Hey folks!

We have been talking about this privately for awhile, and now we think it's time to just do it. We have made the decision to end The Game's the Thing at Episode 100. We think 100 is a great place to end it, and after over 5 1/2 years, we're ready to move on to new things.

We will be announcing our next steps as soon as we know what they are. In the meantime you have two shows to look forward to, and we truly hope you enjoy them.

Until next episode, do good, avoid evil, and PLAY MORE GAMES!

Due to a scheduling mishap on my part, our week four show, scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, is being pushed back to Tuesday, February 1. I sincerely apologize for being late.

This will not negatively impact the current scheduling for February. Here's the breakdown of what our listeners can expect in February:

February 1: Sean Preston will kick off a two-part treatment called East Meets West, which is about injecting Eastern (specifically Asian) flavors and philosophies into Western roleplaying. In the show we will be discussing the Reality Blurs setting, Iron Dynasty: Way of the Ronin.

February 8: Eloy Lasanta will help us... read more

The Game's the Thing is going to make a run at winning an ENnie Award this year. So what I need from our loyal listeners is a list of your five favorite episodes that released between May 1, 2008 and the end of this month (which clearly isn't here yet). Send in your list and we'll enter you in a contest to win a cool prize. Email your answers to thegamesthething@gmail.com with "2009 ENnies" in the subject line.

Thanks in advance!

Recently, TGTT listener Sebastian Wolfe sent us a techno song based on our D&D podcast. He actually used soundbites from the show! Needless to say we were floored.

In our recent Romance and Gaming podcast, we included the song as part of our feedback section. We've had a great response from listeners that want copies of the original song. Well, faithful listeners, ask and you shall receive!

But there's more to this story, for there are actually two versions of the song! So without further ado:

Combat Advantage Makes Sense A

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Combat Advantage Makes Sense 2

Effective immediately, we have opened a Cafe Press store, called Shop TGTT. At this store, you can purchase shirts, hats, and a canvas bag!

So if you've been interested in supporting us, this is the way to do it, barring a direct PayPal donation.

The sale of every shirt will go toward the upkeep and upgrade of the show.

Thanks in advance!

12 to Midnight is a fine company. Please find ways to give generously to this worthy charity.



If any listener has the notion to donate to TGTT this month, please follow the link and do your part with 12 to Midnight instead.

-Ron

This is the first and last time I will bring up this subject.

The Game's the Thing is not an expensive endeavor in the grand scheme of things. It is also not free. Aside from an equipment and software outlay of just under $200, I have an annual operating cost of about $120.

Since the equipment is already bought and the operating costs are installment-based ($5 here, $12 there, etc.), I'm not trying to say there's a hardship here. I would, however, like to spend some money I don't have improving the quality of the show.

Some of the things I'm... read more