More Lorescape News: Battletech!
I've mentioned the really nice moduar hex-terrain tiles that Lorescape is turning out. And I've mentioned that I'm so much of a fan that I invested in the company. I'm still very happy about that. Some news updates, all good: Lorescape has an official license for Battletech! The hex tiles...
Experience Fighting Fantasy With AR Smart Books
Sir Ian Livingstone is working with Peasoup to create "Smart Books" for the Fighting Fantasy series. The first one will appear in 2027. In combination with a physical book – the first being Freeway Fighter – an augmented reality app will put readers directly into the story, letting them...
Hacking This Game Is, Ummm . . . A Pipe Dream?
This is just on the cusp of "maybe a too different kind of geeky for these parts," but I was enthralled, so maybe you will be, as well. A video from YouTuber Kosmic shows how the discovery of a glitch in the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros 2 by...
Looking For All Of The Above
Back in a previous millennium, All of the Above was the standout GURPS fanzine. Edited by Brett Slocum, AotA contained just what the title said. It was a good read. Time has passed, and even Brett no longer has copies of every issue. By any chance, do YOU have any?...
Yarro Studios Speaks Out
If you follow crowdfunding news, the word "scam" may have passed through your mind when you read the headline. That might not be the right word. Now Yarro is free to speak out about what they went through, and I have to say, the scale of their abuse at the...
What Do You Do Besides GURPS?, Part II
In Part I, I revealed one thing I do that has no connection to working on or playing games: study and dance Argentine tango. I pointed out that when you look past tango's exaggerated romantic image, it's a surprisingly geeky pastime, perfect for a nerd like me. I also mentioned...
Adventure Awaits With Dungeon Fantasy: Naked Into The Void
Just when you thought it was safe for your Dunegon Fantasy Roleplaying Game adventurers . . . wait. Why would you think that?! It's never safe for Dungeon Fantasy RPG heroes! But even more so than normal, the intrepid crypt crawlers may find that their usual tricks – or even...
Really Dicey's Ring Of Fire Interview Is Up!
I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Manny Ortiz of "Really Dicey." And, to make a long story short, it's right here. We talked about the Ring of Fire campaign that has just launched on BackerKit. And that is right here! "Really Dicey" is a well-produced show...