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Chessex Gemini 7-Dice Set Review April 10, 2017

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All Dungeons & Dragons players know that regardless of what edition of the game they’re playing, there is one essential tool all players are going to need to bring with them other than their imagination and that is dice.  But what dice do you buy and what happens if you’re like me and are very particular about the color of dice you buy?

Dice maker Chessex offers gaming dice of all different colors and configurations.  One of those options is a 7-pack of different dice featuring the same color.  Today, we’re going to take a close look at one of those sets, Gemini Blue-Steel. Let’s take a look and try them out!

How many sets of dice should pen and paper role players have?  Does the color matter?  Do you want us to look at more dice?  Post a comment below with your thoughts!

RF Switch – Metroid Theme April 7, 2017

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With a name inspired by the RF Switch gamers needed to use to change their televisions back and forth between cable TV and their video game console, the band RF Switch performs a rockin setlist of music inspired by television and video games from the 80s.

This past weekend, RF Switch performed at the CT GamerCon 2017 and we were lunch enough to get some video of them in action!  Here’s their rendition of the theme to Metroid.

CT GamerCon 2017 Coverage Part 1 April 5, 2017

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We were invited to the CT GamerCon at the Mohegan Sun Casino this past weekend.  We recorded hours of footage and took countless photographs while at the event.

We’ve decided to release our coverage of the event in several parts across the rest of the week.  Here is part 1, which takes a look at the event’s opening and shows us checking out the freeplay gaming area and the vendor area.

Special thanks to Lame Genie for allowing us to use their music.

More videos from CT GamerCon are on the way as the week continues, so stay tuned!

Amazon Echo Gaming Tips March 30, 2017

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Got yourself a new Echo or Echo Dot from Amazon?  I know it’s a great personal assistant, and perfect for streaming music but did you also know you could play games on it?

Here’s some tips on how to turn Alexa into a gaming machine.  All you’ll need is an Echo or Echo Dot, an Amazon account, and a smartphone or tablet with the Alexa app installed!  Once you have all that, give the video below a watch.

Pokemon Sun Moon Roaring Heat TCG Deck Unboxing March 28, 2017

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Earlier this year, The Pokémon Company officially released the official Pokémon Sun and Moon expansion for the Trading Card Game, and today, we are taking a look at the Roaring Heat theme deck. Fans of Litten and its evolutions will be very happy with these cards, so let’s see what’s in the box.

Hope to see you all at the CT Gamercon this weekend!  The event will run from April 1st-2nd at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Starter Set Unboxing March 27, 2017

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Does Dungeons & Dragons need any introduction?  Created by Gary Gygax, it is an enduring pen and paper RPG now in its 5th edition.

For years now, Maniac has been reading and watching countless works inspired by D&D, including the webcomic Table Titans, documentaries like The Dwarvenaut, and countless retrospectives.  This weekend, he is heading over to the Connecticut GamerCon and so he felt the time was right to finally learn about the game.  After doing tons of research on the first thing new players should pick up, he decided to get the 5th Edition Starter Set.  Let’s take a look at what’s inside the box!

Let’s Play Final Fantasy X Part 24-25 March 25, 2017

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We are back with our Let’s Play of Final Fantasy X on PS4.  Its finally time to train some Chocobo!  All game footage is provided with full video commentary.

Final Fantasy X is out now on the PS2. It’s also part of the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for PS3, PS Vita, PC and PS4.

Let’s Play Final Fantasy X Part 20-23 March 20, 2017

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We are back to playing Final Fantasy X, and what better way to start than by completing one of the toughest temples in the game?

All gameplay footage provided with full video commentary.

Final Fantasy X is out now for the PS2. It is also part of the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for PS3, PS Vita, PC, and PS4.

Let’s Play Final Fantasy X Parts 17-19 March 17, 2017

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We’ve crossed the desert and made it to Home, only to find it under attack.  Will we be able to rescue Yuna?  Will we get an awesome ride in the process?  Do you find weddings as boring as I do?  Well, we’re about to crash one!

Final Fantasy X is out now on the PS2. It is also part of the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on the PS3, PS4, PC and PS Vita.

Let’s Play Final Fantasy X Parts 14-16 March 14, 2017

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We are back and resuming our Let’s Play of the PS2 classic Final Fantasy X.  In Part 14, we take a peek at Maniac’s Final Fantasy collection as we catch butterflies, and later battle through the snow.

Apologies in advance for this next part, it took me five attempts to defeat the boss.

Now with that out of the way, let’s make our way out of the mountains to find ourselves crossing the desert in a way that would make Frank Herbert happy.

Final Fantasy X is out now on PS2. It is part of the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on the PS3, PS4, PS Vita and PC.