Analog Gamers Gaming From a Slightly Different Perspective

This week we focus a great deal on the evolution of software tools for running RPGs. Not a lot of non tabletop RPG talk but we had our usual good time babbling about shiny things that catch our attention. From the SSI Advanced Dungeons & Dragons DM Tools to the current Dungeons & Dragons Digital...

One of the games I have been looking forward to all summer is Batman: Arkham Asylum. As such, it should come as no surprise that I was quick to jump onto the PlayStation Network this weekend and download the demo that was released Friday. So, how did it measure up to my expectations? First off, the...

Well, I’ve just finished playing through Infamous for the first time. Yes, I know I’m behind the curve, but I’ve got a pile of games to get through here that would challenge an unemployed insomniac. Now, this isn’t review of Infamous. After all, you’ve all read plenty...

Champions Online, the upcoming super-hero MMO by the creator of City of Heroes/City of Villains – Cryptic Studios is nearing its September 1st release date quickly. While we’ve been lucky to see a number of videos detailing the “comic-shaded” game content one piece of critical...

The Verbal Components podcast returns this week as Shawn and Ron attempt to revitalize after an extended break. The topic at hand is adaptation and conversion of popular games, movies, books, etc. to gaming. While the conversation start out heavily focused on  traditional pen-and-paper games we soon...