Show Notes
John almost fubars the episode, but him and Jamie still manage to discuss Spinmaster's new Hellbreak TCG, Gamestop's eyes being bigger than their budget, and Anne Rice's new RPG causing some confusion.
Chapters 00:00 Tabletop Gaming News and Releases 11:53 Cultural Significance of Games 30:02 Recognition of Role-Playing in Finland 32:12 Influence of Harsh Winters on Gaming Culture 33:45 Cultural Heritage of the United States 39:27 Potential Acquisition of eBay by GameStop 01:13:25 Launch of the Hellbreak TCG 01:14:34 RPG Partnerships and Decision-Making 01:38:28 Chess Tournaments and Documentary Recommendations 01:46:22 Live Music Experiences
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