The State of Games, Ep. 186: The One About Our Robot Overlords

Dear listeners, are you ready for the ultimate board gaming experience? Then join Chris, Darrell, and TC on The State of Games, where every month we bring you the latest and greatest in the world of board gaming. This month, our focus is on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the industry. Join us as we delve into the pros and cons of AI in gaming and its role in shaping the future of board games. Get ready to roll the dice and join us for a lively discussion on the state of games. Dear listeners, are you ready? Let’s play! (Yes, ChatGPT wrote this) Read More  Read More

The 2022 Dice Hate Me Holiday Gift Guide

A festive hello, Dear Readers! It’s time for that great annual tradition where I curate some excellent games to gift those special someones in your life. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 12 years since I put together the first Holiday Gift Guide and many of you have been here for all 12 years. That’s amazing. I’m so thankful for those of you who have returned to revel in some holiday cheer – and thankful for those of you who are new to the tradition! Get cozy, put on some Vince Guaraldi, and enjoy. Happy Holidays and Happy Gaming! Read More  Read More

The 2020 Dice Hate Me Holiday Gift Guide

Seasons Greetings, Dear Readers! I can hear the silver bells and carols everywhere, so it’s time to share the Dice Hate Me Holiday Gift Guide once again. Unbelievable that this is the 10th year I’ve been putting together this list, and what an unconventional year it’s been. I’ll be honest, I haven’t gotten to play nearly as many games as I have in previous years, so I’m going to make this list a bit unconventional, as well. This year I’m going to take a closer look at games that are primarily aimed at smaller groups – particularly those games that are designed to play, or at least play well, with 1 or 2 players. I’m doing... Read More

The State of Games, Episode 44 – The One About Crossovers

A little disclaimer: This podcast is insanely long, but you get two great podcasts, all for the price of one! This time around, Darrell, TC and I invite Dan Patriss and Tom Gurganus of The Geek All-Stars to come over to Dice Hate Me HQ for a little round-table discussion of all things superhero. What was originally planned as a nice, breezy bit of podcast crossover time turned out to be an epic and passionate discourse on one of our favorite topics. We had a blast – I know you will, too! Just be sure to stay hydrated and find a comfortable chair. Read More  Read More