Dice Tower Now
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 49 ratingsDice Tower Now is your source for the biggest news from the tabletop gaming world. Each week, the DTNow team brings you breaking stories, special reports, interviews, Kickstarters, new releases, and more.
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Dice Tower Now 720: February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021 08:30 - 27 minutes - 31.5 MBThis episode, Barry is back! Asmodee gets into the arcade business, Zombicide goes West, and Corey takes over the airwaves. Plus, the finale of a board game horror story. TOP STORIES: Asmodee purchases Board Game Arena. Designers Sorentino, Acquati, and Luciani purchase majority stake in Cranio Creations. The Witcher: Old World Announced. Zombicide: Undead or Alive coming to Kickstarter from CMoN. Gravwell second edition slinging to stores soon. 4th Villainous standalone seq...
Dice Tower Now 719: February 8, 2021
February 08, 2021 09:37 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBThis episode, we revisit the World's Fair, chill out on a frozen planet, get a psych evaluation, and familiarize ourselves with all available Exits. Plus, we've got part 3 of one game designer's all-too-true tale of terror. TOP STORIES: Secret Lair "Black is Magic" to benefit Black Girls Code. Publisher Bombyx partners with Luma Imports. Survive a frozen alien world in "Cryo." Barnes & Noble gets an exclusive edition of 2020 Spiel des Jahres winner "Pictures." "World's Fair 18...
Dice Tower Now 718: February 1, 2021
February 01, 2021 08:30 - 20 minutes - 23 MBThis episode, Carcassonne gets spiffy, Caverna gets frantic, Sentinels get stylized, Krynn gets revisited after all, and we get rerouted to Llamaland. Plus, we showcase Kickstarters for the Button Shy Wallet Games reprint and "Human Punishment: The Beginning." TOP STORIES: Visitors of "Barenpark" and "Gingerbread House" can now head to "Llamaland." Spiel is a go for 2021. Get elemental with Uwe Rosenberg's "Sagani." "Caverna: Cave vs. Cave" gets the big box treatment. Orcs inv...
Dice Tower Now 717: January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021 08:30 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode, we take a look back at a week of reckoning for the hobby games industry and present chapter 2 of a game designer's real life horror story. Plus, we'll check out Kickstarters for "Epic Seven Arise: The Board Game" and "Bunny Party at Maple Valley." TOP STORIES: The hobby games community deals with the fallout after a week of controversy. Publisher dv Giochi acquires Ghenos Games. Reiner Knizia's "Equinox" joins Plan B's Century line. PortalCon 13 reveals a slew of n...
Dice Tower Now 716: January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021 08:30 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBThis episode, we present chapter one of a game designer horror story. Plus, "Terraforming Mars" launches a new expedition, Sagrada looks to its legacy, and Pokemon madness continues. TOP STORIES: PortalCon set to launch January 23. "The Vienna Connection" reimagines "Detective" as a Cold War spy adventure. "Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition" streamlines the TM experience. Set sail with Leder Games' pirate-themed "Ahoy." 2019 Cardboard Edison Award Winner "Umbra Via" coming fr...
Dice Tower Now 715: January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode, "Wingspan" soars to the real world, the Spire gets slayed on tabletop, we add an extra room to the Tavern, and "7 Wonders Duel" crosses a wondrous milestone. TOP STORIES: Celebrating Birds turns the art of "Wingspan" into a ornithological field guide. "Slay the Spire" makes the jump from screen to table. Asmodee's new division Unexpected Games takes "The Initiative." "It's a Wonderful World" builds a 2-player "Kingdom." "Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising" coming t...
Dice Tower Now 714: January 4, 2021
January 04, 2021 08:30 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this short first episode of 2021, a game designer patches his latest title online, a mad king gets some deluxe new digs, architects work up some new wonders, and we see if kids can escape a locked room all on their own. TOP STORIES: "The Castles of Mad King Ludwig" gets a spiffy new collectors edition. Capstone's "Iron Rails #3" will be a rerelease of "Iberian Gauge." "Ginkopolis" to be reprinted with updated art. Space Cowboys' "Jodhpur" to be released as "Botanik." "Works...
Dice Tower Now 713: December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 21.8 MBThis episode, Cthulhu Wars goes 2-player, Concordia goes solo, and Unmatched turns Marvelous. Plus, we'll dive into the campaign for "ISS Vanguard" on Gamefound's new crowdfunding platform. TOP STORIES: Study up with Geoff Engelstein's new book, Game Production: Prototyping and Producing Your Board Game. New game in the works within the greater "Terraforming Mars" universe. Four Marvel-licensed "Unmatched" sets coming in 2021. "Lost Ruins of Arnak" gets harder and more interacti...
Dice Tower Now 712: December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 08:30 - 17 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode, we'll talk about Robin Hood, a new massive sci-fi campaign from Awaken Realms, and find out which heady libation goes best with sheep. TOP STORIES: Dice Tower West might be cancelled, but Dice Tower Winter Spectacular is going on right now. ISS Vanguard crowdfunding campaign expected to launch on Gamefound this week. Kosmos announces "The Adventures of Robin Hood" from "Legends of Andor" designer. Catan the Beer is a real (but not officially licensed) product. Ex...
Dice Tower Now 711: December 7, 2020
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MBThis episode, Board Game Arena becomes an Advent app, and Japanese themes take center stage. TOP STORIES: The two largest US puzzle companies become one. American Booksellers Association challenges merger of PRH and Simon & Schuster. Board Game Arena releasing one game per day for December. Battle for Middle Earth with "War of the Ring: The Card Game." Twogether Studios keep sales of "The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance" friendly and local for the holidays. "Brass: Birming...
Dice Tower Now 710: November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020 11:50 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week, we talk probability, CMON financial reports, and the game everyone's clamoring for this holiday season. TOP STORIES: "Queen's Gambit" leads to a run on chess sets. Scott Almes' "The Ugly Gryphon Inn" coming soon. First edition Pokemon set sales for $360,000. Penguin Random House acquires Simon & Schuster. "Assassin's Creed: Valhalla" dice game becoming reality. Free "Catan: First Adventure" available now. "Root: Militants" expansion teased. Revisit the Labyrin...
Dice Tower Now 709: November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23 MBThis week, The Crew goes underwater, we try fair-trade cat poo coffee, and the worlds of baking, television, and gaming cross-pollinate. TOP STORIES: Brew up some complex fun with "Coffee Traders." "The Crew: Tiefsee" delivers a trick-taking deep sea sequel. "Oh, Brother," there's a new expansion to "Stuffed Fables." GAMA Expo 2021 goes virtual. AEG announces "Mighty Micros" mini expansions for its most popular games. Adapt to more "Oceans" with the "Legends of the Deep" exp...
Dice Tower Now 708: November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020 08:30 - 27 minutes - 31.1 MBThis episode, we catch up on crowdfunding, poke our noses in the Pokemon secondary market, and take a look at just how random those dice rolls and card shuffles really are. HEADLINES: Gamefound to take on Kickstarter for tabletop crowdfunding. Pledge managers BackerKit and Crowd Ox merge. BoardGameTables.com to publish Cwali games. CMON's next Kickstarter gets animated. Build a hotel in Nemo's anemone with "PIXAR Monopoly." Upcoming auction set to break Pokemon record. Exp...
Dice Tower Now 707: November 9, 2020
November 09, 2020 21:09 - 19 minutes - 22 MBThis episode, a new trilogy of DragonLance books gets slayed before seeing the light of day, an eXciting eXpansion heads to "Marvel United," and we take a look at the Lycanroc of Wall Street. TOP STORIES: Rachael Blaske steps down from her role at Poketto. Authors sue WotC over cancelled DragonLance books. CMON teases a certain "X"-based team coming to Marvel United. Pokemon secondary market is hot thanks to influencers. Protect the world from demons in "Rift Knights." Scarl...
Dice Tower Now 706: November 2, 2020
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBThis episode, Critical Role takes on a new ... role, D&D sets off on a quest to your living room, and we look at some random data on Reiner Knizia. Plus, we showcase Kickstarters for "Darkest Dungeon: The Board Game," "Fox Matters," and "Townsfolk Tussle." TOP STORIES: Spiel.Digital successfully drives online traffic. Critical Role launches publishing house. Blizzard execs launch board game development studio. Tilt 5 brings augmented reality to your tabletop. "Mr. Jack in New ...
Dice Tower Now 705: October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode, we "Descend" into that dungeon once more, good friends, "Diplomacy" shapes political careers, and sheep are coming for your feet. Plus, Chris and Kitty discuss Kickstarters for "Veiled Fate" and "Project L: Finesse." TOP STORIES: Fantasy Flight gives us a peek at "Descent: Legends of the Dark." ForeignPolicy.com publishes a story about the impact of "Dipomacy" on one of their reporters and his childhood acquaintance's careers in the political arena. "Schotten Totten...
Dice Tower Now 704: October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode, Corey examines the job of rulebook editor, we catch up with various developments at CMON and GAMA, and Kitty and Chris showcase Kickstarters for "Windward: Treacherous Skies" and "Dungeon Fighter." TOP STORIES: CMON releases some of the findings from the investigation into their 2019 audit issues. Pokemon card sells for over $220,000 to retired rapper Logic. North Star Games searches for new direction. GAMA seeks equality across its membership. Confusion over 202...
Dice Tower Now 703: October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 16.1 MBThis episode, more board game properties make the leap to long-form fiction, Christmas comes early, we preview some titles still in the design stage, and Chris discusses Kickstarters for "High Rise: The UltraPlastic Edition" and "Cartographers Heroes." TOP STORIES: Aconyte to publish novels based on "Zombicide" and "Terraforming Mars." The gaming world says goodbye to designer and North Star Games co-president Satish Pillalamarri. Uwe Rosenberg's "Hallertau" rulebook now online. ...
Dice Tower Now 702: October 5, 2020
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBThis episode, Corey talks about not talking in games with communication limits. Chris and Kitty showcase Kickstarters for "Cascadia" and "Plunderous." TOP STORIES: Origins Awards announced. Amazon Prime Day, Target Deal Days, Walmart Big Save, and Newegg FastasTech: Round 2 all coming mid-October. Artovision to produce art pieces for Asmodee titles. Renegade Game Studios to develop new titles based on Hasbro I.P. 2020 Kinderspiel winner "Robots" heading to US hobby retail. "...
Dice Tower Now 701: September 28, 2020
September 28, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MBThis episode, Corey hops into the host seat, and Kitty and Chris dive into the "Set a Watch: Swords of the Coin" and "7th Citadel" Kickstarters. TOP STORIES: "HeroQuest" returns and lights up Hasbro's crowdfunding site. "The Last of Us" creeps toward your tabletop. CMON to publish comics based on Asmodee properties "Twilight Imperium" and "Android." CMON's "Trudvang Legends" delayed. The classic electronic vibrating football game gets new life as "Nova League." Cards Against...
Dice Tower Now 700: September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBThis episode, Corey wraps up his look at the role of board game graphic designers, and Chris and Kitty showcase Kickstarters for "Flourish" and "Type 7." TOP STORIES: "The Crew" wins the 2020 Deutscher Spielepreis. "Gloomhaven: Fallen Lion" comic book coming soon. On Steam, "Gloomhaven" adds online co-op mode. "Blood Rage: Digital Edition" adds "Mystics of Midgard" DLC. 2009's "Tobago" gets its first expansion. Team up with a friend and your favorite Disney heroes in "Disney...
Dice Tower Now 699: September 14, 2020
September 15, 2020 01:48 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis episode, Chris showcases the Kickstarter for "The Reckoners: Steelslayer," and Corey digs into the online drama surrounding a certain upcoming Eurogame. TOP STORIES: Avalon Hill management moving to Hasbro. Mysterious "HeroQuest" countdown appears. FryxGames announces "Angel Fury." AEG offering purple butterfly "Mariposas" promos for charity. Decorate your big game trophy room with a life-size owlbear head. "The 7th Citadel" takes a turn into dark fantasy. "Wasp Hero ...
Dice Tower Now 698: September 7, 2020
September 07, 2020 07:38 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis episode, we roll down the Ganges, strike Silver, and get our games delivered in 30 minutes or less. Chris and Kitty take a look at Kickstarters for Plantopia: The Card Game and Mercado de Lisboa. And Corey remembers the 80s. TOP STORIES: "Rajas of the Ganges" gets a roll-and-write. It's the "Year of Moloch" for "Neuroshima Hex!" Impress the Pharaoh in Friedemann Friese's "Faiyum." BGG's #1 kids game gets a sequel in “Zombie Teenz Evolution.” "Silver Dagger" adds zombi...
Dice Tower Now 697: August 31, 2020
August 31, 2020 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis 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...
Dice Tower Now 696: August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 07:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode is all about new game announcements and updates. Chris discusses the Kickstarter for "Glen More II: Highland Games." And Corey talks about the unwritten rules of gaming. TOP STORIES: Take your dino park off the island with "Dinosaur World." "The Stefan Feld City Collection" Kickstarts its tour with "Hamburg" and "Amsterdam." "CloudAge" to take flight as a shorter and lighter Pfister entry. Build the famous "Hadrian's Wall" with a new game from Garphill Games. "7 W...
Dice Tower Now 695: August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020 12:43 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode, we take another look at the board game documentary GAMEMASTER, this time talking with the film's director about what you didn't see on screen. TOP STORIES: The bestselling hobby board game of this spring was "Pandemic," while "Codenames" was the number 1 selling hobby card and dice game. Teotihuacan's new expansion will be (fittingly) "Expansion Period." "Tiny Epic Galaxies BLAST OFF!" offers a new take on the original. "Ashes" rises once again. The "Legends of G...
Dice Tower Now 694: August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020 11:19 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, Bree and Jesse discuss the phenomenon of Kickstarter backer outrage and what companies can do to avoid it. We also report on the legal battle between Wizards of the Coast and ACD Distribution, while Chris and Kitty run down Kickstarters for "The Umbrella Academy," "Quest," and "Massive Darkness 2." TOP STORIES: Wizards of the Coast and ACD Distribution appear to cut ties following a lengthy legal battle. AEG CEO John Zinser hospitalized after emergency surgery. "T...
Dice Tower Now 693: August 3, 2020
August 03, 2020 09:32 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis episode, Corey wraps up his exploration into the role of board game developers, we take a look at some of the big announcements out of Gen Con Online, and Kitty and Chris discuss the Kickstarter campaigns for "The Fuzzies," "Petrichor: Collector's Edition" (and "Cows" expansion), and "Clash of the Cryptids." TOP STORIES: Build the Big Apple in "Santorini New York." "7 Wonders" gets a fresh look. "Dinosaur Island: Roar N' Write" and "Dinosaur World" mark their territory. Est...
Dice Tower Now 692: July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020 09:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis episode, Bree talks to designer Erica Bouyouris about switching to Plan B in the time of COVID, and Kitty gets spooky with "The Night Cage" and "The Shivers" Kickstarters. TOP STORIES: "Pictures" takes home the 2020 Spiel des Jahres, and "The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine" wins the Kennerspiel des Jahres. Giant "Catan" field opens in Germany. "Last Light" from the Dice Tower's Roy Cannaday promises 8-player 4X space action in under 90 minutes. Upper Deck announces "...
Dice Tower Now 691: July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, Corey takes a look at the trials and tribulations of being (or working with) a board game developer. Plus, Chris discusses the “Ascension Tactics: Miniatures Deckbuilding Game” and “Roar and Write!” Kickstarters. TOP STORIES: "Pandemic Legacy: Season 0" features doctors, spies, and Cold War bio-weapons. Asmodee acquires Libellud. Giochi Uniti releasing US versions of "Bar Barians," "Smiles and Daggers," and "Midnight Brunch." Boss Tweed is back in a new ed...
Dice Tower Now 690: July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020 09:24 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, we talk to the producers of the new tabletop games documentary, GAMEMASTER, about how the film came to be. TOP STORIES: Tabletop games Kickstarter business up in 2020 despite fewer projects. BGG.CON 2020 replaced by a second Virtual Gaming Con. CMON investigating the audit issues surrounding its annual report. "Magic: The Gathering" in-store play temporarily suspended. "The Once and Future Kang" sets his sights on "Marvel Champions." "Back the Comeback" char...
Dice Tower Now 689: July 6, 2020
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week, an ambassador for the hobby hangs up his hat, Corey takes us on a journey to learn what exactly a board game developer does, and Kitty and Chris discuss the Kickstarter campaigns for "Eila and Something Shiny" and "Hybris: Disordered Cosmos." HEADLINES: "Wingspan" takes home the Dice Tower Award for Best Game of the Year, with "Maracaibo" and "Horrified" winning Best Strategy Game and Best Coop respectively. Stephen Buonocore to retire as President of Stronghold Games. ...
Dice Tower Now 688: June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to our first episode as Dice Tower Now! Meet the team, and hear what we have in store for the future! HEADLINES: Reiner Knizia's "My City" gets an English-language release. Queen Games teases "Stefan Feld City Collection." Cards Against Humanity and Wizards of the Coast clean house. Live murder mystery musical based on "Clue" heading to Twitch. HOTNESS: Gloomhaven: Jaws of Lion Domination Roll Player Adventures Back to the Future: Dice Through Time Unmatche...
Dice Tower Now 687: DTNews Becomes DTNow
June 26, 2020 21:48 - 43 seconds - 584 KBDice Tower News has become Dice Tower Now. With this great power comes great responsibility ... to bring you the biggest and best stories from the world of tabletop gaming. Follow us on Twitter @DiceTowerNow.
Dice Tower News 686: June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBBeginning next week, this podcast will be renamed Dice Tower Now. We've got a lot of great new stuff in store. Subscribers should automatically be updated to the new podcast, but if for some reason that doesn't happen, come find us! HEADLINES: "Hedgehog Roll" wins the 2020 Kinderspiel des Jahres. Unlock some adventure with "Star Wars Escape Game." Get ready to dive into "Aquatica." GAMA elects new officers. Dial up your deduction with "Ultimate Werewolf Extreme." Put on your pri...
Dice Tower News 685: June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020 10:01 - 12 minutes - 9.7 MBHEADLINES: Origins Game Fair cancels after backup plans fail. Origins Online cancels following numerous drop outs. The Op joins with Asmodee to create licensed versions of "Drop It!" (AKA, "Dobble"). Race dice with AEG's "Cubitos" from John D. Clair. Wizards of the Coast bans seven Magic: The Gathering cards it deems racist or culturally offensive. Arcane Wonders and Greater Than Games announce "Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game." Registration for BGG's and the Dice Tow...
Dice Tower News 684: June 8, 2020
June 08, 2020 07:39 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBHEADLINES: The gaming community speaks out in support of diversity and Black Lives Matter. "Pandemic: Hot Zone - North America" to be the first in new series. Funko cuts 25% of its workforce. "Kemet: Blood and Sand" Cthulhu expansion sparks fury amongst backers. THE HOTNESS: Terraforming Mars: Big Box Terraforming Mars Merchants of the Dark Road Back to the Future: Back in Time Nemesis Gloomhaven Crystal Palace Brass: Birmingham Wingspan Root NEW & UPCOMIN...
Dice Tower News 683: June 1, 2020
June 01, 2020 07:30 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBHEADLINES: You'll have the power with CMON's "Masters of the Universe: The Board Game." Solve groovy mysteries with CMON's "Scooby-Doo: The Board Game." Run, Danny! From the Op's "The Shining: Escape from the Overlook Hotel" Frosthaven's charitable acts ruffle feathers. "Warhammer 40,000" gets a 9th Edition. Board Game Expo sets its sights on 2021. THE HOTNESS: Nemesis Western Empires Merchants of the Dark Road Nemesis: Lockdown Terraforming Mars Gloomhaven Wings...
Dice Tower News 682: May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020 07:30 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBHEADLINES: Nominees for the 2020 Spiel des Jahres announced. Spiel and Gen Con canceled. The Dice Tower and BGG team up for Virtual Gaming Con. Search for pearls in Reiner Knizia's "Whale Riders." Funko Games adapting everything you love. "Gudetama: The Tricky Egg Card Game" slides this way. We look at Kickstarter fails from a new point of view. THE HOTNESS: My City Gloomhaven Terraforming Mars Nova Luna Nemesis A War of Whispers The Crew: The Quest for Planet ...
Dice Tower News 681: May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBHEADLINES: "Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Games" travels to Amazon's exclusive waters. Asmodee USA Distribution to release 40 new titles in June. CMON makes progress with its audit issues. Baby Yoda waddles to a table near you. "Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery" to get a second edition. THE HOTNESS: Small World of Warcraft Maharaja Tiny Epic Pirates Gloomhaven Under Falling Skies: A 9-Card Print-and-Play Game HEL: The Last Saga Terraforming Mars Cartogra...
Dice Tower News 680: May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020 04:10 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MBHEADLINES: BGG announces 14th Annual Golden Geek Awards. Alliance Game Distributors to resume operations. "Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion" sinks its teeth into Target. Days of Wonder peddles "Ticket to Ride: Amsterdam." Vladimir Suchy's "Praga Caput Regni" to break ground in 2020. Renegade Games buddies up to "Clank!: Adventuring Party." Kickstarter lays off 40% of workforce. Dice Tower Dish's Corey Thompson digs into the state of tabletop Kickstarter campaigns and the trouble w...
Dice Tower News 679: May 4, 2020
May 04, 2020 08:58 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBHEADLINES: "Frosthaven" breaks another Kickstarter record. Hasbro reports substantial growth in games sales. Fantasy Flight announces "Arkham Horror: The Card Game - The Innsmouth Conspiracy." Capstone Games takes over publication for "Terra Mystica" and "Gaia Project." The OP announces "The Batman Who Laughs Rising." Gale Force Nine announces new expansions and an updated edition for "Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks." THE HOTNESS: Bargain Basement Bathysphere Gloomhaven ...
Dice Tower News 678: April 24, 2020
April 24, 2020 08:50 - 12 minutes - 9.73 MBHEADLINES: City of Games releases "The Isle of Cats Remote Edition." San Diego Comic-Con 2020 and Anime Expo 2020 cancelled. New "Magic: The Gathering" decks delayed. Game shop owner arrested for operating a non-essential business. The OP Games announces "Risk: Warhammer 40,000." This podcast is switching release days. Leave us your thoughts on our BGG Feedback Thread. THE HOTNESS: Pandemic: Hot Zone - North America Canvas Wingspan Cloudspire Gloomhaven Barrage ...
Dice Tower News 677: April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020 08:37 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBHEADLINES: Amazon to resume stocking non-essential items from third-party retailers. Fantasy Flights postpones Organized Play events. Alliance and Diamond furlough employees. Execs take a pay cut. The OP announces "Trivial Pursuit: Horror Ultimate Edition." AEG and The OP announce "Smash Up: Marvel." CMON stock suspended due to audit issues. THE HOTNESS: Ankh: Gods of Egypt Cloudspire Forgotten Waters Gloomhaven Terraforming Mars Wingspan Nemesis Spirit Island ...
Dice Tower News 676: April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020 10:31 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBHEADLINES: Origins 2020 rescheduled for October BGG.Spring 2020 cancelled Mayday Games starts distributing NK95 masks Stonemaier Games announces new products on April Fool's that turned out to be no joke Fantasy Flight announces Arkham Horror (Third Edition): Under Dark Waves and Marvel Champions: The Card Game - The Rise of Red Skull THE HOTNESS: Ankh: Gods of Egypt Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire Forgotten Waters Gloomhaven Pax Renaissance Air, Land & Sea Terraform...
Dice Tower News 675: April 3, 2020
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBHEADLINES: Alliance Game Distributors halts payments to vendors THE HOTNESS: Frosthaven Gloomhaven Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion Corinth Winter Kingdom Terraforming Mars Wingspan Everdell Spirit Island The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9 NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES: Unmatched: Jurassic Park - InGen vs. Raptors King of Tokyo: Dark Edition Planet Apocalypse KICKSTARTER: Frosthaven LINKS: You can follow Jesse on Twitter @TheJesseWheeler Check out the Tab...
Dice Tower News 674: March 27, 2020
March 27, 2020 08:58 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MBHEADLINES: Fantasy Flight announces Investigator Starter Decks for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." "Pandemic" designer Matt Leacock writes an opinion piece for the New York Times. Alliance Game Distributors temporarily shuts down operations, but ACD Distribution expects to keep running. Asmodee USA and Renegade Game Studios delay new releases. Fireside Games delay party game "Stringamajig" and their Kickstarter campaign for "Castle Panic: Deluxe Edition." The Tokyo Game Market ev...
Dice Tower News 673: March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020 07:15 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBHEADLINES: Origins Game Fair announces awards nominees for 2020 2020 Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction now live Z-Man Games announces "Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game" "Pandemic" is in the news THE HOTNESS: Gloomhaven Pandemic Dark Ages Paris Pax Pamir Museum: Pictura Rallyman: GT Wingspan Terraforming Mars Everdell NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES: The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9 Oriflamme The Shining Staka The Big Book of Madness: The Vth Element ...
Dice Tower News 672: March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020 07:30 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBHEADLINES Asmodee USA Distribution to distribute directly to retailers Asmodee clarifies its parts replacement policy Price increases announced for 27 Asmodee titles CMON Expo 2020 cancelled The Hulk is coming to "Marvel Champions: The Card Game" Uwe Rosenberg announces "New York Zoo" THE HOTNESS Pax Pamir: Second Edition Nemesis Gloomhaven Spirit Island Marvel Champions: The Card Game On Mars Rallyman: GT Terraforming Mars Museum: Pictura Root NEW & U...
Dice Tower News 671: March 6, 2020
March 06, 2020 10:28 - 12 minutes - 10 MBHEADLINES: Plaid Hat Games claims its independence with "Forgotten Waters." "Ripple Rush" from Stronghold Games coming soon. "Chronicles of Crime" launches on Kickstarter. "Castle Panic: Deluxe Addition" to be Fireside Games' first Kickstarter. Emerson Matsuuchi streamlines social deduction with his latest design. THE HOTNESS: Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Spirit Island Nemesis Viscounts of the West Kingdom Marvel Champions the Card Game Rallyman GT Gloomhave...