THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew. Further Reading Meeple and the Moose https://meepleandthemoose.com/ Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/01/7-wonders-duel-pantheon-and-architects.html Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/Zor3hcy0AN8 Follow Daniel at  https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeast Follow Mark at  https://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.social Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.  Next Featured Game Sengua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Website https://www.omnigamers.club/2024/11/the-lord-of-rings-duel-for-middle-earth.html

Daniel and Mark rip open some packs of Disney’s Lorcana, a trading card game from boardgame and puzzle publisher Ravensburger. We discuss how the game has developed from a famously rocky launch, to a seasoned game in the last year since its release. Does Lorcana have enough new and interesting gameplay to distinguish it from the rest of the pack? Or has the magic evaporated like Cinderella’s carriage at midnight?  Timestamps Outro: 1:00:29 Further Reading: Check out the video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/65s9OGvxH3M Follow Daniel at  https://linktr.ee/boardgamefeast Follow Mark at  https://instagram.com/omnigamermark Send your questions, feedback and comments to omnigamersclub@gmail.com.  Next Featured Game: Cult of the Lamb

Mark debunks the mysteries and genre conventions of Urban Myth Dissolution Center; Daniel is thwarted by a particularly pernicious mouse in Animal Rescue Team; Plus Pokemon Anniversary announcements, Steam Next Fest demos and more.Topics DiscussedPokemon 30th Anniversary, 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Moondrop Space Travel earbuds, FiiO EH11 headphones, Sony NWZ-S545 audio player, Steam Next Fest demos (Australia Did It, Denshattack!, Vampire Crawlers, Titanium Court, Let’s Build a Dungeon), Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, Urban Myth Dissolution Center, Animal Rescue Team, Akira, Castle in the SkyTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1, Pokemon Anniversary: 0:00:56Appetizer 2, 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard: 0:08:34Appetizer 3,Audio Hardware: 0:09:59Appetizer 4, Steam Next Fest demos (Australia Did It, Denshattack!, Vampire Crawlers, Titanium Court, Let’s Build a Dungeon): 0:15:07Main 1, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy: 0:28:42Main 2, Urban Myth Dissolution Center: 0:31:31Main 3, Animal Rescue Team: 0:53:27Dessert 1, Akira (Manga): 1:01:50Dessert 2,  Castle in the Sky (Film): 1:09:22Outro: 1:14:05LinksWatch the podcast on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/wMYMaqVQIrkGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

Daniel searches for a new purpose in action platformer Mio: Memories in Orbit; Mark chases a new kind of high in Ball X Pit; Plus Ghost in the Shell TTRPG, Axolotl with a Gun, Castlevania and more.Topics DiscussedHalo: Flashpoint, Ghost in the Shell TTRPG, Zelda 40th Anniversary, Pokemon 30th Anniversary, Axolotl with a Gun, Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Ball X Pit, Mio: Memories in Orbit, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Halls of Torment, Midnight Diner, Zodiac: An Eco-Thriller TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1, Bad News: 0:01:10Appetizer 2, Mantic's Ghost in the Shell TTRPG: 0:02:20Appetizer 3, Zelda and  Pokemon Anniversaries: 0:05:53Appetizer 4, Axolotl with a Gun: 0:07:16Main 1, Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood: 0:13:45Main 2, Ball X Pit: 0:20:36 Main 3, Mio: Memories in Orbit  : 0:42:10 Main 4, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Halls of Torment: 0:50:26 Dessert 1, Midnight Diner (TV Show): 0:52:40Dessert 2,  Zodiac: An Eco-Thriller (Novel): 0:57:08Outro: 1:05:06LinksGhost in the Shell TTRPG⁠https://www.manticgames.com/news/the-ghost-in-the-shell-manga-tabletop-roleplaying-game/⁠No ICE in Minnesota Bundle⁠https://itch.io/b/3484/no-ice-in-minnesota⁠Axolotl with a Gun⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/residentbard/axolotl-with-a-gun-2nd-edition⁠Watch the podcast on Youtube⁠https://youtu.be/REZnKo3yoTg⁠Episode File⁠OGC-138.mp3⁠Get updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

We venture into the dusty dungeons of the Zelda series’ history, discussing how it evolved from The Legend of Zelda through Link’s Awakening, then comparing it with the most recent entry Echoes of Wisdom. Plus State of Play announcements, adventure game books and more.Topics DiscussedIFComp, Adventure Game Books, No ICE in Minnesota Bundle, Kena: Scars of Kosmoro, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Legacy of Kain: Ascendence, The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II - The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Link’s Awakening, Echoes of Wisdom, The Great Race, Songlines magazine, Qobuz.TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1, IFComp: 0:02:39Appetizer 2, Adventure Game Books: 0:05:21Appetizer 3, No ICE in Minnesota Bundle: 0:08:13Appetizer 4, Sony State of Play: 0:11:06Main 1, The Legend of Zelda Series Intro: 0:17:05Main 2, Zelda 1: 0:20:31Main 3, Zelda 2: 0:26:24Main 4, A Link to the Past: 0:30:20Main 5, Link's Awakening: 0:37:45Main 6, Echoes of Wisdom: 0:54:11Dessert 1, The Great Race (Movie): 1:11:32Dessert 2,  Songlines magazine, Qobuz (Music Resourcest): 1:15:27Outro: 1:23:55LinksIFComp Bans AIhttps://www.tumblr.com/ifcomp/807273791356010496/ifcomp-2026-generative-ai-policy-updateLLM Slop Will Make Us Antisocial - Ruminations on IFComp 2025https://mimidoshima.neocities.org/main/posts/2026/llm/No ICE in Minnesotahttps://itch.io/b/3484/no-ice-in-minnesotaFiltering the No ICE Bundlehttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dUcIzgk8FRYqIGcq9652MkO-QomGFNHRi9tJw0gyB9w/edit?usp=drivesdkWatch the podcast on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/pX1abyR-L7sGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

Mark interrogates the time-travelling hijinks of visual novel Steins Gate; Daniel takes tricks for a husband in board game Brian Boru: High King of Ireland; Plus shining a lamp on classic text adventures and more.Topics DiscussedOrbitals, Get Lamp, Text Adventures, Stein’s Gate, Brian Boru: High King of Ireland, West Side Story, Star Trek TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer: 0:02:41Main 1, Steins;Gate: 0:17:51 Main 2, Brian Boru: 0:33:40Dessert 1, West Side Story (2021): 0:46:52Dessert 2, Star Trek (Inner Light): 0:55:56Outro: 1:01:22LinksGet Lamp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRhbcDzbGSUEscape This Podcasthttps://www.escapethispodcast.com/Watch the podcast on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/3JHklA-qbjwFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com

We’re jumping into 2026 with our first new game of the year, both comparing our thoughts on 3D platformer Big Hops and how it mixes up the genre by tools and tongue. Plus reading recommendations of game blogs and more.Topics DiscussedBoard Game Beat, games media as marketing, Outer Wilds as anti-nihilism, Big Hops, Blame, The Works of VerminTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:45Appetizer 2: 0:10:03Appetizer 3: 0:11:51Main, Big Hops: 0:13:27Dessert 1, Blame (manga): 0:54:35Dessert 2, The Works of Vermin (novel): 1:01:09Outro: 1:04:19LinksW. Eric Martin’s Board Game Beat⁠https://www.wericmartin.com/⁠Critical Distance⁠https://www.critical-distance.com/⁠If You Ask Nicely⁠https://autumn-wright.com/if-you-ask-nicely/⁠Rocket Science and Marshmallows⁠https://lia-sae.net/articles/2026/01/rocket-science-and-marshmallows.html ⁠Kimimi the Game-Eating She-Monster⁠https://kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/⁠Daniel’s review of The Talos Principle 2⁠https://backloggd.com/u/Seryn/review/4060182/⁠Get updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. Watch the podcast on Youtube

Mark traces the tactical trickery of Fire Emblem back to its beginning; Daniel spends a winter night winding through Wyrm; Plus the latest in gaming news, music recommendations and more.Topics DiscussedCall of Cthulhu Humble Bundle, Rascal Reading Club, Buried Giant Studios, Nintendo Switch repair, AAA vs indie games, Fire Emblem, WyrmTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:45Appetizer 2: 0:04:16Appetizer 3: 0:05:33Appetizer 4: 0:06:39Appetizer 5: 0:10:31Main 1, Fire Emblem: 0:13:42Main 2, Wyrm : 0:34:42Dessert 1, Mark’s Music Picks: 0:45:52Dessert 2, Daniel’s Music Dessert: 0:51:09Outro: 0:57:21LinksCall of Cthulhu Humble Bundle⁠https://www.humblebundle.com/books/so-you-wanna-try-out-call-cthulhu-chaosium-inc-books⁠Rascal Reading Club⁠https://www.rascal.news/we-just-launched-a-new-podcast/⁠Buried Giant Studios⁠https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2026/01/14/root-and-arcs-designer-cole-wehrle-style-defining-artist-kyle-ferrin-lead-staff-exodus-from-leder-games-to-form-new-board-game-studio/⁠Wyrm⁠https://gilarpgs.itch.io/wyrm⁠Daniel’s review of Bionic Bay⁠https://backloggd.com/games/bionic-bay/⁠Watch the podcast on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/ky5odwyCTFAGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

DescriptionDaniel explores the dusty digital castles of Metroid and Castlevania’s origins before they were Metroidvanias; Mark looks at a different breed of gothic vampire action in the remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver; plus game blog recommendations, dedicated audio devices and more.Topics DiscussedLayoffs at Inverse and The Verge, Mothership, Unwinnable, dedicated audio devices, Metroid, Metroid 2: Return of Samus, Castlevania, Castlevania 2: Simon’s Quest, Castlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, Castlevania: The Adventure, Castlevania 2: Belmont’s Revenge, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, A Magical Girl Retires, Royal HotelTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:00:53Appetizer 2: 0:05:38Main 1, Metroid Games: 0:14:56Main 2, Castlevania Games: 0:32:03Main 3, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered 1: 0:48:16Dessert 1, A Magical Girl Retires: 1:09:19Dessert 2, Royal Hotel: 1:15:19Outro: 1:17:26LinksMothershiphttps://www.mothership.blog/board-the-mothership/Unwinnablehttps://unwinnable.com/Watch the podcast on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/4yWuWTctYdIGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

DescriptionWe venture into the tall grass to discuss the Pokemon TCG, it’s evolutions both physical and digital as it approaches its 30th anniversary. Plus our holiday gaming, games preservation and more.Topics DiscussedHoliday gaming, Video Game History Foundation, Sega TV, Pokemon TCG, Wake Up Dead Man, The Kamogawa Food Detectives TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizers: 0:04:57Main 1, Intro: 0:14:44Main 2, Mechanisms: 0:23:59Main 3, Versions: 0:54:36Dessert 1, Wake Up Dead Man: 1:18:52Dessert 2, The Kamogawa Food Detectives: 1:21:32Outro: 1:26:42LinksDon't Just Watch TV: The Secrets of Sega Channelhttps://youtu.be/CWCUmTTVjMYPreserving Game History: It's Just Ushttps://youtu.be/_00AjQNjgDkThe Untold Story of the Nintendo Entertainment Systemhttps://youtu.be/uJvpRGibFhgThe Complete History of Pokémon Red/Bluehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQCJ_LyQAcUGet updates on Bluesky⁠https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social⁠Follow Daniel⁠https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social⁠Follow Mark⁠https://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.social⁠Send your questions, feedback and comments to⁠omnigamersclub@gmail.com⁠. 

Denis Ryan joins us once again to look back at 2025, some gaming highlights and trends that have defined the year.Topics DiscussedIndustry trends in 2025, Fliptunes, Faraway, Mooki Island, Pokemon TCG, Toy Battle, Paperback Adventures, The Gang, Courtisans, Hot Streak, Call of Cthulhu, Castle Crashers, Metroid Prime Remastered, Phantasy Star, Spider-Man (2018), Metaphor Refantazio, Returnal, Cosmic Invasion, Blue Prince, Hollow Knight: SilksongTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:02:24Appetizer 2: 0:05:28Appetizer 3: 0:09:19Appetizer 4: 0:17:44Main 1, Tabletop Games: 0:24:59Main 2, Video Games: 0:57:48Outro: 1:23:24LinksWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/TsuSuq3kERgGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Denis https://bsky.app/profile/quaidrayn.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

Mark wards spells in the cozy action RPG Silent Hope and Daniel spells words in the deck-builder Paperback Adventures. Plus Phantasy Star IV, the latest game announcements, demos and more.Topics DiscussedPS Vita repairs, Nintendo Online, CorgiSpace, Beastro, Pragmata, Orbitals, Video Game History Foundation, Phantasy Star IV, Silent Hope, Paperback Adventures, Battletech: Decision at Thunder Rift, Star Trek Next GenerationTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:44Appetizer 2: 0:07:19Appetizer 3: 0:14:59Appetizer 4: 0:16:24Main 1, Phantasy Star IV: 0:19:07Main 2, Silent Hope: 0:30:21Main 3, Paperback Adventures: 0:53:38Dessert 1, Battletech: Decision at Thunder Rift: 1:05:43Dessert 2, Star Trek Next Generation: 1:14:41Outro: 1:21:05LinksXcavator 2025https://www.iam8bit.com/products/xcavator-2025Watch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/TT2ad303eHwGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com.

DescriptionWe excavate the state of video game remasters as Daniel explores the experimental innovations of Final Fantasy 2 and Mark scans the relics of Metroid Prime. Plus revisiting Metaphor Refantazio, the history of JRPG’s and more.Topics DiscussedEidos-Montreal layoffs, EA Saudi Arabia buyout, Sony AI art, Horses banned, Datalog Youtube Channel, Card Drives, Final Fantasy 2, Metroid Prime Remastered, Metaphor Refantazio, The Tainted Cup, Fight Magic ItemsTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:47 Appetizer 2: 0:06:58Appetizer 3: 0:11:56Appetizer 4: 0:17:00 Main 1, Final Fantasy 2: 0:20:23Main 2, Metroid Prime Remastered: 0:33:33Main 3, Metaphor Refantazio : 0:49:43 Dessert 1, The Tainted Cup (novel): 1:01:00 Dessert 2, Fight Magic Items (non-fiction): 1:05:16Outro: 1:13:48LinksGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. Eidos-Montreal layoffs https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-embracer-owned-eidos-montr-al-lays-off-staffEA Saudi Arabia buyout https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saudi-arabia-will-own-93-4-percent-of-ea-after-buyout Horses Bannedhttps://aftermath.site/horses-indie-game-banned-steam-epic-review-impressions-santa-ragione/Datalog Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thedatalogCard Driveshttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/notwriting/card-drivesWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/D4lCEr-SLjY

DescriptionDaniel banks bananas in retro platformer Donkey Kong Country and Mark banks monsters in Fantasian Neo Dimension. Plus Over/Under, Ambrosia Sky and more!Topics DiscussedSNES Nikes, Nvidia GeForce Now, Over/Under, Kobo Plus, Donkey Kong Country Trilogy, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Ambrosia Sky: Part One, Godzilla Minus One, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:25 Appetizer 2: 0:8:14Appetizer 2: 0:17:29Main 1, Donkey Kong Country Trilogy: 0:21:12Main 2, Fantasion Neo Dimension: 0:32:01Main 3, Ambrosia Sky: 0:54:14Dessert 1, Godzilla Minus One: 1:04:26 Dessert 2, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation: 1:11:52Outro: 1:15:20LinksSNES Nikes⁠ https://www.theverge.com/news/829880/gustavo-bonzanini-nike-air-max-90-sneaker-super-nintendo⁠30 Days of Bleed (in Over/Under)⁠https://www.rascal.news/thirty-days-of-bleed-over-under-mothership-larp/⁠Watch on Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/fQjlx3ksxJMGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

DescriptionDaniel takes a magnifying glass to the miniature world of Mausritter; Mark scopes out a new mutation of tactics in Miasma Chronicles; Plus Alien RPG, Pokemon TCG, Tidal Blades and more.Topics DiscussedBlack Friday sales, Mausritter, Alien TTRPG Evolved Edition, Pokemon TCG Battle Academy, Legend of Legacy, Tidal Blades: Rise of the Unfolders, Miasma Chronicles, Octopath Traveller 0 demo, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop (novel), Blood in the Machine (novel)TimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:03:57Appetizer 2: 0:10:21Appetizer 2: 0:18:03Main 1: 0:23:30Main 2: 0:28:46Main 3: 0:32:00Main 4: 0:38:19Main 5: 0:54:35Dessert 1: 1:00:10Dessert 2: 1:06:32Outro: 1:10:50LinksMausritter Monthhttps://www.backerkit.com/c/collections/mausritter-monthWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/i4D2Qv-R0IE Get updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments to⁠omnigamersclub@gmail.com

DescriptionDaniel uncovers a new gem in indie mines with Diggergun; Mark blasts in the past with Metroid Zero Mission; Plus Steam devices, a roundup of word games and more.Topics DiscussedNew Steam devices, Spell Smashers, Paperback, Illiterati, Corpse Party tetralogy cancelled, payment provider censorship, Diggergun, Metroid Zero Mission, A Memory Called Empire, NanaTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:59Appetizer 2: 0:07:34Appetizer 3: 0:16:25Main 1, Diggergun: 0:22:00Main 2, Metroid Zero Mission: 0:31:53Dessert 1, A Memory Called Empire: 0:50:58Dessert 2, Nana: 0:54:57Outro: 1:02:39LinksKickstarter Union Victory https://www.rascal.news/kickstarter-united-ends-six-week-strike-with-a-resounding-victory/Illiterati Expansions https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gapclosergames/illiterati-red-herrings-and-white-rosesCorpse Party Tetralogy Pack canceledhttps://www.gematsu.com/2025/11/corpse-party-tetralogy-pack-canceled-for-the-westFollow Daniel Wynterhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialWatch on Youtube https://youtu.be/bU4rlkFJMQQSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com

DescriptionWe’re at the Cabin Factory, we’re at the Rune Factory, we’re at the combination Cabin/Rune Factory. Daniel observes a new trend in horror games, Mark wears many hats in Guardians of Azuma, plus playtesting at Protocon, Playstation Portal and more.Topics DiscussedProtoCon, Playtesting, Square Enix Layoffs and AI QA, Playstation Portal, The Cabin Factory, Rune Factory : Guardians of Azuma, Columbo: Prescription Murder, Murder on the Marine ExpressTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:22Appetizer 2: 0:16:59Appetizer 3: 0:21:45Main 1, The Cabin Factory: 0:29:20Main 2, Rune Factory - Guardians of Azuma: 0:38:01Dessert 1, Columbo: 1:03:43Dessert 2, Murder on Marine Express: 1:07:17Outro: 1:13:53LinksWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/Ve6N69GelAoGet updates on Bluesky⁠https://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.social⁠Follow Daniel⁠https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social⁠Follow Mark⁠https://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.social⁠Send your questions, feedback and comments to⁠omnigamersclub@gmail.com⁠. 

We’re joined by Daniel Newman to talk about his work with New Mill Industries and experiences at the Tokyo Game Market. Then we descend into a discussion of Hades 2 to put our thoughts to rest.Topics DiscussedNew Mill Industries, Tokyo Game Market, Gachapon, Hades 2, Junji Ito, Shigeru Mizuki, Chainsaw Man, Kamen Rider Zeztz, PontypoolTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:56Appetizer 2: 0:08:30Main: 0:24:31Dessert 2, Kamen Rider Zeztz: 0:58:28Dessert 3, Pontypool: 1:04:06Dessert 4, Daniel Newman's Movie Recommendations: 1:06:37Outro: 1:10:01Links New Mill Industrieshttps://www.newmillindustries.com/Indie Game Night Markethttps://www.newmillindustries.com/ignmWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/KMZ1cY-zJhwFollow Daniel Newmanhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnlnwmn.bsky.socialGet updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com. 

Daniel spells out an afterlife sentence in Cryptmaster; Mark highlights several demos from the Steam Next Fest including Hand of Hexes, Glintland, and Whiskerwood; Plus Halo evolves a genetic redundancy, Star Trek finds a new final frontier of game design and more.Topics DiscussedAnbernic RG DS, Miyoo Mini Flip, Ball X Pit, Welcome to Drowned Lake, Mothership Month, Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders, Phantasy Star 2, Night of the Baba Yaga, Alien 3, Alien ResurrectionTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:17Appetizer 2: 0:06:21Appetizer 3: 0:09:15Appetizer 4: 0:10:20Appetizer 5: 0:13:47Appetizer 6: 0:15:53Main 1, Cryptmaster: 0:19:54Main 2, Hand of Hexes: 0:40:13Main 3, Glintland: 0:46:37Main 4, Whiskerwood: 0:50:30Dessert 1, House (Film, 1977): 1:02:00Dessert 2, Vancouver Art Gallery Current Exhibitions: 1:08:26Outro: 1:16:52LinksGone to Gaiahttps://gamefound.com/en/projects/rose-gauntlet-entertainment/gone-to-gaiaHand of Hexes DemoGlintland Demohttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3682990/Glintland_Demo/Whiskerwood Demohttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2489330/Whiskerwood/Vancouver Art Gallery Current Exhibitionshttps://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/current-exhibitions/https://store.steampowered.com/app/3667900/Hand_of_Hexes_Demo/

Daniel rides the waves of tactical cleverness in Tidal Blades 2; Mark continues our JRPG retrospective with Phantasy Star 2. Plus Ball X Pit, new retro game devices and more.Topics DiscussedAnbernic RG DS, Miyoo Mini Flip, Ball X Pit, Welcome to Drowned Lake, Mothership Month, Tidal Blades 2: Rise of the Unfolders, Phantasy Star 2, Night of the Baba Yaga, Alien 3, Alien ResurrectionTimestampsStart: 0:00:00 Appetizer 1: 0:01:42Appetizer 3: 0:08:56Main 1, Tidal Blades 2: 0:19:44Main 2, Phantasy Star 2: 0:35:44Dessert 1, The Night of Baba Yaga: 1:06:00Dessert 2, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection: 1:11:36Outro: 1:18:15LinksMonsterhearts: Welcome to Drowned Lake by Ludic Lemur — KickstarterMothership Month 2025 Wargame: OVER/UNDER - Sam SorensenWatch on Youtube⁠https://youtu.be/pWQQDYaUM6U⁠Get updates on Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/omnigamers.bsky.socialFollow Danielhttps://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.socialFollow Markhttps://bsky.app/profile/markyuasa.bsky.socialSend your questions, feedback and comments toomnigamersclub@gmail.com.