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In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss their first impression of Stonemaier Games' latest release, Tapestry, a civilization game. They also share their final thoughts on Link's Awakening (hint: Shawn was not a fan).

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Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• Betrayal Legacy (Avalon Hill Games, Tabletop)
• FIFA 20 (EA, Xbox One/PS4/Switch/PC)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Intelligent Systems/Koei Tecmo Games, Switch)
• Tapestry (Stonemaier Games, Tabletop)
• Link's Awakening (Nintendo, Switch)

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In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss what they've been playing this week, including some marble appreciation from Potion Explosion. They share some thoughts on tabletop games that play well with large groups (6+ people) and why Shawn gives terrible clues as the ghost in Mysterium. They conclude with a reveal of which Nintendo Switch game they picked up this last weekend and some first impressions.

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Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• Potion Explosion (Tabletop)
• Azul (Tabletop)
• Betrayal Legacy (Tabletop)
• Gloomhaven (Tabletop)
• Sushi Go Party (Tabletop)
• Hive Mind (Tabletop)
• One Night Ultimate Werewolf (Tabletop)
• Epic Spell Wars (Tabletop)
• Bang! The Dice Game (Tabletop)
• Mysterium (Tabletop)
• Betrayal on the House on the Hill (Tabletop)
• Link's Awakening (Switch)
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (Switch)

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In this episode, Shawn and Emily talk about their reactions to September 4th's Nintendo Direct, including a blast from the past as they share their favorite consoles growing up (Gamecube or bust -Emily). They also talk about their adventures in the underground in a quick overview of Clank. They wrap up the episode by discussing the many ways to play a crowd favorite, King of Tokyo.

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Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• See Kotaku's recap of the Nintendo Direct: https://kotaku.com/everything-announced-during-todays-nintendo-direct-1837883599
• Clank (Tabletop)
• King of Tokyo (Tabletop)

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In this episode, Emily and Shawn talk all about vacation gaming, including what they played on their most recent family vacation, including Super Mario Party, Sushi Go Party, and Villainous. They also shared some tips for listeners wanting to game on their next trip!

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Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• Super Mario Party (Switch)
• Sushi Go Party (Tabletop)
• Villainous (Tabletop)

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In this episode, Shawn and Emily discuss all the preparations that went into their first live stream to celebrate Extra Life's Tabletop Appreciation Weekend. They also give an update on their playthrough of Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Emily is the worst professor, ever). They wrap up the episode discussing one of their favorite tabletop games, Scythe, including some strategies and play styles they have experimented with since they fell in love with it several years ago.

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Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• Codenames: Duet (Tabletop)
• 7 Wonders: Duel (Tabletop)
• Star Realms (Tabletop)
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)
• Scythe (Tabletop)

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Shawn and Emily discuss legacy tabletop gaming with Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated coming out next month. The pair also debates whether they should replace their Switches with either the new Switch Lite or revised Switch model. They wrap-up by sharing their top five most anticipated video games for the rest of 2019, and Emily cannot believe what is missing from Shawn's list.

Games Mentioned in the Episode:

• Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated (Dire Wolf Digital | September 2019)
• Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered (PC, Switch, PS4 | Level-5 | 9/20/19)
• Death Stranding (PS4 | Kojima Productions | 11/8/19)
• The Outer Worlds (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch | Obsidian Entertainment | 10/25/19 for PC, PS4, Xbox One [Switch is TBA])
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC, PS4, Xbox One | Respawn Entertainment  | 11/15/19)
• Luigi's Mansion 3 (Switch | Next Level Games | 10/31/19)
• Pokémon: Sword & Shield (Switch | Game Freak | 11/15/19)
• Code Vein (PC, PS4, Xbox One | Bandai Namco Studios | 9/27/19)
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch | Nintendo EPD/Grezzo | 9/20/19)
• Catherine: Full Body (PS4 | Studio Zero | 9/3/19)
• The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan (PC, PS4, Xbox One | Supermassive Games | 8/30/19)

Emily and Shawn discuss their initial reactions to Fire Emblem: Three Houses, including the houses they chose, relationship building, and permadeath. Emily talks about LEGO Tower and why everyone needs to download it (and once you do, visit her tower - 1V8JQ). Shawn wraps up the episode discussing mobile tabletop games, including which ones you should check out now. 

Tabletop Mobile Apps (prices as of August 2019):

• Game of Life, Marmalade Game Studio Limited - $2.99
• Patchwork, Asmodee Digital - $3.99
• Onitama, Asmodee Digital - Free
• Star Realms, White Wizard Games - Free
• Splendor, Asmodee Digital - $4.99
• Ticket to Ride, Asmodee Digital - $6.99
• Pandemic, Asmodee Digital - $4.99
• Small World 2, Days of Wonder - $4.99
• Carcassone, TheCodingMonkeys - $9.99

Have others you recommend? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter - @bedtimegamers! 

Shawn and Emily kick off their very first episode with some introductions, a brief personal history of gaming, and a little bit of insight into why they're starting this venture. They also dive into what they've been playing recently, including Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo) and Cuphead (Studio MDHR), and discuss what they are most excited to play next (spoiler alert-- it's Fire Emblem: Three Houses). 

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