Words With Keith from Mr B. Games Origins 2015

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Jun 122015
 

I had the Chance at Origins 201 to chat with Keith from Mr B Games about there recent Kickstarter WarQuest.

WarQuest is off to a promising start.  My initial impression was risk meets fantasy, but as the interview went along I realized that the mechanics are a lot more in depth than that.  I hope to bring you a real review very soon.

Words With Simon Edwards at Origins 2015 DZC

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Jun 082015
 

In this interview with Simon Edwards from Hawk Wargames we talk about the new infantry and there yet to be named Spaceship game.  If you would like to take part in naming that game hop on over to their forums.

I have been a fan of their models for a long time now – Coming this Summer DZC games at Through Gamer Goggles

Ares Games to preview new Galaxy Defenders expansions, Jolly Roger, and Odyssey at Origins 2015

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May 202015
 

Ares Games to preview new Galaxy Defenders expansions, Jolly Roger, and Odyssey at Origins 2015

 

The new products, releasing this summer, will be introduced to the public at the show, together with the Wings of Glory, Sails of Glory, War of the Ring, Euro, and Family game lines

jolly rogerAres Games will attend Origins Game Fair 2015 (Booth #703, June 3-7, Columbus, Ohio) and several of the upcoming games will be introduced to the public for the first time at this show. Visitors at Ares’ booth will be able to have a first encounter with the upcoming Galaxy Defenders expansions Operation Strikeback! and Extinction Protocol (releasing in July); demo previews of Jolly Roger and Odyssey – Wrath of Poseidon, two new games to be released this Summer, are also scheduled.

At the Ares Games’ booth, attendees will also find the Origins Awards finalists The Battle of Five Armies (nominated in the “Best Board Game” category), Sails of Glory (in Best Historical Rules and Best Historical Miniatures), as well as all the other games from the ever-expanding Ares Games catalog.

extinctThe latest releases in WW1 Wings of Glory line (the Airplane Packs featuring the fighters Fokker E.V, Nieuport Ni.28, Macchi M.5 and Hannover CL.IIIa) and the Sails of Glory Special Ship Packs with the iconic ships HMS Victory and USS Constitution will be available for sale, and “show specials” are planned to welcome the visitors.

In addition to the activities at the Ares’ booth, 23 events dedicated to Wings of Glory and Sails of Glory will be hosted by Buckeye Gamers in Flight, Wings of Glory Aerodrome, and Sails of Glory Anchorage. Prizes and freebies will be offered by Ares Games, Aerodrome Accessories, BGIF, and The Soldiery. The events have limited seating and some are already sold out, so players who want to take part in these activities should register soon at the Origins Game Fair events page. For more details click here.

 

Upcoming new games

oddysseyThe new games to be previewed at Origins 2005 include the new expansions for Galaxy Defenders, the first Ares’ card game, Jolly Roger, and a new title in the Euro game line, Odyssey – Wrath of Poseidon.

The upcoming Galaxy Defenders expansions, arriving in July, are set after Agents have won the battle on Earth. In Operation Strikeback, the Agency launches a strike against the Invaders’ base on the Moon, with the help of new, genetically modified agents to face new the alien menace.  In Extinction Protocol, it’s time for the final assault on the Alien home planet, with Agents equipped with a new generation of weapons and wearing awesome Power Armor to fight  the deadly perils and the worst enemy they have ever faced.

Jolly Roger – The game of Piracy & Mutiny is a card game of pillage, plunder, and mutinies. Fun, rowdy, fast, and easy to learn, the game can be played with 4 to 10 players. Players are the crew of a pirate ship, ready to do anything to collect the highest amount of gold and become the richest pirate in Tortuga!

Odyssey – Wrath of Poseidon is a deduction game for two to five players. The war is over, and the Greek ships are trying to sail back to their homeland after a long absence. They need to reach the Sacred Island to make offerings and prayers to the gods, but the irascible Poseidon will use all his powers to prevent them from getting there.

Jolly Roger and Odyssey are due out at GenCon 2015.

For more information about the games, visit Ares Games website – www.aresgames.eu. At Origins Game Fair, visit Ares Games at booth 703.

 

About Ares Games

Ares Games is an Italian board game publisher established in 2011 to create quality hobby products for the international audience. Ares Games is the publisher of the award-winning “War of the Ring” board game, “Wings of Glory” range of airplane combat games and miniatures recreating aerial warfare in WW1 and WW2, and more recently, the tactical ship-to-ship miniature game “Sails of Glory,” and the cooperative tactical Sci-Fi miniatures game “Galaxy Defenders.” The Ares Games’ catalog also includes Family Games and Euro Games. For further information, visit the website www.aresgames.eu and the Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/AresGames.

 

Rise of the Kage Demo from Gen Con 2014

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Sep 092014
 

Rise of the Kage is  boardgame by GCT Studios Now on Kickstarter.  It has the ninjas break in to accomplish the mission. The game uses preplotted movement for the Ninja’s movement and a d6’s, with some simple twists.Watch as Teri plays Gordon in a short Demo.

 

 

Rise of the Kage is On Kickstarter right now.

Box Breaking 117 Sentinel Tactics from Greater Than Games

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Sep 012014
 

Sentinel Tactics is the smashing Board game in a the super hero universe created by Greater Than Games.   Watch as Matt shares the contents of this box.

I find that Sentinels of the Multivese is quite entertaining so I really can’t wait to play Sentinel Tactics

Words With Bob from Mayfair Games @ Gen Con 2014

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Aug 292014
 

I sat down with Bob from Mayfair Games At Gen Con 2014.   Here is what we chatted about:

  • Cones of Dunshire – it’s a good story
  • Catan championship for the US seat
  • Release overview for the year – He likes Villainy
  • Future releases into 2015 4 products
  • Bob and Angus are in their 8th season
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Words With John Kovalic @Gen Con 2014

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Aug 282014
 

In this interview Matt talks with John about what it’s like to be John Kovalic.

 

 

 

 

You can tell from John’s voice that he is a great guy to be around.  He gives you that I’m calm, warm and compassionate feeling that can only be underlined with don’t cross me.

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Words With Golem Arcana Gen Con 2014

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Aug 272014
 

At Gen Con I had the chance to visit with Hair Brained Schemes and chat about Golem Arcana.  Golem Arcana is the game where the table meets the device.

 

 

 

 

I can’t say enough good about this game.   It is the bridge where the hobby meets the gamer.