#331: Our Favourite Factions

#331: Our Favourite Factions

Author: Pickaxe October 8, 2024 Duration: 1:16:35
So Very Wrong About Games
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It is October, the month of Fat Bear Week, Decorative Gourd Season, Halloween, and Arkhipov Day! Sure, it has less candy than some of those other celebrations, but I'll wager neither a corpulent bear nor a kid dressed as a pirate has ever saved the entire human race.  01:00 AYURIS: IKI (Koota Yamada, Sorry We Are French, 2015) Games Played Last Week: 03:38 -Valka (Brooke Penrose, Terrible Games, 2024) 07:16 -Bus (Jeroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga, Capstone Games, 2019) 09:47 -Warpgate: Beyond (Artyom Nichipurov, Wolff Designa, 2022) 12:33 -Dinosaur World (Brian Lewis, David McGregor, & Marissa Misura, Pandasaurus Games, 2021) 16:02 -SCOUT (Kei Kajino, Oink Games, 2019) 18:18 -Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard (Gaëtan Beaujannot, Olivier Cipière, and Geonil, Mandoo Games, 2023) 20:11 -Cthulhu: Death May Die--Fear of the Unknown (Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang, and Marco Portugal, CMON, 2024) 22:57 -Set a Watch (Mike Gnade and Todd Walsh, Rock Manor Games, 2019) 25:04 -Hamster Roll (Jacques Zeimet, Zoch Verlag, 2000) 27:02 -Federation (Dimitri Perrier and Matthieu Verdier, Explor8, 2022) 28:22 -R (Seiji Kanai, Kanai Factory, 2011) 31:03 -Lost Cities: The Board Game (Reiner Knizia, Rio Grande, 2008) 35:21 -Vengeance: Roll & Fight (Gordon Calleja, Noralie Lubbers, & Dávid Turczi, Mighty Boards, 2022)   News (and why it doesn't matter): 38:57 Friedemann Friese's Fishing: trick-taking 39:37 Mac Gerdts' 7 Empires 40:40 Reiner Knizia's Cosmolancer: Kingdoms, again 41:48 Burned relaunches on crowdfunding October 23 from Jon Moffat and Stone Circle Games 42:15 Daniele Tascini's Transgalactica 42:29 Chonkers Party: phat animals 42:50 Walker on Boards and Brews 43:14 Join us in celebrating Arkhipov Day on October 27th 44:22 Topic: Our Favourite Factions Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Mike Walker and Mark Bigney, So Very Wrong About Games digs into the world of hobby gaming with a blend of sharp critique and genuine enthusiasm. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a table where two knowledgeable friends are deep in conversation, dissecting everything from the latest releases to timeless classics. They believe that a bad game deserves a thorough examination just as much as a great one, applying that same level of detailed analysis to reviews, industry news, and broader gaming topics. This isn't about following trends or generating hype; it's about thoughtful discussion that respects both the listener's time and the context in which games are made and played. The dynamic between Walker and Bigney captures a fundamental truth about the hobby-that taking games seriously and having fun with them are not mutually exclusive. You'll find their approach both refreshing and deeply engaging, whether they're championing an overlooked gem or meticulously explaining why a popular title didn't work for them. Tune in to this Pickaxe-produced podcast for honest, substantive talk that treats the medium with the depth it often deserves, but rarely receives in casual conversation.
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