» Cody http://gameonpodcast.com Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:14:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 no » Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://gameonpodcast.com Episode 78 – The Beginning of the End http://gameonpodcast.com/2012/01/26/episode-78-the-beginning-of-the-end/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2012/01/26/episode-78-the-beginning-of-the-end/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:14:33 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=786 In 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2012/01/26/episode-78-the-beginning-of-the-end/feed/ 8 In 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, In 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:16:06 Episode 77 – Gift Guide 2011 http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/17/783/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/17/783/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:19:37 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=783 Another 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/17/783/feed/ 1 Another 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... Another 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:20:04 Episode 76 – War! http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/01/episode-76-war/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/01/episode-76-war/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:40:25 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=780 Good 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/12/01/episode-76-war/feed/ 1 Episode 75 – Kickin’ It http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/11/12/episode-75-kickin-it/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/11/12/episode-75-kickin-it/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:23:59 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=776 In 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/11/12/episode-75-kickin-it/feed/ 0 In 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, In 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:18:44 Episode 74 – Extra Life 2011 Wrap Up http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/27/episode-74/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/27/episode-74/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:02:20 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=766 Play 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/27/episode-74/feed/ 0 Play 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, Play 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:33:45 Episode 73 – Top 11: 2011 Edition http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/07/episode-73-top-11-2011-edition/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/07/episode-73-top-11-2011-edition/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:18:13 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=763 Don’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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/10/07/episode-73-top-11-2011-edition/feed/ 2 Don'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... Don'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. NO AUTHOR no 1:17:59 Episode 72 – Gaming at the Library http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/22/episode-72-gaming-at-the-library/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/22/episode-72-gaming-at-the-library/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 03:36:55 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=755 In 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/22/episode-72-gaming-at-the-library/feed/ 0 In 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... In 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:51:27 Episode 71 – Emails and Epaulets http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/10/episode-71-emails-and-epaulets/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/10/episode-71-emails-and-epaulets/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:18:51 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=751 In 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/09/10/episode-71-emails-and-epaulets/feed/ 0 In 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! In 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:18:46 Episode 70 – Gaming in Public http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/27/episode-70-gaming-in-public/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/27/episode-70-gaming-in-public/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:43:43 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=748 In this episode, we step out of the basement and head down to the pub for a discussion of gaming in public. When you’re not at home, where is your favorite place to play? Plus, we give you a full review of Quarriors, the new dice-building game from WizKids. Enjoy those last days of summer, 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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/27/episode-70-gaming-in-public/feed/ 1 In this episode, we step out of the basement and head down to the pub for a discussion of gaming in public. When you're not at home, where is your favorite place to play? Plus, we give you a full review of Quarriors, In this episode, we step out of the basement and head down to the pub for a discussion of gaming in public. When you're not at home, where is your favorite place to play? Plus, we give you a full review of Quarriors, the new dice-building game from WizKids. Enjoy those last days of summer, 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:09:45 Episode 69 – Gen Con 2011 http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/14/episode-69-gen-con-2011/ http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/14/episode-69-gen-con-2011/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:41:54 +0000 Cody http://gameonpodcast.com/?p=745 In this episode, we give you a complete review of our experiences at Gen Con 2011. Plus, we also bring you a review of Elder Sign, a new dice game by Fantasy Flight Games that’s set in the Arkham Horror world. Hopefully, you’ll agree with us Gen Con truly is the Best Four Days in Gaming!

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.

]]> http://gameonpodcast.com/2011/08/14/episode-69-gen-con-2011/feed/ 0 In this episode, we give you a complete review of our experiences at Gen Con 2011. Plus, we also bring you a review of Elder Sign, a new dice game by Fantasy Flight Games that's set in the Arkham Horror world. Hopefully, In this episode, we give you a complete review of our experiences at Gen Con 2011. Plus, we also bring you a review of Elder Sign, a new dice game by Fantasy Flight Games that's set in the Arkham Horror world. Hopefully, you'll agree with us Gen Con truly is the Best Four Days in Gaming! 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. NO AUTHOR no 1:47:20