In this episode of The Long View, I'm joined by Jim Shaw as we discuss the game Summoner Wars. Is this the perfect, light tactical wargame? Does the theme shine through, or is it lost in abstraction? Are the decisions in the game meaningful or obvious? All of these questions and more are addressed as Jim and I sit down to discuss this popular game. We also take a special look back at the year 2008 in gaming. Which of the top games from this year have stood the test of time? This first segment begins the show and ends at time index Thanks to www.gamesurplus.com for sponsoring the podcast, a proud member of The Dice Tower Network, and, as always, thanks to YOU for listening!