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The Road Ahead…

August 29, 2009 – 2:10 am | No Comment
The Road Ahead…

The schedule-busting Gen Con period is behind us now, and it’s time to take a look down the road at what lies ahead for the Alpha in the next few weeks.

Review: Dr. Red & Howler by Pulp Monsters

August 29, 2009 – 1:54 am | No Comment
Review: Dr. Red & Howler by Pulp Monsters

Fresh from Gen Con, we review two new pre-release minis from the popular superhero skirmish game Pulp City. Dr. Red and Howler promise to add even more raging monkey power to the ranks of the Ape Revolution Committee.

Sorry, No Reviews This Week

August 21, 2009 – 3:06 pm | No Comment
Sorry, No Reviews This Week

Your Humble Editor begs forgiveness for a lack of reviews this week. There was just too much Gen Con-related stuff to handle. We’ll be back on the regular schedule next week, promise!

Video Interview: Tom Anders Talks Elfball from Gen Con 2009

August 21, 2009 – 2:58 pm | No Comment
Video Interview: Tom Anders Talks Elfball from Gen Con 2009

We talk with Tom Anders of Impact! Miniatures about the new releases for Elfball and what lies ahead for his company.

Video Demo: Aberrant Games’ Rezolution. Gen Con 2009

August 21, 2009 – 2:43 pm | No Comment
Video Demo: Aberrant Games’ Rezolution. Gen Con 2009

We get a demo of Rezolution from the Aberrant Games crew at Gen Con 2009.

Video Interview: Mantic Games, Gen Con 2009

August 21, 2009 – 2:35 pm | No Comment
Video Interview: Mantic Games, Gen Con 2009

We get a first look at the Kings of War line of plastic multipart fantasy elf minis by UK newcomer Mantic Games.

Video Interview: Mindstorm Labs on Their Alpha Omega RPG

August 21, 2009 – 1:21 pm | No Comment
Video Interview: Mindstorm Labs on Their Alpha Omega RPG

Earl Fischl gives us a quick look at the hot post-apocalyptic RPG Alpha Omega.

Video Interview: Privateer Press On New Releases and Future Plans

August 21, 2009 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
Video Interview: Privateer Press On New Releases and Future Plans

Will from Privateer Press gives us the 411 on just what we can look forward to from Privateer in the next few months.

Video Preview: Monsterpocalypse Series Four Minis from Gen Con 2009

August 21, 2009 – 12:38 pm | No Comment
Video Preview: Monsterpocalypse Series Four Minis from Gen Con 2009

A closeip video minis from Privateer Press’ Monsterpocalypse Series Four, which will be shipping in the Fall.

Video Interview with Cary Parris of Dark Age Games

August 20, 2009 – 1:25 pm | 2 Comments
Video Interview with Cary Parris of Dark Age Games

Dark Age’s line developer gives us an overview of the game, including a word about upcoming releases.