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13 May 2013 · 15:32

Episode 58 – Epic In Every Way

A truly massive episode this time around, featuring some Epic games!

First of all, from new British company Waits In Graves, Sam Lamont and Beth Hughes come along to talk about the labour of love that is Epic Death! It’s a quick to play, easy to pick up game of adventuring through a fantasy world that’s packed out with many rather familiar elements and a ton of dice rolling – well worth you checking it out – and it’s all done in about half an hour. What more could you ask for?! Afterwards, Iraklis Grous of LudiCreations and Board Game Travel pops up and discusses their new release called Gear & Piston. Set in the automobile industry at the start of the 20th Century, you’ll be battling it out to create the best vehicle possible from a variety of components while trying to screw over everyone else – it’s a great little Euro that serves as a perfect intro to the genre, and it’s playable over on Board Game Arena too!

Finally, the guys from Flip The Table are on! Another member of The Dice Tower Network, FTT is one of my favourite shows out there. Every episode sees them take a box from the dark side of the games room and investigate what it offers today’s gamer; both good and bad. We chat about all manner of things (including what Robocop would be like if he was from England) and finish up with a traditional Flip The Table Battle of Wits… who will win? Listen and discover for yourself!

Want some links? OF COURSE YOU DO.

Direct Download for Episode 58 - http://littlemetaldog.podbean.com/mf/web/wyf79f/LMD_Episode58.mp3

Epic Death! on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/epic-death-the-card-game-0

Waits In Graves - http://waitsingraves.com/

Gear & Piston on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludicreations/gear-and-piston-board-game?ref=live

LudiCreations - http://ludicreations.com/

Board Game Travel - http://boardgametravel.com/

Flip The Table on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flip-the-table/id535349732

Flip The Table home - http://tableflipsyou.blogspot.co.uk/

DrunkQuest: The 90 Proof Seas on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/555281510/drunkquest-the-90-proof-seas?ref=live

UK Games Expo - http://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

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26 April 2013 · 10:49

Episode 57 – Crashin’ In

A simple one-on-one this time as I’m joined by Patrick Nickell from Arizona-based publisher Crash Games. As a one-man business, he’s working hard to get good games onto tables all around the world while dealing with the day to day machinations of running his own company. With quality releases such as Rise and The Lost Dutchman already under his belt, we talk about the past, present and future of the company, including his current campaign for Paradise Fallen and the upcoming wonderfulness that is Council of Verona. We also talk about how British people live with only one TV channel, why Spam is such a weird food and why you shouldn’t be afraid to screw things up once in a while.

Links! They are here!

Direct Download of the episode: http://littlemetaldog.podbean.com/mf/web/9p8hw/LMD_Episode57.mp3

Paradise Fallen on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crashgames/paradise-fallen?ref=live

Crash Games’ site: http://crashgamesaz.com/

 

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17 April 2013 · 12:59

Episode 56 – Into the Galactic Arena

Back again! This time around I get to chat with Eric from Japanime Games about their new release on Kickstarter, Krosmaster Arena, as well as the fun and games they’ve had with Anglicising previous releases such as Tanto Cuore and Kanzume Goddess. Also, will the potentially court controversy when they release Barbarossa later this year? Listen and discover for yourself.

Following that, I have an in-depth discussion with Christopher Badell from Greater Than Games. They’ve enjoyed immense success with their co-operative superhero cardfest Sentinels of the Multiverse but are now moving into a whole new world – or whole new galaxy, if you prefer – with a brand new title called Galactic Strike Force. What lessons has he learned from previous KS experiences? What on earth is an Electro-Celestial War Spectre? And will I owe him a beer at Essen 2013?

This episode’s links:

Direct download - http://littlemetaldog.podbean.com/mf/web/4fsm2i/LMD_Episode56.mp3

This episode shamelessly brought to you by Fox & Chicken from Sprocket Games - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/108292040/fox-and-chicken-werewolf-hits-the-henhouse

Japanime Games - http://www.japanimegames.com/

Krosmaster Arena on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/370924922/krosmaster-arena-anime-miniatures-board-game

Greater Than Games - https://greaterthangames.com/

Galactic Strike Force on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gtgames/galactic-strike-force-the-cooperative-deck-buildin

GSF’s dedicated site - http://galacticstrikeforce.com/

Sentinels of the Multiverse’s dedicated site - http://sentinelsofthemultiverse.com/

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1 April 2013 · 11:31

Episode 55 – Kickstarting Controversy

Jonathan H. Liu’s probably best known for his GeekDad columns over on wired.com, but I don’t think anyone ever thought that him launching a simple Kickstarter campaign would cause such a stir. What originally started as something of an experiment (admittedly with the overtones of seeing how many people would come in on the joke) became a rather major cause of rage in certain quarters. The Emperor’s New Clothes was purported to have been developed using a new technology called ROOS – if you couldn’t see it, you obviously weren’t a “proper” gamer. Though it was all meant in jest, some took umbrage, and in this interview we talk about the project’s development and what Jonathan’s thoughts are on the reactions…

This episode’s links!

Direct Download: http://littlemetaldog.podbean.com/mf/web/45n6s9/LMD_Episode55.mp3

The Emperor’s New Clothes on Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/springboard/emperors-new-clothes?ref=live

The Emperor’s New Clothes on BGG: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139388/emperors-new-clothes

Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanhliu

And thanks to the good folks at Magic Madhouse who sponsored the episode: http://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/

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12 March 2013 · 14:14

Episode 54 – Tasty TableTops

Hey everyone – we’re back again with a brand new episode! This time around we talk TableTop with Geek & Sundry Associate Producer Boyan Radakovich, as well as see what’s the deal with International TableTop Day. Happening on March 30th 2013, folks will gather together all around the world to play the games that we all love… are you going to be part of it? Following that, Michael Mindes from Tasty Minstrel Games joins me to discuss his latest adventure into the world of Kickstarter: Dungeon Roll. Having funded within 24 hours it’s gone on to become one of the most successful KS campaigns in boardgaming – and it hasn’t even finished yet. Find out what plans he’s got for the game and TMG in general!

Also, as mentioned on the show, massive thanks go out to Paul at Board Game Guru and the guys at Esdevium for supporting the recent game themed Mobopoly charity roller derby bout that was recently held near me in Milton Keynes. The target of raising £500 for The Moldova Project charity was destroyed as over £1000 was donated, so cheers to Board Game Guru and Esdevium for donating piles of great games for us to give away – you’re all very lovely.

Links? Why not:

Direct Download to Episode 54 – http://littlemetaldog.podbean.com/mf/web/ru25a/LMD_Episode54.mp3

TableTop on Geek & Sundry – http://tabletop.geekandsundry.com/

International TableTop Day site – http://tabletopday.com/

Tasty Minstrel Games – http://playtmg.com/

Dungeon Roll on Kickstarter – http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelmindes/dungeon-roll-a-dicey-dungeon-delve?ref=card

The Moldova Project’s site – http://www.themoldovaproject.com/

Board Game Guru – http://www.boardgameguru.co.uk/

Esdevium – http://www.esdeviumgames.com/

And don’t forget the TableTop Day vs Little Metal Dog event – Just click on the image below!

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