RPG Archive
Review: Tyranny of Dragons
Written on December 11, 2014
in Book Reviews, Geek Culture, Media, Reviews, Tabletop Games
I don’t know what you guys do on your Friday nights, but here in Awesometown, we play games. We’re not picky on the type of games- board, video, tabletop, reindeer. (Especially reindeer.) Right now we’re at the beginning of a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign and I couldn’t be more excited. Buddy
Press Release: San Antonio based Balero Games announces The Game of Roaches
Written on October 1, 2014
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

Be a creepy crawly roach trying to take over the house! Balero Games announces The Game of Roaches a new imagination filled table top game where players get to be roach characters who are trying to take over the house. Designed by a middle school science teacher, Colleen Guzman, The Game of
Kickstarter Launched for Tabletop Video Game Eon Altar by Flying Helmet Games
Written on November 10, 2013
in Games, Tabletop Games, Video Games

Vancouver-based independent studio Flying Helmet Games launches a Kickstarter campaign, to fund Eon Altar, a new cooperative role-playing adventure that blends the experience of classic tabletop gaming and modern video games into a Tabletop Video Game. Eon Altar is an innovative Fantasy RPG Tabletop Video Game for Tablets and Handsets that brings
Doctor Who: Card Game vs RPG
Written on October 10, 2013
in Games, Media, Product Reviews, Tabletop Games

We’ve been playing a lot of tabletop games at home lately. On Tuesday I wrote about how we’re turning the Geekling into an awesome baby gamer, and all of that stems from our own love of gaming. Like any geeks, we’ll play pretty much any game once, and games themed after our
Press Release: Dungeons & Dragons Arena of War: Pre-Registration Bonus & Debut Trailer
Written on August 22, 2013
in Games, Media, Video Games

Following Wizards of the Coast’s recent news at Gen Con of the yearlong Dungeons & Dragons event “The Sundering” in the Forgotten Realm’s setting, DeNA has released the debut trailer for its future mobile game release of Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War. Arena of War Trailer Pre-register for Exclusive Bonus Content
My First Gen Con
Written on August 19, 2013
in Around Indy, Conventions, Games, Geek Culture, Media, Tabletop Games

Although I’ve grown up in Indianapolis, this weekend was my first Gen Con. There always seemed to be something going on Gen Con weekend, or I couldn’t find anyone to go with me. The stars finally aligned this year and I was finally able to make it to the convention for the
Collecting Stories: Compiling the Oral History of Women in Gaming
Written on July 9, 2013
in Games, Geek Culture, Geek Girl, Media, Tabletop Games

Through the magic of twitter, I was introduced to Lillian Cohen-Moore’s latest project to collect the stories of women in gaming (thanks to Sara from Solid Gold Eats for the tip!). Lilly was inspired by the #1ReasonWhy hashtag that was trending back in November. But while #1ReasonWhy evolved to focused on the stories
5 on Friday (Leveling Up Edition): Tools to Make Your Health Goals Successful
Written on January 18, 2013
in 5 on Friday, Geek Culture, Geek Fitness, Geek Health, Media, Mobile, Technology, The Usual, Video Games

As with any quest, it’s dangerous to go alone. It’s best to have some trusty tools with you as you head out. Your health journey is no different. Here are five tools to help every geek track their progress. 1. LoseIt! (iOS, Android, Web) – I tried three of the bigger name apps
Dungeons and Dragons: The Quest Continues
Written on December 8, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

Last night was my third Dungeons and Dragons night, and another day where we got more into the story at hand. We started and ended the night with story development, which is giving the game a lot more purpose in my eyes. It seemed before hand, we were just wondering around getting
Entering the World of Dungeons and Dragons
Written on December 1, 2012
in Games, Media, Tabletop Games

I’m learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons for the first time. I went in with no idea what to expect, or how to prepare. I’m going to document my journey for anyone else who finds themselves in this position. Last night was my second game night. I’m combining the first two