Geekdad on Wired’s blog network reviews the latest edition of the Shadowrun roleplaying game. With a brief background on the cyberpunk genre, Geekdad says, “Shadowrun’s slickly updated rules and still-fresh storyline make it one of the most compelling revivals of recent years.” Shadowrun, now in its fourth edition is currently being produced by Catalyst Game Labs.

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Another pimp for board games (but old school) in the Pioneer Local (source).

A mom’s story about watching her daughter lose a game for the first time (source).

Latest card game violence (Martin County, FL): Man dies after being shot at a card game (source).

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Abeilles éditions creates games that teach about safety issues or first aid. Their latest game is Trimory, a card game about recognizing safety warnings aimed at toddlers.

Their games can be ordered in the 1000’s and branded with a company’s logo.

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The Marin Independent covers the San Rafael game group.

It’s members include game professors, game designers, and other such beasties. Such is their renown, that local game designers and publishers seek them out to help play test their games.

You should start your own group already, no?

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