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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 4d

Dogs of War - final 3 days of campaign!

Watch this great thematic overview video from Shut Up & Sit Down:
 youtu.be/pSSfzWw6lCw
 And @playtozgames.bsky.social just announced an upgrade pack if you have the original game!

Click here to visit the campaign:
gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Dogs of War - A Classic Reborn

YouTube video by Shut Up & Sit Down

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 13d

Who let the DOGS out? Play To Z and Shut Up & Sit Down did!

Check out “Dogs of War”, which is also #1 on the BGG Hotness! - on GameFound now!

It’s the 2nd game in the “Shut Up & Sit Down Presents” line. A classic reborn by designer Paulo Mori!

Check out the campaign:
gamefound.com/en/projects/...

Dogs of War by Play to Z

A shattered realm. Six feuding Houses. You, a Dog of War, shift battles, forge betrayals, and seize glory to rise as the ultimate victor.

gamefound.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 16d

If you’re in NYC, the iconic stores Compleat Strategist and Forbidden Planet would be good choices.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 17d

“Dogs of War” by Play to Z now on Gamefound!

It’s the 2nd game in the “Shut Up & Sit Down Presents” line. An absolute classic reborn by designer Paulo Mori!

Check it out and the great video by Shut Up & Sit Down!

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

@shutupshow.bsky.social @playtozgames.bsky.social

Dogs of War by Play to Z

A shattered realm. Six feuding Houses. You, a Dog of War, shift battles, forge betrayals, and seize glory to rise as the ultimate victor.

gamefound.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · 21d

On my way to The World Series of Board Gaming in VEGAS, baby, VEGAS!

Good luck to those competing to become the 2025 World Champion of Board Gaming!

Who will I see at this great event? Let me know! Let’s try to play a game or get a drink!

#WSBG #WSBG2025

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 28d

My friend @podfathergaming.bsky.social has a cameo in Hero Realms! #Boardgames

Playing card from Hero Realms featuring a fierce looking warrior and card instructions.

Man in red shirt mugging for camera while foreground shows a playing card featuring warrior whose face resembles the man’s face

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Aug 31

The war begins September 22, 2025...

gamefound.com/en/projects/...

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Vincenzo @vinnieave.bsky.social · Aug 8

Playing some Dark Moon and having a nice beer. @podfathergaming.bsky.social

A board on a table, ignore the hidden info.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Aug 12

My interview at Gen Con with Nicole Lindroos, COO of Green Ronin Publishing, where we discuss the "theft of inventory" that has taken place due to the Diamond Comics bankruptcy.

youtu.be/mKTFUq4ZWtY

@greenroninpub.bsky.social

Diamond Bankruptcy: Interview with Nicole Lindroos, Green Ronin Publishing

YouTube video by The Podfather Of Gaming

youtu.be

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jul 24

BREAKING NEWS:

Gamefound acquires Indiegogo:

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Gamefound accelerates challenge to Kickstarter by buying veteran crowdfunding pioneer Indiegogo -

Tabletop gaming crowdfunding platform Gamefound has bought veteran Kickstarter rival Indiegogo, adding a potentially massive new source of backers for its creators' campaigns.

boardgamewire.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jul 7

And now maybe I can get you on another one, Jamey! Come with us on “Podfather: The Cruise 3 — PANAMA CANAL!” ❤️

tabletop.events/conventions/...

Podfather - The Cruise 2026

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jul 6

I’m liking this! ❤️

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jul 6

Great seeing this awesome guy on BGG@Sea! Good times were had by all! Thanks, Jamey!

@stonemaiergames.com
@boardgamegeek.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 27

Wandering in Edinburgh, Scotland after dinner, and found the local Board Game Meetup! What a surprise!

Nice group of locals, who were very welcoming.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 20

Having a great time here at Origins!

#OriginsGameFair

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

lol!

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

BREAKING NEWS:

David Preti, former COO at CMON, hired by Asmodee to run its “Crowdfunding and Miniatures strategy”.

Asmodee entering the crowdfunding arena has both positive & negative aspects. We’ll discuss on Board Games Insider.

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Asmodee brings in David Preti, one of the architects of CMON’s Kickstarter strategy, to head up its own crowdfunding and miniatures operations -

Asmodee has hired David Preti, the former COO of financially-troubled board game publisher CMON, to head up the tabletop gaming giant's own crowdfunding and miniatures strategy.

boardgamewire.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you for being a watcher/listener! ❤️

Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

“It’s The Podfather! Run! Run away!” :) Hope to see you there! <3

Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

That’s not the conclusion that you should draw. There was a lot to that story, and both sides gave their version. I’m sure the truth lies in the middle.

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 17

Not a lot of people at this empty airport going to Origins, but… this guy is! Who will I see there?! <3

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Jun 10

BREAKING NEWS: Asmodee acquires Zombicide IP!

Interestingly, no mention of CMON in the Press Release:

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · May 29

Breaking News:

Tabletop Tycoon acquires several major IPs from CMON.
… specifically Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh, Arcadia Quest, and Starcardia Quest.

boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...

Tabletop Tycoon Acquires Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh, and More from CMON | BoardGameGeek News

boardgamegeek.com

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · May 28

"The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop", featuring many personalities from around the gaming industry, opens June 20 in Canadian theatres & on VOD in North America this summer! I've seen the movie, and it's great!

Check out the movie poster!
@brainstormmedia.bsky.social

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Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming” @podfathergaming.bsky.social · Mar 28

Podfather: The Cruise 3 – Panama Canal!
Join an EPIC cruise as we sail through the Panama Canal from Colon, Panama to Los Angeles, California!

And as always: Net proceeds from this cruise will go to CHARITY!

tabletop.events/conventions/...

Podfather - The Cruise 2026

tabletop.events

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