PSP #197: Battlefield Hardlines, Project Spark, and a Broken Computer

In today's episode--one which almost didn't happen--Marc talks about how Battlefield Hardline is weird, how Tinder is even weirder, and how Project Spark still exists--yes, boys and girls, Project Spark is still very much so a thing--not to mention (as I mention) the computer issues that almost lead to no show at all. Given all the technical issues that almost killed the podcast before it even started, this week's episode turned out quite well; though, will y'all agree? Only time will tell. Does this smidgen of rhyming put you under my spell?

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PSP #196: The Escapists Review

In today's episode--the first in what seems like forever ('cause it's been over six months!)--Marc returns with a review of The Escapists--a game all about breaking out of prison(s). Is The Escapists too much like prison, or is it so good it'll make you want to be imprisoned just so you can try your various plans in the real world? The only way to know for sure is by listening to this here brand new episode of The Pixelated Sasuage Podcast! (Even if I say this is the greatest game ever made, please don't do anything that leads to you ending up in prison; I can guarantee this game is nothing like a real prison, not that I know from experience...)

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PSP #195: Board Gaming with Sushi Go!, Ca$h 'n Guns, and More

In today's episode, Marc talks about the fast-paced card drafting game, Sushi Go!, the foam gun-pointing game, Ca$h 'n Guns, and more. And, if y'all listen to the whole episode, y'all will be "treated" with some extra special content at the end-end. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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PSP #194b: Taking a Break, Having Coffee and Cake

In today's episode, Marc decides to take a much needed break, so, enjoy it while it lasts because next week will be a return of the usual Marc-nonsense y'all have come to expect. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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PSP #194: Board Gaming with Abyss, 5Pax - Fast Dice Games, Metal Gaming Coins, and More

In today's episode, Marc talks about the set collection-heavy board game, Abyss, from Asmodee, 5Pax--which is a collection of ten different, fast-paced dice games--a currently running Kickstarter for metal gaming coins, and more. And y'all will surely notice a slight change to the way the show is put together, so, if you like it or hate it, please let it be known. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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PSP #193: Board Gaming with Nautilus Industries and More

In today's episode, Marc focuses on one game, Nautilus Industries, from Lamp Light Games--which is just about to wrap up a very successful campaign on Kickstarter--and, if y'all are wondering if it's good or not, well, it's not everyday that Marc talks about one game and (almost) only one game for an entire episode. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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PSP #192: Board Gaming with Dead of Winter, King's Forge, The Battle at Kemble's Cascade, and More

In today's episode, Marc talks about one of the hottest new board games, Dead of Winter from Plaid Hat Games, a surprisingly fun dice game called King's Forge, and the incredibly disappointing, The Battle at Kemble's Cascade. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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Recently Launched: Kickstarter Picks for the Week of July 18, 2014

So, what is this post all about? Well, it should pretty straightforward, but, if there's any confusion, this is where I'll be talking about a handful of Kickstarter projects each week, focusing on a few projects that recently launched (what a surprise, eh!). Will I be focusing only on projects in need of funding? No, I will simply be focusing on projects that interest me, regardless of whether they've only raised $5 or raised ten times that of their original goal; though, most projects will likely not be funded in 24 hours unless it's coming from an established publisher/Kickstarter-er. Anyway, I think it's about time I got to the actual projects, eh.

*Note: Some of these were launched over a week ago, but it's been a while since I wrote up anything about Kickstarter, so I'm including some campaigns that are relatively recent, but not brand new.

• Recently launched Kickstarter campaigns...duh.
  

But Wait, There's More!

• Ends Fri, Sep 5 2014 10:59 AM CDT.

I know what it's like to pitch an idea to a company, trying to condense so much into a few minutes, and it's usually pretty stressful; however, it can also be a lot of fun to test your creativity and I'm hoping But Wait, There's More!--a game about being the best TV pitch person you can be--is more fun than stressful. The setup is simple; you select a product and then select two features--one selected by you and one selected randomly--and, after you (and everyone else) give your 30-second pitch, y'all secretly vote for your favorite one of the round. That's it and that's all...really, there's nothing more.

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PSP #191: Board Gaming and Whatnot at Gen Con 2014

In today's episode, Marc talks about Gen Con 2014, including a number of games played--like Machi Koro from IDW Games, Five Tribes from Days of Wonder, and more--miniatures ogled--Cool Mini or Not knows how to make, well, cool miniatures--and great people met--like Chevee Dodd and Spencer Reeve. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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PSP #190: Board Gaming Prep for Gen Con

In today's episode, Marc talks briefly (very briefly) about Gen Con as he leaves his humble home in Chicago for the interesting(?) Indianapolis, home of Gen Con and the number, 500. Anyway, that's it and that's all, folks, and, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s); it's not free to host the site, the show, to make and record videos, and everything in between, so, anything would be greatly appreciated, even if you just tell a friend or two about the site and show(s). You can also support the site by shopping at Amazon. Cheers, and have a lovely rest of the day. And if you're looking for solutions to the often horribly lacking internal storage inside board game boxes, Robert Searing creates some great-looking foam inserts y'all should check out (foam > wood).

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