Grumpy Old Guys on Gaming

The venerable pen and paper role playing game is in its 5th edition. The Grumpy Old Guys take a look at differences and similarities to previous editions. Topics include character classes, gameplay, and the overall feel of the game.

The deadline for upgrading to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8 is July 29. 2016. Should you do it? The Grumpy Old Guys present the pros and cons of the upgrade, including new features in Windows 10, features that are disappearing, and compatibility. They also discuss the security and privacy issues of Windows 10. In the end, whether or not to upgrade is a decision everyone must make for themselves, but this program presents information to help you in your decision making process.

This week, the Grumpy Old Guys review Magicka. Players control elemental wizards in an action/adventure game for solo or group play. Magicka is a deceptively complex game. The 8 elements can be combined in a staggering number of ways to create unique and interesting spells. And unlike many games, friendly fire is an issue. Yes, you can kill your friends! And we did. A lot.

In today's episode, the Grumpy Old Guys review Overwatch and compare and contrast it with Team Fortress 2.

In this episode, the Grumpy Old Guys wade into the MOBA category and review two currently popular examples of the genre - League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm.

Professor Al and Dr. Chris have a heated argument over Hearthstone, Blizzard's online digital deck building game. They discuss the game itself, the new expansion - Whispers of the Old Gods - and the game-changing introduction of Standard and Wild modes of play. Smoak and John occasionally chime in as well.

A planning session for upcoming shows devolves into an argument between Dr. Chris and John over whether the Legion expansion of World of Warcraft is worth bothering with, and many of Warlords of Draenor's deficiencies are examined. The facts are undisputed, but we get a good look at just how low John's bar is and how much he's willing to put up with in a game. Dr. Chris, as you might imagine, demands a lot more from a game before he's willing to hand over his money.

The Grumpy Old Guys review Elder Sign: Omens, the digital app version of the tabletop card and dice game, Elder Sign.

The Grumpy Old Guys assess the gameplay and philosophical ramifications of the classic tabletop board game, Chutes and Ladders.

The Grumpy Old Guys have a frank discussion about Borderlands 2, a first-person shooter developed by Gearbox and published by 2k Games. It was released in 2012, and as of March 2015 had sold over 12 million units across all available platforms. Topics of discussion include visuals, overall tone, interface, gameplay, customization options, and overall fun factor.