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GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming

Rym and Scott - The Front Row Crew

GeekNights Tuesdays is the weekly gaming segment of GeekNights, featuring video games (computer and console), German board games, roleplaying games, and more.

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53:20

Quacks (of Quedlinburg)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2025/05/14

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Quacks, previously released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg in 2018. It's a push your luck game that is fun, but just short of greatness. (That's rare praise from GeekNights). In the news, Greater Than Games is forced to reduce staff in light America's ridiculous tariff war, and tabletop companies are suing our president over America's ridiculous tariff war.Related LinksForum ThreadQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Discord ChatQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Bluesky PostQuacks (of

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43:46

Moorland (2023)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2025/01/08

Tonight on GeekNights we review Moorland (2023). We played it twice at PAX Unplugged and it's a solid game with two novel mechanics. In the news, New York's congestion relief pricing is already fantastic, Valve makes insane money per employee, and two Gundam tabletop games are coming.Related LinksDiscord ChatMoorland (2023)Forum ThreadMoorland (2023)Bluesky PostMoorland (2023)Things of the DayRym-Temperate Lake Dashboard SimulatorScott-Obsolete Sony

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61:27

PAX Unplugged 2024

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/12/11

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider PAX Unplugged 2024. It was a top tier PAX. In the news, the Rangers aren't doing well, Marvel Overwatch is exactly what it looks like, and Fortnite has to pay back the kids it ripped off.Related LinksForum ThreadPAX Unplugged 2024Discord ChatPAX Unplugged 2024Bluesky PostPAX Unplugged 2024Things of the DayRym-when the solo is so good the band forgets to finishScott-IMG_0001

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58:35

Don't Make a Game, Make a Store

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/05/15

Tonight on GeekNights, in light of one of many Helldivers 2 kerfuffles, we consider yet another way that late capitalism is ruining the games industry: the stores make more money than the games. In the news, a Roblox game's attempt to fix its in-game economy causes a bunch of gamers to lose their minds, Sportsnet streams have freaky noises, and Animal Well is good.Related LinksForum ThreadDon't Make a Game, Make a StoreDiscord ChatDon't Make a Game, Make a StoreThings of the DayRym-3

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61:17

Anti-Cheat

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/02/21

Tonight on GeekNights, having previously talked about Cheating we now consider Anti-Cheat. How do you prevent cheating? In the news, the Nintendo Direct is Feb 21 but the Switch 2 is likely 2025, and Helldivers 2's ugly anti-cheat in a PvE game leaves a bad taste in our mouths.Related LinksForum ThreadAnti-CheatDiscord ChatAnti-CheatThings of the DayRym-Wario Addresses His Nation Amidst Its DestructionScott-Game Font Forensics

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59:45

All Games are the Same Game

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/02/07

Tonight on GeekNights, we riff on some of the ideas we're exploring for our new talk for PAX East 2024: All Games are the Same Game. Turns out you can factorize games into other games. Also we're back after Rym was gone skiing for a week. In the news, the Logitech G PRO X wireless headset is all right, it turns out US presidents aren't immune to all laws, and Roblox has a universal translator.Related LinksForum ThreadAll Games are the Same GameDiscord ChatAll Games are the Same GameThings of the

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66:39

The Games of MAGFest 2024

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/01/24

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the extremely good games we played at MAGFest 2024, which itself was possibly the best MAGFest that has ever happened to date. Particularly, the MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase (MIVS) and a shout-out to Nothing Good Can Come of This. In the news, Palworld surged onto the scene with massive sales and weird controversies, tabletop game bootlegs are becoming a major problem, and anime is mainstream.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Games of MAGFest 2024Discord ChatThe

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61:41

Whale Street (2023)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2024/01/10

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Whale Street. It is a solid concept, combining the stock/operating round structure of an 18xx game with poker hand mechanics, but it doesn't quite stick the landing on execution. In the news, Wizards of the Coast has an AI art problem, and Free to Play games like Overwatch and Marvel Snap have a new card/character power creep problem. PixelMeat is back. If you care about unions and good working conditions, consider calling Arsenal Scaffold to tell them workers need

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54:07

Lethal Company (2023)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/12/26

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Lethal Company from Zeekerss. Rym tried out that Zelda 2 remix. In the news, Nintendo killed the Wii U and 3DS servers early, and Valve banned people who deserved it in a fantastic way.Related LinksForum ThreadLethal Company (2023)Discord ChatLethal Company (2023)Things of the DayRym-Disco Elysium | Pixel Animation | Петь в тишинеScott-Curt Bloch's Antifascist Zine

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61:30

Ahoy (2022)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/11/29

Tonight on GeekNights we review Ahoy (2022). In the news, kids want Robux for Christmas, ByteDance is restructuring Nuverse in a "retreat" from gaming, and Nintendo has to make an 18+ version of the N64 app.Related LinksForum ThreadAhoy (2022)Discord ChatAhoy (2022)Things of the DayRym-2017 Ohio State Drum Major TryoutsScott-No-Bullshit Games

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66:20

Cobalt Core

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/11/15

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Cobalt Core. It's a cross between Slay the Spire and FTL, taking the best aspects of both. It's also super cute. In the news, the Pickleball people are facing increasing drama, and it's good to "cheat" at Pokémon. We also make fun of AMD for a while.Related LinksForum ThreadCobalt CoreDiscord ChatCobalt CoreThings of the DayRym-AI Tom Scott talks about SneedScott-Better Rockem Sockem Robots

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66:50

The Jackbox Party Pack 10

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/11/01

Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Things of the DayRym-i could probably beat ramiel in a fightScott-This is an Aaronson Oracle

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Counter-Strike 2

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/10/04

Tonight on GeekNights, we review Counter-Strike 2. We have been playing some form of Counter-Strike since 2000... We reviewed Counter-Strike in 2006 and Counter-Strike GO in 2012. In news that is as little as it is late, Unity backs down on much of their new monetization model, Epic lays off 16% of its staff, and Scott GeekBites Heretic's Fork.Related LinksForum ThreadCounter-Strike 2Things of the DayRym-oo ee ooScott-One Revolution Per Minute

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PAX West 2023

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/09/13

Tonight on GeekNights, we review and discuss PAX West 2023. The new venue is fantastic and it felt a lot like PAXes from the golden age of PAX. In the news, Scott suffered Airport Adventures yet made it to Chicaco, Steam (and our Steam accounts) are 20 years old, and the Unity game engine destroys itself with an actively hostile monetization model that is somehow worse than we expected from their 2022 merger with evil.Related LinksForum ThreadPAX West 2023Things of the DayRym-Bentley vs

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Quake 2 Remastered

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/08/23

Tonight on GeekNights, having somehow never talked about Quake (except for Quake Live in 2009, we discuss Quake 2 and the Quake 2 Remaster. In the news, the Atari 7800 is back legit, Charles Martinet is moving on, and Marvel Snap is paying people to watch Twitch streams with .pngs in their app.Related LinksForum ThreadQuake 2 RemasteredThings of the DayRym-Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Chess GambitScott-Tour de France - Drinking Raids

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PitchCar (1995)

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/08/09

Tonight on GeekNights, we review PitchCar (1995). It's a flicking game. It's a sport. It's pretty fun. In the news, a livestreamer guy caused a riot in New York for which he is facing charges, Gen Con continues to live up to its reputation with a disaster over unmanaged Lorcana lines (remember Lorcana is the subject of a lawsuit from Upper Deck) and some extremely identifiable nerds who stole $300k worth of collectible cards from the floor.Related LinksForum ThreadPitchCar (1995)Things of the

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Can't Stop and All My Diamonds

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/07/26

Tonight on GeekNights, we review two games by the legendary Sid Sackson: Can't Stop (1980) and All My Diamonds (1969). They're both worth playing, but for different reasons. In the news, Overwatch League is in deep trouble along with much of the global esports ecosystem.Related LinksThings of the DayRym-German Community Gardens (Schrebergarten)Scott-Chip Player JS

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Game Mechanics: Worker Placement

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/06/28

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss worker placement as a game mechanic. We intend to turn this into a series of shows and panels following on from Mastering Game Mechanics as presented at PAX East 2013. In the news, Marvel Snap's Conquest mode is fantastic, and Valve is dropping Battle Passes for Dota 2 because "nobody buys them."Related LinksForum ThreadGame Mechanics: Worker PlacementThings of the DayRym-its not always about the money spidermanScott-Zone of Death

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/05/31

Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's one of the best pieces of entertainment software ever made. 11/10. S-Tier. A case study in good game design. Just go play it if you aren't already. In the news, Overwatch 2 is banning 5,000 cheaters a week, Street Fighter 6's control modes are looking pretty good, and Wizards of the Coast called the Pinkertons on a youtuber.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomThings of the DayRym-THE

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Lore

GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming ·

2023/04/19

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider lore in games. You know, all that text you didn't read in the tooltips of the inventory. Or what characters told you in Half Life while you tried to clip out of the room. In the news, the Rangers begin their first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a real game, SGDQ 2023 is imminent, and Ingress is getting a Monster Hunter skin.Related LinksForum ThreadLoreThings of the DayRym-Do you want to take this train?Scott-High Pressure

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