#335: Catching Up

#335: Catching Up

Author: Pickaxe November 12, 2024 Duration: 1:20:44
So Very Wrong About Games
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Thrill to the latest superhero epic, "X-Men: Layover in Dulles." When the Blackbird is grounded due to an unexplained indicator light (meddling from the sinister Magneto? Who can say?!?!), the elite group of heroic mutants must navigate the perils of terminal D. Wolverine is having problems with the metal detectors again, which is troublesome as he is smuggling Cuban cigars. Rogue must battle the temptation of the 15-minute massage station. Panera bread keeps getting Cyclops' order wrong. It's epic, it's exciting, it's eight hours long! 01:42 AYURIS: The Great Wall (Kamil 'Sanex' Cieśla, Robert Plesowicz, & Łukasz Włodarczyk, Awaken Realms, 2021) Games Played Last Week: 04:43 -Don't Rock the Croc (Uncredited, FoxMind, Unknown) 07:52 -War Story: Occupied France (Dave Neale and David Thompson, Osprey Games, 2024) 13:20 -Barcelona: Passeig de Gràcia (Dani Garcia, Board&Dice, 2024) 20:27 -Mass Effect: The Board Game - Priority: Hagalaz (Eric M. Lang and Calvin Wong Tze Loon, Modiphius Entertainment, 2024) 27:04 -Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game (Richard Launius, Adam Sadler, and Brady Sadler, Arcane Wonders, 2024) 32:13 Behold: Rome (Joe Klipfel, Mythfield Games, 2024) 36:40 -Rebel Princess (Daniel Byrne, José Gerardo Guerrero, Kevin Peláez, and Tirso Virgós, Zombi Paella, 2023) 39:00 -Seers Catalog (Taylor Reiner, Bézier Games, 2024) 40:35 -The Gang (John Cooper and Kory Heath, KOSMOS, 2024) 45:00 -Flip 7 (Eric Olsen, The Op Games, 2024) 49:31 -Scholars of the South Tigris (S J Macdonald and Shem Phillips, Garphill Games, 2023) 53:10 -Dogs of War (Paolo Mori, CMON, 2014) 57:33 -Crossbows & Catapults: Fortress War (Stephen Baker, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, and Brian Neff, Restoration Games, 2024) 1:03:50 -Catapult Feud (Kristian Fosh, Vesuvius Media, 2021) 1:07:23 -51st State: Ultimate Edition (Ignacy Trzewiczek, Portal Games, 2023) 1:08:54 -Ceres (Gustaf Sundström, Artipia Games, 2023) 1:10:02 -Last Aurora (Mauro Chiabotto, Pendragon Game Studio, 2020) News (and why it doesn't matter): 1:12:32 Barony Royal Edition on Kickstarter 1:13:59 Smurfs Roleplaying Games 1:14:16 Reiner Knizia anthropomorphic animals: Money and Nyakuza 1:15:29 Zeo Genesis scalable miniatures games from OG Games Workshp designers 1:16:25 Planepita: dexterity with magnets! 1:17:01 Keep the Heroes Out! digital version delayed, Russian contract confusion 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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