The Little Metal Dog Show

Episode 40 - Cadets, Cards and Caves

littlemetaldog — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:55:58 +0000

A brand new episode brings three interviews straight to your door! First up, Brian and Geoff Engelstein join me to discuss their new project - Space Cadets. A co-op game that sounds like it’ll be a barrel of laughs, they’re also planning a live version before Stronghold Games release it for Essen 2012. Max Tempkin from Cards Against Humanity comes up next to talk about the incredible level of success that their game has attained - after reprints aplenty, they’re now planning on producing international editions… but how will they go about it? Finally, Arthur O’Dwyer discusses the perils of taking classic 70s interactive fiction “Adventure” and transforming it into a game for the tabletop.

Episode 39 - An Episode You Can’t Refuse

littlemetaldog — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:11:27 +0000

Another Triple Threat this time around!

First up, I get to speak with Gary Weis, the Chief Technical Officer at iOS developer Playdek. They’re really making a push to get quality games onto your iPhone and iPad and are already responsible for the excellent conversions of Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer and Food Fight. With upcoming versions of Nightfall and Agricola on the way, we talk about how you transfer something from a tabletop to the palm of your hand and still make it fun. After that, Jump Gate designer Matt Worden joins me to discuss how he managed to handcraft a game that ended up becoming Games Magazine’s GOTY in 2011, as well as his plans for the future.

Finally, the devious duo of Steve “Voice of Ameritrash” Avery and Tom “Dice Tower” Vasel come along to discuss their forthcoming game Capo. Players who enjoy taking their opponents down a few steps will love this one as there’s plenty of opportunity to screw them over… but I’ll let the guys tell you all about it.

Episode 38 - Question Time

littlemetaldog — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:26:58 +0000

Back again! This time I’m joined by designer Philip duBarry, the mind behind Revolution (available from Steve Jackson Games) and the brand new Minion Games release, Kingdom of Solomon. Philip is comparatively new to the world of gaming and has managed to produce a couple of excellent titles already, so it’s exciting to think about what he’ll produce in future. Chris (and Daisy!) return for this episode as well, helping me out with answering a few questions from the lovely listeners to the show. As always, thanks for listening!

Episode 37 - Triple Trouble

littlemetaldog — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:55:10 +0000

There’s three excellent guests on this latest episode of The Little Metal Dog Show!

First up, Ted Torgerson; less a designer and more an appropriator of systems to adapt and make his own, he’s about to launch 1989: Dawn of Freedom through GMT Games, based on the legendary Twilight Struggle engine and developed in conjunction with TS’s co-creator Jason Matthews. Ted’s also made possibly the only game based on the Civil Rights struggle in America in the mid-20th Century, and we discuss the possibilities of learning through gaming.

Next it’s time to welcome Daniel Solis back to the show. Always an entertaining guest, Daniel’s a machine - he’s forever creating incredible stuff that puts most of us to shame! This time around we discuss his latest project based around Evil Hat’s “Spirit of the Century” RPG system and look back at his Thousand Year Game competition that - after months of submissions and testing - now has a winner.

Finally, Rob Daviau has had his name on many excellent games - you may not be aware of him, but you’ll know his games. With the likes of Heroscape, Star Wars: Queen’s Gambit and Buffy The Vampire Slayer on his CV, he’s now also responsible for the new hotness that is Risk Legacy. Introducing brand new concepts to the gaming world is something that seems to drive Rob’s creative brain, and in this Spoiler Free interview we cover how the game went from idea to sitting on the tables of many gamers around the world

Episode 36 - A Few Good (Mad) Men

littlemetaldog — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:38:24 +0000

So here it is, the first Little Metal Dog Show of 2012, and my oh my, it’s a doozy.

I’m joined by three upstanding gentlemen to discuss the gaming year that was 2011, talking about our favourite games that we’ve played as well as a few of the terrible ones. Steve, Ben, Campfire and myself also look to the future (well, this year) and reveal some of the titles that we’re looking forward to getting to try out in the coming months. Oh, and I’m also joined by a certain Rich Sommer. “Who he?” I hear you ask, “His name sounds familiar!” Well it bloody should, for he plays Harry Crane in the rather splendid TV show Mad Men as well as acting as gaming evangelist-in-residence on US network G4. Enjoy!

Episode 35 - Lava, Heroes and 3d6

littlemetaldog — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:35:00 +0000

It’s the final episode of The Little Metal Dog Show for 2011! On this one we run the gamut of total geekiness to casual gaming heaven. Chris James from Stratus Games comes along to discuss their plans to open gaming to families by producing titles that are accessible to all, while Greater Than Games’ Christopher Badell joins me to talk about their fantastic Sentinels of the Multiverse (and the new expansion set, Rook City). Throw in the really rather excellent nerdcore punk band 3d6 and it’s a fantastic show! Thanks for listening and happy holidays!

Episode 34 - Essen 2011 Day Four

littlemetaldog — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:31:01 +0000

The final episode of The Little Metal Dog Show’s coverage of the 2011 Spiel event brings you another selection of interviews straight from the show floor with designers old and new, all talking about the games that have brought them to Essen. From first time visitors to experienced industry veterans, everything you need to know about some of the most exciting games of the year is here.

Episode 33 - Essen 2011 Day Three

littlemetaldog — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:12:18 +0000

It’s Day Three of The Little Metal Dog Show’s excursion to Essen! Another stack of interviews with some incredible designers and industry players from the biggest gaming expo in the world. For more details, come on over to http://littlemetaldog.com - and be ready for episode 34 and the coverage of the final day of the show.

Episode 32 - Essen 2011 Day Two

littlemetaldog — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:03:08 +0000

The second of four Little Metal Dog Shows live from the show floor at Essen! From award winners like Qwirkle and 7 Wonders to brand new releases, this one’s an epic. With thirteen interviews with game designers old and new, this latest episode should give you a good flavour of what goes on at the world’s biggest board games fair.

Episode 31 - Essen 2011 Day One

littlemetaldog — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:43:52 +0000

Blimey. Having never been to Essen before, I really had no idea what to expect. I knew it’d be busy, but I didn’t realise quite how busy! I wandered, I played, I chatted away and recorded more interviews than I knew what to do with… so here’s the first of four Essen specials, one per day!

Episode 30 - Bob and Richard and Drizzt and Michael

littlemetaldog — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:33:09 +0000

Two heavy hitters from different areas of the gaming universe come together for the latest episode of The Little Metal Dog Show. First of all legendary designer Richard Launius comes on board to talk about not only his classic game Arkham Horror but also new projects such as Dragon Rampage, Pirates vs Dinosaurs and Elder Sign. There’s also a brief soujourn into the world of designing Major League Baseball uniforms…

New York Times bestselling author RA Salvatore is my second guest. A published writer since the mid 1980s, his creations are amongst the most loved by Dungeons & Dragons fans, the most famous invariably being dark elf Drizzt Do’Urden. With his latest book Neverwinter coming out this week, we discuss the writing process, his most iconic character and the effect that his writing has on both him and his readers.

Episode 29 - Choose Your Own Podcast

littlemetaldog — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:26:33 +0000

This episode is one of those that makes me feel very lucky indeed. I get to speak with a legend, one of the people who had a major effect on my life as a child, RA Montgomery. As one of the driving forces behind the Choose Your Own Adventure books, the stories that his series put out took me on countless adventures without leaving the comfort of my school’s tiny library. We discuss how the series came to be, the importance of Interactive Fiction as a genre, plans for the future and - most importantly - exactly what was the deal with that secret ending in Inside UFO 54-40?

We also see the return of the fantastic Chris to help out with answering questions (and discuss exactly what he got for his birthday, the lucky bugger). As always, you can catch us both on Twitter (he’s @RallyIV while I’m @idlemichael) or email the show: michael@littlemetaldog.com is the address for your questions next time around.

Oh, and listen *all* the way to the end. Not that there’s anything there. Oh no.

Episode 28 - Shut Up, Horsey!

littlemetaldog — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:15:03 +0000

The Little Metal Dog Show returns once again! This time around, I’m joined by a bunch of fine gentlemen. First up, Don Lloyd has been working on games for years and has finally managed to get his first major project up and running thanks to the magic of Kickstarter. Dark Horse is half resource management and half dice placement, combining some interesting elements to make a very entertaining looking game. We discuss the perils and pitfalls of crowd-funding, and the long road to getting Dark Horse out there into the hands of gamers. I’m then very pleased to say that the gentlemen from The Official New Internet Sensation that is Shut Up & Sit Down join me. Quinns and Paul tag along to talk about their fantastic new show and what on earth possesses them to create the thing.

Episode 27 - Back to Normality

littlemetaldog — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:46:15 +0000

The Little Metal Dog Show is like a London bus - you wait ages for one to show up, then get two within a few days. This one is back to the normal interviews format as I’m joined by the founders of two independent companies who are creating some great games. First of all, from Indie Boards and Cards, I speak to Travis Worthington - currently finishing off their biggest game ever (Flash Point - Fire Rescue), they’re a small company who are responsible for some great titles, especially The Resistance. I also get to talk with Justin Gary, a former Magic: The Gathering pro-tour champion who moved on to designing his own stuff and formed his own company, Gary Games. Makers of Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer and the follow up Return of the Fallen set, we cover card gaming in all its glory…

Episode 26 - Weeny Dancers

littlemetaldog — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:34:14 +0000

A bit of a different one this time around. Recently, Chris and me got together to record our usual question and answer session (along with special guest Campfire Burning). What’s normally reasonably short and sweet ended up as a marathon 90 minute recording. After some judicious edits, I got that down to an hour or so which *still* would’ve been too long to add to the end of an episode, so I’ve decided to put it out as a standalone show instead!

We’ll be back to normal with the next episode, but for now I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks as always for listening!

Episode 25 - On the Cards

littlemetaldog — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:47:33 +0000

A card-driven episode! I’m joined first by Johnny O’Neal, brand manager over at Spin Master, to talk about their latest CCG Redakai. Based on a new cartoon series, it’s aimed at a younger market but that doesn’t mean that we’re looking at a lazily thrown together license - Redakai has a design team behind it that has a fistful of Magic: The Gathering champions at the helm. Couple that with a truly innovative card system (they’re 3D and lenticular!) and this could bring a whole new generation of gamers to the hobby. After that, I speak with David Sirlin, creator of one of 2010’s greatest games, Yomi. With a heritage in video games - most notably 2D fighters - David has created a beat ‘em up using cards and a Rock-Paper-Scissors mechanic. Sounds odd, but it’s quick and brilliant.

Episode 24 - Tales of Derring-do

littlemetaldog — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 19:08:37 +0000

An episode driven by our need to tell and hear stories. First of all Rory O’Connor, the man behind Rory’s Story Cubes, tells me about the importance of telling a tale and how his Story Cubes came to be. While it’s not the hardest game to play in the world, it’s certainly speedy and entertaining, encouraging the use of your imagination. I’m also joined by author Michael Ward - his book, “Destiny Quest: The Legion of Shadow”, is single handedly leading the charge of game books into the 21st Century. Forget your Fighting Fantasy, they’re mere novellas in comparison to this…

Episode 23 - A Bit of Magic

littlemetaldog — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:37:02 +0000

Two words - Richard Garfield. The guy who single handedly started the whole Collectible Card Game genre with Magic: The Gathering. There’s not many people who can say they’re responsible for beginning a genre of game, but Richard can. As well as M:TG, he’s also designed games like RoboRally, The Great Dalmuti, NetRunner, Vampire The Eternal Struggle… the list is huge. He’s also just released his latest game, King of Tokyo, a battle of the behemoths! I ask him about pretty much everything I can (as you would, of course) and yet it still wasn’t enough time to get everything out! Here’s hoping I get the chance to talk with him again some day.

Chris also returns this episode with answers to a stack of questions. If you want to get in touch with us, you can email us: michael@littlemetaldog.com and chris@littlemetaldog.com. Thanks to Gryphon Games for sponsoring this episode, and thanks as always to you for listening.

Episode 22 - First Time for Everything

littlemetaldog — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:01:03 +0000

Two first timers join me this time around - one brand new to the industry, one riding high on the success of their premiere release. VicTim Games have just released ScrumBrawl, a fantasy based sports game - Vic Moyer, one of the founders of the company, talks about the joys of getting a game to print (and how it’s even harder when it’s your own). Meanwhile, W. David MacKenzie from Clever Mojo games has been there and done that, famously using Kickstarter to get Alien Frontiers in the hands of gamers worldwide. Currently overseeing the third printing of what was many people’s 2010 Game of the Year, David seems to have done everything right! This is also the first episode of Little Metal Dog that sees us as members of The Dice Tower Network - for more information on all shows in the group, check out dicetower.com!

Episode 21 - House of Design

littlemetaldog — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:47:55 +0000

This episode sees me talking with House of Spirits designer Mark Thomas. We discuss what it’s like trying to get your first game published as well as the trials and tribulations he has as a designer. I’m also joined by Chris to discuss what we’re up to along with answering a few questions from listeners… This episode is brought to you in association with Eaglegames.net - Eagle Games and Gryphon Games are makers of such titles as Railways of the World, Defenders of the Realm and many other great games. If you check out their site (eaglegames.net) and use the coupon code LittleMetalDog on checkout, you can save 20% off your total order - and continental US customers get free shipping too!

Episode 20 - Home Grown

littlemetaldog — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:57:41 +0000

Episode 20! A Euro special, but not the way you’d think. With interviews from Leonard Boyd and David Brashaw (the designers of upcoming Discworld-based game Guards! Guards!) and Gen42’s John Yianni (the man behind Hive, Junkyard Racers and many more), this episode is a celebration of home-grown designing talent.

Also, The Little Metal Dog Show has now been running for a whole year! There’s a little thank you section at the end of this episode and I promise that next time around we’ll be back to normal service. Plus we’ll be 21. Perhaps an alcohol themed episode is on the cards…!

Episode 19 - The D&D Special!

littlemetaldog — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:36:02 +0000

I was recently asked to tag along to the UK D&D Tweetup, held in Nottingham’s rather splendid Mondo Comico store. A whole bunch of people hanging out, having a grand old time and playing D&D was too much to turn down, so I grabbed the laptop and did a bit of recording (so apologies for the slightly dodgy sound quality!). There’s a chunk of the adventure I got involved in as well as quick chats with Sy, our illustrious DM, and event organiser Adam - an excellent time was had by all! I also got to speak to Sersa from SaveVersusDeath.com about the Fourthcore movement, taking Dungeons and Dragons to the limit. Cheers for listening!

Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 18

littlemetaldog — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:48:03 +0000

It’s that time again, another episode of The Little Metal Dog Show for your listening delight. This episode is back to the usual format - two interviews to check out! First of all I get to speak to lauded author James Lowder - he’s been involved in gaming (particularly RPGs) for many years and is also responsible for editing the excellent “The 100 Best” books from Green Ronin Publishing. We talk about how they came to fruition and discuss some of James’ favourite games (as well as get an insight into what his plans are for the future). After that, Todd Rowland from AEG joins me to talk about the juggernaut that is Thunderstone, what on earth the company are doing with Doomtown, the brilliant Legend of the Five Rings and their upcoming new hotness: Nightfall! There’s also questions with Chris to round off the show as normal!

You can get involved by checking out our brand new website which lives at http://littlemetaldog.com - have a look, there’s a stack of reviews, features and interviews to delight and entertain! You can email us as well - we’re at michael@littlemetaldog.com and chris@littlemetaldog.com. Thanks for listening!

Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 17

littlemetaldog — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:34:14 +0000

A bit of a special episode this time around - while Chris and I do our normal thing at the end, this episode has only one interview, but it’s great. I got to talk with Peter Olotka, one of the designers behind one of the greatest (and well known) games of all time, Cosmic Encounter, as well as a little hard-to-find title that goes by the name of Dune. Peter is an absolute legend in the world of gaming and first come up with the concept of CE way back in 1972 - in this extra long interview, we chat about how the game came about, how the industry has evolved in the past forty years and much more (including why Peter isn’t the biggest fan of Sting…)

Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 16

littlemetaldog — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 20:36:20 +0000

An internet celebrity special this time around on The Little Metal Dog Show! I’m joined this time around by two people I’ve been big fans of for a long time and am overjoyed to have them on this episode. First of all, Jeff Cannata from the wonderful Totally Rad Show joins me - as a new(ish) gamer, he’s enjoying some incredible experiences and is spreading the word to thousands of people on TRS. His evangelism can only be eclipsed by one man and he’s on the show as well… it’s the one and only Scott Nicholson! Moving on from five years of producing his legendary Board Games With Scott video podcast, he’s now making a new show: The Game Professor. We discuss everything from what made him stop BGWS to why so many video gamers are looking to new pastures. Chris returns from his Bridezilla taming antics to help me answer your questions - send them to littlemetaldog@gmail.com! As always, thank you for listening. Enjoy the show!

Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 15

littlemetaldog — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:18:07 +0000

Another pair of splendid interviews from Michael Fox’s Little Metal Dog studio. Beginning with Mark Kaufman, one of the co-founders of Days of Wonder (producers of Ticket to Ride, Memoir ‘44 and much more), they talk about the history of the company, what they’re looking to do in the future as technology invades the world of board games, and -of course - discuss the upcoming Cargo Noir. This is followed by the return to the show of Daniel Solis, designer of abstracts and one of the most eloquent speakers on gaming. Is designing via crowdsourcing a viable proposition? Daniel will tell you! Enjoy the show and (if you fancy it) check out the blog over at http://littlemetaldog.wordpress.com - cheers for listening!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 14

littlemetaldog — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:06:01 +0000

The first show of 2011 begins with host Michael Fox and Chris K from dicehateme.com discussing the best of what’s to come in gaming in the new year - it certainly seems like there’ll be a lot of good stuff to look forward to over the next twelve months! Michael also talks to North Star Games’ very own Dominic Crapuchettes about how the company came to be, what they’re up to at the moment and what they plan for the future (as well as talking about how a small independent games designer can defeat the glamour of Hollywood!)…

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 13

littlemetaldog — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:18:10 +0000

The final show of 2010 has a trio of interviews - first up it’s Leigh Anderson, the author of a new book called The Games Bible. We talk about social gaming (which is pretty much perfect for this time of year) and how the idea for it came about. After that, there’s a discussion with Kevin Tostado, the writer and director of the brilliant new documentary Under The Boardwalk. The film tells the story of Monopoly, a game which divides the playing community, as well as looking at the road to the 2009 World Championships. Finally, I speak to Holly Gramazio from Hide and Seek about her company’s newly released Boardgame Remix Kit. From new rulesets to mashups of classics, the BGR is entertaining as well as packed with brilliant ideas.

Also, as usual, there’s questions with Chris (who has some very good news)! Don’t forget that if you want to get in touch with the show, the email address is littlemetaldog@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a great festive season!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 12

littlemetaldog — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:41:21 +0000

Another episode of everyone’s favourite (well, some people’s) game show! On this episode, I speak with two Stephens - the first one is Steve Buckmaster from Esdevium Games, the UK’s biggest distributor. We discuss the UK industry’s year and discuss how it may fare in the next 12 months. After that, there’s an indepth talk with Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games in the US. We cover what it’s like for a new company starting up in these austere times, their current plans and their forthcoming release schedule. Finally, as always, Chris and I tackle your questions!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 11

littlemetaldog — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:35:33 +0000

After a brief period away from the wonderful world of the internet (thanks to moving house and waiting what felt like an age for the internet to be sorted in the new place)… we’re back! There’s the usual combination of interviews and information, beginning with a mini-round table (triangle, perhaps?) discussion about gaming in the UK with Mark from Boardgames in Blighty and Neil from the online magazine Thru The Portal. After we’re done I move on to Mike and Brian from Game Night Guys; a new-ish podcast that sees the pair playing games, talking about the experience, and wandering off wherever their minds may take them…

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 10

littlemetaldog — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:08:26 +0000

The show finally hits double figures! For episode 10, I speak with Kevin Schlabach, whose Play In Public campaign is trying to convince gamers to step out into the big wide world and spread the love of games. There’s also a good talk with Nick Medinger from funagain.com - he’s been going to the Essen games convention for the past six years and tells us what it’s like from a veteran’s viewpoint! Chris joins me for the usual questions at the end. As always, you can email the show at littlemetaldog@gmail.com - cheers for listening!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 9

littlemetaldog — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:06:58 +0000

A little bit different this time around - it’s a Little Metal Dog Show Kids Games Special! We start with a chat with an actual listener - Daniel Ness (aka: Campfire Burning) talks about the games the loved and hated when he was young. Susan Morris then discusses the excellent Heroes of Hesiod module she recently created for Dungeons & Dragons. After that, designer Daniel Solis chats about the wide range of games he’s created (including the lovely Happy Birthday Robot!) and what he likes to play when he’s at work. As usual, Chris joins me to answer your questions at the show’s end - remember, if you want to get in touch, email littlemetaldog@gmail.com or catch me on Twitter: we’re @idlemichael and @RallyIV.

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 8

littlemetaldog — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:28:17 +0000

Another top pair of interviews on the latest episode of The Little Metal Dog Show. First up, host Michael Fox speaks with Tim Fowers from Gabob. Responsible for Wok Star - one of the most talked about games at this years Origins and GenCon events - Tim tells us all about what the game is about, what it’s like having the Next Big Thing on your hands and Gabob’s plans for the future. Then it’s on to a chat with James Wallis, one of the guys behind the forthcoming BoardGameCamp event taking place in London this October for both designers and players alike. For more information, check out gamecamp.org.uk! Thanks as always for listening, and if you’d like to get in touch with the show just email littlemetaldog@gmail.com.

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 7

littlemetaldog — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:32:30 +0000

Another cracking episode this time round. Host Michael Fox first talks with Brent Evanger, the founder of a new independent games company called Interaction Point, discussing how the games came into being and how you take those first steps on the journey of starting your own line. There’s also an exclusive interview with two of the gaming industry’s most well-respected podcasters - Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer from The Dice Tower - where we talk about the history of the show, how it comes together and (of course) some of their favourite games. Things are wrapped up in the usual style with Michael and Chris attempting to answer your questions. Remember, if you want to get in touch, email the show at littlemetaldog@gmail.com - thanks for listening!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 6

littlemetaldog — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:18:32 +0000

It’s back again! Everyone’s (well, some people’s) favourite show about games. On this episode, Michael talks to Mathew Anderson from Petroglyph Games - made up of ex-members of Westwood Studios (the video games design team), they’re now branching out into board games with their Panzer General and the upcoming Graxia line. This is followed by a chat with Dice Maestro’s Antony Brown where we delve into the world of probability, and Antony reveals a new variant for an old classic…

As always, if you want to get in touch with the show, email littlemetaldog@gmail.com or poke me on twitter: it’s @idlemichael. Cheers for listening!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 5

littlemetaldog — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:46:57 +0000

Back again! The latest episode of Michael Fox’s Little Metal Dog Show has another pair of interviews from the world of board games. First up, if you’ve ever been on the wrong end of a rule book, your saviour is here. Peter Giffard - better known to the users of Board Game Geek as Universal Head - has put together nearly 150 crib sheets and rewrites of some of the best games out there. You can see his work at www.universalhead.com and www.headlesshollow.com (but be sure to listen to what he has to say first!). Accompanying Peter is a chat with Gary Dicken from the Ragnar Brothers (www.ragnarbrothers.co.uk) - winners of the UK Games Expo’s Best Game award for their latest release Workshop Of The World, we talk about the history of the company and what they have planned for the future.

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 4

littlemetaldog — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:29:19 +0000

The latest episode from The Little Metal Dog Show is a cracker! Michael Fox speaks with one of the world’s leading games designers - Bruno Faidutti - about his life in gaming, how he handles the design process, what his favourite games are and what he’s currently working on. There’s also a chat with Charles Ryan, the marketing manager at the UK’s leading distributor - Esdevium Games - about the state of retail and where we’ll be buying our games in the future. Don’t forget to check out the blog: littlemetaldog.woprdpress.com!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 3

littlemetaldog — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:07:52 +0000

Back again for a third episode! Michael Fox speaks with Spiel des Jahres Nominee and Pandemic designer Matt Leacock about his new game Forbidden Island, as well as catching up with documentary maker Lorien Green to talk about her forthcoming movie Going Cardboard. Don’t forget, if you want to get in touch with the show, just email littlemetaldog@gmail.com!

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 2

littlemetaldog — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:56:21 +0000

Michael Fox is back again with another Little Metal Dog Show. Episode 2 has a talk with Tyma Hughes from www.zappedgiants.com - the UK’s leading site for all things regarding the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. There’s also a great interview with Colby Dauch, designer of Summoner Wars and founder of Plaid Hat Games. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to leave a review on iTunes! Also, remember to check out the blog: http://littlemetaldog.wordpress.com - regular reviews, news and features aplenty.

The Little Metal Dog Show - Episode 1

littlemetaldog — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:26:17 +0000

A brand new podcast all about games, but not necessarily the kind you need to plug in. In this first show, your host Michael Fox talks to Xibxang from GamerDork about how video games and board games cross over. There’s also an interview with Mark Brendan, one of the developers behind the brand new tabletop wargame/RPG Warheads: Medieval Tales, and Michael takes on a few questions.