Gamer's Tavern

What does it mean to be human when you can replace your body with cybernetic implants? Does your soul survive if you upload your consciousness into a computer? Cyberpunk and transhumanist games ask these questions. From William Gibson's Neuromancer to Warren Ellis's Transmetropolitan, from Ghost in the Shell to Almost Human, we have always been fascinated by the implications of an increasingly digitized world. Adam Jury and Michael Surbrook join us to discuss the roleplaying games that examine humanity in a near-future dystopia of technology dominated society with noodle stands on every corner. Our sponsors for this episode... Spirit Store, your one stop for all your costume and decor needs year-round. Animation Celebration, from March 28-30, 2014, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area Our Guests Michael Surbrook HERO System Champions BlackWyrm Publishing Surbrook Stuff Ghost, Ghouls, and Golems (No official site yet) Larger Than Life: Adventures in American Folklore   Adam Jury Eclipse Phase Putting his money w