THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB
Daniel Wynter and Mark Yuasa
The Omnigamers’ Club is a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.
The Playlist - February 19, 2025
This episode we’re surfing the time continuum to bring you a selection of new crowdfunding projects that all seem to be reminiscing on the inevitable temporal totality looming over us all, for no particular reason. We’re also both continuing to explore retro gaming options and new solo TTRPG experience.Games Discussed News: Keep the Faith, Zine Month, Fukuzatsu+, Legacy of Kain, Heavy Weighs the Crown, Prequel, Against Time and Death, PSN downtime, Video Games: Rift of the Necrodancer, Metapho
The Playlist - Feb 05, 2025
On this week’s playlist we update our journals with some highlights from Zine Quest, Mark gives a tech review of his latest retro handheld, and Daniel continues to sample the SodaPop collection of board games.
Games Discussed
News: Zine Quest, A Perfect Rock, Bonds Between, Sqwurmish, Realis, Yet Another, Killing Game, Anbernic RG35XXSP handheld
Video Games: Visions of Mana, Mouthwashing, Legend of Heroes: Trails to the Sky
Board Games: Revive, Top Cap
Roleplaying Games: Cloud Empress
Pentiment
We investigate the mysteries of history in this episode’s feature, the video game Pentiment. We interrogate this narrative murder mystery to explore the taxonomy of roleplaying, the representation of history with individual/communal memory and player agency in attempting to solve the unsolvable
Further Reading:
NoClip: The Making of Pentiment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffIdgOBYwbc
Beyond Solitaire interview with Josh Sawyer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ntuJH9-efk
Terminal City Tab
The Playlist - Jan 22, 2025
We’re back with the first playlist of the year and all the games we can pack into our holiday bag. We also cover the history of portable video gaming as Mark explores the history of retro consoles and Daniel muses on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement.
Games Discussed
News: Nintendo Switch 2, retro gaming consoles and preservation
Video Games: Flock, Phantasy Star, 1000xResist, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Board Games: Dune Imperium: Bloodlines, Get Salty!, Cat-A-Comb
Roleplaying Games
Slay the Spire: The Board Game
We’re joined by Sean Weeks to tackle Slay the Spire, the towering pinnacle of games design that went there and back again, transcending the analog/digital divide. We sail the card river of randomization and discuss the art of board game adaptations, the taxonomy of genre and whether co-op play can change player behaviour.
Other games discussed:
Dominion, Ascension, Aeon’s End, Frostpunk, Gwent
Further Reading
Role of Play podcast coming soon
https://substack.com/@roleofplay
Check out Sean’s writ
The Omnigamer Games 0f 2024
Before we unbox 2025, we’re reminiscing on some of our favourite game experiences of 2024*, on all platforms across the spectrum from screen to table.
*not necessarily released that year.
Games Discussed
Video Games: Star Wars Outlaws, Against the Storm, Chants of Sennaar, Heaven’s Vault, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid Dread, Little Kitty Big City, Unicorn Overlord, Metaphor Refantazio, Harold Halibut, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Aliens Dark Descen
Scum & Villainy with Greg Loring-Albright
Our ragtag gang is joined by game designer Greg Loring Albright to discuss TTRPG Scum and Villainy. We compare the GM and player experiences, discuss what it means to define your own sense of success and failure, and give some tips for navigating the joys and pitfalls of a freeform fiction first roleplaying experience…in space!
Other games discussed:
Blades in the Dark, a|state, CBR PNK, Ironsworn: Starforged
Further Reading
Keep the Faith
https://tinyurl.com/bdfd3r9e
Follow Greg
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The Playlist - December 18th, 2024
Daniel’s back with this recap of PAX Unplugged. We discuss indie alternatives to game distribution, our favourite candy to gamble in poker, and the most satisfying implements to hit fascists with in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Topics Discussed
News: Playstation Portal, PAX Unplugged highlights
Video Games: Octopath Traveller 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Board Games: Chicken Fried Dice, PNW card games, Flickering Stars, Drop Drive, The Gang, Pax Penning, Halo: Flashpoint
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The Playlist - December 8, 2024
Mark and special guest Denis Ryan talk about Alien, Disney Chronicles of Light, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Wait. Are we sure this is a games show any more? While there is more movie (and podcast) talk than usual, we do get to the games, including: Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Nine Sols, and Vampire Survivors - Castlevania DLC.
Topics Discussed
Video Games: Alien Dark Descent, Indiana Jones: and the Great Circle, Nine Sols, Persona 5 Royal. Star Wars Outlaws, Tales of Arise, Vampire Su
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
We’re once again going viking, with the cinematic spectacle of the video game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.We discuss the shift from the first game’s internal odyssey to an outward looking road trip, the purpose of violence, and the art of contemplating rocks.
Further Reading
Hellblade Helpline:
https://senuassaga.com/mental-health-support
Hellblade 2: The Others
https://kotaku.com/hellblade-2-senuas-saga-narrator-replay-1851497118
Check out the video version of the podcast at
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The Playlist - November 20
We’re back with a healthy balance of all the games we’ve been playing. Daniel revisits some childhood nostalgia with the saga of Ufouria and Mark has been entangled with the Terminator franchise.
Topics Discussed
News: Wyrd Science bundle, HexCrawl Toolbox: Boreal Frostlands, Mausritter, Lairs, Mothership Month
Video Games: Ufouria: The Saga 2, Hebereke Enjoy Edition, Octopath Traveller 2, Wild Bastards, Terminator Resistance
Board Games: Tidal Blades
Roleplaying Games: Cairn, Delve
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The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth
We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew.
Further Reading
Meeple and the Moose
https://meepleandthemoose.com/
Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel
https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/01/7-wonders-duel-pantheon-and-architects.html
Check out the video version of the podcast at
https://youtu.be/Zor3hcy0
The Playlist - November 6, 2024
It’s the playlist for November 6th, 2024. We discuss Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Cyberpunk Red, Nekojima, Nawali, Throne and Liberty, and more.
Timestamps
News: 1:31
Video Games: 15:50
Board Games: 35:08
TTRPGs: 47:09
Topics Discussed
News: Pokemon TCG Pocket, GHQ, Mothership Month
Video Games: Throne and Liberty, Tears of the Kingdom, Still Wakes the Deep, Resident Evil 4, Xenoblade Chronicles, Octopath Traveller 2
Board Games: Nekokima, Nawalli
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The Playlist - October 23, 2024
This episode we’re braving the bad vibes of British Columbia to bring you the latest in games and gaming news. We discuss our experience with board games prototypes in Bellingham, the troubled history of Civilization clones, and how Sunderfolk is blurring the lines between digital and analog games.
Timestamps
News: 1:38
The Darkest Woods, Alien Isolation Sequel, FBC Firebreak, Sunderfolk, Subnautica 2, Starcraft Remaster, New Arc Line
Video Games: 27:35
Ara History Untold, Heaven’s G
Cult of the Lamb with AnnaMaria Phelps
We welcome AnnaMaria Phelps of Violet Daisy games to discuss their latest offering on the altar of games: Epilogue. Then we theologize on the worthiness of Cult of the Lamb, the video game of crusades and communes. We discuss how it synthesizes its two game modes, the art of Kimo-Kawaii and whether it’s possible to run an ethical cult.
Timestamps
Epilogue: 1:52
Cult of the Lamb: 9:26
Outro: 57:40
Further Reading:
Epilogue Kickstarter
http://kck.st/4f81N05
Violet Daisy Games
https://violet
The Playlist - October 09, 2024
We’re falling into Autumn with the latest news and games we’ve been playing. We discuss the art of game rules, the perils of IP in TTRPG’s and gaming out strategies on Board Game Arena.
Topics Discussed:
News: Morkborg Heresy Supreme, Pathfinder The Dragon’s Demand, Salvage Union, Gundam TCG, Rules as Play
Video Games: UFO 50, Super Mario RPG, Tears of the Kingdom, Path of Exile, Balatro Mobile
Board Games: Token Terrors, Orleans
TTRPGs: No Thank You Evil, Discworld
Timestamps
Disney’s Lorcana
Daniel and Mark rip open some packs of Disney’s Lorcana, a trading card game from boardgame and puzzle publisher Ravensburger. We discuss how the game has developed from a famously rocky launch, to a seasoned game in the last year since its release. Does Lorcana have enough new and interesting gameplay to distinguish it from the rest of the pack? Or has the magic evaporated like Cinderella’s carriage at midnight?
Timestamps
Outro: 1:00:29
Further Reading:
Check out the video version of the pod
The Playlist - September 25, 2024
School’s back in session, and this episode’s curriculum includes games preservation, independent games media, and designing your own TTRPG hack. We highlight some of our favourite media for games coverage, and discuss the latest games we’ve been playing
Topics Discussed:
News: UFO 50, Indie games news, Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle
Video Games: Heaven’s Vault, Star Wars Outlaws, Once Human
Board Games: Andromeda’s Edge, Woodcraft, Orleans
TTRPGs: Scum & Villainy, writing RPG hacks
Short d
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
We’re packing lock, stock and sebo board to discuss Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the action adventure game from A44. We discuss the friction of balancing souls-like mechanics with coolness meters, the perils of AA games chasing AAA values and the noble pursuit of sebo.
Timestamps
Main Topic: 1:43
Further Reading
Join the Club at
https://www.omnigamers.club/
Check out the video version of the podcast at
https://youtu.be/1sgu4RC0mTs
Follow Daniel at
https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeast
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The Playlist - September 11, 2024
We’re back with Commander Shepherd’s favourite podcast on the citadel, bringing you the latest news and releases for games across the galaxy of platforms. We discuss Concord’s role in life expectancy of life service games, how Daybreak combats the climate crisis, and the role of improvisation in TTRPG’s
Topics Discussed
News: People Make Games, Concord cancellation, Humble Bundle physical games, Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz, Lacksmith, Moon Bunny
Video Games: Star Wars: Ou
Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze
We’re playing matchmaker to pair up the greatest fighters of history, stage and screen with Unmatched Adventures Tales to Amaze. We discuss the broader Unmatched system, fighting games as a genre and why Mothman did nothing wrong.*Review copy provided by Restoration Games*TimestampsMain Topic: 3:28Further ReadingLudology Podcast on Unmatched design with Brian Neffhttps://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-285-unmatched-makingFind Unmatched socks and more at https://restorationgames.com/unmatched/Join
The Playlist. August 28, 2024.
Daniel is back from vacation so we’re returning with a bumper Playlist of games, from bite-sized travel games to bite-based roleplaying. We also report on our highlights from the Vancouver Game Garden showcase of indie video games.
Topics Discussed
News: Vancouver Game Garden, DriveThruRPG Fund for Meg Baker, D&D Beyond Edition Backtracking, Tango Gameworks, Wilmot Warehouse sequel and board game
Video Games: Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Huntdown, Streets
The Playlist. August 21, 2024.
Daniel is still on vacation, Mark is joined by local Vancouver board game supporter Denis Ryan. We discuss Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot Camp, VR games like Demeo, Spiel Des Jahres award nominee Captain Flip, Shadow Ninjas, the meaning behind the hit Japanese card game Nana’s title and its new English-language name. Mark caps off the episode with a mini-review of the recent one-page, one-shot RPG Lasers & Feelings hosted by FLGS and Denis’ employer Raincity Games.Topics DiscussedVideo games: W
The Playlist. August 21, 2024.
Daniel is still on vacation, Mark is joined by local Vancouver board game supporter Denis Ryan. We discuss Advance Wars 1&2 Reboot Camp, VR games like Demeo, Spiel Des Jahres award nominee Captain Flip, Shadow Ninjas, the meaning behind the hit Japanese card game Nana’s title and its new English-language name.
Mark caps off the episode with a mini-review of the recent one-page, one-shot RPG Lasers & Feelings hosted by FLGS and Denis’ employer Raincity Games.
Topics Discussed
Video games: Walka
The Playlist. August 14, 2024.
Daniel is on vacation this week. Mark invites Vancouver indie game designer and theatre person Kennedy Goodkey on the playlist to discuss Cole Wehrle games and social deduction games among others. Kennedy gives an update on his social deduction game, co-design, Winter Garden. Topics DiscussedNews: Quoridor Pac-Man edition, Brotherwise Games' kickstarter for Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG, Our Golden Age: An Ultraviolet Grasslands RPGVideo Games: Nier Replicant, Oxygen Not Included: Frosty Plane
The Playlist. August 14, 2024.
Daniel is on vacation this week. Mark invites Vancouver indie game designer and theatre person Kennedy Goodkey on the playlist to discuss Cole Wehrle games and social deduction games among others. Kennedy gives an update on his social deduction game, co-design, Winter Garden.
Topics Discussed
News: Quoridor Pac-Man edition, Brotherwise Games' kickstarter for Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG, Our Golden Age: An Ultraviolet Grasslands RPG
Video Games: Nier Replicant, Oxygen Not Included: Frosty P
Chants of Sennaar
We’re once again donning our thinking caps to interpret the language-based puzzle video game Chants of Sennaar. We discuss whether its linguistic deduction is more like crosswords or dark souls bosses, and provide some other recommendations for our lexical listeners.Light puzzle spoilers included.Other Games DiscussedThe Witness, Return of the Obra Dinn, Ultraviolet Grasslands, Suveh Nux, Botany Manor, Heaven’s Vault, Outer Wilds, City of Six Moons Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omn
Chants of Sennaar
We’re once again donning our thinking caps to interpret the language-based puzzle video game Chants of Sennaar. We discuss whether its linguistic deduction is more like crosswords or dark souls bosses, and provide some other recommendations for our lexical listeners.
Light puzzle spoilers included.
Other Games Discussed
The Witness, Return of the Obra Dinn, Ultraviolet Grasslands, Suveh Nux, Botany Manor, Heaven’s Vault, Outer Wilds, City of Six Moons
Further Reading
Join the Club at
The Playlist. July 24, 2024.
This week on the playlist we discuss the fresh batch of Spiel Des Jahres winners, along with a selection of hot new crowdfunding projects along with the latest games we’ve been playing.
Topics Discussed
News: Spiel Des Jahres, Cavern Shuffle, Wandering Galaxies, Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko, Tabletop Mirror, Moonbeam
Video Games: Lords of the Fallen, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mahokenshi, First Descendent, Kunitsu-gami
Board Games: Arcs, Arctic Scavengers
Further Reading
Elizabeth Hargraves
The Playlist. July 24, 2024.
This week on the playlist we discuss the fresh batch of Spiel Des Jahres winners, along with a selection of hot new crowdfunding projects along with the latest games we’ve been playing.Topics DiscussedNews: Spiel Des Jahres, Cavern Shuffle, Wandering Galaxies, Coyote & Crow: Ahu Tiiko, Tabletop Mirror, MoonbeamVideo Games: Lords of the Fallen, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Mahokenshi, First Descendent, Kunitsu-gamiBoard Games: Arcs, Arctic ScavengersFurther ReadingElizabeth Hargraves SdJ
A Feast for Odin
We’re joined by Olivia Lothary to raid the sandbox swathes of A Feast For Odin. Olivia serves up an offering of Miniatures games and we explore the wider Uwe oeuvre to see where A Feast For Odin sits in the pantheon.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Games DiscussedNight Thirst, Demonship, Warcrow, Aristeia!, Keystone: North America, Agricola, Caverna, Le HavreFurther ReadingFollow Olivia at https://www.instagram.com/olloplays/Pre-order Nigh
A Feast For Odin
We’re joined by Olivia Lothary to raid the sandbox swathes of A Feast For Odin. Olivia serves up an offering of Miniatures games and we explore the wider Uwe oeuvre to see where A Feast For Odin sits in the pantheon.
Games Discussed
Night Thirst, Demonship, Warcrow, Aristeia!, Keystone: North America, Agricola, Caverna, Le Havre
Further Reading
Follow Olivia at https://www.instagram.com/olloplays/
Pre-order Night Thirst https://blacksitestudio.com/en-ca/products/night-thirst-core-rulebook
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The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.
We continue our summer streak of playlists with all the games to keep you cool.Games DiscussedNews: Mattel colorblind initiative, Rune Quest Humble Bundle, Deep Regrets Kickstarter, Ubisoft PlusVideo Games: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Dredge, Zanki ZeroBoard Games: Diced Veggies, Quest for El Dorado, Paladins of the West Kingdom (plus City of Crowns expansion)Further ReadingMattel colorblind initiativehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-uno-blokus-
The Playlist. July 10th, 2024.
We continue our summer streak of playlists with all the games to keep you cool.
Games Discussed
News: Mattel colorblind initiative, Rune Quest Humble Bundle, Deep Regrets Kickstarter, Ubisoft Plus
Video Games: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Dredge, Zanki Zero
Board Games: Diced Veggies, Quest for El Dorado, Paladins of the West Kingdom (plus City of Crowns expansion)
Further Reading
Mattel colorblind initiative
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-un
The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.
Due to summer scheduling, we’re bringing you a bonus Playlist of various games we’ve been playing. We attempt to balance our gaming diet with various cross-platform experiences, digital adaptations and home-brew hybrids.
Games Discussed
News: One Million Checkboxes, Game Pass on Amazon Firestick, Cyber-Forge Miniatures for Five Parsecs From Home
Video Games: Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo Infinite, Trine, Quilts and Cats of Calico
Board Games: Calico, Floor Plan
TTRPGS: The Portal at House on the Hill
The Playlist. July 3rd, 2024.
Due to summer scheduling, we’re bringing you a bonus Playlist of various games we’ve been playing. We attempt to balance our gaming diet with various cross-platform experiences, digital adaptations and home-brew hybrids.Games DiscussedNews: One Million Checkboxes, Game Pass on Amazon Firestick, Cyber-Forge Miniatures for Five Parsecs From HomeVideo Games: Baldur’s Gate 3, Halo Infinite, Trine, Quilts and Cats of CalicoBoard Games: Calico, Floor PlanTTRPGS: The Portal at House on the HillFurther
The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.
The Summer slump is having a chilling effect on our board game time, so we take the opportunity to sample some TTRPGs. Mark checks out Free RPG day and Daniel tries his hand at solo journaling. Having cracked into the souls-like genre with Another Crab’s Treasure, we continue to explore some other games before our skills become tarnished.
Games Discussed
News: Nintendo Direct, New Core Books for Dungeons & Dragons, Five Parsecs from Home - Tactics, Free RPG Day
Video Games: Elden Ring, Lords of
The Playlist. June 26th, 2024.
The Summer slump is having a chilling effect on our board game time, so we take the opportunity to sample some TTRPGs. Mark checks out Free RPG day and Daniel tries his hand at solo journaling. Having cracked into the souls-like genre with Another Crab’s Treasure, we continue to explore some other games before our skills become tarnished.Games DiscussedNews: Nintendo Direct, New Core Books for Dungeons & Dragons, Five Parsecs from Home - Tactics, Free RPG DayVideo Games: Elden Ring, Lords of
Another Crab’s Treasure
Time to raise some shell and take out the trash! This episode’s featured game is Another Crab’s Treasure, the souls-like platformer from Aggro Crab Games. We discuss accessibility, the types of friction in the genre and combating crabiness.
The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.
Further Reading
Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.
Check out the video version of the podcast at
We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join
Another Crab’s Treasure
Time to raise some shell and take out the trash! This episode’s featured game is Another Crab’s Treasure, the souls-like platformer from Aggro Crab Games. We discuss accessibility, the types of friction in the genre and combating crabiness.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/0zUbJaMUNWc .We’re trying out a new video forma
The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.
It’s the playlist for June 12th. On this week’s playlist we discuss Summer Game Fest Announcements and the latest Kickstarters we’re excited for. Daniel celebrates hot crab summer and Mark tries his hand at miniature painting.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Tenjutsu, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Crab God, Live A Live, Unicorn Overlord, Rack & SlayBoard Games: Nawalli Kickstarter, Unstoppable! Kickstarter, Battle Spirit Saga, Kutna HoraTTRPGS: Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone Kickstarter, Mutant Year Ze
The Playlist. June 12th, 2024.
It’s the playlist for June 12th. On this week’s playlist we discuss Summer Game Fest Announcements and the latest Kickstarters we’re excited for. Daniel celebrates hot crab summer and Mark tries his hand at miniature painting.
Games Discussed
Video Games: Tenjutsu, Alan Wake 2: Night Springs, Crab God, Live A Live, Unicorn Overlord, Rack & Slay
Board Games: Nawalli Kickstarter, Unstoppable! Kickstarter, Battle Spirit Saga, Kutna Hora
TTRPGS: Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone Kickstarter, Mutant Year Z
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls
Grab your shovel, this episode we’re digging into The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card-based adaptation of the classic rogue-like video game. We discuss how it translates from screen to table, what it means to take inspiration from Magic the Gathering, and how it functions as a customizable game engine.
The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.
Further Reading
Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.
Check out the video version of the
The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls
Grab your shovel, this episode we’re digging into The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, the card-based adaptation of the classic rogue-like video game. We discuss how it translates from screen to table, what it means to take inspiration from Magic the Gathering, and how it functions as a customizable game engine.The podcast version is available on your podcatcher of choice including Apple and Spotify.Further ReadingJoin the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club.Check out the video version of the podca
The Playlist. May 29, 2024.
It’s the playlist for May 29th. We discuss the games we’ve been playing, and industry news including Video Games, Board Games, TTRPGS, and for the first time, Wargames.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Another Crabs Treasure, Hades 2, Children of Morta, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue TraderBoard Games: Darwin’s JourneyTTRPGS/Wargames: Five Parsecs from Home, Adventure Wargames, One Page Rules, Core SpaceFurther ReadingPuppets in High Places Kicksta
The Playlist. May 29, 2024.
It’s the playlist for May 29th. We discuss the games we’ve been playing, and industry news including Video Games, Board Games, TTRPGS, and for the first time, Wargames.
Games Discussed
Video Games: Another Crabs Treasure, Hades 2, Children of Morta, Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader
Board Games: Darwin’s Journey
TTRPGS/Wargames: Five Parsecs from Home, Adventure Wargames, One Page Rules, Core Space
Further Reading
Puppets in High Places
Botany Manor / Harold Halibut
This episode we’re showcasing a double feature of Indie games with cozy puzzler Botany Manor and stop-motion sci-fi adventure Harold Halibut. We discuss the role of puzzles and narrative in games, and debate the very definition of games as interactive media, artform or Disneyland ride.
Further Reading
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8EnOnTwUKY
We’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Botany Manor / Harold Halibut
This episode we’re showcasing a double feature of Indie games with cozy puzzler Botany Manor and stop-motion sci-fi adventure Harold Halibut. We discuss the role of puzzles and narrative in games, and debate the very definition of games as interactive media, artform or Disneyland ride.Further ReadingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8EnOnTwUKYWe’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the club. You can subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpL
The Playlist. May 15, 2024.
It’s the playlist for May 15th, where we discuss all the other games we’ve been playing, industry news and other topics, including the Las Vegas arcade scene, Dragon’s Dogma anime and Microsoft closing several game studios.
Games Discussed
Video Games: Final Fantasy Tactics, Hades 2, Hydroneer
Board Games: Fallout Shelter The Board Game
TTRPGS: Rogue Zone
Further Reading
Rogue Zone RPG
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475483/Rogue-Zone
We’re trying out a new video format for more ways t
The Playlist. May 15, 2024.
It’s the playlist for May 15th, where we discuss all the other games we’ve been playing, industry news and other topics, including the Las Vegas arcade scene, Dragon’s Dogma anime and Microsoft closing several game studios.Games DiscussedVideo Games: Final Fantasy Tactics, Hades 2, HydroneerBoard Games: Fallout Shelter The Board GameTTRPGS: Rogue ZoneFurther ReadingRogue Zone RPGhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/475483/Rogue-ZoneWe’re trying out a new video format for more ways to join the
Let’s Go! To Japan
This episode we’re jetting off to Japan, or at least we will be as soon as we’re done planning the perfect itinerary. Game designer Amanda Vallerand joins us to talk about Lets Go! To Japan, the board game about preparing and executing your dream vacation. We discuss flavour text, player expression through storytelling and where we’d like to Let’s Go! Next.Further ReadingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Nr8EyuQ2kEFollow Amanda’s blog https://subsurfacegames.ca/Sign up to be notif
Let’s Go! To Japan
This episode we’re jetting off to Japan, or at least we will be as soon as we’re done planning the perfect itinerary. Game designer Amanda Vallerand joins us to talk about Lets Go! To Japan, the board game about preparing and executing your dream vacation. We discuss flavour text, player expression through storytelling and where we’d like to Let’s Go! Next.
Further Reading
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Nr8EyuQ2kE
Follow Amanda’s blog https://subsurfacegames.ca/
Sign up to be
The Playlist. May 01, 2024.
Starting this week, the podcast will be split into 2 parts.
The first part will covers what we've been playing and other news of personal interest, aka "The Playlist".
The second part includes the main game or discussion topic. This will be released one week later.
Returning guest, Game designer Amanda Vallerand, joins us for the first standalone episode of "The Playlist".
Also Discussed
Video Games: Hitman World Of Annihilation, Botany Manor, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, Eiyu
The Playlist. May 01, 2024.
Starting this week, the podcast will be split into 2 parts. The first part will covers what we've been playing and other news of personal interest, aka "The Playlist". The second part includes the main game or discussion topic. This will be released one week later.Returning guest, Game designer Amanda Vallerand, joins us for the first standalone episode of "The Playlist".Also DiscussedVideo Games: Hitman World Of Annihilation, Botany Manor, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, Eiyuden C
Pacific Drive
Pack the car for a roadside picnic, we’re heading into the Olympic Exclusion Zone to discuss Pacific Drive, the survival/roguelite/immersive sim game from Ironwood Studios. Mark reports on his recent trip to the real Olympic Peninsula while Daniel channels his love of genre fiction. We discuss the value of friction in games, UI usability and giving character to cars.We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to join the club, so send your feedback and comments to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o
Pacific Drive
Pack the car for a roadside picnic, we’re heading into the Olympic Exclusion Zone to discuss Pacific Drive, the survival/roguelite/immersive sim game from Ironwood Studios. Mark reports on his recent trip to the real Olympic Peninsula while Daniel channels his love of genre fiction. We discuss the value of friction in games, UI usability and giving character to cars.
We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to join the club, so send your feedback and comments to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com
Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC
We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled episode to report on our experience at Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver. Daniel discusses his exploration of locally made games in development at the Proto Alley. Mark recounts his experience sampling a number of TTRPG’s. We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to tune in.
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Terminal City Tabletop Convention, TCTC
We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled episode to report on our experience at Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver. Daniel discusses his exploration of locally made games in development at the Proto Alley. Mark recounts his experience sampling a number of TTRPG’s. We’re trialling a new video format for more ways to tune in.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and M
Mythwind
Put on the kettle and grab your blanket as we discuss the latest innovation in cozy games, Mythwind, a cooperative narrative board game with no win/loss conditions. We break down the pros and cons of friction in games, asymmetry and expression of character. We also discuss some TTRPG announcements we’re excited for, Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy and continue to embrace oblivion with some JRPGsFollow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkTickets f
Mythwind
Put on the kettle and grab your blanket as we discuss the latest innovation in cozy games, Mythwind, a cooperative narrative board game with no win/loss conditions. We break down the pros and cons of friction in games, asymmetry and expression of character. We also discuss some TTRPG announcements we’re excited for, Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy and continue to embrace oblivion with some JRPGs
Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark
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Jedi Survivor
Grab some seat, we’re activating the hyperdrive to a galaxy far far away to discuss Jedi Survivor. Does it embrace the darkness or grow beyond the dichotomy of declaring a game to be good or bad. We discuss the power of nostalgia, AAA feature creep and why we’d do anything for Turgle.
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Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Jedi Survivor
Grab some seat, we’re activating the hyperdrive to a galaxy far far away to discuss Jedi Survivor. Does it embrace the darkness or grow beyond the dichotomy of declaring a game to be good or bad. We discuss the power of nostalgia, AAA feature creep and why we’d do anything for Turgle.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Fol
Age of Wonders: Planetfall the Board Game
The Star Union has collapsed and in the power vacuum of its wake, the remaining factions…hold a very orderly auction to divy up its property. For this episode’s featured review we’re dropping in on the tabletop implementation of Age of Wonders: Planetfall to see how the 4X experience translates to a card drafting game.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermarkTickets for Terminal City Tabletop Convention can be found at https://terminalcitycon.c
Age of Wonders: Planetfall
The Star Union has collapsed and in the power vacuum of its wake, the remaining factions…hold a very orderly auction to divy up its property. For this episode’s featured review we’re dropping in on the tabletop implementation of Age of Wonders: Planetfall to see how the 4X experience translates to a card drafting game.
Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com/ and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark
Tickets for Terminal City Tabletop Convention can be found at https://terminalcitycon
Against the Storm
We built this city on rain and rogues! This episode’s featured review is Against the Storm, the rogue lite city builder from Eremite Games. We discuss the merits of both genres and how they mix, rainpunk, bioessentialism and try to figure out if we’re the bad guys in this cycle of apocalyptic rain.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omniga
Against the Storm
We built this city on rain and rogues! This episode’s featured review is Against the Storm, the rogue lite city builder from Eremite Games. We discuss the merits of both genres and how they mix, rainpunk, bioessentialism and try to figure out if we’re the bad guys in this cycle of apocalyptic rain.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omn
Food & Games w/ Hot Banana
We’re celebrating both our 50th episode and the end of the year, so indulging in one of our favourite topics: food. To share in the feast, we’re joined by Marie and Pauline from Hot Banana Games. We discuss our favourite food themed games, and our favourite spots to eat around Vancouver and abroad.Also, sorry about Mark's bad audio quality!Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com an
Food & Games w/ Hot Banana
We’re celebrating both our 50th episode and the end of the year, so indulging in one of our favourite topics: food. To share in the feast, we’re joined by Marie and Pauline from Hot Banana Games. We discuss our favourite food themed games, and our favourite spots to eat around Vancouver and abroad.
Also, sorry about Mark's bad audio quality!
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.co
PAX Unplugged
As we bring the year to a close we’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled format, with Daniel bringing back a report from the floor of PAX Unplugged. We discuss some of the games seen at the show, the growing intersection between board games and TTRPGS, and physical adaptations of video games.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.
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PAX Unplugged
As we bring the year to a close we’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled format, with Daniel bringing back a report from the floor of PAX Unplugged. We discuss some of the games seen at the show, the growing intersection between board games and TTRPGS, and physical adaptations of video games. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.Send
Fallout the Roleplaying Game
We're venturing out of the vault and into the wide world of TTRPG’s with our first feature review. We discuss the Fallout Roleplaying game along with our experiences and feelings on the broader Tabletop space.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omni
Fallout the Roleplaying Game
We're venturing out of the vault and into the wide world of TTRPG’s with our first feature review. We discuss the Fallout Roleplaying game along with our experiences and feelings on the broader Tabletop space.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Follow Daniel at https://boardgamefeast.com and Mark at https://instagram.com/omnigamermark.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.
Cocoon
This episode we’re pondering the orbs of Cocoon, the new reality-bending puzzle game from Geometric Interactive. We use it as a lens to discuss the wider genre, puzzles as a language and the unfortunate gulf between a game letting you be smart and making you feel smart.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:
Cocoon
This episode we’re pondering the orbs of Cocoon, the new reality-bending puzzle game from Geometric Interactive. We use it as a lens to discuss the wider genre, puzzles as a language and the unfortunate gulf between a game letting you be smart and making you feel smart.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
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Fit to Print
Stop the Presses! We have breaking news on Fit to Print, the latest game from Peter McPherson and Flatout Games. We investigate this real-time tile-laying game for our featured review of the episode. We also discuss virtual tabletop systems and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.
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Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.clu
Fit to Print
Stop the Presses! We have breaking news on Fit to Print, the latest game from Peter McPherson and Flatout Games. We investigate this real-time tile-laying game for our featured review of the episode. We also discuss virtual tabletop systems and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Starfield
Power up your grav drives and get comfortable, we’ve got 1000 planets to explore so this might take a while. In this week’s galaxy length episode we’re talking Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious new open world RPG. We discuss the nature of Science Fiction, world building and what motivates us in an open world game.
We also talk about the trend of AI art in games and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcomi
Starfield
Power up your grav drives and get comfortable, we’ve got 1000 planets to explore so this might take a while. In this week’s galaxy length episode we’re talking Starfield, Bethesda’s ambitious new open world RPG. We discuss the nature of Science Fiction, world building and what motivates us in an open world game. We also talk about the trend of AI art in games and some upcoming releases we’re excited about.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming
Isle of Cats
The cats are out of the bag and loose on the ship. This episode we’re talking about Isle of Cats, the game of card drafting and tile placement with fabulously fantastical felines.We also discuss some upcoming Kickstarters we’re excited for, SAG-AFTRA strike’s possible extension into video games and early Starfield impressions.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via o
Isle of Cats
The cats are out of the bag and loose on the ship. This episode we’re talking about Isle of Cats, the game of card drafting and tile placement with fabulously fantastical felines.
We also discuss some upcoming Kickstarters we’re excited for, SAG-AFTRA strike’s possible extension into video games and early Starfield impressions.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or v
Venba
This episode we’re tasting the indie video game Venba, a narrative game about family, immigration and culture, all through the lens of cooking. We discuss cooking games as a genre, but also what it means to tell stories from a unique personal perspective and the broader definition of food as sustenance, family, memory and an expression of love.We also discuss our excitement for Starfield, whether TTRPG’s work as video games and what’s on our playlist, including an update on our exploration of CC
Venba
This episode we’re tasting the indie video game Venba, a narrative game about family, immigration and culture, all through the lens of cooking. We discuss cooking games as a genre, but also what it means to tell stories from a unique personal perspective and the broader definition of food as sustenance, family, memory and an expression of love.
We also discuss our excitement for Starfield, whether TTRPG’s work as video games and what’s on our playlist, including an update on our exploration of
Underwater Cities
This episode we’re taking a deep dive to examine Vladimir Suchy’s Underwater Cities, the worker placement game of building a new home beneath the waves with an innovative hand management system. Is it better down where it’s wetter? Why do people keep comparing this to Terraforming Mars? How Delicious is kelp?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:/
Underwater Cities
This episode we’re taking a deep dive to examine Vladimir Suchy’s Underwater Cities, the worker placement game of building a new home beneath the waves with an innovative hand management system. Is it better down where it’s wetter? Why do people keep comparing this to Terraforming Mars? How Delicious is kelp?
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http
Eternal: The Card Game
This episode we’re looking at Eternal: The Card game, the digital decking-building dueler that is legally distinct from any magic gatherings. We use it as a lens to discuss our favourite mechanics and formats within the genre.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 2:17Playlist: 12:18Main Topic: 31:37Games Disc
Eternal: The Card Game
This episode we’re looking at Eternal: The Card game, the digital decking-building dueler that is legally distinct from any magic gatherings. We use it as a lens to discuss our favourite mechanics and formats within the genre.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 2:17
Playlist: 12:18
Main Topic: 31:37
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It’s A Wonderful World
I see cubes of green, and red cubes too. This episode’s featured game is It’s a Wonderful World, the engine building game of fast drafting and cube pushing. We get to the bottom of important questions like do you like your world domination with red flavour or blue?
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 1:
It’s A Wonderful World
I see cubes of green, and red cubes too. This episode’s featured game is It’s a Wonderful World, the engine building game of fast drafting and cube pushing. We get to the bottom of important questions like do you like your world domination with red flavour or blue?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:37Pla
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This episode's deep dive is all the way from the Great Sky Island to the depths, as we explore The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’re joined by Jillian Ross and barely scratch the surface of what this enormous game has to offer but discuss how it handles tutorialization, immersive simulation and why Zelda is Keyser SözeYou can find Jillian’s work at https://bio.link/meanpomeloFollow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in you
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This episode's deep dive is all the way from the Great Sky Island to the depths, as we explore The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We’re joined by Jillian Ross and barely scratch the surface of what this enormous game has to offer but discuss how it handles tutorialization, immersive simulation and why Zelda is Keyser Söze
You can find Jillian’s work at https://bio.link/meanpomelo
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
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Caverna
Grab yer lantern and pick, we’re delving deep and shining a light on Caverna, the Uwe Rosenburg’s re-imagining of his classic Agricola, now a classic in its own right. We discuss punishment in games, forms of replayability and the joy of playing farm.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:02Playlist: 10:51Ma
Caverna
Grab yer lantern and pick, we’re delving deep and shining a light on Caverna, the Uwe Rosenburg’s re-imagining of his classic Agricola, now a classic in its own right. We discuss punishment in games, forms of replayability and the joy of playing farm.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 1:02
Playlist: 1
Minecraft Legends
We’re exploring the latest in block-based technology and once again fulfilling our quota of Canadian Content with the locally-made Minecraft Legends, the new real-time strategy version of the megalith Minecraft franchise. We discuss tutorialization, sandbox gameplay and battlefield communication.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigame
Minecraft Legends
We’re exploring the latest in block-based technology and once again fulfilling our quota of Canadian Content with the locally-made Minecraft Legends, the new real-time strategy version of the megalith Minecraft franchise. We discuss tutorialization, sandbox gameplay and battlefield communication.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnig
Roll & Write Games
Grab your pencils and 99 of your closest friends, we’re drafting up something completely different and looking at the genre of Roll & Write board games. Mark is away but Daniel is joined by Denis Ryan to give a primer for what these games entail, what they bring to the table and some of our favourite examples.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website ht
Roll & Write Games
Grab your pencils and 99 of your closest friends, we’re drafting up something completely different and looking at the genre of Roll & Write board games. Mark is away but Daniel is joined by Denis Ryan to give a primer for what these games entail, what they bring to the table and some of our favourite examples.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website htt
Hi-Fi Rush
This episode we’re tuning in and rocking out to Hi-Fi Rush, the rhythm action game that lets you beat-em-up to the beat. We discuss accessibility, what it means to be truly in sync with a game, and some of our favourite rhythm games.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 1:17
Playlist: 7:11
Main Topic: 25
Hi-Fi Rush
This episode we’re tuning in and rocking out to Hi-Fi Rush, the rhythm action game that lets you beat-em-up to the beat. We discuss accessibility, what it means to be truly in sync with a game, and some of our favourite rhythm games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:17Playlist: 7:11Main Topic: 25:52Game
Terminal City Tabletop Convention
We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled game club to take a staycation and enjoy the return of the local board Terminal City Boardgame Convention. We discuss our experience both attending and helping to organise the convention, and the games we played.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNews: 1:42Playlist: 10:
Terminal City Tabletop Convention
We’re interrupting our regularly scheduled game club to take a staycation and enjoy the return of the local board Terminal City Boardgame Convention. We discuss our experience both attending and helping to organise the convention, and the games we played.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions and feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 1:42
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Orléans
The latest episode of The Omnigamers Club is out of the bag! We discuss Orléans, the board game of building bags and managing monks in mediaeval France. We also chat about The Might To Rule: Live Root RPG Event, a new #1 on BoardGameGeek, The Last of Us TV show and other games on our playlist.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.clu
Orléans
The latest episode of The Omnigamers Club is out of the bag! We discuss Orléans, the board game of building bags and managing monks in mediaeval France. We also chat about The Might To Rule: Live Root RPG Event, a new #1 on BoardGameGeek, The Last of Us TV show and other games on our playlist.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes.
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.
Tinykin
All you need is jump and a bunch of little guys. This episode we're scaling things down and putting a magnifying glass to Tinykin. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams! Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/. Timestamps News: 0:54Playlist: 11:29Main Game: 27:05Other Games Discussed Tales of Symphonia, Xenoblade Chronicles, Gizmos, It's a Wonderful Wor
Tinykin
All you need is jump and a bunch of little guys. This episode we're scaling things down and putting a magnifying glass to Tinykin.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
News: 0:54
Playlist: 11:29
Main Game: 27:05
Other Games Discussed
Tales of Symphonia, Xenoblade Chronicles, Gizmos, It's a Wonderf
Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers
It’s a melange a trois as we’re joined by Jamie Daggers to talk about Dune Imperium in an extremely analog episode so jam-packed with board games, we forget to talk about any video games. We discuss wargaming, our favourite board games of 2022, theme as a gateway vs a hurdle, and completely fail our ‘don’t compare Dune Imperium to Lost Ruins of Arnak challenge’.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your question
Dune Imperium with Jamie Daggers
It’s a melange a trois as we’re joined by Jamie Daggers to talk about Dune Imperium in an extremely analog episode so jam-packed with board games, we forget to talk about any video games. We discuss wargaming, our favourite board games of 2022, theme as a gateway vs a hurdle, and completely fail our ‘don’t compare Dune Imperium to Lost Ruins of Arnak challenge’.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your quest
Hades
There is no escape, the eternal cycle continues, Sisyphus must continue to push his boulder, and another podcast is released. This episode we’re joined by Quinn Brander, who brings his expertise designing both board games and video games to discuss one of his favourite games: Hades. We discuss the difference between roguelikes and roguelites, agency vs improvisation and which character we’d like to step on us, I mean date.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details
Hades
There is no escape, the eternal cycle continues, Sisyphus must continue to push his boulder, and another podcast is released. This episode we’re joined by Quinn Brander, who brings his expertise designing both board games and video games to discuss one of his favourite games: Hades. We discuss the difference between roguelikes and roguelites, agency vs improvisation and which character we’d like to step on us, I mean date.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more detai
Spirit Island
We’ve discovered a new island in the sea of board games and we’re staking our claim. It sure would be inconvenient if any other podcasters had already discussed it. This episode is all about Spirit Island, the hit co-operative game about decolonization. We discuss the nature of communication and quarterbacking in co-operative games, accessibility by way of difficulty and what it means to be anti-colonial.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming
Spirit Island
We’ve discovered a new island in the sea of board games and we’re staking our claim. It sure would be inconvenient if any other podcasters had already discussed it. This episode is all about Spirit Island, the hit co-operative game about decolonization. We discuss the nature of communication and quarterbacking in co-operative games, accessibility by way of difficulty and what it means to be anti-colonial.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming e
Vampire Survivors
This episode we’re talking Vampire Survivors, the idle roguelike video game talking over the world…right after one more run. We discuss the nature of idle games, the place of addictive gameplay loops, gambling mechanics and shameless reskins.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
Not-so-news: 2:06
Wh
Vampire Survivors
This episode we’re talking Vampire Survivors, the idle roguelike video game talking over the world…right after one more run. We discuss the nature of idle games, the place of addictive gameplay loops, gambling mechanics and shameless reskins.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsNot-so-news: 2:06Whatcha
Space Base
Mark and Denis are plotting a course to deep space in the 2018 board game 'Space Base' by John D Clair.
Denis Ryan (quaidrayn) is filling a co-host seat while Daniel is patrolling the other side of the planet!
We put our dice rolling skills to the test to see whether strategy or chance wins the day in this competitive space conquest game.
Along the way we discuss whether digital board games hold up to their analog editions, or do digital conversions have advantages of their own.
Follow us on Tw
Space Base
Mark and Denis are plotting a course to deep space in the 2018 board game 'Space Base' by John D Clair.Denis Ryan (quaidrayn) is filling a co-host seat while Daniel is patrolling the other side of the planet!We put our dice rolling skills to the test to see whether strategy or chance wins the day in this competitive space conquest game.Along the way we discuss whether digital board games hold up to their analog editions, or do digital conversions have advantages of their own.Follow us on Twitter
SHUX 2022 Grab Bag
This episode we’re taking a break from our regular schedule. Mark flexes his interview skills again and chats to Daniel about his experiences at SHUX, the games played both new and old, the friends made along the way, and the anxiety around the return of board game conventions.Games discussed in depth include: Cosmic Frog, Sidereal Confluence, Tabriz, Rebuilding Seattle.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your
SHUX 2022 Grab Bag
This episode we’re taking a break from our regular schedule. Mark flexes his interview skills again and chats to Daniel about his experiences at SHUX, the games played both new and old, the friends made along the way, and the anxiety around the return of board game conventions.
Games discussed in depth include: Cosmic Frog, Sidereal Confluence, Tabriz, Rebuilding Seattle.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in
Disney’s Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games
This episode we discuss the new lifestyle sim Disney's Dreamlight Valley as a lens to discuss our favorite games in the genre, what happens when you throw all of Disney in a blender, and why games about 'escaping' capitalism to vibe on an island and make friends still need a loan shark.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigam
Disney's Dreamlight Valley, Life Sim Games
This episode we discuss the new lifestyle sim Disney's Dreamlight Valley as a lens to discuss our favorite games in the genre, what happens when you throw all of Disney in a blender, and why games about 'escaping' capitalism to vibe on an island and make friends still need a loan shark.
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Russian Railroads
It's full steam ahead for the next episode of The Omnigamers' Club, and we even picked up a passenger. We're joined by designer Amanda Vallerand, designer of ‘With a Smile and a Gun’ and the upcoming ‘Mapping the World’ to chat about one of her favourite games: Russian Railroads and its recent remaster Ultimate Railroads.
You can check out Amanda’s designs and insights at https://twitter.com/AmyDesignsGames and https://subsurfacegames.ca/. You can learn more about her upcoming game Mapping the
Russian Railroads
It's full steam ahead for the next episode of The Omnigamers' Club, and we even picked up a passenger. We're joined by designer Amanda Vallerand, designer of ‘With a Smile and a Gun’ and the upcoming ‘Mapping the World’ to chat about one of her favourite games: Russian Railroads and its recent remaster Ultimate Railroads. You can check out Amanda’s designs and insights at https://twitter.com/AmyDesignsGames and https://subsurfacegames.ca/. You can learn more about her upcoming game Mapping the W
Citizen Sleeper
It’s our 1 year anniversary and we’re celebrating…by reviewing yet another dystopian sci-fi game!We discuss the definition of role-playing, using dice to portray emotion and meaning and why the real cyberpunk is the friends we made along the way.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsThe Playlist: 6:23Mai
Citizen Sleeper
It’s our 1 year anniversary and we’re celebrating…by reviewing yet another dystopian sci-fi game!
We discuss the definition of role-playing, using dice to portray emotion and meaning and why the real cyberpunk is the friends we made along the way.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
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The Playlist: 6
Tigris and Euphrates
This episode of The Omnigamers’ Club we're going back in time to the ancient history of both Mesopotamia and board games with Reiner Knizia's classic Tigris and Euphrates.Has this historical artefact dated poorly or does it remain a pillar of the hobby?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.TimestampsMain Game: 28:
Tigris and Euphrates
This episode of The Omnigamers’ Club we're going back in time to the ancient history of both Mesopotamia and board games with Reiner Knizia's classic Tigris and Euphrates.
Has this historical artefact dated poorly or does it remain a pillar of the hobby?
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.club/.
Timestamps
Main Game
Floppy Knights
This episode we’re testing out the latest technology in deck building mechanics with Floppy Knights, the video game that lets you sling cards to control a turn-based tactics battle. We’re joined by Aaron from Boards Alive to discuss our history with both genres and how this new hybrid brings them together.
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Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our websi
Floppy Knights
This episode we’re testing out the latest technology in deck building mechanics with Floppy Knights, the video game that lets you sling cards to control a turn-based tactics battle. We’re joined by Aaron from Boards Alive to discuss our history with both genres and how this new hybrid brings them together.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website
Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
What happens when you terraform the classic game Terraforming Mars to make it more focused and colourful? This episode Mark and Daniel are going back to space to look at the standalone spin-off Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition and debate what it truly means to streamline a game.
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Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition
What happens when you terraform the classic game Terraforming Mars to make it more focused and colourful? This episode Mark and Daniel are going back to space to look at the standalone spin-off Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition and debate what it truly means to streamline a game.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamers.cl
Norco
NORCO is a radical exploration of identity, reality and the anxiety of living in a sinking city next to a megacorporate refinery, now with robots! Mark and Daniel explore the swamps of Louisiana, our history with point and click adventures, and just what genre this episode’s game fits into.
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Norco
NORCO is a radical exploration of identity, reality and the anxiety of living in a sinking city next to a megacorporate refinery, now with robots! Mark and Daniel explore the swamps of Louisiana, our history with point and click adventures, and just what genre this episode’s game fits into.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omn
Great Western Trail, Second Edition
Breaking news from the frontier of gaming podcasts: Great Western Trail now has a second edition and is available on Board Game Arena, so this episode is all about Alexander Pfister’s award winning cowpoke simulator. The tracks are laid, the herds are corralled, but is this sandbox board game big enough for both of us?Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or vi
Great Western Trail, Second Edition
Breaking news from the frontier of gaming podcasts: Great Western Trail now has a second edition and is available on Board Game Arena, so this episode is all about Alexander Pfister’s award winning cowpoke simulator. The tracks are laid, the herds are corralled, but is this sandbox board game big enough for both of us?
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
After our tepid response to The Avengers video game, Mark and Daniel see if Star Lord and friends can go from zero to hero. We’ve been holding out for a hero of a Marvel game, so we discuss whether the Gardeners of the Galaxy can harvest something of value or if it’s tainted love for the franchise.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:/
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
After our tepid response to The Avengers video game, Mark and Daniel see if Star Lord and friends can go from zero to hero. We’ve been holding out for a hero of a Marvel game, so we discuss whether the Gardeners of the Galaxy can harvest something of value or if it’s tainted love for the franchise.
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Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http
Lost Cities: The Card Game
This is an edited version of a very special episode, live from Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022, a local Vancouver gaming con. Mark teaches Lost Cities to Daniel live on air, so the takes are fresh out of the oven.
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Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022 Live Stream VOD - 0:50:00
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Lost Cities: The Card Game
This is an edited version of a very special episode, live from Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022, a local Vancouver gaming con. Mark teaches Lost Cities to Daniel live on air, so the takes are fresh out of the oven.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Terminal City Tabletop Convention 2022 Live Stream VOD - 0:50:00.Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https://www.omnigamer
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure
Hold on to your badonkadonks, our next podcast is covering the new standalone version of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (originally DLC for Borderlands 2). We use this bite-sized adventure as a lens to explore a retrospective on the broader Borderlands series and especially how the divisive Tina has come to be such a representative focal point.
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Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure
Hold on to your badonkadonks, our next podcast is covering the new standalone version of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep (originally DLC for Borderlands 2). We use this bite-sized adventure as a lens to explore a retrospective on the broader Borderlands series and especially how the divisive Tina has come to be such a representative focal point.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to
Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers
Get ready to race, roll and flip across space as Mark and Daniel cover Tom Lehmann's cardboard-matic universe spanning the known galaxy. We cover the classic card game Race for the Galaxy, it’s successors Race for the Galaxy (co-designed by Wei-Hwa Huang) and New Frontiers, exploring how the mechanics and themes are translated into new forms (assuming someone actually played the explore phase card).Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episode
Race for the Galaxy / Roll for the Galaxy / New Frontiers
Get ready to race, roll and flip across space as Mark and Daniel cover Tom Lehmann's cardboard-matic universe spanning the known galaxy. We cover the classic card game Race for the Galaxy, it’s successors Race for the Galaxy (co-designed by Wei-Hwa Huang) and New Frontiers, exploring how the mechanics and themes are translated into new forms (assuming someone actually played the explore phase card).
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episo
Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands
This episode, Mark and Daniel take a trip through the rain-swept, grimy backstreets of Vancouver. We also play Backbone aka ‘that raccoon detective game’, dumpster diving for the truth in this noir mystery modelled after our own backyard.Catch Daniel livestreaming a playthrough of the game on Wednesday evenings 8.30pm PST.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o
Backbone, My City, Final Fantasy XII, Borderlands
This episode, Mark and Daniel take a trip through the rain-swept, grimy backstreets of Vancouver. We also play Backbone aka ‘that raccoon detective game’, dumpster diving for the truth in this noir mystery modelled after our own backyard.
Catch Daniel livestreaming a playthrough of the game on Wednesday evenings 8.30pm PST
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.co
7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects
It’s a duel for the ages, all 3 of them! Especially as Mark and Daniel find themselves disagreeing more than any game yet. This episode we explore the marble pillar of 2 player board games: 7 Wonders Duel, it’s relationship to the original game and a brief discussion of the new 7 Wonders Architects.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming episodes or livestreams!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website https:
7 Wonders Duel, Pantheon, and Architects
It’s a duel for the ages, all 3 of them! Especially as Mark and Daniel find themselves disagreeing more than any game yet. This episode we explore the marble pillar of 2 player board games: 7 Wonders Duel, it’s relationship to the original game and a brief discussion of the new 7 Wonders Architects.
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Halo 4, Halo 5 Guardians
With everyone excited to play Halo Infinite, we’re making a slipspace jump back to 343 Industries’ first release Halo 4, to see how it holds up. We also discuss Halo 5: Guardians and the broader Halo Universe, all while resisting the urge to recite Gregorian chant. The safety’s are off on spoilers across both games.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.co
Halo 4 / Halo 5 Guardians
With everyone excited to play Halo Infinite, we’re making a slipspace jump back to 343 Industries’ first release Halo 4, to see how it holds up. We also discuss Halo 5: Guardians and the broader Halo Universe, all while resisting the urge to recite Gregorian chant. The safety’s are off on spoilers across both games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com o
Games of the Year 2021
We’re celebrating both the end of the year and double digit episodes so taking a break from the single game format for something a little different. This episode we’re discussing our personal games of the year, not necessarily 2021 releases or even our favourites but games that meant something special to us in what continues to be a difficult time to cover a wide variety of games.Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthr
Games of the Year 2021
We’re celebrating both the end of the year and double digit episodes so taking a break from the single game format for something a little different. This episode we’re discussing our personal games of the year, not necessarily 2021 releases or even our favourites but games that meant something special to us in what continues to be a difficult time to cover a wide variety of games.
Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playt
Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P
We’ve discussed it, we’ve given away a copy, we’ve even created a themed feast for it, so now we’re taking a break from worker placement games for a staycation in our own backyard to properly feature Cascadia, the tile-laying puzzle drafter that we just can’t stop talking about it.
Joining us are our first guests and honorary members of the Omnigamers’ Club: Ilya & Tylor from Kovray Studios! Find their own video on Cascadia and more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/kovray
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Cascadia, Unpacking, Greedfall, Pokemon D&P
We’ve discussed it, we’ve given away a copy, we’ve even created a themed feast for it, so now we’re taking a break from worker placement games for a staycation in our own backyard to properly feature Cascadia, the tile-laying puzzle drafter that we just can’t stop talking about it.Joining us are our first guests and honorary members of the Omnigamers’ Club: Ilya & Tylor from Kovray Studios! Find their own video on Cascadia and more at: https://www.youtube.com/c/kovrayFollow us on Twitter (ht
Marvel's Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3
Mark and Daniel team up to fight the forces of Games-as-Service with the much maligned video game Marvel Avengers. Can it be redeemed? Or does it turn to villainy under the weighty expectations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Year Released: 2020
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
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Marvel’s Avengers, Kabuto Sumo, Crackdown 3
Mark and Daniel team up to fight the forces of Games-as-Service with the much maligned video game Marvel Avengers. Can it be redeemed? Or does it turn to villainy under the weighty expectations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?Year Released: 2020Developer: Crystal DynamicsPublisher: Square EnixFollow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Omnigamersclub) for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com or via our website http
Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored
It’s the Meiji era in the city of Yokohama and the gates have been opened to foreign influence and technology, like worker placement board games. You play one of the city’s leading business men trying to corner the market, and your opponents meeples. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the board game Yokohama.We also discuss Inscryption and Dishonored.Follow us on Twitter for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.com
Yokohama, Inscryption, Dishonored
It’s the Meiji era in the city of Yokohama and the gates have been opened to foreign influence and technology, like worker placement board games. You play one of the city’s leading business men trying to corner the market, and your opponents meeples. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the board game Yokohama.
We also discuss Inscryption and Dishonored.
Follow us on Twitter for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief/playthrough!
Send in your questions/feedback to Omnigamersclub@gmail.
The Long Dark
As we settle in for 6 months of darkness and rain here in Vancouver, we get into the mood by attempting to survive even more extreme conditions and the many ways to die in the remote Canadian wilderness. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the locally-made video game The Long Dark.Year Released: 2017Director/Writer: Raphael van LieropDeveloper/Publisher: Hinterland StudioFollow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!omnigamers-006-the-long-dark.mp3
The Long Dark
As we settle in for 6 months of darkness and rain here in Vancouver, we get into the mood by attempting to survive even more extreme conditions and the many ways to die in the remote Canadian wilderness.
Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the locally-made video game The Long Dark.
Year Released: 2017
Director/Writer: Raphael van Lierop
Developer/Publisher: Hinterland Studio
Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!
Architects of West Kingdom
We travel back in time to a period of paranoia, and religious inquisitions. No, not the witch hunts but the rarely explored Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD. Can a morality system work in a board game? Can we give up our life of crime and redeem ourselves? Or will we give in to suspicion of our fellow townsmeeple?Join Mark and Daniel as they talk about the worker-placement board game Architects of the West Kingdom Year Released2018DesignersShem PhillipsS J MacdonaldArtistMihajlo DimitrievskiPubl
Architects of West Kingdom
We travel back in time to a period of paranoia, and religious inquisitions. No, not the witch hunts but the rarely explored Carolingian Empire, circa 850 AD. Can a morality system work in a board game? Can we give up our life of crime and redeem ourselves? Or will we give in to suspicion of our fellow townsmeeple?
Join Mark and Daniel as they talk about the worker-placement board game Architects of the West Kingdom.
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Iron Harvest
Lions and Tigers and mechs, oh my! This week we’re travelling back to the world of 1920+. No not Scythe, but Iron Harvest, the video game inspired by the same alternate history universe by Jakub Różalski.Join Mark and Daniel as they talk Diesel-Punk, Euro-Jank and more in light of this Real-Time Strategy Game.Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!omnigamers-004-iron-harvest.mp3
Iron Harvest
Lions and Tigers and mechs, oh my! This week we’re travelling back to the world of 1920+. No not Scythe, but Iron Harvest, the video game inspired by the same alternate history universe by Jakub Różalski.
Join Mark and Daniel as they talk Diesel-Punk, Euro-Jank and more in light of this Real-Time Strategy Game.
Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!
Beyond the Sun
This week we’re travelling back to the board game table, shattering the limits of what tech tree progression can offer with Beyond the Sun.This science-fiction worker-placement game takes your quintessential 4X tech tree and zeroes in with laser focus. But is there enough mass to pull its weight alone or does this tech tree wither without the traditional elements of its genre.Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the boundaries of space, technological advancement and beyond!Follow us on social me
Beyond the Sun
This week we’re travelling back to the board game table, shattering the limits of what tech tree progression can offer with Beyond the Sun.
This science-fiction worker-placement game takes your quintessential 4X tech tree and zeroes in with laser focus. But is there enough mass to pull its weight alone or does this tech tree wither without the traditional elements of its genre.
Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss the boundaries of space, technological advancement and beyond!
Follow us on social
Dragon Quest Builders 2
We’re taking our first look at the digital side of the Omnigamer coin with the video game Dragon Quest Builders 2. The Children of Hargon have banned all building and creativity across the realm. It’s up to you to join forces with your friend ‘Definitely-not-the-dark-lord’ Malroth to change hearts and minds block-by-block. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss whether the lost art of building was worth re-awakening.
Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debrief!
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Dragon Quest Builders 2
We’re taking our first look at the digital side of the Omnigamer coin with the video game Dragon Quest Builders 2. The Children of Hargon have banned all building and creativity across the realm. It’s up to you to join forces with your friend ‘Definitely-not-the-dark-lord’ Malroth to change hearts and minds block-by-block. Join Mark and Daniel as they discuss whether the lost art of building was worth re-awakening.Follow us on social media for more details on our upcoming livestream debri
Lost Ruins of Arnak
Welcome to the Omnigamers' Club, a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it. For our debut episode we’re excavating the board game 'The Lost Ruins of Arnak.' Does researching these temples reveal hidden depth or is in it an artefact best left in a museum?
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Lost Ruins of Arnak
Welcome to the Omnigamers' Club, a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.
For our debut episode we’re excavating the board game 'The Lost Ruins of Arnak.' Does researching these temples reveal hidden depth or is in it an artefact best left in a museum?