August, 2017 | Through Gamer Goggles

Ares Games and PHALANX Games announce distribution partnership

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Aug 312017

Ares Games and PHALANX Games announce distribution partnership

Ares will be the master distributor of PHALANX’s board games in English (worldwide, excluding Europe). Distribution will start in November 2017, when Hannibal & Hamilcar – Rome vs. Carthage will be released

Italian company Ares Games and UK based PHALANX announce a new partnership to distribute the English edition of PHALANX games in the United States and non-European countries. Starting from November 2017, Ares will start to bring to its customers the full PHALANX catalog, including Germania Magna: Border in Flames, Hunger: The Show, and Hannibal & Hamilcar – Rome vs. Carthage – the 20^th anniversary edition of one of the best two-player games ever published.

Figure Forge 101: Arena Rex Ludus Magnus Starter

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Aug 302017

Matt demonstrates how easy it is to assemble the Ludus Magnus Starter.

The next faction isn’t gong to be as easy.

Figure Forge 102: Dark Age 2 player starter Path to Glory

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Aug 302017

The Dark Age Path to Glory 2 player Starter is by far the easiest starer to assemble ever! And if you saw the box braking you already know the figs look great.

I will admit I can’t roll low very well, but that doesn’t mean I won’t hurt your head when we play.

Legends of Sleepy Hollow is Coming from Greater Than Games

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Aug 292017

Greater Than Games, LLC is pleased to announce Legends of Sleepy Hollow the board game.

St. Louis – August 29, 2017 – Legends of Sleepy Hollow is Greater Than Games’ newest game from the creative minds of Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle, creators of the best-selling Fleet, Eggs & Empires, and Wasteland Express Delivery Service.

Unfold the tale of the mysterious disappearance of Ichabod Crane through the eyes of four Tarrytown residents who have strange ties to the supernatural in an ever-darkening Sleepy Hollow.

Box Breaking 218: Dragonfire from Catalyst Game Labs

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Aug 292017

In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look at the new deck builder from Catalyst Game Labs – Dragonfire. In Dragon fire a party of adventurers cooperatively go on quests for fame, fortune and honor. No really we just get together for some fun!

Dragonfire is my favorite Gen Con release this year. I am working on the review stop back in a few days to get the scoop.

Box Breaking 217: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles From IDW

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Aug 282017

In this Box Breaking Matt breaks open one of his childhood favorites Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past is a miniatures combat, scenario-driven campaign game that features story content from the IDW TMNT comic. Taking the role of their favorite Turtle or the ultimate villain Shredder.

I am stoked! I hope to play very soon.

Gen Con Coverage 46: CMoN with Bryan C.P. Steele

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Aug 272017

Bryan and I chat about the Skarrd release, Wrath of Kings, and Brood re-sculpts and watch for new faction stuff late December.

It looks like there is a lot of good for Dark Age on the horizion.

Gen Con 50 Coverage 45: Greenbrier Games with Julie Ahern

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Aug 272017

I caught up with Julie Ahern from Greenbrier games @GenCon and we talked about All things Greenbrier Games like Folklore the Affliction, Vengeance, Hellios Expanse, and Champions of HARA.