#368: Shackleton Base

#368: Shackleton Base

Author: Pickaxe July 14, 2025 Duration: 1:20:35
"Dear friend, if you wanna feel better Don't let the devil make you toss this letter If you've been crossed up by hoodoo voodoo A wizard or the lizard You got family trouble, man trouble, woman trouble No light through the tunnel If you're lookin' for a true friend, or a true lover Or if you've been livin' undercover Well, I'm comin' to your town to break it all down And help you with all of this I'm lookin' to help you find bliss one day Or one way, can't miss" -Jack White, "Archbishop Harold Holmes", presumably extolling the virtues of the Millipede Death Cult Games Played Last Week: 01:14 -Cthulhu: Death May Die--Fear of the Unknown (Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang, and Marco Portugal, CMON, 2024) 06:28 -Dune: Imperium--Uprising (Paul Dennen, Dire Wolf, 2023) 12:48 -Innovation Ultimate (Carl Chudyk, Asmadi Games, 2025) 18:25 -Leviathan Wilds: Deepvale (Justin Kemppainen, Moon Crab Games, 2025) 22:03 -Line of Fire: Burnt Moon (Trevor Benjamin & David Thompson, Osprey Games, 2025)  27:23 -Rumble Nation (Yogi Shinichi, Hobby Japan, 2017) 29:23 -Iron Forest (Brian Gomez, Brain Games, 2024) 32:23 -Crash Octopus (Naotaka Shimamoto, itten, 2021) 33:08 -Junk Art (Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim, Pretzel Games, 2016) 33:51 -The Breach (Michele Morosini, Ludus Magnus Studio, 2024) 41:27 -A Gentle Rain (Kevin Wilson, Incredible Dream Studios, 2024) News (and why it doesn't matter): 44:34 Open registration for SVWAG Con (July 25th-July 27th) on Eventbrite! https://tinyurl.com/25s6p5jd 45:24 REPRINTS! PitchCar and expansions, Ra: The Dice Game, Rheinlander, Junk Art 49:35 Carnegie expansion in development 49:52 Feature Game: Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (Fabio Lopiano & Nestore Mangone, Sorry We Are French, 2024) 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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