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A few suggestions for maximum relaxation through tabletop gaming
If, like me, you’re a student, you’re probably nearing finals and are on the verge of an educational burn out. Sometimes all you need is something fun to play to distract yourself for a short time and so you can relax. After all, a calm mind will help you in the long run. Here are a few tabletop games you can play to help you relax along with a few additional suggestions that should help…
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Chicago store selling War on Terror outside its market
With the world as it is, there is a need for laughter. Here are two options to get a great satiric game if you live stateside and don’t want to have it shipped in from abroad.
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Horus Heresy novel series wrapup
The Horus Heresy breathed new life into a long-lived Warhammer gaming franchise by showing its history. Gamertell recaps the series and offers reviews of all the novels written to date…
GenCon donation refused by Christian Children’s Foundation
In the memory of beloved Dungeons and Dragons creator Gary Gygax who passed away earlier this year, patrons of the 2008 GenCon, held on August 15, 2008, raised donations of $17,380 according to Live Game Auctions. That’s an astounding amount to say the least. In fact, the previous 2007 GenCon… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: The Horus Heresy: Flight of the Eisenstein by James Swallow
Title: Flight of the Eisenstein Author: James Swallow Publisher: The Black Library Release Date: 2007 Price: $7.99 Rating: Two thumbs up, 90/100, B+, **** out of five. Pros: Quick pace with stronger writing than False Gods and Galaxy in Flames, gives a new view to the events of Horus’s betrayal,… Continue Reading »
Black Sun Games opens in Chicago
On August 22, 2008, a new game store opened in the Chicago, IL (USA), area. The store, Black Sun Games, is run by gamers and focuses on table-top role-playing games (RPGs), miniatures and collectible card gaming… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: The Horus Heresy: Horus Rising by Dan Abnett
Title: The Horus Heresy: Horus Rising Author: Dan Abnett Publisher: The Black Library Release Date: 2006 Price: $7.99 (Borders price) Rating: Two thumbs up, 100/100, A+, ***** out of five. Pros: Incredible writing, great story, memorable characters, hard-hitting description with Tolkien-esque attention to detail. Cons: It can be a little… Continue Reading »
Wizards of the Coast dumps Gleemax
Wizards of the Coast has announced that Gleemax is out. The social networking site for gamers is scheduled to be phased out and completely removed from the internet in September 2008 so Wizards of the Coast can focus on sites like Dungeons & Dragons Insider and Magic: The Gathering Online.… Continue Reading »
Lorwyn and Shadowmoor: The two worlds of Magic The Gathering’s newest set
The latest set from Magic: The Gathering is interesting for a couple of reasons. First, the set was broken into two mini-blocks (Lorwyn and Shadowmoor) with two expansions each. Second, the set has two of the best story cycles written in the game’s history. For the purposes of this article… Continue Reading »
Miniature UNSC Marines and Covenant aliens in the Halo Interactive Strategy Board Game
There may be some hope for Halo fans who are waiting for their Xbox 360s afflicted with the Red Ring of Death. Genius Products and B1 Games are going to be releasing a Halo Interactive Strategy Board Game. In September 2008, players will be able to face off against one… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Gamers on DVD
Title: Gamers (aka Gamers: The Movie) Price: $24.95 (DVD) Release Date: May 6, 2008 Distributer: Monterey Media, Inc. Rating: Unrated Pros: A good mix of both subtle and outrageous humor with engaging characters. Surprisingly well made and funny or an indie film produced in six days. Cons: Starts a little… Continue Reading »
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Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
