Today: Queen Games signs an exclusive distribution deal with ACD Distribution, sparking heated discussion from the community. GAMA announces their Power Retailer Awards, recognizing excellence in brick and mortar retail. We speak with Stasi King of The Dragon's Den, winner of Outstanding Organized Play.
3/31/2013 | Download File (76.19 MB) - right click to download
Today: Pulp Gamer returns from the GAMA Trade Show! Don brings us the numbers from the show, and Scott reports on some stories from the floor, including the premiere of Star Wars: Attack Wing and Fluxx: The Boardgame, the financial success of Star Wars: X-Wing and Mage Wars, and newcomer success story Chaosmos. We also acknowledge some industry figures who have passed away, including Diplomacy creator Allan B. Calhamer, Zombies!!! creator Todd Breitenstein, Phyllis Opolko of Alliance Game Distribution, and Richard Martin Leep of Greater Games Industry. And in network news, several Pulp Gamer webseries have been nominated for awards at Phoenix Comicon, including The Adventures of Silver and Brass, The Bob and Angus Show, and Zhon: The Alien Interviews.
3/31/2013 | Download File (76.19 MB) - right click to download
Today: Pulp Gamer returns from the GAMA Trade Show! Don brings us the numbers from the show, and Scott reports on some stories from the floor, including the premiere of Star Wars: Attack Wing and Fluxx: The Boardgame, the financial success of Star Wars: X-Wing and Mage Wars, and newcomer success story Chaosmos. We also acknowledge some industry figures who have passed away, including Diplomacy creator Allan B. Calhamer, Zombies!!! creator Todd Breitenstein, Phyllis Opolko of Alliance Game Distribution, and Richard Martin Leep of Greater Games Industry. And in network news, several Pulp Gamer webseries have been nominated for awards at Phoenix Comicon, including The Adventures of Silver and Brass, The Bob and Angus Show, and Zhon: The Alien Interviews.
1/22/2013 | Download File (76.12 MB) - right click to download
As of this writing, the Kickstarter campaign for Fate Core has reached over 10,000% of its original funding goal. This week, Fred Hicks (Evil Hat Productions) discusses the campaign's success with us, and shares his tips for creating and maintaining a successful crowdfunding business model. In site news, Pulp Gamer has now launched its silent steampunk serial, The Adventures of Silver and Brass. Meanwhile, Zhon: The Alien Interviews approaches the series finale, and The Bob and Angus Show gears up for its sixth season.
10/16/2012 | Download File (14.19 MB) - right click to download
This week, we sit down with Eric Schumacher and Robert Linden, the brains behind RobEric Media and Zhon: The Alien Interviews. You can learn more about Zhon and his captors at WhoIsZhon.com. You can also check out Robert's work with Lights Out Fight Choreography, and Eric's work with Picture Arizona. We also bring you the next installment in our ongoing series, where we ask advice from prominent games industry professionals. This week: What a game designer should never do.
8/29/2012 | Download File (27.29 MB) - right click to download
We're back from Gen Con Indy, with figures and footage from the floor of the best four days in gaming! James Ernest relaunches Cheapass Games via Kickstarter, starting with a deluxe edition of Unexploded Cow. We catch up with James on the convention floor for the inside story. Fantasy Flight releases a full-color beta rulebook for Star Wars: Edge of the Empire, available through your local retailer. We talk with designer Jay Little about the game and its unique beta cycle. And Don reviews the official beer of Gen Con, the Ale of Destiny from Sun King Brewery. Find out more at DonDehm.com! Pulp Gamer will be streaming the Worldwide Catan Championships live from Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Tune in September 14-16 on Livestream!
