On today’s show, the guys discuss why every TTRPG should be using some version or variant of the D&D rules. Intro (0:34) – Cheap achievements and other bullshit Tabletop Gaming (7:19) – Why every TTRPG should be using some variant or edition of the D&D rules. Wrap (28:21) – We chat about the thousands of […]
Tag: Layoffs
Catching up, again – Loot Mechanics #358
The holidays are over, so let’s catch up on gaming news! There’s only one story worth discussing in depth, though, and that is Hasbro eating itself alive through gross mismanagement! Intro (0:49) – How were our holidays? Tabletop Gaming (5:57) – Let’s talk about Hasbro’s huge layoffs, including 1,100 WotC employees, just two weeks before […]
Alas, poor Rift! I knew it well
Episode #34 – There is potential f*ckery afoot at Gamigo, when it comes to “Rift”. Also, with a new D&D movie in development, we discuss what other TTRPGs might make for good movies. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (7:02) – Gamigo is shuttering the “Defiance” titles, and laying off the US-based […]
It’s Like We Only Record Once A Month – Pixels & Dice #110
Recapping the gaming news from February 2019 Theme Music – “Pinball Spring”, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), licensed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0” license. See more trash like this at Scormey.com https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/scormey.com/podcast/PnD110.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Android | Podchaser | Email | RSS | More
RIP Trion Worlds – Pixels & Dice #92
So, Trion Worlds was purchased by Gamigo, and their 200+ workforce has been pared down to around 25. Ouch. So what does this mean for “Trove” and their other games going into the future? Theme Music – “Pinball Spring”, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), licensed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0” license. See more trash like this at […]