#349: A Plowful of Games

#349: A Plowful of Games

Author: Pickaxe February 25, 2025 Duration: 1:06:58
While we hate to confirm your most reductive of preconceived notions, snow removal in Canadian cities is no joke. The fleet of vehicles required to allow for daily life in even a small Canadian city after major snowfall is impressive. The balletic dance of some of their formations while in operation calls to mind the precise of mid-air refuelling.   01:03 AYURIS: Ra (Reiner Knizia, alea, 1999) Games Played Last Week: 04:07 -Mistborn (John D. Clair, Brotherwise Games, 2024) 09:17 -Cerebria: The Inside World (Richard Amann, Viktor Peter, István Pócsi, Frigyes Schőberl, Nick Shaw, & Dávid Turczi, Mindclash Games, 2018) 13:40 -1793: Patriots & Traitors (Jason St.Just, Sound of Drums, 2024)  20:35 -Navegador (Mac Gerdts, PD-Verlag, 2010) 26:43 -Galactic Renaissance (Christian Martinez, Matagot, 2024) 29:25 -Cyclades: Legendary Edition (Bruno Cathala & Ludovic Maublanc, Open Sesame Games, 2024) 39:24 -Whale Riders (Reiner Knizia, Grail Games, 2021) 41:06 -Figment (Wolfgang Warsch, CMYK, 2025) 46:01 -Kabuto Sumo: Sakura Slam (John Brieger, Michael Dunsmore, & Tony Miller, Allplay, 2024) 49:53 -Portmanteau: A Cooperative Game of Linguistic Fusion (Robert Fisk, Doghalla Games, 2025) 54:26 -Dragon Valley (CW Karstens, Diamond K Games, 2012) News (and why it doesn't matter): 1:01:56 Dragon Valley: Advisors & Quests, 2012 1:02:27 2001: A Space Odyssey 1 vs. all 1:03:13 Paolo Mori and Alessandro Zucchini form Ingenioso Hidalgo for Battlefields of the Napoleonic Wars 1:03:53 Feya's Swamp from Helge and Anselm Ostertag 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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Duration: 1:16:35
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Duration: 1:07:07
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#329: Replayability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:54
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Duration: 1:00:01
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Duration: 1:12:03
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