Things I like about this game, and why you should play it: -it's versatile. You can play it either in any browser, or on your iPhone. A great way to keep in touch with your Empire on the go. -it's addictive. You'll always find yourself checking your build queue to make sure it's full and optimized. -it's free. Following the popular microtransaction route, it's a free to play game, unless you want some boosts, to accelerate some actions, etc. -it's created by a guy from Wisconsin. Can't go wrong with that. -it's like SimCity in space.

Here and Now: Netrunner, Pandemic, HeroQuest, MAME, Rock Band Endless Setlist, Titan Quest, Blur, Ra, Duels of the Planeswalkers Terry brings his buddy Ed to join in the show. Ed goes back to the Dungeons & Dragons red box. Topic: What games would you want on a desert island? Rules: Analog - Paper, Pencil, Deck of Cards, Dice Video Games - Source of Power. No internet. Listen to how well they follow their rules of survival. Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Call of Duty MW2 Double XP, Pixel Junk Shooter, Sol Survivor, Street Fighter IV, Shiren the Wanderer, Split/Second, Blur, Hacienda, Goa, Race for the Galaxy: The Brink of War Jon admits to the real winner of their Magic League. Topic: Game Collection Jon and Terry talk about coping with all of the games that fill up their personal space. Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Magic: Rise of the Eldrazi, BrettspielWelt: Dominion, Left 4 Dead 2: Bleed Out & Last Gnome on Earth, Through the Ages, EGM, Split/Second Demo, ModNation Racers Demo Topic: Gaming Dead Zone Life events can take you from gaming. Jon and Terry notes what can slow down their gaming. They let us know what brings them back into gaming. Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Overlord, Vampire, Heavy Rain, Le Havre, L4D2: The Passing, Iron Kingdoms, Magic: Rise of the Eldrazi, Warstorm Topic: Games as art? Roger Ebert released a blog post to declare video games are not art. http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/04/video_games_can_never_be_art.html Consoles & Cardboard crew gives their input on whether games on video and cardboard sides can be art. Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Magic Draft, Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Bioshock, Dragon Age: Origins, Flower, Puzzle Quest, Malifaux Topic: Physical Aspects of Gaming - Motion control from gaming consoles - Should miniatures and dice be replaced with a LCD screen? Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Malifaux, Robo Rally, Dominion Topic: Midwest Gaming Classic Jon, Terry, and John hang out at Midwest Gaming Classic. Here is a background on what the event had to offer. http://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/home/intro/ Jon Vs. John Pong 2010 Battle Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Imperial 2030, Magic: Worldwake, L4D2: Passing, Warmachine Mark II, God of War Collection, Dungeon Lords, Confrontation, Shatter, Dragon Age: Origins Awakening, Jon's New PC Topic: 180 Degree Turns Games we have played that flipped style or direction in either mid-play or after an expansion/sequel came out that completely changed it. Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knox DLC, Left 4 Dead 2: The Passing DLC, Magic: Worldwake, Through the Ages, Dragon Age: Origins, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Glyde This is our one year anniversary as a podcast. Thanks for everyone’s support. Topic: Location, Location, Location Where to Game? Gaming locations can vary from a basement, coffee shop, convention hall, etc. Jon and Terry point out what makes a good gaming location. Get your blueprints ready. Come play Brass online with us at http://brass.orderofthehammer.com/ - Games will be named cnccast.com#[x] password will be consolescardboard Listen to the Podcast

Here and Now: Punch Out, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Song of Blades and Heroes, Star Trek Online, Falling, Ticket to Ride Europe Eric tells us how to play Plants vs Zombies with a green balloon. Topic: Publishing Your Own Game Adam Loper guests on the show to talk about his microgames company, Snarling Badger. Adam takes us back to 1993 for the origin of Snarling Badger. If you have been looking to create your own game, here is a blueprint to follow. Fire & Ice 2010 Convention Jon has not attended the Fire & Ice. Adam and Eric fill him in with what to expect. Come play Brass online with us at http://brass.orderofthehammer.com/ - Games will be named cnccast.com#[x] password will be consolescardboard Listen to the Podcast