All Us Geeks

    Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 4 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss how not to let the Kickstarter process completely overwhelm you (and keeping your creative side engaged), a possible strategy for getting early backers without relying on early … Read the rest

    Season 3 is about to enter its final month and so far, Sarah is crushing Jeff. Can he recover in the final month? We’ll see, but for now enjoy the end of May draft picks as Jeff and Sarah go head-to-head for another round of The Game of … Read the rest

    Don joins the Geeks in the Geek Compound for another round of Geek News (one more use of the word Geek and I think we get a free pizza! Geek). We’ll give you one guess for the question, “Will Don discuss anime news?”   The Club: http://clubfantasci.com/2014/05/01/club-exactly/ Snitch! … Read the rest

    Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention. Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/ Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/… Read the rest

    Jeff sits down with Sean Howard, from Knights Crest Games, to discuss a reviewing games, research before launch, and Shogun Showdown; coming to Kickstarter May 27, 2014.   Interview [00:00:21] Sean Howard Shogun Showdown Preview Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1994191163/524285760?token=501cfa1f   Knights Crest Games Website: http://www.knightscrestgames.com/ Knights Crest Games FB: … Read the rest

    Jeff sits down with Aaron Richardson, from A’n’SR -entertainments, to discuss a love of comics, working as a couple, a love of spreadsheets, and Angels – Michael’s War; on Kickstarter through May 31, 2014.   Interview [00:00:21] Aaron Richardson Angels – Michael’s War Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1008631404/angels-michaels-war-card-game?ref=allusgeeks   AnSR … Read the rest

    We go full on geek with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Spoilers and all! We share some of the awesome entries we’ve had so far for the listener only contest! The geeks ask for some feedback about some ideas for the future. The game reviewed for this episode: … Read the rest

    Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention. Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/ Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/… Read the rest

    Jeff sits down with Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle to discuss working as a team, being a part of the gaming community, working within traditional publishing channels, and their latest game Eggs and Empires, on Kickstarter through May 14, 2014.   Interview [00:00:21] Ben Pinchback and Matt Riddle… Read the rest

    Jeff and Jordan sit down for some good, old-fashioned Geek News. You get not one, but TWO rants for the price of admission!! Lucky, lucky listeners!   Eisner Award Nominees: http://www.comic-con.org/awards/will-eisner-comic-industry-award-nominees-2014   http://www.grigglinggames.com/… Read the rest

    Doug, from Meltdown Games, is back for Part 3 of The Road To Relaunch series. This time Jeff and Doug discuss the Kickstarter video process and the importance of play-testing and blind play-testing. If you missed Part 1: https://allusgeeks.com/2014/01/the-game-of-crowd-funding-gothic-doctor-the-road-to-relaunch-part-1/ If you missed Part 2: https://allusgeeks.com/2014/03/the-game-of-crowd-funding-gothic-doctor-the-road-to-relaunch-part-2/     Interview … Read the rest

    Jeff sits down with Jared Barry, of Mad Ape Games, to discuss being open to community feedback, lessons learned from a relaunch, and his game Clash! Dawn of Steam; on Kickstarter through May 1, 2014.   Interview [00:00:21] Jared Barry – Mad Ape Games Clash! Dawn of Steam … Read the rest

    Jordan shares his love of Dragonlance erotic fan fiction. Jeff takes us to the future of All Us Geeks. Will and Sarah bring us The Brick Breakdown. Strategem gets reviewed!     General Opening Conversation ([00:01:01]) New listener only contest: Go listen! Dig Down Dwarf Kickstarter: … Read the rest

    Jeff welcomes back Josh Bricker, of The Flux Capacity, to discuss contests, trips, and his latest game Voodoo Island; launching on Kickstarter April 22, 2014.   Interview [00:00:21] Josh Bricker – The Flux Capacity Voodoo Island Kickstarter Preview Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/underwaterjosh/1493463779?token=8f03d1ea The Flux Capacity/The Game Crafter Contest: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/contests/the-flux-capacity-publishing-challenge  … Read the rest

  Jeff and Sarah returned to go head-to-head for another round of Season 3 The Game of Crowd Funding Draft Picks! They also end the show as they always do with a few shout outs to projects that deserve some attention. Current rules being used: https://allusgeeks.com/2013/03/fantasy-crowd-funding-league-rules/ Outstanding matches: https://allusgeeks.com/the-game-of-crowd-funding-fantasy-league-outstanding-matches/  … Read the rest

    Jeff has a conversation with Chevee Dodd. They discuss organic, community driven creativity, giving back, and the decision to finally run a Kickstarter. They also discuss the project that will be launching on Kickstarter April 21, 2014; PULL!   Interview [00:00:21] Chevee Dodd – http://www.cheveedodd.com/ PULL! Kickstarter Preview … Read the rest

    Jeff and Jordan bring you a full episode, complete with 2 game reviews; despite Jeff being sick.   SHOW SPONSOR – Trip West Games Fast, tense, two-player head to head tactical combat Modular board and army building system makes every game different Easy to learn for newbies, deep … Read the rest

    Teaser Tuesday is coming!! What’s that?!? Jeff & Jordan will tell you, along with the other geek news if you give us a listen! ;-} Board Games For Me site: http://www.boardgamesfor.me/ Custom Game Dice KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/customgamelab/custom-game-dice-you-design?ref=allusgeeks Teaser Tuesday starts April 15th!  … Read the rest

SHOW SPONSOR – Trip West Games Fast, tense, two-player head to head tactical combat Modular board and army building system makes every game different Easy to learn for newbies, deep strategy for hardcore wargamers Tox (Crits Happen) & Father Geek reviewed You can now pre-order ARS VICTOR: The One-Hour Wargame … Read the rest

      Jeff & Jordan hunker down in the Geek Compound and discuss plenty of Geek News. Join us for the appetizer before the main podcast!   Sentinel Tactics: The Flame of Freedom: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gtgames/sentinel-tactics-the-flame-of-freedom?ref=allusgeeks   The Flux Capacity’s  Gone Viking: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/underwaterjosh/gone-viking?ref=allusgeeks   The Game Crafter/The Flux Capacity Contest: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/contests/the-flux-capacity-publishing-challenge… Read the rest