Into The Gamescape

Into the Gamescape - Show 49

Mike — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:43:24 +0000

Ok, the first show of 2010 - and it’s average at best!

We give you a run through of the games we got and played at Christmas, natter a bit about Tobago and Metropolys and then give it some super-waffle about games in general!

We are introducing a new idea - borrowed heavily from the Chris Evans Breakfast Show - the SuperBlooper! If we get something wrong, and lets face it we all do from time to time, then email the podcast at comments@thegamescape.co.uk and we will read it out the SuperBloopers on the next show and you get a mention! We are only talking about things we dont notice, and not stuff we correct.

Into the Gamescape - Show 48

Mike — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:29:23 +0000

…the one where Paul whispers.

We had a small amount of technical tomfoolery this time, it involves someone (no name, no pack drill heh Pauly?) forgetting to turn their mic on, so the rest of the show is heavily processed - so apologies for any oddities in the sound quality!

We chat a bit about this and that, and wander on and off terget a bit in a Donnie Darko tangental manner - nothing really new I guess. We have a review of Automobile, well, we call it a review, but thats for you to judge.

Into the Gamescpae - Show 47

Mike — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:24:29 +0000

Dum dum, da da, dadum dadum dadum dadum, dum dum, da da, dadum dadum dadum dadum, “geeetar!!” nah nah naaah nanana……

Here is it folks, show 47 of the Gamescape, we finish the Decathlon (at last heh!), and then natter about gaming goodness.

Go on, download it, you know you want to!

Into the Gamescape - Show 46

Mike — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:56:10 +0000

And, we’re back!

Feels like a long time we have been away for, but absence makes the heart grow fonder!

This time, we catch up with what we have been doing for the last couple of month, and then genrally waffle on a bit - ho hum, nothing changes…..

Into the Gamescape - show 45

Mike — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:44:57 +0000

Ooooh, it’s another long one, just in time for you to listen to on the journey to the UK Games Expo!

This time we cover the Decathlon, Confucius, Zeus on the Loose, and a plethora of waffly stuff, hope you enjoy it!

Into the Gamescape - show 44

Mike — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:27:35 +0000

Crikey!

It’s show 44 of Into the Gamescape, where let’s face it, we are gonna blather on a bit about games. So, what’s on the menu? Well, some D&D 4th, some Cuba, a bit of subbuteo Angling (Oh joy!), some Dominion and a bit of whitter to boot.

Have fun!

Into the Gamescape - Show 43

Mike — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:19:17 +0000

Blah blah podcast, blah blah guild feedback, blah blah Monsterpocalypse, blah, gamesday, blah blah decathlon, where we play Brass.
You know the drill, download, listen, giggle, forget!

Into the Gamescape - Show 42

Mike — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:31:05 +0000

Howdo chaps, it’s time for show 42 of Into the Gamescape. This time we play the decathlon, chat about D&D 4th Edition, and have a round up of all the games we have been playing!

Into the Gamescape - Show 41

Mike — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:49:18 +0000

Hello folks, here’s show 41 for you, and it’s rather a whopper!

We dip into the Randomiser to bring you a plethora of ramble and dither, including Battlestar Galactica (well, it would be rude not to!), Tier auf Tier, the decathlon, and loads of our usual style of British Waffle.

Have fun!

Into the Gamescape Show 40

Mike — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:43:19 +0000

Well it’s the B-I-G-4-0 for us here at Gamescape Towers, so how do we celebrate it? Well, mostly by waffling on about some games! There’s a whole bunch of stuff for your delight and delectation, what we are hoping to get for Christmas, the Decathlon, the grogscape etc! Will the wonder never cease? Well, yeah, about a minute of so after you start listening

Have fun, and have a great Christmas, from the Gamescape boys.

Into the Gamescape Show 39

Mike — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:34:49 +0000

Howdy folks, it’s Show 39!

This week we kick back and have a more relaxed time, nattering over a few games, and generally having a frolic. We have a review of an older classic (no, not Paul!), a first impression of Through the Ages and some “stuff”.

And, Happy Birthday Paul!!

Into the Gamescape Show 38

Mike — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:19:21 +0000

Happy days are here again!

Show 38 of Into the Gamescape - this time we talk about Mike’s obsession with WoW TCG (ooooh TLAs!), Pickomino, Settlers of Catan (whoohoo!) and some general blather about all things gaming!

Into the Gamescape - Show 37

Mike — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:18:50 +0000

Tune in for your latest dose of inane waffle and random drivel, mercifully it’s mostly about games! This time we cover D&D 4th Edition, our trip to Gencon UK and a review of Ice Flow.

Into the Gamescape - Show 36

Mike — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:29:09 +0000

They say that the best things come to those that wait, however, in this case Show 36 comes instead!

In this show we discuss…
New Format

Gamescape Randomizer

Set
Hanging Gardens
King of Siam
Agricola
Age of Steam

Guild Maintenance

Decathalon

Kids Game

Make and Break

Into the Gamescape - 35 Scott Alden on the Sofa

Mike — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:26:43 +0000

Howdy folks, it’s time for Into the Gamescape show 35!

Coming up in the show, Mike and Si go to the UK Games Expo and play Tinners’ Trail and Monastery. We have a new player in Master Gamer, when a nice young chap called Scott Alden drops by for a chat on the giant Gamescape Sofa.
We have a review of a kid’s game, Kai Pirahna, and a whole host of waffle and banter. Plus another of Adam’s famous quizes!

Into the Gamescape Show 35

2:15 Uk Games Expo
7:48 Symbotica
12:46 Tinners Tale
33:38 Monastery

46:45 Master Gamer - scene setting

48:06 Interview with Scot Alden

1:05:54 Alea Quiz by Adam Smiles

1:17:58 Decathlon

1:20:51 Kia Piranha

1:27:50 Gamescape Guild

1:31:14 Master Gamer

Into the Gamescape - Show 34

Mike — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:38:53 +0000

Loads of Gaming Goodness here for you this week, so pull up a chair, set the volume to 11 and relax, while we bring you show 34 of Into the Gamescape

Into the Gamescape Show 34

1:37 Master Gamer (Scene setting)
2:40 Container
11:40 Uptown
18:41 Games Expo
20:04 Railroad Tycoon

Guild
22:40 Command & Colours Ancients Tournament
22:52 SBWATHLON

28:08 Quiz Update

31:45 Decathlon

Review
35:30 Ticket to Ride, the Card Game

Grogscape
56:06 Federation Commander

Review
1:15:56 Rat-atat-cat

1:25:48 Master Gamer

Into the Gamescape - Show 33

Mike — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:33:45 +0000

Show 33 of Into the Gamescape is now ready for you! In this show we discuss (often at length!!)…

Master Gamer (intro)
Road Trip
Masons

Bausack
Jungle Treasure
Volle Walle
Legretto

Guild News

Grogscape
Paths of Glory
ASL Starter Kit 1
Manoeuvre

Quiz - by Adam Smiles

Master Gamer

Into the Gamescape - Show 32

Mike — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:03:19 +0000

We’re back! Older, wiser and more wittery - not sure who is who, but I’m fairly sure Paul is “older”!!

What’s on the show this time then? Well, the time track will tell all!

5:15 Lost Valley
19:50 Lord of the Rings
20:35 Pandemic
25:30 Crokinole
26:53 Midgard
34:15 Quiz
48:50 Guild News
49:24 T&E Tournament

Grogscape
51:56 What Grogscape Games should we play?
55:22 Grogscape tournament

59:36 Glory to Rome
1:19:04 Master Gamer

Into the Gamescape - Show 31

Mike — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:05:58 +0000

Finally! We managed to get sorted and record show 31, and we got some fun stuff for you!

1:00 Tigris & Euphrates
4:50 Guild happenings
6:00 Amyitis
15:40 Thebes
24:10 Gary Gygax
34:38 Medici
43:44 Boomtown

Grogscape
48:12 Commands & Colors: Ancients
56:43 A Victory Lost
57:32 Paths of Glory
58:33 Choose a wargame

1:00:12 SPWATHlon
1:03:57 Race for the Galaxy
1:19:01 Master Gamer

Into the Gamescape - Show 30

Mike — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:19:18 +0000

Sorry for the delay folks, but fear not, it’s here now! As usual there’s a whole host of rambling, Paul has put together a little track listing for you…

Round Up
	King of Siam	4:25
	Take Stock	7:32
	Legretto	8:06
	Tigris & Euphrates	9:31
	Gordon’s Travels	13:13
	SPWAthlon	15:22
Rumble on the Roundel
	Antike	18:25
Grogscape
	Hannibal	29:44
	Hannibal (feed forward)	1:16:20
	CC Europe (scenario 10)	44:22
	CC Ancients	47:18
	A Victory Lost	49:33
Brass		51:40
Master Gamer		1:21:18

Into the Gamescape - Show 29

Mike — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:23:06 +0000

Hello ‘Scapers, welcome to the first show of 2008!

So, what’s in store for you this time then? Well, that clever chap Paul has put together a time listing so you know exactly what’s coming!

1:20	Games Day
28:12	Christmas Games
36:15	Top 10
43:54	Rumble on the Rondel
1:03:31	Key Harvest Review
1:21:30	Guild News

As ever, if you want to feedback we’d love to hear from you, either via email to comments@thegamescape.co.uk or why not join our guild on BGG?

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/371

Into the Gamescape - Show 28

Mike — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:39:27 +0000

The end of 2007 is upon us, so join us as we review the highlights of the year in the Gamescape. Find out what have been the winners in the following categories….

Gamers’ game of the year

Social game of the year - these are games that are a bit lighter in gameplay

Two-player game of the year

Wargame of the year

Filler of the year

Gamescape moment of the year
Have we got it right? Or what do you think we should have gone for instead?

Into the Gamescape - Show 27

Mike — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:35:25 +0000

It’s taken months of research, the combined intellect of the finest scientific minds known to Man, and a steadfast belief in “going the extra mile”, but finally, the boys have discovered how to get the “waffle-o-meter” all the way up to 11.

Oh yes, your hosts blather, waffle and yabber about Age of Empires III, Agricola, Race for the Galaxy, Neuroshima Hex, and A Victory Lost.

Into the Gamescape - Show 26

Mike — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:01:36 +0000

Back, despite popular demand - it’s show 26 of Into the Gamescape!

In this show, we tend to ramble a bit about the games we have played recently…

Roads & Boats
Cutthroat Caverns
Dvonn
Clans
Ys
Space Dealer
1960: Making of the President

As well as finishing off the decathlan and a raft of other gaming goodies!

Into the Gamescape - Essen Special

Mike — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:24:55 +0000

Hello Folks, we promised you an Essen special and here it is!

Those good people up at Surprised Stare Games went to Essen, and Si and Mike went to meet up with them for a chat about the “Big Weekend”.

Tune in to find out, what happened, what was hot, and how the weekend went.

Into the Gamescape - Show 25

Mike — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:41:29 +0000

Well it’s a long one this time!

We have a couple of reviews for you, the Jambo Expansion and Ticket to Ride:Switzerland. We have a fairly full and frank chat about ASL Starter Kit 1 and Combat Commander:Europe in the Grogscape. The usual banter and chitchat, and the Gamescape Decathlon, and finally another Sink or Save, this time Citadels, Take Stock and San Juan face the plunge into the depths!

As ever, loads of feedback is appreciated!

Into the Gamescape - Show 24

Mike — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:45:53 +0000

Yep, it’s that time again, the nights are drawing in, the fires are being lit in the grate, so pull your chair closer and listen to show 24 of “Into the Gamescape”.

This week, we have a review of Space Junkyard, a session report of Notre Dame, Mike and Si visit the Grogscape, we have another Sink or Save, and generally much drivelous blather to be had by all.

Into the Gamescape - Show 23

Mike — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:11:32 +0000

Hello and welcome to show 23 of Into the Gamescape. We have a fun filled and action packed show for you this week. We pay a visit to the Grogscape, review Il Principe and Medici vs Strozzi and we have the return of an old favourite Sink or Save - thanks go to David Franklin for reminding us to pick this up again! Add this to the pile of banter, witter and general mayhem, and you have episode 23!
If you want to join our guild we’s be happy to see you, think of it as the idyllic little pub in the heart of the the village, log fire flicking and spitting in the corner, a couple of Golden Retrievers sprawled out in front of it. The kind of place that you have your own seat, the landlord knows your name, and always welcomes you with a pint of Spitfire.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/371

Into the Gamescape - Show 22

Mike — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:04:29 +0000

Well, what a feast we have instore for you this time!

First off, “Five went off to The Cast are Dice” - it sounds like the next Famous Five story but trust us, this was even more fun! Thats right, The Gamescape had a trip up to Stoke on Trent to attend the excellent TCAD convention, so expect lots of session reports!

Follow that up with an interview with the ever-so-slightly-mad(*) Hamster of Fury, Mr Luke Morris and you have a recipe for a fun filled 75 minutes so why not have a listen!?

Don’t forget to join up to the “Into the Gamescape” guild on Board Game Geek!

* - But thoroughly all-round decent chap!

Into the Gamescape - Show 21

Mike — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:04:32 +0000

It’s Show 21 of Into The Gamescape, recorded on 29 July.

This show has the usual discussion, banter and opinions on the games we’ve been playing recently including Kingdoms, Iliad and Vinci. Plus Si still can’t make his mind up about Tide of Iron and Paul gets the giggles (and sets the rest us off!) over Elfenland!

And of course it’s game 6 of the Gamescape Decathlon, Ticket to Ride: Europe.

We’ve also got new music, so kudos and thanks to Bruiser for the tunes!

Hope you enjoy it!

Into the Gamescape - Show 20

Mike — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:54:27 +0000

It’s that time again, the three brits who like to blather about Board Games are back!

This time we review Pyramid of the Jaguar, look at out collection of 2 player Kosmos games, give a short review of (hey) Cartagena, visit the Grogscape, and have event 5 of the Gamescape Decathlon!

Into the Gamescape - Show 19

Mike — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:53:38 +0000

It’s Show 19 of ‘Into the Gamescape’!

This time among other things we discuss ‘Zooloretto’, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Fire and Axe’.

Then we go ‘Into the Grogscape’ to talk about the fabulous Twilight Struggle - a wargame so good even Paul’s tempted to play it.

And as The Gamescape Decathlon reaches event 5, commentator Formula Dave introduces the thrills and spills of the inaugural Gamescape Towers GP.

Hope you enjoy it!

Into the Gamescape - Show 18

Mike — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:57:21 +0000

Well, it’s here at last - I’m not just referring to Show 18 of Into the Gamescape, but also the arrival of my little meeple. Sam was born on the 30th May, and is bringing joy (and a lot of noise) every day!

Show 18 then - Si and I bring Paul along to the Grogscape, Si visits the UK games expo, and we chat about our gaming life in general.

Into the Gamescape - Show 17

Mike — Mon, 14 May 2007 17:33:43 +0000

Hello Hello, it’s good to be back!

Here it is, show 17 of Into the Gamescape.

In this show, we ramble at length about the games we have played recently, we go deep undercover in the Grogscape, you get to discover who won in the gamescape decathalon, and we have a chat about 18xx with Mike Garrett.

All good honest fun!

Into the Gamescape - Show 16

Mike — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:14:31 +0000

Well well well, the weeks just fly by, it’s that time again, grab hold of your headphones, it’s Into the Gamescape - Show 16!

The Gamescape went on holiday to the Seaside, well we went there, but didn’t pack a bucket and spade, oh no, we went to Baycon UK, one of our Top 2 conventions here in Blighty. So, tune in and find out what we played, what we liked, and what makes Paul put his head in his hands and whimper.

Also, the results of the first game from the Gamescape Decathalon - who won at Canal Mania - oooh, you’ll have to listen to find out!

Into the Gamescape - Show 15

Mike — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:06:18 +0000

Another action packed, fun filled, and waffle-tastic episode of “Into The Gamescape”.

This week, we discuss the games night we had recently, talk about Baycon, introduce the new feature “The Gamescape Decathalon” and we all troop off the the Grogscape where we discuss “Combat Commander:Europe”

Into the Gamescape - Show 14

Mike — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:24:11 +0000

It’s that time again, show 14 of Into the Gamescape!

This time, we have a review of Fagin’s Gang for you, plus an interview with Dean Conrad the designer. We have some more fun and games in the Grogscape (that scary place we don’t let Paul come to!) where we give a first impressions of Action Front: Watchtower , and much in the way of general chatter and banter

Into the Gamescape - Show 13 (uh oh - unlucky 13!)

Mike — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:46:08 +0000

It’s show 13 of ‘Into The Gamescape’.

Paul’s back from his travels!

And Richard Breese joins us as our Gamescape Guest!

Plus our usual chat about games played, our first ‘Into the Grogscape’ segment and a review of our favourite Richard Breese game ‘Reef Encounter’.

Hope you enjoy it!

Into the Gamescape - Show 12

Mike — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:23:08 +0000

It’s show 12 of Into The Gamescape!
No Paul again this time – but don’t worry Paul fans, he’ll be back soon! We start the show with our usual discussion segment. This time we talk a bit about our first forays into wargaming with ‘Storm Over Arnhem’, discuss how we’re changing our views on the age-old ‘new vs old’ games dilemma and chat about some of the games we’ve been playing recently.Then it’s on to a review of one of our favourite brain burners ‘The Bridges Of Shangri-La’, before finishing with the highlight of the show, as Gwen Dons joins us as our ‘Gamescape Guest’.

Hope you enjoy it!

Into the Gamescape - Show 11

Mike — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:16:57 +0000

It’s show 11 of Into the Gamescape!

This time we start with a bit of a ramble about the games we’ve been playing recently and respond to some feedback (more please!). We then talk about our experiences of playing games on BrettSpielWelt before rounding off the show by chatting with our first Gamescape Guest, Robert Wesley aka GROGnads.

Hope you enjoy it - let us know what you think!

Into the Gamescape - Show 10

Mike — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 19:41:06 +0000

Show ten (double figures!) of ‘Into the Gamescape’ is now available for your delectation and delight.

First up is an extensive look at Batteground: Fantasy Warfare which we’ve been trying out over the last couple of weeks.

We follow this up with Paul’s new feature ‘Short, sweet and not very deep’ where we discuss a particular strategy for a particular game – this show it’s the third beanfield in Bohnanza. Is it a surefire recipe for success or will you just be shouting in the wind if you use it?

As ever, any feedback will be gratefully received!

Into the Gamescape - Show 9

Mike — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 14:04:38 +0000

Happy New Year all - as promised we are back, and we now aim to do a show fortnightly.

So, what’s in store this episode, well, we chat about our games day, Alan Paull’s new game, Gheos, Crockinole, Mike’s Cycling Shorts (steady, ladies form an orderly queue), and a whole host of gaming goodness!

Don’t forget - if you want to take part in “Speak to the Geek” (you don’t have to be a BGG member for this!) then drop us an email!

Into the Gamescape - Show 8

Mike — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:49:56 +0000

It’s Christmas Time, here in the Gamescape - so what better way to enjoy the festive season than to listen to Mike, Si and Paul run through their Christmas Past, Present(s) and Yet To Come. That’s right, we review some of our favourite moments of the year, discuss that Father Christmas could (*) be bringing us on the big day -and finally, what we are looking forward to in 2007.

(*) Si is currently on the big fella’s naughty list - so fingers crossed for him!

Into the Gamescape - Show 7

Mike — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:21:50 +0000

Well - thats not been too long a wait! This time we discuss a lot of new games we have played (Hermagor, Yspahan, Tongiaki), Si reviews Perikles, and we generally chat about gaming life!

Into the Gamescape - Show 6

Mike — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:15:37 +0000

It’s that time again, the Gamescape Massive are here with Episode 6 of Into the Gamescape.

This time we wax lyrical about Midcon, The World Cup Game, Fowl Play and Die Macher. Paul asks the question, “5 hours - one game or five?”, answers on a postcard please!

All comments are welcome!

Into the Gamescape - Show 5

Mike — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:47:46 +0000

At last - it’s the fifth episode of Into the Gamescape!
This time we waffle a bit about Tara: Seat of Kings, Carrom and Take Stock!

As ever, we’re keen to hear feedback so please get in touch!

Into the Gamescape - Show 4

Mike — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:27:54 +0000

This is our “The Cast Are Dice” special edition!

Into the Gamescape - Show 3 (at last!)

Mike — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:54:36 +0000

Sorry it’s taken so long, but we hope you stayed with us!

Into the Gamescape - Show 2

Mike — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:50:44 +0000

Finally, it’s here, our difficult second Podcast. Catch up on life in the Gamescape by listening to Into the Gamescape!

Into The Gamescape - Show 1

Mike — Mon, 15 May 2006 20:49:27 +0000

Well here it is - our very first podcast.

If you liked it then please let us know, by either leaving a comment, or dropping us an email via the Contact page. You can even leave a voicemail on Skype (comments@thegamescape.co.uk), and we will publish any questions in the next show.