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Every August, “Ameri-trash” gamers (a rather abject but lovingly embraced term of games that are usually more visual, with a focus on movement of components on a table or board) rejoice over what gets wheeled out during the annual gaming extravaganza in Indianapolis, the United States. GenCon has become synonymous with the latest games of the board, card and miniature sort.

This year’s one was no exception, and the hype ahead of it was considerable, if you’re a devout Ameri-trash geek like me. I was already salivating at the online “leak” of a supposed Arkham Horror Living Card Game (AH LCG in short), plus several other big Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) announcements.