Battle Systems Gothic Cityscape Review - Hassle-Free Terrain
With our Battle Systems Gothic Cityscape review, we learn just how impactful a box of cardboard terrain really can be as we transform our tables!
February 7, 2024 | 09:00 EST
About Giaco Furino
Giaco Furino joined the TechRaptor team as a Staff Writer in 2019 after searching for a dedicated place to write and talk about Tabletop Games. In 2020, he was named Deputy Tabletop Editor at the site, assisting in the assignment and editing of Tabletop reviews, previews, and features. In 2021, he took the helm as Tabletop Editor, overseeing all aspects of Tabletop gaming coverage on TechRaptor.
Giaco has been involved in the Tabletop industry for over a decade, working as the manager of Twenty Sided Store, a board game and RPG shop in Brooklyn for years before moving into writing full-time. As a freelance entertainment journalist with a focus on Tabletop, Giaco has traveled to the offices of Wizards of the Coast for a "day in the life" feature article, interviewed countless Tabletop personalities and creators, and wrote one of the first highly visible articles on VICE about the new surge of D&D players when Fifth Edition first released.
Today, as Tabletop Editor at TechRaptor, Giaco handles a large bulk of gaming reviews, from keeping up on all things Warhammer to covering the latest releases from the largest board game companies in the world. He also assigns and edits articles from an incredible team of TechRaptor writers, covering Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. He believes the deepest, most strategic war game deserves just as much time and attention as a family-friendly, super-light board game, and wants TechRaptor's Tabletop Section to be a welcoming place for all kinds of gamers. Whether you're looking for a review of the latest D&D book, or a fun new family game to take with you on vacation, TechRaptor's Tabletop Section will have what you need to have more (analog) gaming fun!
In his day job, Giaco is a Branded Content Strategist with a focus on Tech and Entertainment, helping ideate and pitch ideas to advertising clients across a broad array of passion points, topics, and anchoring sites. Giaco is also the co-writer of the feature film The Ranger, an independent horror movie about a group of punks who get lost in the woods, which premiered at South by Southwest in 2018. When he's not building Warhammer models for review, or trying out the latest big box board game release, you can catch him out on the town getting dinner with friends, teaching board games at his local comic shop, and working on his next screenplay.
Articles by Giaco Furino
Total Articles: 248
New Warhammer Flesh-Eater Courts Review - Deluded Grandeur
With new Flesh-Eater Courts miniatures and a new Dawnbringers book focused on the mad king Ushoran, there's plenty of deluded delights to explore this week
February 3, 2024 | 05:00 EST
A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG - Late 2023 New Release Review
The end of 2023 brought a flurry of exciting new releases for A Song of Ice and Fire TMG (Tabletop Miniatures Game), now we're seeing how they hold up!
February 2, 2024 | 10:00 EST
A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG Bolton Starter Set Review
Our Blades Are Sharp with our latest Song of Ice And Fire TMG review, covering the new Bolton starter set and several other new House Bolton releases.
January 29, 2024 | 05:47 EST
Warhammer 40K Deathwing Assault Box Review - Lumbering Power
We explore the terrifying power of terminators in our Deathwing Assault Box Review, talking models included and, as a bonus, the new Dark Angels Codex.
January 20, 2024 | 05:00 EST
2023 TechRaptor Awards - Board Game of the Year
January 19, 2024 | 09:00 EST
Warhammer: The Old World Review - Hit Refresh
Our Warhammer: The Old World Review explains the basics of the game and shows readers what to expect from this massive new release.
January 6, 2024 | 05:00 EST
The TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Incredible, approachable gifting options make our TechRaptor Tabletop Holiday Gift Guide your essential go-to source this winter season.
December 9, 2023 | 06:15 EST
Warhammer Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review - Delusional and Deadly
We're unpacking all the gruesome, gory new Warhammer models and checking out their abilities in our Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review.
December 3, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Matthew Mercer Talks Upping Your GM Game, Power of Conventions, and More
Our brand new Matthew Mercer Interview covers GM tips, attending conventions incognito, and the projects he's excited about in 2024
December 1, 2023 | 09:00 EST
Best Tabletop Games And Accessories To Pick Up This Cyber Monday 2023
Our Black Friday Tabletop rundown has everything you need to know about saving money on board games, wargaming, CCG's and more!
November 27, 2023 | 11:48 EST
We've Got Your First Look At Warhammer 40K New Necrons Releases
It's out early look at Warhammer 40K New Necrons releases, and an additional upcoming release for Adeptus Mechanicus! Let's see how these units stack up!
November 25, 2023 | 05:00 EST
Legions Imperialis Preview - I Love These Little Dudes!
We're hanging out with our tiny buds in our Legions Imperialis Preview, getting a sense for the basic flow of the game and our initial thoughts on the rules
November 18, 2023 | 05:00 EST
RoboCop: Rogue City Review - Good Shooting, Great Sleuthing
We're blasting punks and solving crimes in our RoboCop: Rogue City Review, which surprised us by nailing the tone of the original franchise.
October 31, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
Warhammer Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review - Tactical Powder Kegs
Giant cannons, soldiers atop ogors, a manticore - what more could you ask for? We cover all this and more in our Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review
October 28, 2023 | 02:18 EDT
Wizkids Seas And Shores Icons of the Realms Review - I Love Crab
With a variety of aquatic enemies and heroes to add to your campaign, the new Wizkids Seas And Shores mini line brings minis we didn't even know we wanted
October 16, 2023 | 10:00 EDT
Warcry Hunter And Hunted Preview - Who Let The Dogs Out
With a great bit of lore and two fun new Warbands, see why we're impressed at first glance with our Warcry Hunter And Hunted Preview.
October 7, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
Best New Horror Board Games To Play This Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, we're taking a look at some of the Best New Horror Board Games to hit shelves in the last year!
October 6, 2023 | 09:00 EDT
Archeos Society Review - Is This The Year's Best Board Game?
With its clever set collecting and massive replayability, we think we found the sleeper hit of the season. Find out why in our Archeos Society Review!
October 2, 2023 | 02:41 EDT
Warhammer 40K Fall 2023 Space Marines Review - Strike Hard!
We got a sneak peek at all the new Warhammer 40K Fall 2023 Space Marines, so read on for our thoughts on this batch of powerful additions to your Astartes!
September 30, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
Descent Betrayer's War Interview - Inside Look At Tabletop Design
In our Descent Betrayer's War Interview we spoke to lead designer Philip D. Henry about what went into crafting the tabletop game's first major expansion
September 26, 2023 | 11:00 EDT
Warhammer Reign of the Brute Review - Big Lore, Bigger Monsters
We're calling on the Dawnbringer Crusade to protect us against all forms of destructive peril in our Warhammer Reign of the Brute Review.
September 16, 2023 | 05:00 EDT
Our Five Coolest Finds In The Tyranids 10th Edition Codex
From incredible fiction and lore to new rules and updated units, we're diving into the coolest aspects of the upcoming Tyranids 10th Edition Codex.
September 2, 2023 | 12:15 EDT
Warhammer Cities of Sigmar Army Set Review - Turn The Wheel
A revamped army enters the Warhammer fray, so don your helms, climb on your ogres, and grab your swords as we dive into our Cities of Sigmar Army Set Review
August 26, 2023 | 05:00 EDT