In this episode, Corey takes a look at the trials and tribulations of being (or working with) a board game developer. Plus, Chris discusses the “Ascension Tactics: Miniatures Deckbuilding Game” and “Roar and Write!” Kickstarters.

 

TOP STORIES:

• "Pandemic Legacy: Season 0" features doctors, spies, and Cold War bio-weapons.
• Asmodee acquires Libellud.
• Giochi Uniti releasing US versions of "Bar Barians," "Smiles and Daggers," and "Midnight Brunch."
• Boss Tweed is back in a new edition of "Tammany Hall."
• The Stefan Feld City Collection to launch August 18 on Kickstarter with "Hamburg" and "Amsterdam."
• Three new sets on the way for "A Song of Ice & Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game."
• Gamegenic to produce new accessories for the 25th anniversary of "Catan."
• Upcoming deckbuilder "Fort" jumps to #1 on the Hotness.

 

SPECIAL REPORT:

• Corey Thompson speaks with Stronghold Games' Stephen Buonocore, Gaming Rules' Paul Grogan, Breaking Games' Peter Vaughan, and freelance designer/developer Jonny Pac Cantin about the challenges surrounding the role of game developers.

 

NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES:

• Unmatched: Cobble & Fog
• Unlock! Epic Adventures
• Fafnir
• Babylonia
• Yukon Airways
• Monster Mansion

 

KICKSTARTERS:

• Roar and Write!
• Ascension Tactics: Miniatures Deckbuilding Game

 

LINKS:

• Follow our curated Twitter newsfeed @DiceTowerNow.
• Find more of Corey's interviews at DiceTowerDish.com.
• Check out the Tabletop Game Talk podcast with Chris and Kitty.
• Find Bree on Twitter and Instagram @BoardGameBree.