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The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 104: The EndThis isn't goodbye. I'll see you soon over on Smashing Bricks: A Retro Gaming Podcast. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smashingbricks Join me on the Smashing Bricks Discord server. https://discord.gg/gfnpx62JzS Thank you to everyone who has been a part of The GamerNode Show (or, as it was originally known, Versus Node) over these past 14 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamernode/message 2023-04-0807 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 103: New to My Game LibraryIt's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this EXTRA part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about a few board games that entered my...2023-04-0623 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 102: Top 75 Board Games, 7-1It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this final part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my number 7 through my number 1 of the...2023-03-3133 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 101: Top 75 Board Games, 15-8It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this twelfth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 15th through my 8th favorite board...2023-03-0131 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 100: Top 75 Board Games, 20-16It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this eleventh part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 20th through my 16th favorite board...2023-01-2219 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 99: Top 75 Board Games, 25-21It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this tenth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 25th through my 21st favorite board...2023-01-0820 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 98: Top 75 Board Games, 30-26It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this ninth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 30th through my 26th favorite board g...2022-12-0221 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 97: Top 75 Board Games, 35-31It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this eighth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 35th through my 31st favorite board g...2022-11-1028 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 96: Top 75 Board Games, 40-36It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this seventh part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 40th through my 36th favorite board g...2022-10-2527 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 95: Top 75 Board Games, 45-41It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this sixth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 45th through my 41st favorite board g...2022-10-0924 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 94: Top 75 Board Games, 50-46It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this fifth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 50th through my 46th favorite board g...2022-09-2524 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 93: Top 75 Board Games, 55-51It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this fourth part of the Top 75 Games in My Library series, I talk about my 55th through my 51st favorite board g...2022-09-1020 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 92: Top 75 Board Games, 60-56It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! For this season, I've decided to rank every game I own and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES in my board gaming library. This will give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this third part of the Top 75 Games in My Library I talk about my 60th through my 56th favorite board games c...2022-08-2422 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 91: Top 75 Board Games, 65-61It's take two of a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! After starting the Game Shelf Survey in Episode 89, I decided to scrap the idea, RANK every game I own, and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES instead. This will still give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, but with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this second part of the Top 75 Games in My Library I talk a...2022-08-1220 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 90: Top 75 Board Games, 72-66It's take two of a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! After starting the Game Shelf Survey in Episode 89, I decided to scrap the idea, RANK every game I own, and bring you a multi-episode TOP SEVENTY-FIVE GAMES instead. This will still give you a peek behind the curtain and into my game library, but with the added excitement of an ongoing countdown to my very favorites. Listen to the whole thing and see how well our tastes align! In this first part of the Top 75 Games in My Library I list a...2022-07-2721 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 89: Game Shelf Survey, Part 1It's a new season on The GamerNode Show, from Eddie Inzauto! Episode 89 kicks off my "Game Shelf Survey" (feel free to suggest a better name), a series in which I'll be dedicating each episode to a single cube in my board game shelving unit, and talking about the games residing therein. This will give listeners a chance to peek behind the curtain and into my game library to get a sense of which games have earned their place in my home and for what reasons. Have a listen and see how well our tastes align! I...2022-01-0133 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 88: Top 10 Strategic Dice GamesHey there friends, it's me, Eddie Inzauto! I'm back, better than ever, and ready to talk about strategic dice games! Here's my Top 10 list of this very engaging category of games, spanning a handful of different dice-based mechanisms and a variety of themes, while still remaining quite focused. What are your favorites? Did I miss any? As always, feel free to drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram, or via the voice message link! Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. ...2021-09-1358 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 87: Top 8-to-20ish Tile-Laying GamesEddie has been doing a lot of lying down in 2020, so what better than to talk about tile-laying games?! Here's a Top 8 list with honorable mentions all the way out to 20 spots on the list. It's a bit wacky, but we need a lack of seriousness right now to balance out...life. As always, feel free to drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: instagram.com/GamerNode - Twitter: twitter.com/GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com...2020-09-2919 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 87: Top 8-to-20ish Tile-Laying GameszOMG! It's another Top 10ish list! Tile-laying games! Eddie has been doing a lot of lying down in 2020, so what better than to talk about tile-laying games?! Here's a Top 8 list with honorable mentions all the way out to 20 spots on the list. It's a bit wacky, but we need a lack of seriousness right now to balance out...life. As always, feel free to drop me a line on Twitter or Instagram! Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010....2020-09-2919 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 86: Top 10 Sci-Fi Board GamesEddie finally delivers a Top 10 list. It's Sci-Fi games! Eddie is back from outer space and he talks about his favorite sci-fi board games in the first of a series of lists slated to hit the GamerNode Show in 2020 after an incredibly long hiatus. Listen in and see who made the cut! Spoiler: no Star Wars games are on this list, but Eddie HAS watched the entirety of The Baby Yoda Show. Spoiler #2: Twilight Imperium 4 was number 11. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! Versus Node theme "Du...2020-01-2240 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 86: Top 10 Sci-Fi Board GamesEddie is back from outer space and he talks about his favorite sci-fi board games in the first of a series of lists slated to hit the GamerNode Show in 2020 after an incredibly long hiatus. Listen in and see who made the cut! Spoiler: no Star Wars games are on this list, but Eddie HAS watched the entirety of The Baby Yoda Show. Spoiler #2: Twilight Imperium 4 was number 11. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and...2020-01-2240 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 85: PAX Unplugged 2018Eddie recaps PAX Unplugged 2018. Yes, while driving. Eddie talks through the games he played at PAX Unplugged 2018. There were great ones and not so great ones, but overall, the convention was a hit and worth attending year after year. The big highlights include Forum Trajanum, Endeavor: Age of Sail, and sleeper pick Arboretum. Listen in for more! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Instagram: instagram.co...2018-12-281h 01

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 85: PAX Unplugged 2018Eddie talks through the games he played at PAX Unplugged 2018. There were great ones and not so great ones, but overall, the convention was a hit and worth attending year after year. The big highlights include Forum Trajanum, Endeavor: Age of Sail, and sleeper pick Arboretum. Listen in for more! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: instagram.com/GamerNode - Twitter: twitter.com/GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode...2018-12-281h 01

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 84: Andor's Last HopeDesigner/Artist Michael Menzel's third and final(?) entry into the fantasy-puzzle-adventure Legends of Andor series is up for review on this episode of The GamerNode Show. Eddie takes a look at Legends of Andor: The Last Hope, from publisher Kosmos. Listen in and find out why this isn't your typical fantasy game or dungeon crawl, and also see how this entry stacks up to its closest sibling, part 1 of the series. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by...2018-10-0827 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 84: Andor's Last HopeEddie reviews Legends of Andor: The Last Hope from Kosmos. Designer/Artist Michael Menzel's third and final(?) entry into the fantasy-puzzle-adventure Legends of Andor series is up for review on this episode of The GamerNode Show. Eddie takes a look at Legends of Andor: The Last Hope, from publisher Kosmos. Listen in and find out why this isn't your typical fantasy game or dungeon crawl, and also see how this entry stacks up to its closest sibling, part 1 of the series. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! 2018-10-0827 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 83: Folklore - A True RPG Board Game?Have designers Nick Blain and Will Donovan of Greenbrier Games done the impossible - make a board game that replicates the tabletop RPG experience in a steamlined, yet gameplay- and narrative-rich experience? Eddie Inzauto might have the answer to that question in today's Folklore review, and it might be a very exciting answer. Listen in on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: @GamerNode...2018-09-1628 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 83: Folklore - A True RPG Board Game?Eddie reviews Folklore: The Affliction from Greenbrier Games. Have designers Nick Blain and Will Donovan of Greenbrier Games done the impossible - make a board game that replicates the tabletop RPG experience in a steamlined, yet gameplay- and narrative-rich experience? Eddie Inzauto might have the answer to that question in today's Folklore review, and it might be a very exciting answer. Listen in on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Le...2018-09-1628 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 82: Inconclusive Plays - GWT, Caverna, ConcordiaEddie talks about a few games that have made him go "hmmmm" for a while before coming to any solid conclusions. Eddie talks about Lewis & Clark, Great Western Trail, Caverna, and Concordia on this episode (Episode 82 - I screwed up in my intro) of The GamerNode Show. These are just a few of the games that haven't immediately revealed themselves to be favorites, but also weren't easily passed up, either. These are games that really called for more plays and deeper consideration to figure out exactly what to feel about them. And in this podcast, hopefully Eddie c...2018-07-0435 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 82: Inconclusive Plays - GWT, Caverna, ConcordiaEddie talks about Lewis & Clark, Great Western Trail, Caverna, and Concordia on this episode (Episode 82 - I screwed up in my intro) of The GamerNode Show. These are just a few of the games that haven't immediately revealed themselves to be favorites, but also weren't easily passed up, either. These are games that really called for more plays and deeper consideration to figure out exactly what to feel about them. And in this podcast, hopefully Eddie can explain why. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...2018-07-0435 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 81: Resistance is FeudalEddie takes a dive into the land of Feudum in this review episode of The GN Show. Eddie talks about the deep, heavy, and beaufiful euro/economy/3x game from Odd Bird Games, Feudum. First-time designer Mark Swanson and Artist Justin Shultz have done a bang-up job on this game, but it’s not for everyone. Is it for Eddie? Is it for YOU? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! Versus Node theme “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nint...2018-06-0135 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 81: Resistance is FeudalEddie talks about the deep, heavy, and beaufiful euro/economy/3x game from Odd Bird Games, Feudum. First-time designer Mark Swanson and Artist Justin Shultz have done a bang-up job on this game, but it's not for everyone. Is it for Eddie? Is it for YOU? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Instagram: @GamerNode - Twitter: @GamerNode - YouTube: youtube.com/gamernode...2018-06-0135 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 80: Rails to Star TrailsEddie talks about rail and space travel as he conquers the open road in episode 80 of The GamerNode Show. It's pick-up-and-deliver in Whistle Stop from Bezier Games and designer Scott Caputo, followed by an epic, engine- and empire-building space euro in Gaia Project from Z-Man Games and designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag. Come along for the ride and see how these two ever-expanding games have been received at GN HQ. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by...2018-04-051h 04

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 80: Rails to Star TrailsEddie talks about rail and space travel as he conquers the open road in episode 80 of The GamerNode Show. it's pick-up-and-deliver in Whistle Stop from Bezier Games and designer Scott Caputo, followed by an epic, engine- and empire-building space euro in Gaia Project from Z-Man Games and designers Jens Drogemuller and Helge Ostertag. Come along for the ride and see how these two ever-expanding games have been received at GN HQ. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by...2018-04-051h 04

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 79: El Dorado, Pillars, Rajas, & ChartersThere have been LOTS of new plays at GamerNode HQ, so Eddie takes a dive into some of the more anticipated titles that have been on the table. We've got deck-building, worker placement, engine-building, dice, and even a legacy game! Come in for a listen and see the impression these four games have left on us. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: fa...2018-02-1440 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 79: El Dorado, Pillars, Rajas, & ChartersThere have been LOTS of new plays at GamerNode HQ, so Eddie takes a dive into some of the more anticipated titles that have been on the table. We've got deck-building, worker placement, engine-building, dice, and even a legacy game! Come in for a listen and see the impression these four games have left on us. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook...2018-02-1440 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 78: A Tasty Minstrel New Yearit's an expansive new year with Orleans: Trade & Intrigue from TMG, an expansion to the excellent 2014 bag builder by Reiner Stockhausen. Additionally, Eddie takes a look at a small-box worker-placement title, by designer Kuro, called Ars Alchimia. How do these two boxes of cardboard fare? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2018-01-0721 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 78: A Tasty Minstrel New YearIt's an expansive new year with Orleans: Trade & Intrigue from TMG, an expansion to the excellent 2014 bag builder by Reiner Stockhausen. Additionally, Eddie takes a look at a small-box worker-placement title, by designer Kuro, called Ars Alchimia. How do these two boxes of cardboard fare? Find out on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/ga...2018-01-0721 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 77: Charterstone and Estrella DriveWe've made it halfway through Charterstone! How is it so far? Has Stonemaier Games once again struck gold? And we've completed the latest T.I.M.E. Stories scenario! Is it still awesome? Find out in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2017-12-2233 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 77: Charterstone and Estrella DriveWe've made it halfway through Charterstone! How is it so far? Has Stonemaier Games once again struck gold? And we've completed the latest T.I.M.E. Stories scenario! Is it still awesome? Find out in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...2017-12-2233 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 76: Gen Con 50Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Twitter: @GamerNode - Instagram: @GamerNode - Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2017-09-131h 00

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 76: Gen Con 50Eddie Inzauto carries on about all the games he got to see and play at Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis this year, and recounts all the events of GamerNode's first official Gen Con attendance. Spoiler: it was awesome and there was a ton to do and see! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Twitter: @GamerNode -- Instagram: @GamerNode -- Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode --- Send in a voice message: https://po...2017-09-131h 00

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 75: Zeal des JahresEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at...2017-08-1836 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 75: Zeal des JahresEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take a look at all the winners of the Spiel des Jahres awards and weigh in with their thoughts on the games. Spiel des Jahres winner Kingdomino from Blue Orange Games, Kennerspiel des Jahres winner EXIT: The Game from Kosmos, and Kinderspiel des Jahres winner Ice Cool from Brain Games are all reviewed on this episode. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at...2017-08-1836 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 74: Race for the River City ChancellorshipEddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that...2017-06-1922 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 74: Race for the River City ChancellorshipEddie Inzauto has three reviews for you on this episode of The GamerNode Show! First up, it's Race for the Galaxy, an iOS, Android, and Steam port of the Rio Grande games card game. Next, we have our existing video review of Secret Hitler, but in audio form - be sure to check our YouTube channel for all our video reviews. And finally, a quick look at a long overdue sequel and re-imagining of one of the greatest games of all time - River City Ransom: Underground. Three reviews for the price of nothing on this episode. Can't beat that...2017-06-1922 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 73: Energy EmpireEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. it's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com...2017-04-1136 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 73: Energy EmpireEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana take an in-depth look at The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire from Minion Games, designed by Tom Jolly and Luke Laurie. It's one big review on this episode of The GamerNode Show! What did the GN crew think of this energy-producing, environment-polluting, engine-building, global-impacting, thematic eurogame? Find out! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.co...2017-04-1136 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 72: Unlock the Escape Room in T.I.M.E!Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...2017-03-1330 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 72: Unlock the Escape Room in T.I.M.E!Eddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana compare Escape Room: The Game from Identity Games and Spin Master Games with the Unlock! demo mission "The Elite" from Space Cowboys. How do these escape-the-room-style games re-create the real-world escape room experience? Or do they simply fall short? What about Space Cowboys' previous hit, T.I.M.E. Stories? Is that on the escape room scale? Listen in and see what the GN crew thinks on this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo...2017-03-1330 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 71: Flavors of Italian DiceEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vs...2017-01-2047 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 71: Flavors of Italian DiceEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana try their hands at the hospitality industry in Grand Austria Hotel by Simone Luciani and Virginio Gigli for Mayfair Games. And then they go trekking across Eurasia in The Voyages of Marco Polo by Daniele Tascini and Simone Luciani for Z-Man Games. Dice drafting and dice placement collide in this episode of The GamerNode Show! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...2017-01-2047 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 70: Journey of a Thousand TilesEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us...2016-11-3033 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 70: Journey of a Thousand TilesEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the city-planning, tile-placement drafting game Subdivision by Lucas Hedgren and Bezier Games. They also give their early critical impressions of the wilderness exploration tile-laying game Lost Valley: The Yukon Goldrush 1896 by Tobias, Roland, and Johannes Goslar and Pandasaurus Games. And finally, they offer a first-look preview of what Eddie has informally dubbed a "5i Game" - Invest, Improve, Influence, Incorporate, Intimidate. Feudum, by Mark K. Swanson and Odd Bird Games, is currently on Kickstarter, and the staff at GN have been enjoying a prototype copy. As always, feel free to drop us...2016-11-3033 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 69: Ancient HorrorEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamernode/message 2016-11-0729 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 69: Ancient HorrorEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the civilization-building card game Civscape by Jeffrey Henning and the horror adventure game Mansions of Madness: Second Edition from Fantasy Flight Games. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2016-11-0729 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 68: Choose-Your-Own ApocalypseEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode --- Send in a voice message: https://po...2016-10-1128 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 68: Choose-Your-Own ApocalypseEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana talk about recent plays of Above and Below from Ryan Laukat and Red Raven Games and Battle Monkeys by Brandon Lassiter, and then review and discuss 51st State: The Complete Master Set from Portal Games and Ignacy Trzewiczek. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2016-10-1128 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 67: Suburban MaulEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vs...2016-06-2256 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 67: Suburban MaulEddie Inzauto and Bianca Figueroa-Santana review and discuss the fantastic city-building game from Ted Alspach and Bezier Games, Suburbia, and take a look at a pre-Kickstarter version of a game that combines deck building with worker placement. Temp Worker Assassins, by David Newton and Adam Bolton, is small, fun, original, and has a lot of potential to make it big. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode...2016-06-2256 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 66: A Deer in Stage LightsEddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this whatcha-been-playin episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com - Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode 2016-06-0622 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 66: A Deer in Stage LightsEddie Inzauto offers a pair of reviews on this "whatcha been playin'" episode of The GamerNode Show: The Deer God from Crescent Moon Games and Forced Showdown from BetaDwarf. A short and sweet update. More next episode! As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. -- Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com -- Twitter: @GamerNode Facebook: facebook.com/gamernode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamernode/me...2016-06-0622 min

The GamerNode ShowGamerNode Show 65: Catching the VirusThe Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! we've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! - Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian...2016-05-1337 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastGamerNode Show 65: Catching the VirusThe Versus Node Podcast is Dead! Long live The GamerNode Show! We've changed the name, but we're not talking about it until next episode. In the meantime, Bianca Figueroa-Santana joins Eddie Inzauto to review and discuss Matt Leacock and Z-Man Games' Pandemic and the cooperative board games it has inspired. Among the other games mentioned: Defenders of the Realm, Pandemic Legacy, Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Pandemic: The Cure. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node theme "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Br...2016-05-1337 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 64: Ultra Nostalgic Game PlaylistRecently, games that Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli have been playing are turning up the nostalgia dials, be it through familiar characters or mechanics. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mega Man Legacy Collection, Super Mario Maker, Minecraft: Story Mode, 20XX, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, and ChargeShot all remind us of some fond element of our gaming histories on this "Ultra" episode number 64 of the Versus Node Podcast. Also, Eddie extols the excellent Plantronics RIG 500E surround sound gaming headset. As always, feel free to drop us a line on Twitter or via email! -- Versus Node themes, "A Tough Fight" by Kazuo Sawa...2015-11-0449 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 37: The Long and Winding 7th GenerationEddie Inzauto is joined by Jason Fanelli and Anthony LaBella as the trio discusses shifts in game design during the 7th console generation. Topics include genres that experienced the greatest transformation, franchises that had a big shift in quality, mascots’ growing or diminishing relevance, and games of particular significance to the advancement of the art form between November 22, 2005 and today. Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987, remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Intro, Eddie re-recording it 9 years later due to a dumb claim on the episode. Links: ...2013-12-2055 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 35: PlayStation 4 Lands at GamerNode HQEpisode 35 of the Versus Node Podcast takes a break from our series on the last gen, RUDELY interrupted by the release of the PlayStation 4. The "next" gen is NOW, and Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Anthony LaBella take over for a sick and absent Eddie Inzauto to talk nothing but PS4. The guys cover the overall user experience, interface, connectivity, social functions, features, games, controller, and more to welcome the PS4, and the response is pretty positive. Listen in to hear the info you can only get from four guys with hands-on PS4 experience.---------------------------------------Versus Node theme, "Dungeon"...2013-11-231h 29

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 27: PlayStation 4 and David Cage's Old ManSony's PS4 reveal event and what's next. - Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa provide their thoughts on Sony's February 20th PlayStation 4 event in this reaction podcast. From system functions, to specs, to services, to games, to cross-platform comparisons and speculation for the future, the GamerNode crew picks apart everything Sony had to show eager gamers last week in New York. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. - Email us at vsnode@gamernode.com Links: PS4...2013-03-011h 15

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 25: Don’t Hate the (Multi)PlayerEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Dan Crabtree are joined (or were at the time of recording on August 26th, at least) by Big Red Potion podcast host Sinan Kubba on this episode of VS Node to chat about all of the different types of multiplayer that gamers have enjoyed over the years. What about games’ multiplayer components make them so appealing, and which ones could we do without? What are the best examples of the different types of multiplayer out there, and which games, specifically, are our favorites? Inspired by Eddie’s obsession with Dark Souls, this podcast covers far more...2012-09-231h 17

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 24: The Land of Digital OpportunityOn this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about new opportunities in game development for budding game designers, from the ways small-team games can be funded, to the tools available for the general public to use, to the emerging digital platforms on which these games ca be delivered to their potential audience. And even the end-user becomes the developer sometimes. Give a listen, then play some indies. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Digital Get Down" by...2012-08-071h 14

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 23: E3 2012, Except for Greg #dealwithitE3 2012 is almost here, and the GamerNode staff is gearing up for an awesome show! On this episode of VS Node, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Greg Galiffa talk about what they’re most excited to see during the videogame industry’s biggest event, followed by their wildest E3 dreams and boldest E3 predictions. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter (hash tag #GNatE3), and right here in the comments section. -Valve #dealwithit Versus Node theme, “Dungeon” by Koji Kondo for Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, “Wily’s Castle” by T...2012-05-2543 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 22: The First ThirdMay 1st, exactly 122 days into the year, is a perfect day to discuss what the GamerNode crew thinks has been great about gaming in 2012, along with the things that have been, well, not so great. Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Jason Fanelli, and Greg Galiffa make their picks, and also discuss which games have been the very best of the first third of the year. GotFTotY, if you will. Listen and send in your choices via Facebook, Twitter, and GamerNode.com. Tom Hanks and Ken Levine say so. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987...2012-05-0158 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 21: Games of the YearYou’ve seen the nominees and winners for GamerNode’s Special Honors and Best of 2011 Nodie Awards. Now it’s time for the biggest virtual trophy of them all. It took a lot of deliberation, some of which you can listen to here in VS Node 21: Games of the Year, a podcast discussing the GotY nominees and two honorable mentions at greater length. We allowed six nominees this time instead of the usual five because of how many great games there were to choose from, but in the end, we did manage to narrow it down to a single winner. Listen...2012-01-171h 11

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 20: Through Videogame-Colored GlassesEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Greg Galiffa introduce the brand-new GamerNode website and review philosophy, then expand that discussion to encompass the traditional game review process, why it's outdated, and what changes should be and are being made to improve the readers' experience. How should games critics be talking about games in an effort to elevate the discourse surrounding the medium? What's to be expected from GN and our thoughtful, meaningful, experiential review style moving forward? Listen and find out. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010...2011-12-1246 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 19: The Industry MacarenaEddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy take this pre-holiday-rush opportunity to discuss games that indicate shifts in the industry, then go on to express their disdain for the lopsided yearly videogame release schedule, as well as suggest ways to approach such gamer problems. Catherine, L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, Bastion, and more all find their way into this month's show. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Rapunzel" by Shoji Meguro, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Atsushi Kitajoh, Pablo de Sarasate for...2011-09-2339 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: July 2011Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, Mike Murphy, and Jason Fanelli talk about the games, or at least the betas and early code they've played in June and July. The Uncharted 3 and Journey betas, inFAMOUS 2, and the impressive XBLA title, Bastion, are all up for discussion in this Replay. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro audio from the trailer for Supergiant Games' Bastion, 2011. Links: Bastion Review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/10756-bastion-review/index.html Journey Hands-On Preview - http://www.gamernode.com/previews/10690-journey-hands-on-preview/index.html ...2011-07-2039 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 18: PrE-3 ChatterEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy anticipate and speculate about E3 2011. From what the big three -- Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft -- have in store (Project Cafe, anyone?), to all the big and small titles that will be on display at the show, to predictions about big reveals and the things that will be most impressive, the GamerNode crew exhausts the topic just enough to get prepared for the triple-E extravaganza in Los Angeles next week. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Earth"...2011-06-0147 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: May 2011Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've played in April and May, and then take a moment to reflect on the Great PlayStation Network Crash of 2011. Games on the playlist include Brink, Portal 2, Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD, Gears of War 3, and SOCOM 4. Things tie up with a lead-in to VS Node 18, this year's pre-E3 show, soon to follow the Replay. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Wing Cap Mario" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's Super Mario 64, 1996. ...2011-05-1839 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: February 2011VS Node is back in action for 2011! Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Mike Murphy talk about the games they've been playing this year, and have a grand old time doing it. Games include Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Dead Space 2, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, Two Worlds II, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Stacking, Nier, Bulletstorm, and a hint of PixelJunk Shooter 2. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Take You For A Ride" remix, from Capcom's Marvel vs. Capcom 3, 2011. Links: ...2011-03-0347 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node: Game of the Year Edition 2010Welcome to GamerNode's 2010 Nodie Awards! Once again, GamerNode has improved upon our annual awards presentation, and will be bringing you our most extensive list of Nodie Awards categories and nominees in our 5-year history. For 2010, which was yet another epic year of gaming, each individual Nodie Award category initially highlighted the five nominees the GN staff felt were most worthy of recognition after the long and arduous narrowing-down process held at GN HQ. During the last days of 2010, GamerNode revealed the winners, in four groups, capping the event off with this, the VS Node Podcast: Game of the Year Edition...2010-12-311h 18

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: November 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Dan Crabtree, and Tyler Cameron talk about the finer points of the games of November 2010. Kinect, Goldeneye, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Gran Turismo 5, nail'd, The Sly Collection, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, and The UnderGarden are all on the table in this podcast. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Jungle Groove" originally composed by Robin Beanland, Eveline Fischer, and David Wise for Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country, 1994. Links: CoD: Black Ops review - http://www...2010-12-0647 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 17: Why We Play GamesEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by GamerNode's Old Skool columnist George Brandes for a discussion about the reasons we play video games, from escapism to competition to simply enjoying a story, and EVERYTHING in between. They also comment on what developers and publishers should be doing to improve their products and the games industry as a whole in light of the things that motivate gamers to play. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "To Zanarkanrd" by Nobuo Uematsu for Square's Final Fantasy X, 2001. ...2010-11-211h 01

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: October 2010Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree talk about the games of October 2010, as well as offering looks ahead at some of the games that were shown at New York Comic Con. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "The Hero's Journey" by Nitin Sawhney for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, 2010. Links: Warren Spector interview - http://www.gamernode.com/interviews/9719-gamernode-sits-with-warren-spector/index.html Alan Wake: The Writer review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9690-alan-wake-the-writer/index.html Fallout: New Vegas review - http...2010-11-1056 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node No Bounds: We Like Games With Tits?Eddie, Jason, Kyle, Mike, Dan, and Ashley are more than just great podcasters; they're also good at BSing and joking around about titties, cross-dressing, and anything else. These are the outtakes from September's shows. Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Links: GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_ Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree ...2010-10-1914 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: September 2010Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree have a jolly little chat about September's game releases. Dan loves NHL 11, Mike loves Civilization V, Jason loves Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, and they're all down with Halo: Reach. On top of those, there's a lot of zombie-killing going on in Dead Rising 2. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project, 1982. Links: Professor Layton and the Unwound Future review - http://www.gamernode.com/reviews/9568-professor-layton-and-the-unwound-future/index.html Halo: Reach review...2010-10-0737 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 16: Bored Out of Our MindsEddie, Jason, Mike, Kyle, Anthony, and Ashley do some complaining about the problem of boredom in gaming. They cover the games, genres, and components of games that stand against their overall "fun factor," as well as the summer doldrums, strategies to avoid losing interest, and a few of the design choices that can prevent that from happening. They also talk about the joys of running on walls, the pleasure of 30 pages of in-game text, and the value of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind technology. Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by...2010-09-1850 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node No Bounds: Drippin' Wit GreaseEddie, Jason, Dan, Mike, and Kyle find their Replay podcast derailed on a few occasions thanks to breaking news, irrelevant facts, terrible game titles, and awesome character names. Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Links: GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli Mike's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/_Murpho_ Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree Kyle's Twitter - http://www.twitter...2010-09-0703 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: August 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, Dan Crabtree, and rookie GamerNode staffer Kyle Hilliard talk about the games of August 2010. Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, Mafia II, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Metroid: Other M, BioShock 2, Dead Rising: Case Zero, Ys Seven, Shank, and others are examined on a notably sarcastic, but funny and informative show this month. If you're interested in any of these games, check out what the GN crew has to say. "Car battery plus ceiling fan plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw plus chainsaw." You'll understand later. Versus Node theme, "...2010-09-0346 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: July 2010Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, and Mike Murphy discuss the few games that made it to store shelves and download queues during July 2010. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, NCAA Football 11, LIMBO, Red Dead Redemption, Alan Wake: The Signal, and Dragon Quest IX comprise the majority of the show, followed by our dread of the money due to be spent this fall on a huge selection of games through year-end. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "I Need Mo' Allowance" by The Beets for Nikelodeon's Doug, 1991. Links: BlazBLue: Continuum...2010-08-0739 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node No Bounds: Wassamatta You? Gimme Money!Eddie, Jason, and Dan stray wildly off topic and have a great time doing so. Cotton commercials, South Park, Jeopardy, Transformers, Tiger Woods, and bad Italian accents abound in this brief No Bounds selection. Interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Links: GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto Jason's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/BigManFanelli Dan's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/DanRCrabtree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...2010-08-0704 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: June 2010 & The VS Node E3 RecapJason Fanelli hosts a dual-purpose VS Node Replay show this month, in which he, Eddie Inzauto, and Dan Crabtree not only discuss the games they've been playing at home, but also recount their experiences from E3 2010. Alpha Protocol, Sin & Punishment, Red Dead Redemption, Singularity, Transformers, Portal 2, XCOM, Dead Space 2, Homefront, WWE All Stars, Journey, Fable III, Marvel vs Capcom 3, Spec Ops, Epic Mickey, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and others find their way into the discussion this time around, and what a lively one it is. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian...2010-07-071h 07

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 15: Critical MassEddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli are joined by Kyle Stallock and Gamecritics.com's Brad Gallaway for a discussion about videogame reviews and the critical process. The guys explain what they think reviews should accomplish, explore the differences between review and critique, discuss commitment to the process, complain about bad writing, and even touch on "thoughtcrime" versus research, among plenty of other things on this "interesting" show. Versus Node theme: "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro: "Please Please Me" by The Beatles, 1963. Links: GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com ...2010-06-1147 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node No Bounds: Shaq-Fu RedemptionTwo shows' worth of No Bounds featuring Jason Fanelli, Eddie Inzauto, Dan Crabtree, and Matt Erazo begins with Shaquille O'Neal, ends with Braid, and covers topics such as Eddie's opulent abode, videogame clones, dirty gamer showers, escapism, and the dystopian future where Capcom is a bad guy. "Stay sweet." Versus Node theme and interlude, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Links: GamerNode - http://www.gamernode.com GN on Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/GamerNode Eddie's Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/EddieInzauto Jason's Twitter - http://www...2010-06-0309 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node Replay: May 2010Jason Fanelli hosts the first edition of GamerNode's VS Node Replay, as he, Eddie Inzauto, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree discuss what has been released and what they've been playing during May 2010. Super Mario Galaxy 2, Skate 3, Alan Wake, UFC Undisputed 2010, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Red Dead Redemption, Split/Second, ModNation Racers, Blur, and Zeno Clash others are all on the agenda, and the guys have plenty to say about them. Versus Node theme, "Dungeon" by Koji Kondo for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda, 1987. Remixed by Brian Schulman and Charles Kantz, 2010. Outro, "Super Mario Galaxy,"...2010-06-0149 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 14: All Hyped UpEddie, Matt, and Dan discuss the effects of hype on the videogame industry, and reveal the upcoming games they're excited to play. Dan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing strategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and...2010-04-2939 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 14: All Hyped UpDan Crabtree and Matt Erazo join host Eddie Inzauto to talk about the hype train in the videogame industry. From marketing srategy, to community involvement, to the effects of sequels, to the way hype alters the final gameplay experience, the sans-Fanelli trio of gamers touch on a number of related topics. Does hype condition us to believe what is told to us about games, or does it have the opposite affect, producing more disappointments and surprises than one would be subject to with fewer prior influences? Additionally, will May 2010 spell certain doom for gamers' wallets with the release of 3D...2010-04-2940 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node No Bounds: PAX East 2010 Day 2 Recap (aka: The GamerToad Podcast)Mike Murphy recorded a podcast about everything he saw during day 2 at PAX East 2010 as Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and the others listened in, but with some heavy editing and internet magic, GamerNode has managed to come away with a more balanced discussion of the crew's Penny-Arcade Expo day 2 experience. Skate 3, Mafia II, Crackdown 2, APB, Shank, Two Worlds II, Splinter Cell Conviction are all touched upon along with karaoke, drinks, and a panel about the greatest games of all time. The end of the podcast has been left mostly untouched to give faithful VS Node listeners a little taste of...2010-03-3119 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 11: The Game of the Games of the DecadeDan Crabtree, Creighton DeSimone, and Jeffrey Matulef join Eddie Inzauto and Jason Fanelli to play "The Game of the Games of the Decade." The group narrows down an initial list of 61 titles released between 2000 and 2009 -- one by one -- to determine a top 10, top 5, and number 1 game of the last decade. A thorough and fun discussion kicks off the new decade with a bang, and our biggest show yet. 00:00 - Intro. 00:52 - Welcome. Guests. Technical difficulties. 02:08 - 2010! Happy New Year! New decade means many "Game of the Decade" lists. 02:51 - The rules of The Game of the Games of...2010-01-041h 33

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 10: Naughty or NiceEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and Tyler Cameron laugh through a discussion about morality in videogames, but still manage to think critically about the topic at hand. In an interesting discussion, they approach the material from a variety of angles and come out with some good insight and a better understanding of what makes such systems better or worse. 00:00 - Welcome. Introductions. Weather. 01:48 - What we've been playing. Assassin's Creed II, Uncharted 2, Left 4 Dead 2, inFAMOUS, Prototype, and a quick breakdown of Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer. 07:56 - Morality systems in games. 09:11 - What makes a videogame morality system a good one? 13:40...2009-12-0646 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 9: I Did It for the 'ChievosEddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, Mike Murphy, and Dan Crabtree look at a few of the latest releases, then dive into a discussion about videogame achievements, trophies, and rewards in general. 00:00 - Welcome. Achievement unlocked! Introductions. 01:06 - What we've been playing. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and "the scene." Dragon Age: Origins. 07:50 - Natal launch detailed. Coming November 2010 for 80 dollars or less. 09:20 - Achievements and Rewards discussion. 09:33 - Are you an "achievement junkie"? 13:08 - Achievements and trophies as motivation to play. 16:55 - Achievements/trophies reiterating and reinforcing existing in-game goals. 20:02 - Player-created goals and their relationship to achievements/trophies. Developers preempting...2009-11-1351 min

The GamerNode Show: A Board Game and Video Game PodcastVS Node 8: What Are Ya Buyin, Stranger?Eddie Inzauto, Jason Fanelli, and GamerNode contributor Kyle Stallock cover a number of topics ranging from racism, to Twitter, to console price wars and the business of videogames, finally settling into a discussion of the various methods of video-game distribution, their importance and implications, and the future of videogame sales. 00:00 - Welcome! Introductions. 01:19 - What we've been playing. Wolfenstein. Street Fighter IV. BlazBlue. Electronic masturbation. The Beatles: Rock Band. Scribblenauts. 04:46 - Scribblenauts word list. 5th Cell response. "Sambo" racism. 06:46 - Twitter in Uncharted 2. 07:37 - Mag Beta. "OMG, IT'S LIKE CALL OF DUTY, BUT MORE PEOPLE!" 08:26 - Call of Duty: Modern...2009-09-191h 17