This week's guest is the head of Matagot, Arnaud Charpentier. We talk about the influence of his great grandmother in his gaming, doing an RPG radio show and his optimism for the gaming industry... but which games did he choose?



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In this classic episode Ben talks to renowned board game artist, Ian O'Toole.

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This is just an introduction to 5G4D's Game of the Century polls and shows. Join in by going to http://5g4d.com/ and clicking the pinned post. This is definitive!

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In this episode we give some new backers some nicknames, bestow some titles to the Knights of Doomsday, speak to Patrick Kapera of Crafty Games about their reprint of Ostia and answer your questions. Get on it!

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In this audio version of the Ben's Top 100 video he goes through ten more bangers. 

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This week's guest is owner of Crafty Games, Alex Flagg. We talk about gentrification, the RPG world and rendering Brandon Sanderson into ludological form...but which games did he choose? 

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In this episode Ben talks to Nate Heater about his game Garage Rock. 

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In this episode Uli and Ben are joined are joined by owner of everything, Corey Thompson and Leder Games stalwart Anne Kinner to discus Essen Spiel. Enjoy!

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Ben and Steve stumble through the last day of Essen Spiel 2025.

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Ben and Steve brave the crowds at Spiel 2025

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Ben and Steve git 'er dun.

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Ben and Steve experience the first day of Essen Spiel 2025.

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Ben and Steve head to Essen Spiel and check out the press day.

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This week's guest is ex-neuroscientist and game designer Sam London. We talk about the nature of free will, why Advanced Squad Leader isn't intimidating and the interface between video and board games...but which games did he choose? 

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Ben looks at 5 exciting games being released at Essen Spiel 2025.

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In this newsflash the doyenne of British game design, Tony Boydell talks about the upcoming campaign for Snowdonia-Grand Tour published by Naylor Games. 

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In this classic episode Ben talks to Rodney Smith.

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In this video of Ben's Top 100 he covers some bangers!

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In this episode Ben and Steve discuss if games can promote tolerance and the notion of the posteuro game.

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