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GenreTainment – Monster of the Week Creator Michael Sands on Game Design

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Join the hunt as we track down the origins of Monster of the Week with its creator, Michael Sands! In this in-depth interview, Michael shares the story behind the game’s development, from its supernatural roots inspired by cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural to its rise as one of the most beloved urban fantasy-horror TTRPGs today. We explore how Monster of the Week offers a streamlined, narrative-driven alternative to more complex systems like D&D, while still delivering thrilling, monster-packed action. Along the way, Michael dives into his game design process, shares insights on his other projects, and celebrates the incredible community that continues to expand the game. Whether you’re a seasoned RPG veteran or just getting started, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and creative inspiration.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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• Generic Games: https://genericgames.co.nz
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Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 5

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Another fun panel for the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track! This time Julie joined me! It’s the final rewatch episode of Lost Girl Revisited. We discuss season 5: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, our thoughts on the big bads, missing Kenzi, that season finale, and so much more. Feel free to watch and leave a comment about what you thought of season five.

Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 4

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I had a fun time being a panelist on the newest rewatch episode of Lost Girl Revisited from the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track. This time we chatted about season 4: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, that one shocking scene, that one sad scene, and so much more. Feel free to watch and leave a comment about what you thought of season four.

Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 3

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Another fun episode of Lost Girl Revisited from the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track. This time we discuss season 3: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, what we thought of the season finale, and so much more. Feel free to watch and leave a comment about what you thought of season three.

Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 2

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I had a great time being a panelist again on Lost Girl Revisited from the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track. This time we chatted about season 2: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, favorite character arcs, our thoughts on the Big Bad for the season, and so much more. Give the episode a watch and please leave a comment about what you thought of season two.

Guest on…Lost Girl Revisited, Season 1

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I had the pleasure of being a panelist on the newest rewatch series from Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track, Lost Girl Revisited. We chatted about season 1: Our favorite characters, favorite episodes, and so much more. Feel free to watch and leave a comment about what you thought of the season.

Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track: Slayers

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This was a fun Dragon Con Urban Fantasy panel about one of my favorite settings, the Buffyverse. We discussed the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer audio drama, Slayers. It was great hearing James Marsters voice back as Spike! With him and so many other returning actors (Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, Juliet Landau, Emma Caulfield Ford, Amber Benson, James Charles Leary, Danny Strong) it felt like a reunion. What did we love about Slayers? What did we think of a Buffyverse show in an audio drama format? What character arc did we like best? If we get a season 2, what would we love to see…I mean hear? Watch and find out.

This “scripted audio original picks up 10 years after the events of the final episode of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’ Since then, Spike (James Marsters) has gone deep undercover in Los Angeles, convincing the forces of darkness that he’s back to his evil ways. When his cover is compromised by sixteen-year-old Indira Nunnally (Laya DeLeon Hayes), Spike finds himself on baby-slayer-sitting duty once more. While he attempts to track down a watcher for his eager new protégé, their paths collide with the veteran Slayer of a parallel reality where Buffy Summers never existed…a reality where Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) is the one-and-only Slayer. She needs Spike’s help with a classic big bad terrorizing her world…his old flame, Drusilla (Juliet Landau).”

Actual Play – Ozark Requiem – Part 1 – Whispers in the Dark

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Nothing ignites the imagination like Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), so I’m always excited when I start a new Actual Play. This time we are in the post-apocalyptic Ozarks.

“Abaddon’s Descent: An Ozark Requiem is set in a post-apocalyptic world enslaved by demonic forces. Mankind is engaged in a never-ending battle against a tide of darkness that hungers for the last remnants of hope. Amidst the chaos, the heart of the Ozarks beats with a sinister rhythm.”

“We find ourselves in Silver Dollar City, a once-vibrant wild west theme park now transformed into a haven for a small group of survivors clinging to the fragile threads of their existence, daring to stand under the shadow of what they now refer to as Hell on Earth – the former entertainment capitol of the South – Branson Missouri.”

Abaddon’s Descent: An Ozark Requiem is an Everyday Heroes Horror Campaign based in a world created by the players utilizing new rules created by Dreamslayer Studios.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 7

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Calling all Buffy aficionados! The moment you’ve been eagerly waiting for has arrived. Brace yourselves as we prepare to bid farewell to the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer series with our final episode of the Buffy rewatch on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel.

I join fellow die-hard Bufy fans, as we dissect, discuss, and relive the spine-tingling moments that define this season.

The First Evil looms larger than ever, uber-vampires threaten to tip the balance, and the malevolent Caleb stirs up chaos. With new Slayers stepping into the limelight, the return of Spike and Faith, the mysterious Principal Wood, and the ever-resilient Scoobies, it is a roller coaster ride of a season building to that unforgettable series finale.

Guest On… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track Buffy Watch Season 6

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Hey there, Buffy fans! Are you ready to dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer‘s sixth season? If so, then join me and the other Buffy panelists on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy Track YouTube channel, as we explore the iconic urban fantasy TV series.

We discuss this dark and thought provoking season and share our thoughts on the best character arcs, as well as our favorite and least favorite episodes. This season had many twists with a musical special, a wedding disaster, a trio of geeks turned villains, a magical addiction, a shocking death of a beloved character, and a hero that takes a dark turn.

And of course, we highlight some of the most unforgettable episodes of the season, including the musical episode “Once More, with Feeling,” the hilarious “Tabula Rasa,” the fast food flavored “Doublemeat Palace,” “Villians,” “Two to Go,” “Grave,” and more. We share our thoughts on these pivotal moments and what they meant for the show as a whole. Please give it watch and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.