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MBS Podcast Episode 74: 2022 in Review and Looking Forward to 2023

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Ruckdog:


Andy is back with the first episode of the MBS Podcast for 2023! In this episode, he takes a look back at 2022, and discusses some things he is looking forward to in 2023.

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Kelly:
I feel attacked!  A lot of loyal naval gamers / modelers may have bought some Epic Battles in place of Victory at Sea this year, but it was only a few sprues, it didn’t mean anything.

I am also eagerly awaiting my Leviathans pledge, and feel that it will have the largest impact over the next year or two in the naval sphere.  As much as I like Armada, Mantic is still years away from having the same kind of US distribution that Catalyst has already built, and even through my rose-colored glasses, I can also honestly say that they will never have the multi-channel reach that Catalyst enjoys thanks to their publishing history.  Two year exclusive promotional runs at Barnes & Noble are basically unthinkable for any other miniature producers except for GW, who would rather promote their own storefronts, or Asmodee, who does not have a great record currently on boosting either of their legacy naval(-) games despite the Star Wars license.

Will Leviathans be riding on the coattails of the Catalyst / BattleTech renaissance… of course, but that is not necessarily a bad thing, and we could all see Great War starter boxes on game and book store shelves for years to come.

Ruckdog:
No personal attacks were implied or intended, I assure you  ;D


--- Quote ---Will Leviathans be riding on the coattails of the Catalyst / BattleTech renaissance… of course, but that is not necessarily a bad thing, and we could all see Great War starter boxes on game and book store shelves for years to come.
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That would be my fondest wish! I think this game has some great background to it, and some real potential to have retail legs. At the same time, I wouldn't be shocked to see it miss it's fall 2023 release window and slip to '24...

Easy E:
With Cruel Seas, Black Sails, and Victory at Sea; I feel like Warlord is trying to carry the flag for Naval wargamers!  Especially true if you lump aircraft games into "Naval" like Blood Red Skies.  Not sure how I feel about that but there you go! 

If you ever need a co-host or anything, let me know.  I am happy to help.   

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