I don't think video games are a threat to board games or tabletop games. In fact, with games like Carcassonne making the leap onto the Xbox 360, there's evidence that people are playing and enjoying both kinds of games. Games and gaming in general are on the rise, including board games and cards games of all sorts. Our show tends to focus on these types of games. This week, we include a variety of interviews from the show room floor, including game designers, publishers, artists, and inventors. Next week, we conclude with our own impressions of the con.
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I don't think video games are a threat to board games or tabletop games. In fact, with games like Carcassonne making the leap onto the Xbox 360, there's evidence that people are playing and enjoying both kinds of games. Games and gaming in general are on the rise, including board games and cards games of all sorts. Our show tends to focus on these types of games. This week, we include a variety of interviews from the show room floor, including game designers, publishers, artists, and inventors. Next week, we conclude with our own impressions of the con.
Spiel on!
Stephen
Episode #18 of The Spiel, our podcast about board games, is a Holiday Gift Guide.
Over 50 recommendations for gamers of all ages and games of all flavors. From games less than $10 to budget busters, we've got you covered.
Download directly from our site or via RSS or iTunes.
Comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome: stephen@thespiel.net
Happy holidays!
Stephen
co-host and creator of The Spiel