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RPG Advocacy Facebook Group

nedjer — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:23:46 +0000

This is kind of way ahead of schedule, as some trigger-happy clicking sent the Fbook RPG Advocacy Group live in an instant. Not to worry.

Please feel free to join-up if you’re up for showcasing what’s good about Tabletop RPGs.

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Storm Origins

nedjer — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:51:15 +0000

Stunningly good Parkour from Storm! HD HERE

Go On, You Know You Want One

Thistle — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:55:07 +0000

Regardless of the Wii’s limits in terms of providing a regular supply of decent RPG software, it’s only fair to recognise that Zelda: Twilight Princess was a lot of fun to play. Consequently, the pre-order period for Zelda: Skyward Sword looks like an occasion for splashing-out.

The final game won’t be [...]

Halloween 2010

Thistle — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:51:58 +0000

With Halloween a few weeks away it’s time to take a look at some ‘fright night’ entertainment options.

‘Memory’ bands are this year’s ‘must have’ for lots of kids and it’s hardly surprising to find plenty of Halloween sets appearing.

Buddy Bands – Spooky Bands (Halloween)

The BBC report on further evidence that Brain Training software is of very limited value is here. This may sound like bad news for encouraging the use of games in homes, schools and libraries. It is to some extent, because the headlines may be remembered and held up as evidence against any use [...]

Valentine’s Day

Thistle — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:36:44 +0000

Not the most common topic for a games blog but our Free Realms playtester felt we should post. As with Halloween and Christmas, Free Realms has put on a show for Valentine’s Day. Hearts, roses, cards and gifts are all over the place.

Running calendar events seems to [...]

The Big Draw 2009

Thistle — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:54:47 +0000

The Big Draw is a UK wide ‘arts workshop’ that runs in October every year. Libraries, museums, schools and many other organisations run hundreds of drawing and sketching events for kids and adults. The range of activities is remarkable and the Big Draw has become a huge success over the years.