Game Life

A weekend in the woods with 9 friends, and 100 Games

By Gordon1018 at 21 January, 2010, 5:07 pm

Last weekend, we took a trip to Greer, AZ for a long weekend of fun in the snow (being from Phoenix, not many of us get to see it often) We planned this a long time ago, and were really excited. I packed up about 100 games to choose from and we took off. The [...]

Gaming For Haiti (UPDATED)

By mercutiom at 15 January, 2010, 3:24 pm

We all know of the horrible earthquake experienced by Haiti this past week. We’re proud of the outpouring of support that people across the world have provided in order to help those effected by the destruction wrought and we’re praying for that nation and its citizens. But we can do more.

Finding Gamers Near You

By mercutiom at 13 January, 2010, 6:14 pm

I’ve never been very good at meeting new people. I’m that guy who shows up to parties I’ve been invited to and sits with the people he already knows. It takes me a long time to get comfortable around others, and even longer to start incorporating them into my friend groups.
I usually only go out [...]

D&D Players, Watch This

By mercutiom at 11 January, 2010, 7:32 pm

I’ve never really played D&D, but as a gamer, I’ve definitely seen it played, and have been involved in a few of the typical conversations (read: arguments) that surround a typical run-through. If you’ve played the game, or are like me and know what’s involved, then you have to watch this movie.
While the film didn’t [...]

Hurley's A Gamer

By mercutiom at 8 January, 2010, 8:21 pm

One of the Games Overboard group’s favorite television shows is ABC’s Lost, and one of my personal favorite characters is Hurley. He’s big and lovable, and always seems to say just the right thing for whatever situation he finds himself in.
Not so surprisingly the actor who plays Hurley, Jorge Garcia, is one of my favorite [...]