GMS Magazine Podcast - RPGs, Board Games reviews, interviews, advice. Mostly Asian and Indie games.

Its been nearly a month since the last podcast with interviews from Spiel, and a lot longer since we recorded some goodness and brought you some interviews. Time to change that!

At Dragonmeet, I had the opportunity of interviewing Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson for a few minutes, and Dr Reddy interviewed some representatives from Playtest UK.

We also talk game books and there is also a review of Ora et Labora.

The last of the 5 DVDs we created. We end the series with some of the best interviews we recorded at the show. It was a pretty spectacular show this year with some genuinely amazing games and new companies being seen for the first time, and new trend of companies that have never created boardgames taking some first steps into the industry. Also a lot of new companies, very often with just one or two people at the helm.

Overall, Spiel showed a very healthy face of the industry, both in terms of players and companies willing and able to make an effort to come to Germany, that is likely to continue and expand in 2013.

Fourth out of the five DVD episodes with more interviews, and this one is a cracker! We start with a truly excellent interviewee and end up with another just as interesting! From Victory Point Games, Edicions Du Matagot and many more.

7 interviews with both known and not so known games companies including Greater Than Games, Kuznia Gier, Backspindle Games and AEG. Hope you enjoy!

The Christmas episode is here and I will keep things brief because you have to tidy up and eat those meals of deliciousness with your family and/or friends.

In this episode Jenn, Vickey and I take a quick look at what 2012 has been and what it has brought to us from the gaming point of view. We also discuss what we’re looking forward to in 2013 and what plans we have for our gaming lives. And there are a lot of exciting plans, I have to say!

A new episode with a new co-host and a new interview! Piotr Zuchowski, from Kuznia Gier joins me in an interview about his latest games.

The second episode of the G*M*S Magazine podcast with the interviews we conducted in Essen is now here and ready for you. In this show we have another 6 interviews with some of the best and most interesting companies and their products.

In this episode, Schmidt, GenX Games, Ludonaute, Stronghold Games, Coffee Haus Games and Surprised Stare Games.

Interview with Michael Fox, the Little Metal Dog host and we talk about his Kickstarter project. We also talk Dragonmeet and even have a Christmas shopping list. Oh, and a give-away!

Episode 70 has arrived, slowly but surely, just like Christmas approaches. And since that means you’ll want to give your loved ones as much as you can. Obviously your not-so-loved ones won’t get a thing. Mine don’t. So to make your life a lot easier, Jenn, Vickey and myself have put together a list of games we think you should get. Or that someone should get for you.

For the second year in a row we’ve made our business to travel to Essen and interview some of the most interesting and innovative games and game designers. And also the most passionate people about boardgames and the boardgames industry.

The interviews you’ll hear are from the DVD, but without images. The DVDs with all the interviews will be available very soon. As soon as all the IndieGoGo campaign backers get their copies, it’ll be available to purchase to everyone else. And worry not, we’ll let all know!

Meanwhile, the interviews in this episode:

Seth Hyatt from Mayday games: Board Game Accessories are what we at Mayday Games eat, sleep & dream about. Our specialty board game pieces, custom card sleeves, and (willingness to listen to your wants) are the things that really set Mayday Games apart from every other board game company in the industry. Now You Can Have The Board Game Accessories You Want!

Alexander Gyulai from Innovative Games Creations: Innovative Games Creation represents the realization of innovative ideas in the areas of corporate and electronic games. Special emphasis is placed on the personal touch of its products and the artist is inspired by spirit of the game at all until awakened to life. Fun and creativity are not only enshrined in the company's philosophy, but lived by the IGC active employees.

Henri Kermareec– Sit Down Games: Wiraqocha Valley is represented by an adjustable board consisting of 22 hexagonal tiles, each of them being identified by a number from 1 to 12, or a dice combo (pairs or straights). In his turn, each player rolls some six-sided dice, combining them to take possession of territories, or to protect from the opponents the ones he already owns. Every hexagon affords resources or special capacities, which are means to influence die results to fit one’s strategy. There are three ways to win: bring back a huge cargo of Somnium to the Empress; acquire enough scientific knowledge to build the Leviathan, a terrifying weapon serving the Kingdom; or find in the temple depths the four relics that will allow you to reach Wiraqocha’s treasure.

Mike Elliot: Seattle based Game Designer. Mostly known for the Japanese trading card games Battle Spirits and Duel Masters. Past credits include many other TCGs, Quarriors, Thunderstone, Earthquake, and dozens of expansion credits for Magic and various other TCGs.

Smiling Monster Games