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Delve Into Descent: Second Edition

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by Matt Miller on September 06, 2012 at 05:41 PM

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One of the best tabletop games of the last decade is getting a new edition that adds new characters and monsters, streamlined rules, and a deeper focus on storytelling. Check out our video interview to learn more.

Along with our profile of Fantasy Flight Games, we also have a close look at the company’s big new game. Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition. This new version of the game has just recently become available to the public, and we had two of the game’s designers walk us through some of the big changes coming to the already popular game.

Check out our look at the new game below, and let us know what other tabletop games you’d like to learn more about in the comments below.

For more on Fantasy Flight, be sure to read our feature in the October issue (#234).

Email the author Matt Miller, or follow on Game Informer.

Filed under: Feature, tabletop, fantasy flight games, 234, second edition, descent journeys in the dark

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by TheVengeance Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 05:49 PM

you do tabletop games now?
by Companion Cube Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 05:55 PM

About the October issue: Why hasn't the cover been revealed yet?
by la volpe Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 05:56 PM

Hmm,this looks pretty cool actually, but I dont have that kind of time on my hands.
by Saizmatters Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 06:14 PM

It looks fun, now if only I had 4 more friend to play this with...
by John Wrek Thursday, September 06, 2012 at 08:31 PM

Nice.
by VinsanityV22 Friday, September 07, 2012 at 03:24 AM

I don't play table top games. But I'm sort of interested in games that emulate that feel. Why hasn't anyone made a game that uses AR cards for the 3DS or Vita like this? That way you can have animated little avatars, instead of static statues? That way, you wouldn't need all these props to build dungeons, just lay out cards - this card would be a generic "wall card", another could be a "trap card", and others could be cards for doors or treasure chests, etc.

Make an AR Tabletop game, people. A good AR game could be the next Skylanders, publishers. Gamers rushing out to buy rare booster packs and whatnot. Nab that rare firepit or Dragon boss to complete their custom dungeon, and send it to their friends... It would be awesome.
by ballison6467 Friday, September 07, 2012 at 08:16 AM

Fantasy Flight rocks, and is a great way to take a break from the video games and play with your buddies. I highly recommend The Lord of the Rings the card game by Fantasy Flight for anyone who loves LOTR/card games and enjoys playing co-op, much like Arkham Horror.
by Warrior Friday, September 07, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Hahaha this is sweet.
by Jeff Kaos Friday, September 07, 2012 at 12:26 PM

I'd like to know if there's going to be any new expansions for Last Night on Earth or Invaders From Outer Space. Also, what's up with Battletech? I used to play that game a lot in the 80's and decided to play it with my friends a few weeks ago. I went online to see what I'd missed in the last 15+ years since I last followed the game and it's now run by a different company and has a more casual feel to it that can be made more complex if players want to do that. Still a cool game though.
by Puff Friday, September 07, 2012 at 01:15 PM

Miller, I think a tabletop report is a great thing! I checked out both vid's and really enjoyed the Descent closer look. I myself have played quite a few tabletop games, from RPG's to Cardboard Counter War games. Maybe you could do a feature on the upcoming release of Dungeon! from WoTC. That is a remake of the 70's version that I played extensively when I was a kid. I also recently picked up Muchkin, which is a nice card game suitable to kids. Keep up the great work!
by kidmo31 Friday, September 07, 2012 at 01:44 PM

The first edition of Descent is way better than 2nd edition. And it is NOT one of the best in the past decade. You guys are starting to smoke some serious drugs. 1st edition came out at the same price point as 2nd. with 3 times as much in the box. And much better sculpts for the figures. If you want one of the best games to come out I can list a few hundred that are better than the steaming pile of crap that second edition is.
by Caudex Friday, September 07, 2012 at 02:02 PM

If you are doing tabletop games now, any chance you'll cover Warhammer 40K?
by Imbalance Friday, September 07, 2012 at 03:54 PM

Well, now I'm certain of it. GI is featuring every tabletop company BUT Wizkids. That's cool, I guess...
by Davytron Friday, September 07, 2012 at 06:21 PM

AHHHH I need this game! Too bad board games are so expensive.
by musicalham Friday, September 07, 2012 at 07:38 PM

Seems like a good way to kick it with friends when your power goes out.
by MrVolker777 Saturday, September 08, 2012 at 10:39 AM

I want!!!