Botch Games Podcast (general)

I did it. I survived it. I recorded about how I did it and how I survived it. There's also talk about games. Have at you.

Direct download: day2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15am EDT

The official day one of Craig Con is over. I had 11 plays of 10 games. it was quite the day, and now I must sleep.

Direct download: day1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:44am EDT

It's late, I'm tired, but here's a wrap up of Day Zero of Craig Con. Sorry for all the yawning...

Direct download: day0.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:32am EDT

It's Episode 89! I guess it's time to let the other half of the regulars show their faces. In this episode, Tyler chats with Craig about porting video games into board games and the difference in how those mediums evoke an emotional response. Yeah, I'm as shocked as you are they Tyler gets that deep. In the third segment, Matt H. and Craig talk about games...all the games. No topic here, there be only games!

Show Times:

Intro: 0:12

Family Segment: 3:49

Third Segment with Matt: 27:38

Wrap-Up: 1:12:13

PBM Stinger: 1:15:15

Direct download: 89final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:39pm EDT

It's episode 88 of the show, and it's bittersweet. On the good side, Craig hit release day. On the bad side, each segment only has half the guests. On the good side, the show is a more manageable listening time. On the bad side, no... I think that's it. So a check in the win column, I suppose! In this episode, Craig is joined by Erin in the family segment to talk about their plays and then in the third segment, Derek stops by to talk about necessary and unnecessary expansions prompted by a listener question. It's a good one, so don't skip it (unless you're a Tyler or Matt fanboy, I guess).

Show Times:

Intro: 0:15

Family Segment: 3:27

Third Segment with Derek Davis: 27:03

Wrap-Up: 1:04:53

PBM Stinger: 1:08:15

Direct download: 88final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:34pm EDT

In a back to back extravaganza, Craig posts ANOTHER New 100 episode. You;d think he feels bad for missing another main episode. Perhaps he feels guilty for missing his July deadline for New 100 episodes. No matter the cause, he's back with five new games: two expansions, two giant games, and one he was forced to play with no knowledge of the source material. it's a real mixed bag, folks!

Show Times:

Intro: 0:13

Xcom Evolution (FFG): 1:42

Lanterns: The Emperor's Gifts (Foxtrot): 6:05

X-Files (IDW/Pandasaurus): 10:42

Mechs vs. Minions (Riot): 14:37

Millennium Blades (Lvl 99): 19:22

Wrap-Up: 24:20

Punchboard Media Stinger: 26:15

Direct download: 71-75final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:14pm EDT

In the SEVENTY-FIFTH EVER episode, Craig forgets for the entire show to mention that we're 3/4 of the way to the big 100...  But in serious news, Craig is, as always joined by the fam to talk about our plays over the past two weeks. In the third segment, Craig is joined by a VERY SPECIAL guest for a change-up pitch of a segment. Instead of the typical roundtable discussion, Craig and guest review two preview games: Raxxon from Plaid Hat and Before the Earth Explodes from Green Couch! Who knew people trusted any of us with reviewing their games before release! Also be sure to listen for a chance to win a Raxxon code, where you can help save humanity from the evils of the Raxxon Corporation. 

Show Times: 

Intro: 0:16

Family Played: 3:22

Third Segment!: 21:45

Wrap-Up 58:32

Punchboard Media Bumper: 1:02:00

Direct download: 75final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:01am EDT

In Episode 57, Craig, Erin, and Ty wrap up their year long journey through the campaign of Pandemic Legacy. That's it, that's the whole episode. Oh, also, you should note that we spoil the whole game, but in quarter year chunks. So finish playing your campaign and hear our epic tale!

Show Times: 

Intro: 0:35

Pandemic Legacy Full Spoilers: 10:32

Wrap-Up: 58:11

Direct download: 57final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:45am EDT

In episode 19, Craig and Duke discuss the social contract of gathering at the table to play games: what is expected as a participant, how to function as part of the group, and the faux pas that ruin game nights. They get in depth with two games they're playing: At the Gates of Loyang from Z-man Games and Last will by Czech Games Edition. In Kickstarter talk, they look at Neon Sanctum and Burgle Bros. and talk about the hits their wallets have taken recently. Lastly, in their What the What segment, they finally define "Botch Games." 

Show Times:

At the Gates of Loyang (Z-Man Games): 8:00

Last Will (Czech Games Edition): 16:00

Burgle Bros. Kickstarter (Tim Fowers): 30:30

Neon Sanctum Kickstarter (Grenade Punch Games): 35:45

What the What?! "Botch Games": 40:30

Topic: Social Contract: 45:00

Direct download: ep19fin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:13pm EDT

In Episode 9, Craig and Dave discuss lots of games they've been playing such as Crossroads: Dead of Winter from Plaid Hat Games, and Warhammer 40k Conquest from Fantasy Flight. Also they finally played and have a battle report for Robotech Tactics from Palladium using the cityfight terrain from Dropzone Commander. They go in depth talking of ways to reincorporate older games back into your play rotation. Lastly, the both admit their kickstarter spending problem and realize they need to walk away from their computers.

 

Show Times:

Crossroads: Dead of Winter (Plaid Hat Games): 2:30

Warhammer 40,000 Conquest (Fantasy Flight): 11:15

Slap 45 (Gnarwhal Studios): 24:30

Pairs (ChaepAssGames): 27:00

Robotech Tactics (Palladium) and Cityfight Terrain (Hawk Wargames): 32:00

Craig's Definition: Ameritrash: 47:45

In Depth: Getting Older Games Back to Table: 51:30

Pixel Tactics Kickstarter (Lvl 99 Games): 1:08:00

Rum and Bones Kickstarter (CoolMiniorNot): 1:09:45

Spyfall (Cryptozoic): 1:10:15

Spyfall Online: 1:11:15

 

Direct download: ep_9fin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:03pm EDT

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