The Game's the Thing

Wed, 15 April 2009

Recently, Wizards of the Coast pulled all PDF sales off the internet. The move sparked a huge debate about the impact of piracy on the game publishing industry. In addition, it re-ignited the debate over the PDF industry's impact on the friendly local game store. Joining us on the issue is DriveThruRPG/RPGNow marketing director, Sean Patrick Fannon.

Subject Links:
Marcus King Article on ICv2
Nicole Lindroos of Green Ronin's Response
WotC CEO Interview on ICv2

Other Links:
Donald Dennis - On Board Games
Hat's Games
Palladium Books
Southern Arizona Gamers Association
Talisman Studios

Direct download: tgtt054.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:55 AM

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Thu, 2 April 2009

2009 ENnies and TGTT

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!

Category: general -- posted at: 1:36 PM

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Tue, 31 March 2009

Episode 053: April Fool's Day with Clint Black

Clint has taken over the show! Mad with power, he's decided to spill the beans on several upcoming Savage Worlds products, one of which Pinnacle has not previously announced! Listen up to find it if we ever get control of the show again...

Direct download: tgtt053.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:51 PM

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