THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

We're celebrating our 100th episode by indulging in a discussion of our top 100 games. Today we cover 25-11 of our favorite tabletop games (TTRPGS and board games) Spoiler Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Games Discussed Mark Earthdawn Texas Holdem Poker Magic the Gathering Keyforge Agricola City of Mist Le Havre The Strange Lost Cities Gizmos Race for the G...

This week Daniel expands his experience gaming with his kid and explores 3D character platformer throwback Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Is competent emulation enough to keep the  genre alive or should it cross to the other side? Meanwhile Mark weighs the value of Nintendo virtual cartridges and puts our final thoughts on Metaphor Refantazio to the vote. Is this a new chapter for JRPGs or is the fantas...

We’re joined by Twitch Streamer Joe aka PhantomMeeple, to compare our experiences at Vancouver’s Terminal City Tabletop Convention. Games Discussed Appetizer: Terminal City Tabletop Convention Main: SETI, Scout, Maskmen, Chicken Fried Dice, Arc: Doom, The Gang, Molly House, Ironsworn: Starforged, Flip 7 Dessert: Knockoff Timestamps Start: 00:00 Intro: 03:46 Games: 19:28 Links Follow Joe twitch.tv/...

We discuss some of the mounting uncertainties across the gaming community and discoveries from the Steam Next Fest. Daniel looks at how card game The Gang goes against the odds and explores whether poker can be fun without betting. Mark examines the virtual novel/strategy game 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and how it synthesizes its multitudinous genres and narratives. Games Discussed Appetizer: Better...

Daniel contemplates the terror of empty fields and monotony of invisible mutants in survival shooter Stalker 2; Mark reminisces on another remaster and the art of the mystery in adventure puzzle collection Another Code Recollection Games Discussed Appetizer: Tumulus, Ludology - Thinking Beyond Mechanisms Main Course: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Another Code Recollection Desert: Poker Fac...

This week we’re serving up a new format for the show with a unified structure that should allow some more flexibility and balance in our coverage. Daniel explores the virtue of restraint in conquering the galaxy in Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy; Mark has a jelly goo time with nostalgia in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Games Discussed Appetizer: Ayaneo Classic and Retroid Pocket Flip 2, A Men...

This episode we’re surfing the time continuum to bring you a selection of new crowdfunding  projects that all seem to be reminiscing on the inevitable temporal totality looming over us all, for no particular reason. We’re also both continuing to explore retro gaming options and new solo TTRPG experience. Games Discussed News: Keep the Faith, Zine Month, Fukuzatsu+, Legacy of Kain, Heavy Weighs the...

On this week’s playlist we update our journals with some highlights from Zine Quest, Mark gives a tech review of his latest retro handheld, and Daniel continues to sample the SodaPop collection of board games. Games Discussed News: Zine Quest, A Perfect Rock, Bonds Between, Sqwurmish, Realis, Yet Another, Killing Game, Anbernic RG35XXSP handheld Video Games: Visions of Mana, Mouthwashing, Legend o...

We investigate the mysteries of history in this episode’s feature, the video game Pentiment. We interrogate this narrative murder mystery to explore the taxonomy of roleplaying, the representation of history with individual/communal memory and player agency in attempting to solve the unsolvable  Further Reading: NoClip: The Making of Pentiment ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffIdgOBYwbc⁠ Beyond...

We’re back with the first playlist of the year and all the games we can pack into our holiday bag. We also cover the history of portable video gaming as Mark explores the history of retro consoles and Daniel muses on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. Games Discussed News: Nintendo Switch 2, retro gaming consoles and preservation Video Games: Flock, Phantasy Star, 1000xResist, Final Fantasy Tacti...

We’re joined by Sean Weeks to tackle Slay the Spire, the towering pinnacle of games design that went there and back again, transcending the analog/digital divide. We sail the card river of randomization and discuss the art of board game adaptations, the taxonomy of genre and whether co-op play can change player behaviour. Other games discussed: Dominion, Ascension, Aeon’s End, Frostpunk, Gwent Fur...

Before we unbox 2025, we’re reminiscing on some of our favourite game experiences of 2024*, on all platforms across the spectrum from screen to table. *not necessarily released that year. Games Discussed Video Games: Star Wars Outlaws, Against the Storm, Chants of Sennaar, Heaven’s Vault, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid Dread, Little Kitty Big City, Unicorn Ov...

Our ragtag gang is joined by game designer Greg Loring Albright to discuss TTRPG Scum and Villainy. We compare the GM and player experiences, discuss what it means to define your own sense of success and failure, and give some tips for navigating the joys and pitfalls of a freeform fiction first roleplaying experience…in space! Other games discussed: Blades in the Dark, a|state, CBR PNK, Ironsworn...

Daniel’s back with this recap of PAX Unplugged. We discuss indie alternatives to game distribution, our favourite candy to gamble in poker, and the most satisfying implements to hit fascists with in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.  Topics Discussed News: Playstation Portal, PAX Unplugged highlights Video Games: Octopath Traveller 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Board Games: Chicken Fried...

Mark and special guest Denis Ryan talk about Alien, Disney Chronicles of Light, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Wait. Are we sure this is a games show any more? While there is more movie (and podcast) talk than usual, we do get to the games, including: Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Nine Sols, and Vampire Survivors - Castlevania DLC. Topics Discussed Video Games: Alien Dark Descent, Indiana Jone...

We’re once again going viking, with the cinematic spectacle of the video game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.We discuss the shift from the first game’s internal odyssey to an outward looking road trip, the purpose of violence, and the art of contemplating rocks. Further Reading Hellblade Helpline: https://senuassaga.com/mental-health-support Hellblade 2: The Others https://kotaku.com/hellblade-2-senua...

We’re back with a healthy balance of all the games we’ve been playing. Daniel revisits some childhood nostalgia with the saga of Ufouria and Mark has been entangled with the Terminator franchise. Topics Discussed News: Wyrd Science bundle, HexCrawl Toolbox: Boreal Frostlands, Mausritter, Lairs, Mothership Month Video Games: Ufouria: The Saga 2, Hebereke Enjoy Edition, Octopath Traveller 2, Wild Ba...

We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew. Further Reading Meeple and the Moose https://meepleandthemoose.com/ Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/01/7-wonders-duel-p...

It’s the playlist for November 6th, 2024. We discuss Kurt Vonnegut's lost board game, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Cyberpunk Red, Nekojima, Nawali, Throne and Liberty, and more. Timestamps News: 1:31 Video Games: 15:50 Board Games: 35:08 TTRPGs: 47:09 Topics Discussed News: Pokemon TCG Pocket, GHQ, Mothership Month Video Games: Throne and Liberty, Tears of the Kingdom, Still Wakes the Deep, Resident Evil 4...

This episode we’re braving the bad vibes of British Columbia to bring you the latest in games and gaming news. We discuss our experience with board games prototypes in Bellingham, the troubled history of Civilization clones, and how Sunderfolk is blurring the lines between digital and analog games. Timestamps News: 1:38  The Darkest Woods, Alien Isolation Sequel, FBC Firebreak, Sunderfolk, Subnaut...

We welcome AnnaMaria Phelps of Violet Daisy games to discuss their latest offering on the altar of games: Epilogue. Then we theologize on the worthiness of Cult of the Lamb, the video game of crusades and communes. We discuss how it synthesizes its two game modes, the art of Kimo-Kawaii and whether it’s possible to run an ethical cult. Timestamps Epilogue: 1:52 Cult of the Lamb: 9:26 Outro: 57:40...

We’re falling into Autumn with the latest news and games we’ve been playing. We discuss the art of game rules, the perils of IP in TTRPG’s and gaming out strategies on Board Game Arena. Topics Discussed: News: Morkborg Heresy Supreme, Pathfinder The Dragon’s Demand, Salvage Union, Gundam TCG, Rules as Play Video Games: UFO 50, Super Mario RPG, Tears of the Kingdom, Path of Exile, Balatro Mobile Bo...

Daniel and Mark rip open some packs of Disney’s Lorcana, a trading card game from boardgame and puzzle publisher Ravensburger. We discuss how the game has developed from a famously rocky launch, to a seasoned game in the last year since its release. Does Lorcana have enough new and interesting gameplay to distinguish it from the rest of the pack? Or has the magic evaporated like Cinderella’s carri...

School’s back in session, and this episode’s curriculum includes games preservation, independent games media, and designing your own TTRPG hack. We highlight some of our favourite media for games coverage, and discuss the latest games we’ve been playing Topics Discussed: News: UFO 50, Indie games news, Accessible Gaming Charity Bundle Video Games: Heaven’s Vault, Star Wars Outlaws, Once Human Boar...

We’re packing lock, stock and sebo board to discuss Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the action adventure game from A44. We discuss the friction of balancing souls-like mechanics with coolness meters, the perils of AA games chasing AAA values and the noble pursuit of sebo. Timestamps Main Topic: 1:43 Further Reading Join the Club at https://www.omnigamers.club/ Check out the video version of the podc...