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The Economics of the FLGS and Buying From Them

Posted by Mark on Nov 3, 2010 in Game Stores

Number of Views :1016I had initially put out a tweet (my twitter name is @markmeredith, by the way) which said, “I’ve got a dilemma, people. I’ve got a little bit of money for gaming stuff this month. Should I order through amazon for half price…or pay more for the FLGS?” I got a lot of great responses, but [...]

 
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The UFLGS: Xtreme Games

Posted by Mark on Aug 17, 2010 in Game Stores, Reviews & Culture

Number of Views :669Two days ago, Bridget and I decided to mix it up and check out a game store in the area we haven’t been to before, so we went over to Xtreme Games in Lindenhurst, IL. From the outside, the place looked very clean, the type of place I’d love to go. Oh, [...]

 
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Day 2 GenCon: Stretching My Gaming Muscles

Posted by Bridget on Aug 8, 2010 in Actual Play, Dice, Game Stores, Gaming Conventions, GenCon, Star Trek

Number of Views :761Day 2 easily put was even better than day one!  We had a fabulous time.  We arrived in the dealer hall at about 11 am.  Got to enjoy looking through the booths.  If it’s gaming related and you like it then chances are very good that you can find it here! I [...]

 
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A Great Day for Gaming

Posted by Mark on Jul 20, 2010 in Board Game, Game Stores, Warhammer Fantasy RP

Number of Views :492Yesterday was a great day for gaming. I’m in Minneapolis on business, and only had one appointment, an hour long meeting at 4:30. My brother works in Minneapolis for Fantasy Flight Games, as does his wife, so it was only natural in my visit, I’d be subjected to a plethora of games. [...]

 
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Mouse Guard, 3D Terrain, and more

Posted by Mark on Jul 5, 2010 in 4e D&D, Dungeon Tiles, Game Stores, Mouse Guard, Paper Terrain

Number of Views :1087I’ve actually been up to quite a bit in the last week or so. Here’s the breakdown: Dungeon Tiles As mentioned in a previous post, I’ve begun collecting Dungeon Tiles, and have a tub filled with them now. I’m looking forward to getting back to playing some D&D so I can whip [...]

 
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Game Store Review: Unique Gifts and Games in Grayslake, IL

Posted by Mark on Jun 9, 2010 in Game Stores, Reviews & Culture

Number of Views :878Bridget and I decided to check out a FLGS today, and took a half hour trip over to the village of Grayslake to see Unique Gifts and Games. Located in the historic district of the village, Unique Gifts and Games is a fantastic little shop with a huge selection. Well organized rows [...]

 
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Being a Game Store Employee

Posted by Mark on Feb 20, 2010 in Game Stores

Number of Views :864Many gamers will never get the opportunity to work in the game industry. The sheer number of gamers out there compared to jobs is astronomically small. But there are a few who get the chance. My brother for instance. He and his wife just got hired at Fantasy Flight Games, her as [...]

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