Aerjen comes on the show to talk about his newest project, Pleasant Dreams, a card game currently on Kickstarter and doing quite well, thank you very much! He's also an avid student of game design and design theory and we go into what it takes to make a good game. Aerjen's got some interesting insight... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 45 – Jonathan Nelson and Jen Page
In this episode I'm joined by Jonathan Nelson who's got a wonderful Snow White adventure cooking on Kickstarter! Or at least he will, starting tomorrow! Jonathan is the creator of the Snow White RPG adventure for Pathfinder and D&D 3.5. He can also be found at Adventure a Week and Nerd Trek. Jen Page (an Indie... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 44 – Nathan Paoletta
There are two Nathan's I've wanted on this podcast, and one has an agent that won't return my call. Nathan Paoletta however was entirely gracious and is my guest on episode 44! Nathan is a real creative guy with a passion for making small, self contained and entirely original games. He's got a Patreon page... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 43 – Jay Little
Jay Little is our guest in this episode! Jay's designed over 50 titles, many of which grace my (and probably your) gaming shelves! He's had his part in such huge games as X-Wing, Star Wars Edge of Empire, Warhammer Fantasy RPG, Blood Bowl Team Manager and so many more. Jay talks about how he got... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 42 – Danny Devine
Danny Devine, creator of Mob Town joins us! Mob Town is currently on Kickstarter with 24 days to go and is well on track to fund. In Mob Town, 2-4 players take on the role of Mob Families vying for control of unique towns that build differently every time you play. Surprisingly, it's an awesome family... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 41 – Curt Covert of Smirk and Dagger Games
Curt Covert joins me today as we talk game design, being back stabby and the process of publishing games! Curt is the driving force behind Smirk and Dagger games. For more of Curt's history in the world of table top gaming, and just as a generally good idea all around, check out Tom Vasel's Board... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 40 – Fred Hicks of Evil Hat
Episode 40 finds me chatting with Fred Hicks of Evil Hat Productions! We talk Fred's gaming history, including the venerable MUSH, game design, openness (of which Evil Hat is just about the most open company out there) and much, much more. We also get a preview of Evil Hat's latest card game - Zeppelin Attack,... Continue Reading →
Become an Indie Talks patron – get satisfaction and stuff!
After spending a few nights this week talking with three folks involved in gaming - the Zeppeldrome guys (Anthony Gallela and Jeff Wilcox) and Fred Hicks of Evil Hat, I've decided I really need to keep doing the Indie Talks Podcast. I love doing it! I very much enjoy talking with people in the gaming... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 39 – Anthony Gallela and Jeff Wilcox introduce Zeppeldrome!
I'm joined by Jeff Wilcox and Anthony Gallela of 12 SP Entertainment to talk about their wonderful new game Zeppeldrome! We'll talk gaming influences, industry cred, and just what got them back into the game with 12 SP Entertainment and the Zeppeldrome Kickstarter which is going on right now! We would love to get your... Continue Reading →