Ding & Dent

Some new games, some old games, and a thoughtful discussion on the pitfalls and legitimacy of Kingmaking. Zen Bins (Rebellion) - 1:10 Zombicide Black Plague - 5:35 Haze Islands - 14:15 Fireteam Zero - 22:20 Assault of the Giants - 33:10 Kingmaking Discussion -45:20

Description: A war, slasher, and gateway game before diving into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past with a full review. The Great War - 5:30 The Last Friday - 13:20 Black Orchestra -24:50 StarFall -37:00 TMNT: Shadows of the Past Review - 46:10

It's the 2016 Ding & Dent Award Show! Raf & Charlie give out 10 awards to some of the best and most innovative games this year before talking about their personal Top 10s. What earned Raf's "Velociraptor Award"? What is Charlie's 1% game? Find out in the Award Show!

Calvin and Dee offer a retrospective bonus episode discussing games they've played since Essen.

Raf and Charlie discuss recent plays before diving into storytelling and how its utilized in gaming. The Walking Dead: All Out War - 5:50 Star Wars: Destiny - 15:00 Cave Evil: Warcults -26:10 Dunwich Legacy - 34:30 Storytelling in Games -43:10

Raf and Charlie are back with the 2016 version of the holiday gift guide. Excited About - 1:15 Empires: Galactic Rebellion - 5:40 Mechs vs. Minions - 19:00 Arkham Horror: The Card Game - 29:35 Codex: Card-Time Strategy - 46:15 Gift Guide - 56:20

Raf and Charlie are joined by Calvin to talk recent plays and the 2016 smash hit Scythe. Excited about 2:00 Mythos Tales - 9:30 Adrenaline - 19:10 Project ELITE - 27:40 Colony - 36:40 Scythe Review - 47:00

Charlie scoops a big game, Raf becomes Don of New York, and both dissect Cry Havoc and the carnage therein. TMNT: Shadows of the Past - 3:05 Runebound 3e Expansions - 17:00 The Godfather: A New Don - 31:00 Cry Havoc Review - 46:00

It's the last and final day of Essen. Calvin and Dee talk about their last day and give us the Essen Awards Show!

Day 3 of coverage from Calvin and Dee. Among other things they talk about Dale of Merchants, Martians: A Story of Civilization, and packing strategies.

Special international correspondents Calvin and Dee report in with special coverage of the annual Spiel Convention in Essen! On Day 2 they talk Colony, Evolution, and dangers of jaywalking.

Special international correspondents Calvin and Dee report in with special coverage of the annual Spiel Convention in Essen! On Day 1 they talk Adrenaline, Hatflings, and delicious hot dogs.

Wizardry, dragons, and Mars. Then discussion about fragile games, what are they and how should they be viewed? The Dragon & Flagon - 5:30 Arcane Academy - 13:30 Mission: Red Planet - 23:15 Dragoon - 29:05 Fragile Games - 42:10

The guys talk scary mansions and some Euros (yes!) before they are joined by Grey Fox Games Head Developer Josh Lobkowicz. Agamemnon - 3:20 Citrus - 11:35 Mansions of Madness 2E - 19:25 Morocco - 30:35 Josh Lobkowicz (Game Development) Interview - 41:15 If you'd like to get involved in playtesting upcoming titles from Grey Fox Games, send an email to josh@greyfoxgames.com

Some big industry news, some excellent recent plays, and a look at Secret Hitler. Excited About - 1:00 The Others - 10:40 Hocus - 20:55 Inis - 30:15 Baseball Highlights - 42:35 Secret Hitler Review - 53:20