Friday, November 21, 2014

Warlord Games Press Release - Christmas is coming! Bring on the Deals!

From the Warlord Games Website

It’s that time of year again – mince pies have begun appearing (and disappearing at an alarming rate!) around Warlord HQ, and the Elves of the Mail Order department can be heard singing merry worksongs for miles around (merry – yes, in tune and in time – no.)

On top of all of our usual fantastic year-round deals, the festive season is a great opportunity for us to offer even more bundles – the festive spirit must be getting to us! All our brilliant offers can be found in the Deals section of our webstore, designed to ensure that there are plenty of presents under the tree – whether they’re bought for that certain special gamer in your life, maybe for some of the yet-to-be-converted gamers at your local club, or maybe even as a sneaky gift for yourself?!

Warlord Games Press Release - New: North American buildings from Sarissa

From the Warlord Games Website

Following on from the Waterloo terrain a couple of weeks ago we have another raft of superb laser-cut terrain from Sarissa Precision which are ideal for fighting Black Powder conflicts during the American War of Independence and the American Civil War as well as the French Indian War:

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With the usual incredible detail, these laser-cut models provide a fantastic variety of North American buildings including log cabins and plantation houses with a variety of chimneys and porches.

Warlord Games Press Release - New: Bedford 30CWT Trucks




From the Warlord Games Website

Our latest resin Bolt Action vehciles bring troop and materiel carrying capacity to British and Commonwealth forces in theatres across the globe. As is often the way in war these would also fall into enemy hands and be fielded by their new owners in appropriate livery.

As the Second World War broke-out, the 30cwt truck was the standard British military truck. With a 1.5 tonne capacity, they were adapted and modified for use within a number of different roles – not only as carriers and tows, but a wide range of specialist modifications were produced in order to overcome all manner of battlefield conditions.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Early Egyptian Spearmen & Retainer Axemen



From the Warlord Games Website

These figures can also be used for Egyptian armies of the First Intermediate period between the Old and Middle Kingdoms and the early part of the Second Intermediate period up to the native Egyptian 16th Dynasty of Upper Egypt.

Egyptian armies comprised equal proportions of archers and close combat fighters (axemen and spearmen), though they were organised into separate units. The archers did not engage in close combat but provided massed archery fire, softening the enemy lines, before the close fighters engaged the enemy in hand to hand fighting.

Warlord Games Press Release - New: Early Nubian & Libyan Command

From the Warlord Games Website


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It is not known whether the early Libyan and Nubian tribes used standards or musical instruments in battle or what they appeared like. However, as many wargamers like to include them, this pack satisfies this need!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

AEG Press Release - The 2014 Holiday Box Gets Even Better

From the AEG Website

As part of our continued effort to improve L5R through “Deeds, Not Words,” the L5R Team is happy to announce an exciting change in the 2014 Holiday Pack.

Previously, each 2014 Holiday Pack came with your choice of a Foil Clan personality. After review of the feedback from the fans, we’ve decided to make the deal even better and offer a foil copy of ALL 9 personalities with each box! Yes, that’s right – every holiday pack will come with all nine foil Clan personalities, set to debut in our next L5R CCG expansion, 20 Festivals (due out in early 2015.)

Onyx Path Publishing Press Release - New Release: Geist Ready-Made Characters

From the Onyx Path Publishing Website

Geist Ready Made PCsNow available from DriveThruRPG in PDF and print! Ready-Made Characters: The Crossroads Drifters
Thinking of running a game of Geist: The Sin-Eaters?
Players unsure of what to play? Looking for a fast way to dive into a ghost story?

WizKids Press Release - WizKids and Gale Force Nine Unveil “X-Men: Mutant Revolution”

From the WizKids Website

Expanding upon the successes of Marvel Comics-themed games like “Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men” and “Marvel HeroClix,” WizKids today announced a partnership with game creator Gale Force Nine to publish “X-Men: Mutant Revolution” in March 2015.

Based on Gale Force Nine’s popular “Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery” tabletop game, “X-Men: Mutant Revolution” will allow you to play as classic X-Men characters, including Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto, or Storm, as each leads a different school with unique powers and abilities. 2-4 players can take part in the mutant action, each recruiting heroes and students to their school, then training teams and sending them on missions to spread their school’s vision for mutants to the world.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

AEG Press Release - The L5R Events Team

From the AEG Website

Greetings Samurai of Rokugan!

I have the honor of announcing the creation of the L5R Events Team. It’s members are:

John Akey
Giovanni Aviles
Eoin Burke
Jim Freeman
Benjamin Higgins
Manolis Trahiotis

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 19th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

It was pointed out to me exactly how flavorful today's Haruka card is. Even the flavor text matches up with the ability! I like cards like this that really bring out the context of the source material.

One of today's Japanese Vanguard cards is drawn by a rather well-known illustrator. Though I didn't recognize the art until I checked the name...

Today's Cards - 19th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Take this!!"
Hunting Mobs with Everyone, Lisbeth リズベット from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Fireside Games Press Release - The Dark Titan Cometh – New Product Announced!

From the Fireside Website

The world of Castle Panic just got a bit bigger and a whole lot tougher! We are pleased to announce the next expansion to Castle PanicCastle Panic: The Dark Titan.

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WizKids Press Release - Swiss Rounds for Dice Masters Changes!

From the WizKids Website

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Hello Dice Masters Fans!

We’re working on rolling out a change for how Swiss Rounds for Dice Masters are played in tournaments. Instead of Best of 3 Matches, the suggested format for the Swiss Round portion of a tournament will now be single-game matches with a suggested time of 30 minutes per round. This will apply to Monthly OP and Storyline OP events.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

AEG Press Release - The Currency of War & 2014 Holiday Box Info

From the AEG Website

The leaves are changing, the air is cool and crisp, in some lands the delicate winter snow has started to fall, now is the time to prepare for the New Year.  Whether it be by adding to your selection of cards via our Holiday Box or by teaching a friend how to play using our upcoming Currency of War.  We have prepared these item for you to experience the excitement of L5R throughout the cold winter months.

The Holiday Box includes a bounty of gifts for you to add to your collection.  We are adding the following as a bonus to early orders.

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 18th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

And today we have a very nice breeze. Well, a tad cold, but a nice breeze nonetheless. Amatsukaze is definitely one of the more popular newer ships around.

Today's Cards - 18th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
Kikuouka: "For Kyouji, his older brother looked to be a hero"
Shouichi Shinkawa, 新川 昌一 from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Monday, November 17, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 17th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

It's the start of a new week, and with it, we have a new series being previewed for WS! And first up we have one of the newer ships from Kantai Collection, who was mentioned as being Yukikaze's friend, Tokitsukaze! Isn't she cute? Like a cute little sister that has a bit of a cheeky streak. Or a cute little dog, especially together with Shigure and Yuudachi...

Today's Cards - 17th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Have we gathered all the materials?"
Gathering Materials, Silica シリカ from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Mayfair Games Press Release - Caverna Nominated for International Gamers Award

From the Mayfair Games Website

Caverna is an instant classic and critics are starting to take notice!

The latest accolade granted the game is a nomination for the International Gamers Award, in the category of General Strategy!

Congratulations to Uwe Rosenberg and Lookout Games!

Thursday, November 13, 2014

AEG Press Release - Renewal : 2014 Kotei Voting is Live on the Imperial Assembly!

From the AEG Website

Greetings Samurai of Rokugan,

Please take a moment to log onto your Imperial Assembly Account and vote on who you want your Clan’s nominee for Minor Fortune of Bushido / Guardian Spirit of the Shrine of Three Dynasties to be!

The deadline to vote on which character will be chosen for your Clan is Friday, November 21st, 2014.
For a review of the voting parameters, please review this document pertaining to the 2014 Kotei Season found HERE.

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 13th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

Today is the 13th, so today I chose somebody 'lucky' for the thumbnail!

Well, considering how many of the other characters have feelings for him, I'm sure he counts as being lucky... Even if he doesn't look like it :P

Today's Cards - 13th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"I always thought of trying to use something like this for once"
Facing Off Against ≪Death Gun≫, Kirito キリト from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Mayfair Games Press Release - BGGCon 2014 Mayfair Round-up

From the Mayfair Games Website

Once a year from Novemebr 19th to the 23rd the world’s premier online community for board games comes to the Dallas Fort Worth Hyatt Regency and Mayfair Games is there! Coleman Charlton, Ron Magin and Morgan Dontanville will be manning the fun and free-wheeling Mayfair booth this year where you can see our latest titles or even get a glimpse of the future with upcoming games you can play before anyone else! What could be better than learning a new game? Being rewarded by a dip in our awesome sea of swag, that’s what! Learn a game, win something awesome.

Come test your luck and get UP! with the new Lords of Vegas™ expansion. Defeat Fantastiman once and for all with Villany™. Escape from Shady Pines with Bedpans and Broomsticks™ or plan as fast as you can with Mad City™. Experience the joys of quilting with Patchwork™. Search for lost treasure with Gold Ahoy™. Live the dwarvish dream with Caverna™ or become a legendary gem merchant in Johari™.

Wyrd Miniatures Press Release - Wyrd at NOVA Open

From the Wyrd Miniatures Website

Wyrd is proud to announce that the Malifaux tournament hosted at the NOVA Open in 2015 will be the first annual National Malifaux Championship!

Anyone is welcome to participate, however some players will be invited and receive a free entry. Players who do well in other large Malifaux events throughout the year will be eligible to win a spot in the Championship, and the winner will get an exclusive feature in the Wyrd Chronicles, fun prizes, and bragging rights for the rest of the year! Grab your Crew, 2015 is the year to show that you can rule the blood-soaked streets of Malifaux! If you are running a Malifaux tournament in 2015 and would be interested in making it a Championship Qualifier, please email justin@wyrd-games.net.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 12th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

Today's cards include a lot of little bundles of joy, with the Futami twins being featured for WS, Mami for Chaos, and even Wendy being featured for English WS! And though Mami isn't my favourite IM@S character, one of the Mami Chaos cards featured today just pushes all the right buttons for me. I had a shock when I tried a search for images by the illustrator on Google though; should have done so on Pixiv.

Today's Cards - 12th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Leave it to me! Take this!"
Gathering Materials, Leafa リーファ from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

The Game Crafter Press Release - Hero Brigade: Hero Harder is now on Kickstarter!

From the Game Crafter Website

 
Hero Brigade: Hero Harder is now on Kickstarter! This standalone expansion brings all of the card-battling and deck-building you enjoyed from the original and combines in with all new characters, cards, and systems!

WizKids Press Release - Organized Play (OP) program for D&D® Attack Wing™ Begins Today!

From the WizKids Website

WizKids, the industry leader in quality pre-painted collectible miniatures, wants to remind fans that the Organized Play (OP) program for D&D® Attack Wing™ begins today! Visit participating retailers or check online for available OP events to get a first hand look and play time with the new tabletop game that brings ferocious aerial combat in the Dungeons & Dragons® Forgotten Realms® universe to life.

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WizKids Press Release - DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash Booster Brick and Fast Forces Packs Available Now

From the WizKids Website

WizKids, the industry leader in quality pre-painted collectible miniatures, released new DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash booster sets to North American retail today (please note that European release dates may vary). The DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash 5-figure Booster Packs feature the characters— past, present and future who have used the moniker of The Flash along with his infamous Rogues Gallery. DC Comics HeroClix: The Flash picks up the pace with the premiere of the new Speedforce power— making for exciting and dynamic game play that gives each speedster character their own unique twist.

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Wyrd Miniatures Press Release - November Releases

From the Wyrd Miniatures Website

Upcoming November Releases
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Street Date November 21st

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 11th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

So, who noticed that we have 3 'Yukiho' cards being featured today? Just that one of them, unlike the others, is from Love Live! instead of IM@S. But they're all cute anyway so :3

Today's Cards - 11th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
Everyday Life in ≪ALO≫ from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Monday, November 10, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 10th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

Hellooooooo world, and welcome to the start of another week! Hope today's card previews will help put you in a mood to chase away those Monday blues! Oh wait, the first card is blue...

Today's Cards - 10th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"I, will not run"
Her Ideal Self, Sinon シノン from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Scorecard Review – October 2014



October is one of my favorite months.  Not only is it the month when Halloween is but I usually get a lot of gaming is as well.  Unfortunately I was sick on Halloween and that made me late with this review.

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In October I played 30 games at 10 events for an average of 3 games per event.  I was able to achieve my goal of player an average of three games per event.  I achieved that goal by playing games that were lighter than I normally do.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 7th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

And we've come to the end of the week! Today we have some really, really nice art for WS and Chaos cards, some of which are new. Also, for English Vanguard we have a sudden jump to show the box topper for BT16 ver. E, "Harmonics Messiah". It can only be used in official tournaments after the first of the Vanguard G TDs is released next year though, but players will be able to try out the new mechanics ahead of that!

Today's Cards - 7th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Kirito............!"
Final Shot, Sinon シノン from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Fireside Games Press Release - Castle Panic named to “Best of 2014″ by Toys Bulletin

From the Fireside Games Website



Toys Bulletin recently released their “Best of 2014″ List and we are thrilled that Castle Panic was included on the list.

Warlord Games Press Release - New: Waterloo Terrain from Sarissa Precision

From the Warlord Games Website

New in from the team that created our La Haye Sainte and Pegasus Bridge terrain pieces, we have a whole range of incredible laser-cut wooden sets. These kits represent the iconic buildings that formed pivotal strongpoints at the Battle of Waterloo – the chateau of Hougomont, Papelotte farm, La Belle Alliance inn and Plancenoit church as well as La Haye Sainte farmhouse (without all the miniatures included in our battle set of the same name), plus a windmill and a watermill.

While these kits are designed for the Napoleonic wars, they look at home on any European battlefield from the Pike and Shotte era through to World War II, especially as the larger sets are modular – Hougomont for example provides enough separate buildings to make a great game of Bolt Action!

Warlord Games Press Release - New: German Feldgendarmes

From the Warlord Games Website

The Feldgendarmes were the uniformed military police of Germany. Under the Nazi regime they were under the German Army High Command. They received full infantry training and were given extensive police powers. Waffen-SS Feldgendarme formations also existed.

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Panzer-Befehlswagen I Ausf. B

From the Warlord Games Website

New for early war German Panzer formations is this command vehicle – the Panzer-Befehlswagen I. Rules for this new vehicle can be found in the Tank War supplement….

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Warlord Games Press Release - New: Bronze Age Early Egyptians

From the Warlord Games Website

Reinforcements have arrived for Egyptian armies in the shape of four new Early Egyptian sets.

The armies of the Old and Middle Kingdoms of Egypt, which corresponds with the Early and Middle Bronze Age respectively. These figures can also be used for Egyptian armies of the First Intermediate period between the Old and Middle Kingdoms and the early part of the Second Intermediate period upto the native Egyptian 16th Dynasty of Upper Egypt.

Egyptian armies comprised equal proportions of archers and close combat fighters (axemen and spearmen), though they were organised into separate units. The archers did not engage in close combat but provided massed archery fire, softening the enemy lines, before the close fighters engaged the enemy in hand to hand fighting.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 5th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

There seems to be a theme to today's cute girls. Not that I'm complaining, they do fit my taste. Anyway, it's already mid-week, and that means there's only 2 more days left before the release of the LOVELY×CATION & LOVELY×CATION2 Extra Booster for Chaos!

Today's Cards - 5th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Don't forget, it hasn't ended yet.
Nothing, has ended, yet"
Shot that Brings Death ≪Death Gun≫ 死銃 from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Wizards of the Coast Press Release - Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Now Available on Xbox One

From the Wizards of the Coast Website

Wizards of the Coast today announced that for the first time, Magic 2015–Duels of the Planeswalkers is available for download on next-gen platform Xbox One. The game’s latest expansion, Garruk’s Revenge, will also release today on Xbox One, iPad via the iTunes Store, PC via Steam, Android via Google Play and Amazon Marketplace, with Xbox 360 coming soon.

Garruk’s Revenge puts the fate of Garruk Wildspeaker, the deadliest hunter in the Multiverse, in players’ hands. With four new Campaign levels and an expanded Explore level, players take on the role of Garruk, using his deck to battle their way through challenging foes. With every victory, Garruk’s deck strengthens, becoming more and more corrupt.

Warlord Games Press Release - Pre-Order: Blood on the Streets Judge Dredd Supplement

From the Warlord Games Website

This December the first supplement for the Judge Dredd miniatures game will be arriving in your local games store – Blood on the Streets! You can place a pre-order now…

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Bushiroad Press Release - Today's Cards - 4th November 2014

From the Bushiroad Website

And here we have the post for today's cards! And today's highlight has to be the Yukiho cards featured for both WS and Chaos, together with the announcement of the cross campaign, where an IM@S Chaos PR card will be included with the IM@S WS box, and vice versa!

Today's Cards - 4th November 2014
Weiß Schwarz
"Not just similar, they're completely identical, aren't they?"
Moment between Siblings, Suguha 直葉 from 「ソードアート・オンラインⅡ」

Days of Wonder Press Release - Kenneth Heilfron, New Ticket to Ride World Champion!

From the Days of Wonder Website

After an epic day of competition, Kenneth (USA) is crowned 2014 World Champion !

The previously announced champion, Erwin Pauelsen, has resigned his title after the discovery of evidence of cheating during the final matches.

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(Photo: Brice Figureau)

Steve Jackson Games Press Release - Legendary Loot: Munchkin Legends Deluxe Comes to Barnes & Noble, Hobby Market to Follow

From the Steve Jackson Games Website

Steve Jackson Games and Barnes & Noble have partnered to bring Munchkin Legends Deluxe to market on November 10, 2014. This edition of Munchkin Legends includes everything that was in the original game, as well as a gameboard, pawns, and all the cards from Munchkin Legends 2 – Faun and Games. It retails for $39.95.

On December 1, 2014, Munchkin Legends Deluxe will become even more widely available when it hits hobby stores everywhere.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Catalyst Game Labs - Create A Shadowrun: Crossfire Mission Contest

From the Catalyst Game Labs Website

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Shadowrun: Crossfire is in the wilds, being played and enjoyed by thousands of gamers. Not only has it had great critical acclaim, but it’s rapidly selling out of its first print run; we’re already lining up a second printing, and the first Mission Pack!

With all of that excitement in mind—alongside the wonderful campaign nature of the game in earned karma and stickers—we’re announcing a Create a Shadowrun: Crossfire Mission Contest.

Steve Jackson Games Press Release - Play in Your Library! Steve Jackson Games Collaborates with the American Library Association for International Games Day



From the Steve Jackson Website

Steve Jackson Games is excited to announce a collaboration with the American Library Association to bring hundreds of games to libraries all over the world. International Games Day, a yearly event taking place on November 15, brings library patrons to their local libraries to play board games and card games, and to learn about games they've never played before.

This year, Steve Jackson Games is donating hundreds of copies of games – including Munchkin, Illuminati, Castellan, and others – to libraries participating in International Games Day.

Z-Man Games Press Release - Pandemic: The Cure - Distribution Issue

From the Z-Man Games Website

Alliance Game Distributors and Z-Man Games have heard your concerns regarding the release of Pandemic: The Cure to stores in the US, and we wanted to take this opportunity to communicate an update.

Z-Man’s production partner, Panda Games based in China, had a delay in the production of the custom dice for Pandemic: The Cure, which caused a delay in the shipping of the product to North America.  Z-Man Games and Alliance discussed the issue and made a decision to complete the assembly of the games in North America.  Z-Man Games and Alliance worked closely together, adding the dice to the boxes before shipping the product to stores.