Dice Tower Now 697: August 31, 2020

This episode, Corey takes a look into the world of board game graphic designers, and Bree talks to Poketto CEO Rachael Blaske about why and how to rebrand a game company.

 

TOP STORIES:

Eric Lang steps down as CMON's Head of Game Design. "Tasha's Cauldron of Everything" brings a host of new rules to D&D 5E. "Gloomhaven" in talks to become a comic book. "Just One: Neue Begriffe" to be the game's first expansion. "Dinosaur Island: Rawr 'n Write" stomping to Kickstarter. Create a sustainable food chain in "Gods Love Dinosaurs." Archon Studio announces "Masters of the Universe: Fields of Eternia - The Board Game." "Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape" brings in more than $3.8 million on Kickstarter. Silent RPG "Alice is Missing" coming to retail. Defend the kingdom once again with "Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns." "Maracaibo" goes digital. "Mercado de Lisboa" streamlines Lacerda's "Lisboa"

 

SPECIAL REPORTS:

Corey explores the role of graphic designers in board game creation with help from Matt Paquette, Jonny "Pac" Cantin, Travis Chance, and Paul Grogan. Bree talks with Rachael Blaske about rebranding Five24 Labs to Poketto.

 

NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES:

Mariposas Alma Mater Last-Second Quest Catan: 25th Anniversary Edition

 

KICKSTARTER:

Northgard: Uncharted Lands Deck of Wonders

 

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