Unqualified Experts #22: SNES Nostalgia for Season 1’s Close!

two retro snes gamers

Well it’s been a wild season and although it ended slightly sooner than we might have preferred, wishing our Corrupt Overlord a speedy conclusion to his dental surgeries and speedy recovery to follow, we’re ending on two of our best episodes and two of the best openings from the season. And that’s not saying nothing! …

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Can Your Animals Die in Stardew Valley?

Stardew Valley inside chicken coop

Stardew Valley – one of my all time favorite video games. It’s like relaxation in digital form. If you were a Harvest Moon fan from the golden years of that franchise SV is probably about as close to perfection as you can get. For even those players who haven’t been gaming that long, this is …

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What Happens When You Die in Munchkin?

Munchkin boardgame pieces

There’s some confusion among many gamers about what exactly happens when you die while playing Munchkin. This is understandable, because admittedly the situation can be a little bit convoluted. The earliest iteration of the rules also weren’t the clearest and most well explained. The fact they were very detailed and precise then added to the …

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Unqualified Experts #21: Barbarian Vs. Fighter 5E Debate

barbarian vs fighter 5e pic

RAGE! As the barbarian unleashes the type of fury that makes even seasoned adventurers wet themselves and dive for cover like the already who-know-where-he/she-is rogue, the fighter unleashes multiple trained attacks relying on nearly legendary “Action Surge” to display their full ability of martial prowness. So who wins? Is the barbarian stopped dead (probably not …

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Table for Two #29: Horrified

Gamers horrified at horrified boardgame

Coming off the most adorable thumbnail yet (love it), and dealing with a cat that wants to mess with Phil’s glass of water while shooting, they manage to dive into playing Horrified, a board game that is fantastic and has received well deserved press. This was a fun playthrough to watch, to see the mechanics …

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Unqualified Experts #20: Is Early Access Good or Bad for Gaming?

gamer wagging finger at other gamer

There are both pros and cons to early access programs, as well as all the varying versions of this (Alpha early access, Beta release, eternal content addition, etc.). Are they greedy money grabs that are damaging the gaming world permanently and bringing about a new normal that no one wants (like when pizza delivery places …

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When Is It Illegal to Castle in Chess (Picture Guide)?

brownie shane playing chess

One of the early “accomplishment points” in chess is once you fully understand when you can, and can’t, castle with your king in chess. We were all pure beginners at some point, and learning the more intricate movements of chess, when you can use them, and when you can’t, is a major part of the …

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