Hey folks,

I just wanted to put out an update and let you all know what's going on with TGTT. When Veronica and I got back from MACE, there were a couple technical glitches, caused by me, that prevented the show from coming out. By the time they were solved, the holiday season was in full swing for me, as I was training my holiday staff (most of you know I'm in retail--MALL retail).

It's taken me some time to get my body re-acclimated to the ridiculous time and effort I put in at my day job during this season. So I have to get the shows out when... read more

The Game's the Thing is going to make a run at winning an ENnie Award this year. So what I need from our loyal listeners is a list of your five favorite episodes that released between May 1, 2008 and the end of this month (which clearly isn't here yet). Send in your list and we'll enter you in a contest to win a cool prize. Email your answers to thegamesthething@gmail.com with "2009 ENnies" in the subject line.

Thanks in advance!

Recently, TGTT listener Sebastian Wolfe sent us a techno song based on our D&D podcast. He actually used soundbites from the show! Needless to say we were floored.

In our recent Romance and Gaming podcast, we included the song as part of our feedback section. We've had a great response from listeners that want copies of the original song. Well, faithful listeners, ask and you shall receive!

But there's more to this story, for there are actually two versions of the song! So without further ado:

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Combat Advantage Makes Sense 2

So January 28th has come and gone, and there's no new episode. Rest assured, Episode 48 is coming very soon. There were data issues, and, for a couple reasons, this episode is really time-consuming to edit. I am halfway through the editing process and hope to have the show ready some time this weekend.

Greater detail will likely not come till Episode 49, but thanks for your patience!

-Ron

Effective immediately, we have opened a Cafe Press store, called Shop TGTT. At this store, you can purchase shirts, hats, and a canvas bag!

So if you've been interested in supporting us, this is the way to do it, barring a direct PayPal donation.

The sale of every shirt will go toward the upkeep and upgrade of the show.

Thanks in advance!

12 to Midnight is a fine company. Please find ways to give generously to this worthy charity.



If any listener has the notion to donate to TGTT this month, please follow the link and do your part with 12 to Midnight instead.

-Ron

First off, for iPod users that noticed the TGTT image attached to our podcast files looks like crap, that issue is fixed going forward. In addition, iPod users who download episodes two and three of this season from this point on will notice the image looks just fine. There's probably a way to go back and fix the earlier episodes' images as well, but I don't think anyone listens to this show for the stunning artwork.

In other news, I've added a "Stuff" section to the right column of this page. In it lies one item: my homemade Savage... read more

Due to the immense popularity of the Shane Hensley interview, along with some buzz among some of the PEG forum members, Veronica and I are putting together a monthly Savage Worlds podcast. Beginning on or around November 17th, and about the third Friday of every month, "tune in" as we discuss all things Savage Worlds!

Our first Savage Worlds Edition show will include an interview with Shaintar creator, Sean Patrick Fannon. Also, listen in to find out how to enter the first in what will likely be a monthly contest to win Savage... read more

This is the first and last time I will bring up this subject.

The Game's the Thing is not an expensive endeavor in the grand scheme of things. It is also not free. Aside from an equipment and software outlay of just under $200, I have an annual operating cost of about $120.

Since the equipment is already bought and the operating costs are installment-based ($5 here, $12 there, etc.), I'm not trying to say there's a hardship here. I would, however, like to spend some money I don't have improving the quality of the show.

Some of the things I'm... read more

We are right on track with the Season Two opener that will be released this Friday. Also, I have just confirmed the interview guest for the first TGTT roleplaying show that will release on October 6th. I'm not ready to disclose it, but it is huge. I'll give a hint: he is the mind behind my favorite pen and paper RPG setting of all time. Perhaps I will announce it on this week's show...

-Ron

Kainan and I have put together what we think will be a great new format for the show. We have decided to go with a twice-monthly, dual-format show. Some details are in order.

Our season opener will be released on or around Friday, September 22nd. After that, we will move to the 1st and 3rd Friday-ish of the month. This means, for example, that in October the shows will be on the 6th and the 20th.

Dual-format, you say? Yes! Since I'm pretty diverse with my tabletop gaming, we've decided that the show will take turns between board and card games and... read more

You may have noticed the conspicuous absence of new The Game's the Thing podcasts. Well, more "stuff" has happened to prevent Kainan and I from bringing shows to our small but dedicated audience. This seems to be clearing up, though, so look forward to new shows soon.

During this downtime, I have been contemplating what I do and don't like about the show, as well as what I would like to see The Game's the Thing accomplish. Part of this is due to limited time, and part of it is due to my varied interests in the... read more

Due to some complications involving my favorite toddler, there will be no show this week. But next week, be sure to listen and find out why CaLeigh has been saying, "No touch-a my butt!"

-Ron

-Ron