Episode 038: Lee Szczepanik of Arbor Productions | 08/13/2008 | We interviewed Lee Szczepanik, publisher at Arbor Productions. We talked at great length about the Neo Earth setting (on which the original Autumn Arbor campaign setting book is written), and the upcoming products to be released through the recently-updated Savage Worlds licensee program and the... |
| Episode 037: [Origins] Kenneth Hite Interview and Last Night on Earth | 07/31/2008 | In another Origins show, we review the survival horror board game, Last Night on Earth from Flying Frog Productions. We also had a chance to interview Kenneth Hite. We had a blast doing this show.One to ponder... Is it a sign that the world may indeed be ending when Ken Hite's and Andy Hopp's Where... |
| Episode 036: [Origins] 2008 Savage Worlds Roundtable | 07/15/2008 | So it's finally here. The show opens with Matt's performance of a new song, lyrics by Clint Black, based on a fan-favorite Joss Whedon song! Then we were treated to discussion about Savage Worlds with Shane Hensley, Clint & Jodi Black, Sean Preston, Sean Patrick Fannon, Matthew Cutter, and a... |
| Episode 035: Origins Game Fair 2008 Wrap-Up | 07/08/2008 | In this show we talk about our first experience at the Origins Game Fair and play two segments recorded at the show. 1) We interviewed Anthony Gallela, Executive Director of the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA): the organization behind Origins, and 2) Jeff Combos of Exile Game Studio took the... |
| Episode 034: Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition Discussion | 06/21/2008 | We were joined by our friend and local d20 expert, Andrew Harvey, to discuss our thoughts and opinions of the new D&D. And yes, we do alternately call him Andrew and Harvey. It's a long story.Also check out:Southern Arizona Gamers AssociationRinCon Games |
| Episode 033: Online Tabletop Gaming with Kevin Melka | 06/04/2008 | We were joined by Kevin Melka of Digital Adventures, a publisher for the popular online tabletop roleplaying software, Fantasy Grounds II. We discussed playing pen and paper RPGs online, as well as using tools like FGII at the game table. Also, Kevin reveals future plans for Digital Adventures, as... |
| Episode 032: Freeport and Systemless Settings with Chris Pramas | 05/21/2008 | We were joined by Green Ronin Publishing President (and former punk rocker) Chris Pramas to discuss the Freeport setting and the concept of systemless settings, in general. Of course, Chris takes the time to give a preview of upcoming products from Green Ronin, such as the new A Song of Ice and... |
| Episode 031: Gaming With the S.O. and BGG Contest | 05/04/2008 | We are joined by our friends Lindsey Ehman and Matt Cancio to discuss gaming with your significant other. Veronica reveals what makes a board game playable for her - this will turn into a regular feature.We announce the winner of the Modern Art Blank Player Screen Design Contest that took place on... |
| Episode 030: Dave Blewer Interview | 04/04/2008 | We interview Dave Blewer about his new Savage Worlds plot point setting, Sundered Skies, due out in May. We had some internet-based problems with sound that were fixed to the best of our ability. Please excuse the issue. If any clarification is needed, stop by the Pinnacle forums.Show Links:Savage... |