THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB

Jan 29 2025 92 ep. 63 mins 6
THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUB Podcast artwork

The Omnigamers’ Club is a book club style podcast for those whose love of games eclipses the divide between analog and digital. Alternating between board games, video games and everything in between, each episode will take a deep dive into one specific game, our thoughts and the conversation around it.

  Leisure
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Pentiment

Jan 29 2025 62 mins  
We investigate the mysteries of history in this episode’s feature, the video game Pentiment. We interrogate this narrative murder mystery to explore the taxonomy of roleplaying, the representation of history with individual/communal memory and player agency in attempting to solve the unsolvable Further Reading: NoClip: The Making of Pentiment⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

The Playlist - Jan 22, 2025

Jan 22 2025 68 mins  
We’re back with the first playlist of the year and all the games we can pack into our holiday bag. We also cover the history of portable video gaming as Mark explores the history of retro consoles and Daniel muses on the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. Games Discussed News: Nintendo Switch 2, retro gaming consoles and preservation Video Games: Flock, Phantasy Star, 1000xResi

Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Jan 15 2025 75 mins  
We’re joined by Sean Weeks to tackle Slay the Spire, the towering pinnacle of games design that went there and back again, transcending the analog/digital divide. We sail the card river of randomization and discuss the art of board game adaptations, the taxonomy of genre and whether co-op play can change player behaviour. Other games discussed: Dominion, Ascension, Aeon’s End,

The Omnigamer Games 0f 2024

Jan 08 2025 83 mins  
Before we unbox 2025, we’re reminiscing on some of our favourite game experiences of 2024*, on all platforms across the spectrum from screen to table. *not necessarily released that year. Games Discussed Video Games: Star Wars Outlaws, Against the Storm, Chants of Sennaar, Heaven’s Vault, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Metroid Dread, Little Kit

Scum & Villainy with Greg Loring-Albright

Dec 27 2024 82 mins  
Our ragtag gang is joined by game designer Greg Loring Albright to discuss TTRPG Scum and Villainy. We compare the GM and player experiences, discuss what it means to define your own sense of success and failure, and give some tips for navigating the joys and pitfalls of a freeform fiction first roleplaying experience…in space! Other games discussed: Blades in the Dark, a|state,

The Playlist - December 18th, 2024

Dec 18 2024 66 mins  
Daniel’s back with this recap of PAX Unplugged. We discuss indie alternatives to game distribution, our favourite candy to gamble in poker, and the most satisfying implements to hit fascists with in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Topics Discussed News: Playstation Portal, PAX Unplugged highlights Video Games: Octopath Traveller 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Boar

The Playlist - December 8, 2024

Dec 11 2024 54 mins  
Mark and special guest Denis Ryan talk about Alien, Disney Chronicles of Light, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Wait. Are we sure this is a games show any more? While there is more movie (and podcast) talk than usual, we do get to the games, including: Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple, Nine Sols, and Vampire Survivors - Castlevania DLC. Topics Discussed Video Games: Alien Dark Des

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Nov 27 2024 64 mins  
We’re once again going viking, with the cinematic spectacle of the video game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.We discuss the shift from the first game’s internal odyssey to an outward looking road trip, the purpose of violence, and the art of contemplating rocks. Further Reading Hellblade Helpline: https://senuassaga.com/mental-health-support Hellblade 2: The Others https://kotaku

The Playlist - November 20

Nov 20 2024 59 mins  
We’re back with a healthy balance of all the games we’ve been playing. Daniel revisits some childhood nostalgia with the saga of Ufouria and Mark has been entangled with the Terminator franchise. Topics Discussed News: Wyrd Science bundle, HexCrawl Toolbox: Boreal Frostlands, Mausritter, Lairs, Mothership Month Video Games: Ufouria: The Saga 2, Hebereke Enjoy Edition, Octo

The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth

Nov 13 2024 49 mins  
We welcome Alex McKenzie from Meeple and the Moose to join our fellowship in discussing The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth. We review our feelings on 7 Wonders Duel to discuss what eagles, olyphants and Gollum add to the stew. Further Reading Meeple and the Moose https://meepleandthemoose.com/ Omnigamers’ Club episode on 7 Wonders Duel https://www.omnigamers.club/2022/