Articles by Inside the Gamer

Joined by Loren from Skill and Bones Radio, we discuss the competitive nature of the Warhammer 40K community and events. Jay brings up talk regarding some nefarious activity going on in local gaming communities, and we take a look at video game classics Street Fighter and Mortal Combat. This episode of the Inside the Gamer podcast is sponsored in part by Dark Tower Games. Located in Bellingham, WA, Dark Tower Games strives to create a…

From Playboy to Pornhub, sit in with Inside the Gamer as we talk pornography in magazines, on screen, and in the home. Duncan from North Korean Zombies joins us to share a few personal anecdotes, talk about Italian culture, and get schooled on Marisa Tomei. He also brings with him a surprise beverage that we all have trouble keeping down. Previously, Shae and Jay talked at length about their fondness for Ms. Tomei. To listen to…

Thinking about opening your own game store? Join Inside the Gamer as we talk with Nathaniel, owner of Dark Tower Games in Bellingham Washington. He’ll break down basic steps for starting and running a successful game store, as well as provide us with a storeowner’s perspective on the hobby. We’ll also talk about emerging trends in the Warhammer 40K scene and take a look at Community Comp, a community-created system designed to provide a fair…

What do girls think of your nerdiness? Check in with Inside the Gamer as we talk to Jay’s wife, and get a woman’s perspective on games and gamers. She’ll share some tips for improving your game when it comes to approaching the fairer sex, and give us some insight into the types of games girls are more likely to play.

Bronies. Are they boldly going where no one has dared? From the Force to the frontier. From little ponies to lumbering primates. From religious faith to republican folly. Sit in with Inside the Gamer as we talk about new and old cultural phenomena.

What’s your strategy for taking on a zombie horde? Join Inside the Gamer as we explore effective methods for slaying the undead and measure our tactics for mowing them down. We’ll also share some thoughts on the world’s most notorious vampire, Kim Jong-un, who continues to suck the lifeblood from his people.

Does Warhammer 40K need more regulation? Join Inside the Gamer as we discuss how Games Workshop’s release escalation is impacting community events. We’ll also take a look at third-party groups, like Frontline Gaming’s Independent Tournament Circuit (ITC), that are regulating competitive events with their own rules amendments.

Ever dream of developing your own game? Check in with Inside the Gamer as we talk to Brad Lyons, an up and coming board game designer, who breaks down the steps for successfully creating and promoting your own game.