Episode 78 – The Beginning of the End
Jan 26In this episode, we bring you a veritable potpourri of gaming goodness, including a spoiler-free review of Risk: Legacy and a new edition of the GM Academy, featuring Cody’s thoughts on D&D’s next iteration. Plus, we have a BIG announcement that you won’t want to miss. Happy 2012, gamers!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 77 – Gift Guide 2011
Dec 17Another December is upon us, and that means giving the gift of games! Join us as we give you our sage advice on the best games to give this year, including our wacky assortment of gift categories. Plus, we take a closer look at Dungeon Run from Plaid Hat Games. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, gamers!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 76 – War!
Dec 01Good God, y’all!! (tip of the cap to Edwin Starr). It’s taken us a while to pull it together, but we’re finally bringing you our common gamer’s look at the world of wargames. What are they all about, and what are some of the good and bad aspects of this fascinating subsection of gaming? And, what are some good points of entry for the common gamer? To that end, we’ll also review Manoeuvre, a fast-playing game of 19th century battlefield combat from GMT Games.
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
Episode 75 – Kickin’ It
Nov 12In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Kickstarter.com, the fundraising site that has taken the gaming hobby by storm. What has contributed to its meteoric rise in popularity among gamers, and it this a good thing for the hobby? Plus, we’ll give you a full review of Eruption, a new family game from Stratus Games. C’mon gamers, let’s kick it!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 74 – Extra Life 2011 Wrap Up
Oct 27Play Games, Heal Kids! We had a great time traveling to Myriad Games for Extra Life 2011, and in this episode we’ll tell you about the games we played and the great gamers we met. Plus, we’ll give you three bite-sized game reviews, giving you our thoughts on Star Trek: Fleet Captains, Blood Bowl Team Manager, and Dystopian Wars. Plus, we’ll announce the winner of our Top 11 Contest!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 73 – Top 11: 2011 Edition
Oct 07Don’t settle for a mere Top 10, gamers! In this episode, we continue a yearly Game On tradition and bring you the 2011 edition of our Top 11 games of all time. See if your lists line up with ours, and then enter our contest to win a brand new copy of Eminent Domain from Tasty Minstrel Games!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 72 – Gaming at the Library
Sep 22In this episode, our education on gaming in libraries continues as we sit down for a great discussion with Scott Nicholson: gamer, podcaster, professor, and librarian extraordinaire! Plus, we give you a full review of Kickstarter darling Eminent Domain from Tasty Minstrel Games. Is it the next step in the deckbuilding revolution, or just another wannabe? Listen to find out!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Here are the Kickstarter pages for Sunrise City and Alien Frontiers: Factions.
Here is ALA’s National Gaming Day page – check it out!
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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Episode 71 – Emails and Epaulets
Sep 10In this episode, we bring you a virtual casserole of gaming goodness! We read your emails in the Game On Inbox (including some great feedback on our episode on gaming in public), and give you a full review of “Junta: Viva El Presidente!” from Zman Games. Plus, Chancellor Jones makes an appearance to answer a few listener questions in a new installment of The GM Academy. Enjoy!
A direct link to the episode can be found here.
Here are the Kickstarter pages for Sunrise City and Alien Frontiers: Factions.
Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we’re a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check out more great shows at http://www.pulpgamer.com.
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