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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 3h

I heard that in the edit, and figured "eh, must be another import version I'm not familar with" 😅

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 3h

Our latest episode is here and for Thanksgiving, we’re laying out a spread of Trick Takers, discussing the genre, our favourites, and where the best place to start is. We also revisit our thoughts on video game remakes and remasters, their intentions and values.

Thanksgiving Trick Taker Feast

This Thanksgiving, we’re laying out a spread of Trick Takers, discussing the genre, our favourites, and where the best place to start is.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 19h

The demo is definitely shaky but it's such a strong concept and aesthetic!

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Adventure Dice @adventuredice.ca · 20h

Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme! Escape from Dino Island! Business Wizards! SWADE! Ironsworn! D&D (5e.14)! and Lasers & Feelings!

YOU could be a player in any of these RPGs, and help us raise money for Canadian Cancer Research - sign up now: forms.gle/ACGRgitqa9Zf...

nine photos of people in various poses, showcasing the GMs for the Andrea's Adventures TTRPG charity weekend (November 7-8-9): En, James, Jordan or Hoshi, Kat, Ogre, Owen, Pixie, Sam, TJ

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 22h

On this week's upcoming episode we double back on our discussion of remakes versus remasters and how they fit into the act of game preservation. What are you looking for in a new release of an old game?

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 7d

The latest podcast is now available on your podcatcher of choice.

We’re joined by return guest @meepleandthemoose.com to discuss Final Fantasy, both the series' legacy and the debut where it all began. We talk remakes and reinterpretations, monsters and manuals.

120 - Final Fantasy w/ Alex McKenzie (Meeple and the Moose)

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 2d

Our upcoming episode will be a Thanksgiving spread of topics. Have any questions/topics you'd like us to cover?

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 2d

Thanksgiving, the time for Trains and Trick Taking

Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 2d

This Thanksgiving, be thankful for trains

Photo of Empyreal Spells and Steam, a hex grid map with 4 different colors of train models and various good tokens

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 2d

Our upcoming episode will be a Thanksgiving spread of topics. Have any questions/topics you'd like us to cover?

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 6d

I hear y'all like indie games coverage and this is about as indie as it gets. Check out our podcast on the local, organically sourced Independent games we found at the Vancouver Game Garden.

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 14d

On the latest podcast, we’re joined by @quaidrayn.bsky.social to discuss what sprouted our interest at the @vangamegarden.bsky.social, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes. We talk indie games, idle games, peggle games, picross games and more.

Vancouver Game Garden 2025 with Denis Ryan

We’re joined by Denis Ryan to discuss what sprouted our interest at the Vancouver Game Garden, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 8d

Scheduling guests has been tricky, but we just recorded our third in a row and would love to have more people join the club. Let us know if you'd like to guest on the podcast to talk about games, whether classic favourites or new discoveries.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 6d

I hear y'all like indie games coverage and this is about as indie as it gets. Check out our podcast on the local, organically sourced Independent games we found at the Vancouver Game Garden.

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 14d

On the latest podcast, we’re joined by @quaidrayn.bsky.social to discuss what sprouted our interest at the @vangamegarden.bsky.social, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes. We talk indie games, idle games, peggle games, picross games and more.

Vancouver Game Garden 2025 with Denis Ryan

We’re joined by Denis Ryan to discuss what sprouted our interest at the Vancouver Game Garden, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes.

www.omnigamers.club

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 6d

In true Omnigamer fashion, Alex has also been counting down his top 100 video games of all times, check it out!

Top 100 Video Games of All Time – #60 - #51 - Meeple and the Moose

Almost at the halfway point! It's at this point that I start to feel fatigued with these lists, but once I break past the halfway point, I pick up enthusiasm again. It's not that I'm unenthusiastic ab...

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Alex McKenzie @meepleandthemoose.com · 7d

It's always a treat to join Daniel and Mark for a chat about games. Thanks so much for having me on!

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 7d

The latest podcast is now available on your podcatcher of choice.

We’re joined by return guest @meepleandthemoose.com to discuss Final Fantasy, both the series' legacy and the debut where it all began. We talk remakes and reinterpretations, monsters and manuals.

120 - Final Fantasy w/ Alex McKenzie (Meeple and the Moose)

YouTube video by The Omnigamers Club

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 7d

Alex has embarked on a quest to review every mainline Final Fantasy game, so we've known for a while that this episode needed to happen. You can follow his journey (currently up to FFVII) here

Final Fantasy Project - Meeple and the Moose

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 7d

The latest podcast is now available on your podcatcher of choice.

We’re joined by return guest @meepleandthemoose.com to discuss Final Fantasy, both the series' legacy and the debut where it all began. We talk remakes and reinterpretations, monsters and manuals.

120 - Final Fantasy w/ Alex McKenzie (Meeple and the Moose)

YouTube video by The Omnigamers Club

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 7d

Hey Vancouver Game Devs! 👋

We’re hosting a Games From Vancouver Steam event with @bbigames.bsky.social from Nov 21 - 30!

Games that can discount during the event have priority, but unreleased and non-discounted games will also be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Apply below ⬇️

A pic of Granville Bridge at dawn with a text below that reads, “Join Our Upcoming Games from Vancouver Steam Event”.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 8d

We chatted a little about The Game Makers on our upcoming episode, and I completely forgot to shout out this in depth discussion from recent guest Tim and friends.

Board Game Hot Takes Podcast @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 16d

In today's episode we cover The Game Makers by @beziergames.bsky.social which is up on crowdfunding for a few more days.

We also talk about some other games we've been playing including Age of Comics, Arborea, and Pagan: Fate of Roanoke.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/TGm16QxTXWb

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 8d

You're always welcome when you find a spare week behind the couch. Speaking of which, just catching up on Boards Alive this morning and glad to feel justified in not taking a chance on the Mythwind fixing my issues with the base game 😬

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 8d

Scheduling guests has been tricky, but we just recorded our third in a row and would love to have more people join the club. Let us know if you'd like to guest on the podcast to talk about games, whether classic favourites or new discoveries.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 10d

Have any thoughts on the first Final Fantasy, especially memories of playing close to release? We'll be discussing this classic and it's influence on the series/genre, particularly the difficulty of capturing the original experience.

Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 11d

Ok, time to put this to the test as @omnigamers.bsky.social prepares for covering our oldest video game covered yet.

Cover of the explorer's handbook for the original NES version of Final Fantasy

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 9d

FWIW it seems the included manual was a fairly robust guide for most of the game including a bunch of charts. To be fair, most of these were likely lost when borrowing from friends let alone Blockbuster.

A photo of various magic, weapon and armor graphs included with the Western release of Final Fantasy

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 10d

Have any thoughts on the first Final Fantasy, especially memories of playing close to release? We'll be discussing this classic and it's influence on the series/genre, particularly the difficulty of capturing the original experience.

Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 11d

Ok, time to put this to the test as @omnigamers.bsky.social prepares for covering our oldest video game covered yet.

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Daniel Wynter @boardgamefeast.bsky.social · 11d

Ok, time to put this to the test as @omnigamers.bsky.social prepares for covering our oldest video game covered yet.

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The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 12d

If the EA and Microsoft news has you dissilliusioned about games, there are plenty of independant creators out there. We explored our local design scene at the Vancouver Game Garden but encourage everyone to dig around and find similar community initiatives in your own cities.

The Omnigamers' Club Podcast @omnigamers.bsky.social · 14d

On the latest podcast, we’re joined by @quaidrayn.bsky.social to discuss what sprouted our interest at the @vangamegarden.bsky.social, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes. We talk indie games, idle games, peggle games, picross games and more.

Vancouver Game Garden 2025 with Denis Ryan

We’re joined by Denis Ryan to discuss what sprouted our interest at the Vancouver Game Garden, a showcase of locally made video game prototypes.

www.omnigamers.club

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