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Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy franchises from the last several decades of gaming history. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be choosing to learn about Mass Effect. Background Bioware was founded in … Continue reading Franchise Festival #9: Mass Effect
You’re traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Your next stop—The Twilight Zone. Confusion has reigned for two full days, … Continue reading Werewolf 59 – The Werewolves Are Due On Maple Street – Day 3
Sorry there was no post yesterday. Busy and stuff. What Ohioan was elected US President in 1876, defeating Samuel Tilden by only one Electoral vote? The symbol seen below as approved as part of what standard in 2010? The line … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Keep It 100
Merry Thursday, Avocadoans! What are you playing this week and what do you think of it? As a bonus prompt, what are your favorite mobile/app games? Also, don’t forget to join us tomorrow in Franchise Festival as we discuss the … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Stuck Inside of Mobile
Welcome to the *CG thread, where we talk all manner of Card Games – Collectible, Trading, Living, and otherwise! Feel free to chat amongst yourselves about the card games you’re playing or anything card game-related that strikes your fancy. If … Continue reading The CCG Thread – The ABCs of Aggro, [B]Midrange, and Control
You’re traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s the signpost up ahead. Your next stop—The Twilight Zone. After a … Continue reading Werewolf 59 – The Werewolves Are Due On Maple Street – Day 2
It’s “Reeb” spelled backwards. Against the Grain, Blue Stallion, Goodwood, and Alltech are all breweries located in what US state? In the image below, what word is blurred out on the can of MillerCoors beer being held by craft brewer … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Beer
D&D divides all human ability into six stats – Strength, Constitution, Dexterity, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. Since it got there first, these six stats have defined how we think about innate abilities for over 40 years. Even though what those … Continue reading The Tabletop RPG Thread Rolls 3d6 six times
It’s not just for flying over any more. “Herky” is the name of the avian mascot of what school? Name the late game designer and long time Wisconsin resident whose cartoon avatar is seen below. South Dakota is home to … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: The Midwest
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: If you could make one game into a movie, what would be your dream director, cast, and scenario? Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread Is Ready for Its Closeup
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it … Continue reading Werewolf 59 – The Werewolves Are Due On Maple Street – Day 1
Hey folks! Here’s the 35th episode of our community’s gaming podcast. Join me, DL, and The Kappa (also our editor) as we discuss auto racing, gaming with kids and significant others, online toxicity, gaming habits, and much more. You can … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast Episode #35: An Invitation to Cheat
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it … Continue reading Werewolf 59 – The Werewolves Are Due On Maple Street – Sign-ups
1- Post a SFW GIF 2- Identify the source 3- ??? 4-Profit Continue reading Identify This Gif
I was going to do a different theme for today, but I totally spaced on it. The word protomartyr is sometimes used to refer to what Christian saint, whose death by stoning is described in the Bible in the eighth … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Stoned
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy franchises from the last several decades of gaming history. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be racing to keep up with the history of Nintendo’s Mario … Continue reading Franchise Festival #8: Mario Kart
I know some of these rounds are cruelly difficult, but this one is downright cold blooded. The common basilisk can’t turn you to stone but does have what other remarkable ability as reflected in its Spanish name, largato Jesus Cristo? … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Reptiles
Good morning Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? Also, what is your favorite puzzle in a game? How about your least favorite puzzle? As a bonus plug for this website’s game content, I’d … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Solving a Puzzle
Welcome to the *CG thread, where we talk all manner of Card Games – Collectible, Trading, Living, and otherwise! Feel free to chat amongst yourselves about the card games you’re playing or anything card game-related that strikes your fancy. A … Continue reading The CCG Thread: Represent!
Stuff happens. Harry Anderson, who died this week, spent nine seasons playing judge Harry T. Stone and four seasons playing a fictionalized version of what humor columnist? SpaceX’s massive next generation launch vehicle, capable of transporting humans to Mars, is … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Current Events
We’ll bring you the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat, and because we’ve got soccer highlights, the sheer pointlessness of a zero-zero tie. — Dan Rydell What is name of Chicago’s MLS club? It might be considered to … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: Soccer
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