Best Ace And OP Podcasts (2025)

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909: Jan Got Raptured 2:38:32

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Jan's back! Kind of! We hit a few tech snags while recording this one, BUT that didn't stop the usual crew from coming together to tell you all about the new Skate, Silent Hill f, Megabonk, and much more. After that, all the important video game news of the week (Kojima's making... A credit card?) and your emails!…

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Special Ops: Live from the World Series of Board Gaming! 23:31

1d ago23:31

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The Operation Game Night crew reunites in person for the first time at the World Series of Board Gaming in Las Vegas, diving into an epic weekend of non-stop gaming and competition. From late-night Tapestry sessions to birthday celebrations with magic shows, the hosts share their experiences playing 14 different games while making connections with …

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Threat Management and Staging: Essential Kill Team Skills 1:03:04

2d ago1:03:04

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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Debrief: Plunder - A Pirate's Life...Ship Happens 20:52

6d ago20:52

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We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi! Support the show As always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/ Show your sup…

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908: That Raw Ditto 2:39:45

7d ago2:39:45

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Jan's out on assignment, so BAD BOY OF GAMES MEDIA Mike Minotti is leading Grubb, Dan, and Shawn through discussions about getting knee-deep into Hollow Knight: Silksong, the recent Nintendo Direct cashing in on our nostalgia, all of your wonderful emailed topics of the week, and more!By Giant Bomb

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Debrief: Star Wars Deckbuilding Game: Clone Wars Edition 22:26

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The Operation Game Night crew finally reunites to dive into the latest Star Wars tabletop offering that's taking the deck-building world by storm. Fantasy Flight Games has delivered a knockout with Star Wars: The Deck Building Game - Clone Wars Edition, a standalone expansion that might just outshine the original. What makes this game special? It p…

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Approved Ops 2025! 1:09:22

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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Debrief: Imhotep - Strategic Boats and Blocks in Ancient Egypt 19:32

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A deceptively simple game of ancient Egyptian construction becomes a masterclass in tactical timing and player interaction. Travis introduces Clay to Imhotep, the 2016 Phil Walker-Harding design that's earned a permanent place in board game collections worldwide. What makes this unassuming box with chunky wooden blocks so engaging? The gameplay rev…

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907: Canadian Wii 2:57:09

14d ago2:57:09

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We've got a full house today to talk about the Marvel Tokon Beta, Cronos: The New Dawn, finishing Riven, diving all the way into Sudoku, and how Silksong has done more than live up to the hype. HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG DISCUSSION FEATURING MINOR SPOILERS runs from roughly 1:24:12 to 1:56:28 (variable depending on how many ads you get beforehand). To…

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Debrief: Ace of Spades by Devir - Shuffling through Trouble 23:31

15d ago23:31

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Operation Game Night discusses Devir Games' controversial release Ace of Spades, examining both its problematic representation issues and its innovative poker-based combat mechanics. Travis and Clayton analyze why the game's depictions of characters are unacceptable while acknowledging the potential of its core gameplay systems. • Devir Games has h…

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Declassification and Inquisition Agents w Will York 1:03:17

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Send us a text Everwinter Tickets (Will's December KT event): https://wickeddicey.com/events/everwinter/ Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https…

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OTF: Fishing Rods, Glass Doors, and K-Pop Demon Hunters 25:20

20d ago25:20

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Let's go Over the Fence! Discussions range from wrestling history and work relationships to fishing adventures with children and critical movie reviews. • Clayton gives a heartfelt shoutout to his former high school wrestling teammate turned coworker. • Jared shares his day trip to Pennsylvania with his daughter Gemma, who caught her first fish and…

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906: Quesa-Dingo 2:37:11

22d ago2:37:11

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We're rolling out of a three day weekend and straight to the Bombcast! We chat about the Shinobi game, Gears Reloaded, Magic: the Gathering, Slay the Spire, and more games. We also chat about Nintendo having a direct very soon, Sony's live service Fairgames getting having more issues, Capcom and the Switch 2, a price for Hollow Knight: Silksong, an…

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Special Ops: Drafting the Ultimate Farming Board Game 29:49

24d ago29:49

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Clay, and Jared compete in a board game draft challenge to create the ultimate farming game, each with only $30 to spend across 10 rounds of selections ranging from mechanics to designers to components. Let us know in the comments which game you would rather play! We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on …

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Tombworld First Impressions with Mountainside Tabletop! 57:07

23d ago57:07

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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OTF: Madden, Chiropractors, and D&D 25:15

30d ago25:15

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Gaming nostalgia takes center stage as we rediscover PS5 Madden after 15 years away, marvel at Spider-Man's detailed New York City playground, and share heartwarming stories of family D&D adventures that captivated both kids and adults alike. • Getting gifted a PS5 and rediscovering Madden NFL after nearly two decades • Spider-Man PS5 games recomme…

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905: Wettest Rocks 2:41:33

29d ago2:41:33

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We're packed with video game talk this week as we talk about Metal Gear Solid Delta, Dan's time with Chibi-Robo, Jan's Gamescom preview of Onimusha, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem, Grubb nearing the end of Expedition 33, and how great Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is! We also recap other Gamescom stories, the delays that Silk Song is causing, and …

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Special Ops: 1-Year Anniversary Honorable Mentions and Memories 30:11

1M ago30:11

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The one-year anniversary episode of Operation Game Night serves up a delightful mix of reflection, gaming enthusiasm, and genuine appreciation as Travis, Clay, and Jared look back on their podcasting journey. The trio dives into the games that almost made their coveted top 10 lists but fell just short—revealing as much about their gaming habits as …

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Learn to Master: Blades of Khaine w Ace 57:21

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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1 Year of OGN: Our Top 10 Game (Part 2) 52:58

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We reveal our top 5 board games of all time as part of our one-year anniversary celebration. This countdown showcases the games that captivate us through their unique mechanics, replayability, and pure fun factor. • Root secures a spot for its asymmetrical woodland warfare and the sneaky Vagabond faction • Western Legends offers a sandbox frontier …

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904: A Dolphin Situation 2:20:27

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We're back and we're early today! We chat about Grubb starting Expedition 33, Raccoin Pusher, a couple of puzzles with Is This Seat Taken? and Voxelgram 2, and a bunch more games. We also chat about Bioshock 4, an actual Silksong announcement, and other news before Gamescom. Oh...and somehow we talk about War of the Worlds for a while.... Today's e…

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Episode 218: A Conversation About Rewriting Tomorrow: Women as Architects of the AI Future 23:28

1M ago23:28

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This powerful closing plenary fireside chat with Terri Mottershead, Director, Digital Enablement, Ashurst Advance and Sue Keay, Director, UNSW AI Institute , Secretary and Board Member Women in Robotics and Chair of the Board of Directors, Robotics Australia Group discussed how women are making unique contributions to AI leadership while charting a…

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Episode 217: Future-Proofing Talent – Building AI Capabilities for What Comes Next 49:10

1M ago49:10

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This forward-looking episode featured women who have successfully led workforce transformation initiatives, showcasing approaches to skilling, reskilling, upskilling, recruiting, and retaining AI talent. Ann-Maree David, Executive Director, College of Law Queensland, Fiona Anson, Director of Enterprise Learning Strategy, University of Technology Sy…

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Episode 216: Balancing Power with Responsibility – Women Leading AI Ethics, Governance and Risk Management 37:03

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In this episode, women leaders in AI ethics, governance, and compliance Gabrielle Lyons, Deputy General Counsel, Gilbert + Tobin, Annie Haggar, Partner, Head of Cybersecurity, Australia, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dr Bernadette Hyland-Wood, Research Fellow, Centre for Data Science, Queensland University of Technology and Ilona Meyer, General Counsel & …

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Episode 215: From Vision to Value – Translating AI Strategy into Operational Reality 54:59

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This implementation-focused episode moved beyond cultural readiness to explore the tactical execution of AI projects. The panel of women implementation and operations leaders Katrina Gowans, Legal Ops professional, Co-Chair CLOC Australia and CLI Advisory Board member, Helen Henderson, Director and Founder, Board Impact, Deborah Hook, Director, Leg…

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Episode 214: Decision Architecture – Strategic Technology Selection in the AI Landscape 48:59

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In this episode, female technology leaders Kelly Addison, Director, Women in Technology, Kate Clark, CEO, eDiscovery Collab, Anna Golovsky, Executive Manager, Legal & Company Secretariat, IAG and Jaysee Sunapho, Data Architect, Magentus broke down complex AI purchasing and integration decisions through case studies highlighting both successes and i…

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Episode 213: Mindsets Matter – Breaking Barriers to AI Adoption 56:58

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This foundation-setting episode focussed specifically on overcoming psychological and organisational resistance to AI, female leaders Kim Trajer, Chief Operating Officer at McCullough Robertson and CLI Advisory Board member, Orla Glynn, Data & AI Specialist, Liza Greenwood, Head of Innovation Services, Allens and Professor Selena Bartlett, Faculty …

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Episode 212: ACE in Action – Women Shaping the Future of AI 36:39

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In this episode, Cat Moon, Professor of the Practice and Founding Co-Director of VAILL, the Vanderbilt AI + Law Lab, Vanderbilt University Law School opened the Women + AI APAC Summit 2025 with a powerful invitation to step into our collective potential to shape the future of AI through intentional action, meaningful connection, and bold leadership…

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1 Year of OGN: Our Top 10 Games (Part 1) 49:23

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Our first anniversary episode celebrates a major milestone as we revisit and revise our top ten favorite board games, starting with positions 10 through 6. • Only 20% of podcasts make it to the one-year mark, and we're excited to have reached this milestone • Each host explains their methodology for selecting their updated top ten games • We introd…

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Jump pack chaos marines? Armored Sisters of Battle? Australia? And other news. 1:03:31

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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Debrief: Silos...Cows, Aliens, and Mind Control 24:06

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Aliens have landed, and they're hunting the most intelligent species on Earth—cows! Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Silos, where Bitewing Games has transformed Reiner Knizia's overlooked Municipium into a delightfully quirky strategic experience. Clay and Travis pull back the curtain on this alien invasion adventure, exploring how players…

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903: No Souls 2:43:15

1M ago2:43:15

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This week on the podcast, we recount Shawn's adventures in Las Vegas at this year's EVO and his time playing Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls and Invincible VS, the team's time with the Battlefield 6 beta, and even more games and news for your Tuesday! Check out Shawn's Virtua Fighter interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13GVqUcOZA and Dan'…

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OTF: Night Routines, Glass Jobs, and Our New WWE Obsession 19:58

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The dynamic duo of Operation Game Night is back as Travis welcomes Clayton for a catch-up session that ventures far beyond their typical board gaming territory. What starts as a humorous defense of Clayton's "Scrooge-like" bedtime routine—a carefully orchestrated wind-down process designed to combat insomnia—quickly evolves into an entertaining dis…

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Learn to Master: Goremongers 1:03:40

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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Fueling Demand Growth: Discussing the State of Natural Gas with Scott Akin 52:36

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Join hosts Mike Bodnar and Courtney Stooksbury Parker as they sit down with Scott Akin, ACES Executive Director of Natural Gas Trading, to discuss the intricate world of natural gas. With fascinating insights from Akin’s background in meteorology, the episode delves into the vital role of natural gas in balancing energy demands.…

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Debrief: Party Panda Pirates has Mini Games Galore! 18:20

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Party Panda Pirates tries to bring Mario Party to the tabletop with mixed success, featuring 24 mini-games and adorable panda characters in a pirate-themed package. • Game includes four phases: dropping pandas to select islands, predicting winners/losers, playing mini-games, and moving on a treasure map • Mini-games are the highlight - quick, acces…

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902: I LIKE SCREAMING 2:11:45

2M ago2:11:45

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Jan's back from the woods and Mike's back from being on assignment, so they team up with The Jeffs to bring you a Bombcast filled with flights through space, wild pricing schemes, and haunted microphones. Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/join…

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OTF: Moving, Metro Riding, and the Magic of Free Board Games 20:27

2M ago20:27

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We reunite with co-host Jared Erickson as he settles into life after his PCS move to the DC area, discussing the challenges of unpacking and establishing a new home while exploring local attractions. • Living in "Box City" during the transition period of a military move • Navigating DC traffic and becoming a regular metro rider • Finding community …

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Learn to Master: Brood Brothers 1:04:17

2M ago1:04:17

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! (New York, October 18-19) https://www.ny-open.com/tickets Renegade Open Tickets are Live! (Minnesota, November 22-23) https://www.renegadewargaming.com/product/renegadeopen2025-kill-team-gt/CFT52O7WAN34STVKA27L22A…

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Special Ops: Gen Con 25 Preview 30:08

2M ago30:08

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We excitedly explore Gen Con 2025's most anticipated tabletop releases despite not attending the convention in Indianapolis this year. Our distance from the board gaming event of the year doesn't diminish our enthusiasm for the impressive lineup of new titles making their debut on the convention floor. • Lightning Train by Direwolf combines train g…

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901: The Coolest Debra 2:48:07

2M ago2:48:07

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Most of the team is out this week, so fill-in host Jeff Bakalar is joined by Jeff Grubb, TurboShawn, and our friend Jason Fanelli to chat about their continued adventures in Donkey Kong Bananza, what's next for Nintendo, and much, much more! Support us and get new episodes ad-free by signing up for Giant Bomb Premium at https://www.giantbomb.com/jo…

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Debrief: Vantage (ft Mike from @BearwynPlaysGames) 32:17

2M ago32:17

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The Operation Game Night podcast welcomes Mike from @BearwynPlaysGames to discuss Stonemaier Games' ambitious new release Vantage, a solo/co-op adventure game eight years in the making. • Vantage's premise: You crash-land on a mysterious planet separated from your crew and must complete missions with your companion • Players manage health, morale, …

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Learn to Master: Raveners 1:26:10

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! https://www.ny-open.com/tickets ----------- JAKTP Discord Link: https://discord.gg/6653HG9XKb JAKTP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherkillteampodcast?igsh=ZzR2dmRwZTM3MGQ= JAKTP Youtube: https://www.…

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Debrief: Pure, Simple, & Mean- El Grande Stands the Test of Time 29:15

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Dive into the enduring brilliance of El Grande, the 1995 area control masterpiece that revolutionized board gaming and continues to captivate players nearly three decades later. Despite its unassuming appearance, this Spiel des Jahres winner delivers some of the purest strategic gameplay you'll ever experience. What makes El Grande special isn't fl…

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Balance Dataslate July 2025 46:48

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! https://www.ny-open.com/tickets ----------- JAKTP Discord Link: https://discord.gg/6653HG9XKb JAKTP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherkillteampodcast?igsh=ZzR2dmRwZTM3MGQ= JAKTP Youtube: https://www.…

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900: Challenger Explosion Beanie Babies 2:51:34

2M ago2:51:34

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900 EPISODES OF THE GIANT BOMBCAST! We talk about Y2Roll, Pokémon Friends, The Drifter, visiting Wizard Quest, and how great Donkey Kong Bananza has been so far. We also cover the biggest news stories like the Pokémon Presents, the new Marvel fighting game will be playable at Evo, Saber Interactive is making a Hellraiser game, and even more! Suppor…

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Debrief: Gladiator Glory in Hoplomachus: Victorum 25:38

2M ago25:38

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Travis, Clayton, and Jared explore Hoplomachus: Victorum, a solo gladiatorial combat game from Chip Theory Games with exceptional production quality and an immersive campaign system. • Players choose from multiple champions with unique abilities and stats • Gameplay follows an 8-week campaign structure culminating in boss battles against mythologic…

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Learn to Master: Battleclade 1:17:54

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Send us a text Get your Crossfire Games goodies here: https://crossfiregames.co/discount/JUSTANOTHERKILLTEAM New York Open Tickets Live! https://www.ny-open.com/tickets ----------- JAKTP Discord Link: https://discord.gg/6653HG9XKb JAKTP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justanotherkillteampodcast?igsh=ZzR2dmRwZTM3MGQ= JAKTP Youtube: https://www.…

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OTF: Clay's in his Icarus Era (Ft. Vic from Games Y Más) 38:17

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The hosts of Operation Game Night welcome Vic from Games Y Más podcast to discuss their non-gaming interests, adventures, and misadventures in a special "Over the Fence" episode. • Vic shares his love for Universal Studios and why their Platinum Pass offers better value than Disney with no blackout dates, free parking, and special perks • Everyone …

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Special Ops: Our Favorite Production Choices (ft. Vic from Games y Más) 45:17

2M ago45:17

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We explore how production quality can elevate board games from good to unforgettable, joined by special guest Vic from Games Y Más Podcast. • Game organizers that make setup and storage a delight, from Betrayal Legacy's intuitive system to Dead Reckoning's thematic compartments • The unanimous defense of big boxes when they serve a purpose and enha…