Dead Wargamers Society

Jul 09 2024 34 ep. 60 mins 13
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A podcasted dedicated to tabletop wargames that are no longer supported by their manufacturers.

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Season 2 Episode 1: Riot Quest

Jul 09 2024 46 mins  
Riot Quest. Riot Quest. Riiiioootttttt Queeeesssstttt. What more needs to be said? Oh, I guess a little bit more! We're back, with a seasonal set of releases rather than appearing in pog form. Why? Beyond not having Privateer Press licensing off the majority of their IPs to Steamforged Games on our Keno cards, because we felt like it. Look forward to some episodes released in

Episode 32: An Oral History of Warmachine

Apr 05 2023 119 mins  
Come hear the tale of the game with more Marks than the C&C Music Factory. Chris and Owen cover the history of the first three versions of Warmachine/Hordes and discuss our thoughts on the future of the game. Also, there's a surprise at the end. I'm not just teasing that in the typical social media way. Really. I promise; no NordVPN promo. Useful Links: Privateer Pres

Episode 31: CaptainCon 2023 / Legions of Steel

Feb 20 2023 40 mins  
Billy: "Mom, I want Space Hulk" Mom: "We have Space Hulk at home" Home: ::Has Legions of Steel:: ***** Chris and Owen recount their time at CaptainCon 2023, playing dead games and talking to live gamers.  Then, they discuss Global Games' tabletop miniature classic, Legions of Steel, better known as Canadian Space Hulk.  Is this the Avril Lavigne of dungeon crawlers? &

Episode 30: Judgement version 1 featuring Andrew Galea

Jan 29 2023 61 mins  
Andrew Galea of Gunmeister Games joins us to talk about the original version of Judgement, a 54 mm scale skirmish wargame.  Recenrly, Judgement underwent a significant set of changes and became Judgement: Eternal Champions, a 32 mm scale wargame played on a hex mat released in conjunction with Creature Caster.  Andrew walks through what's changed, what was left behind in

Episode 29: Holiday Special 2022 ft. Surprise Guest!

Dec 06 2022 81 mins  
It's that special time of year when we drink, give thanks, and record somewhat self-indulgent podcasts about broad wargames industry trends.  It's the Dead Wargamers Society 2022 Holiday Special, featuring a special surprise guest.  Is it Tom Cruise?  Tom Hanks?  You'll just have to listen to find out! Some corrections: Owen referenced "DSG Games", when he shou

Episode 28: Vor: The Maelstrom

Nov 08 2022 56 mins  
Vor: The Maelstrom; the other V:tM from the '90s. Vor's a classic, goofy, science fiction wargame that was published by FASA. It's probably their best-known sci-fi wargame that's not Battletech. Chris hasn't played the game, Owen has and he tries to convince him to check it out. Hi-jinks ensue. Somewhere along the way, listener and friend-of-the-podcast Shay gets thrown under a bu

Episode 27: Back to Eden

Oct 06 2022 32 mins  
Reminisce about the Fall of 2020, as we revisit the classic French post-apocalyptic wargame (Eden) that we covered in Episode 2.  It's Halloween season and what's more appropriate than a dead game (spoooOOOoooky) and a sequel?  What's change about our thoughts on Eden in the past two years?  Come find out! Useful Links Escape Board Game Kickstarter: Do a heckin' Ed

Episode 26: Clan War Discussion Daimyo Edition

Sep 10 2022 87 mins  
The long awaited follow-up to our original coverage of AEG's mass battle game set in the Legend of The Five Rings universe, Clan War.  Clan War community champions Brian and Walter join us to provide some feedback and corrections on our original coverage of Clan War.  Will Owen change his opinion about the game?  Will Chris swear off cat girls and anime?  Find o

Episode 25: Urban War

Aug 14 2022 54 mins  
We're back after a long hiatus!  Owen is in his new home , Chris continues to live in the Land of Taylor Ham, and we have an episode about the mid-2000's sci-fi classic game: Urban War.  Come for the jokes from 2005, stay for the wargaming history lesson. Useful Links: Dead Wargmer's Society Discord Server Dead Wargamer Gazette Subtack Newsletter Scotia Grendel's Urban

Episode 24: Warzone Eternal ft. Bryan CP Steele

May 29 2022 61 mins  
Bryan CP Steele racks up his third appearance on DWS to talk about the Kickstarter for Warzone Eternal. Note: On Friday May 27th, Res Nova announced that they were pulling down the Warzone Eternal Kickstarter to refocus their efforts.  Res Nova owner Alex talks about the decision here.  We wish them the best of luck with the project and look forward to backing it once it