The Gamer Traveler

This episode is going out on both The Gamer Traveler and The Digital Front feeds; my apologies if you get them both.

I had the opportunity and fortune to fly out to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the GAMA Trade Show 2008, April 20-24 (though I was there April 22-24). There I was able to see a lot of the new games coming out this year, demo some of them, and talk to a lot of industry folks about the current state of gaming and the future of our hobby and industry. I hope you enjoy the report.

For more GTS audio reports, check out Pulp Gamer: Out of Character, Pulp Gamer: Inside Track with Anthony Gallela, the OgreCave Audio Report, and the combined episode of 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction and That’s How We Roll.

Check out photos of GTS and Las Vegas on Flickr.

Download TGT-TDF Special Episode 04.

 

 TGT/TDF Special Episode 04 - GTS Report [57:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Just an FYI, recently I had a bunch of problems with this site and the WordPress installation, so after my host made things worse by moving things to different folders, I just restarted and imported the posts. Things should be working fine now, but I now need to redesign the site to where I had it before. Please excuse the out-of-the-box installation and know I’m working to fix it up. Come back in a few days and check.

In The Gamer Traveler - Episode 10 I chat with Dan Repperger of the Fear the Boot Podcast about his one-week cruise. We talk about their itinerary, the art of doing nothing on a cruise, the LARP cruise and how to draw inspiration from cruises for your games (two words: capital starships!).

Links:

• Dan & Karla’s pics from the trip
• Fear the Boot
• The LARP Cruise from Gamer Adventures
• Carnival Cruise Lines

 

 The Gamer Traveler Episode 10 - Fear the Cruise [50:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This episode is going out on both The Gamer Traveler and The Digital Front feeds; my apologies if you get them both.

On March 4, 2008 - GM’s Day - Dungeons & Dragons co-creator E. Gary Gygax passed away. These are just some quick thoughts about the man, and what he, and his creation, meant to me. Godspeed, Gary. So long and thank you for the games.

 

 TGT/TDF Special Episode 03 - Goodbye Gary Gygax [7:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In The Gamer Traveler - Episode 09 I talk with Kim Maita of Gamer Adventures, a travel agency dedicated to offering vacations for gamers! Kim and I talk about the history of her company, what vacations for gamers are like, and the packages she currently offers to her clients, as well as some ideas for what’s coming in the future, especially the packages to Gen Con Australia. There is also information on a new contest sponsored by WizKids Games where you can win packs of Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars PocketModel games.

Links:

• Gamer Adventures
• Gen Con Australia
• WizKids Games

 

 The Gamer Traveler Episode 09 - Gamer Adventures [41:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

There will be a short hiatus on the podcast; between being sick and voiceless for a couple of weeks and the Thanksgiving holidays, I’ve fallen a bit behind.

There will be a new episode during the second week of Dec. Thanks for your support and understanding.

 

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We kick off Season 2 with The Gamer Traveler - Episode 08, where we explore Gen Con and Indianapolis, Indiana. This episode contains “live” segments recorded en route to the con, three interviews from Gen Con with reps from Your Move Games, White Wolf and Wizkids Games, companies that will feature prominently in the podcast later this season, and a soundseeing mini-tour of downtown Indianapolis as morning breaks on the last day of the convention.

See the full show notes and links here.

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Here is a 1:20 minute version of the promo for The Gamer Traveler, showing the difference between a regular guy as a tour guide and The Gamer Traveler as a tour guide.

This one will become the basis for a whole campaign as I replace the bit about the Colosseum with other iconic sites. 
Enjoy.

 

 TGT Promo 02 - Colosseum (1:20) [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fresh from the awesomeness that is Gen Con, Daniel sits down with his friend Josh Hoade to record their impressions of the convention, talk about the great time each had in Indy, and the games they played and brought back to Miami.

Check out the Gen Con 2007 photos at Flickr.

 

 TGT Special Episode 02 - Gen Con Wrap-up [82:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I am out the door and headed to Indianapolis for Gen Con 2007!

I will be out from Wednesday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 19, and while I will have internet access in Indy, it will be spotty as I will be gaming my brains out.

If you want to find me at Gen Con, I will be at the Podcasting 101 panel (Friday 8/17, 10-11 AM, Mariott Santa Fe), the Before Turning the Mic On Podcasting panel (Friday 8/17, 1-2 PM, Mariott Santa Fe), the Podcasting Fan Booth (Friday 8/17, 5-6 PM, Exhibit Hall Entrance), and at the Gaming Podcasting Party (Saturday 8/18, 7-9 PM, Hyatt Cosmopolitan B). Aside from these, I will be walking around doing interviews and just checking out the awesome games, not to mention playing, playing, playing. Just look for the big guy with an Irish hat (see below) and a Highmoon Media Productions or The Gamer Traveler Podcast t-shirt.

See you next week!