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.
Total Articles: 286
Our Battle of Edoras review dives deep into the massive new set for the Lord of the Rings miniature skirmish wargame, showing off new models and new rules.
December 2, 2024 | 01:41 EST
We zip on over to the mall of the 29th century with our Superstore 3000 board game review. Follow along to see what the game’s got in store!
November 20, 2024 | 04:24 EST
In our Inside Asmodee interview with Julien Sharp, we learn the in's and out's of running a gaming business at what is, essentially, the CEO level!
November 13, 2024 | 12:00 EST
Our Stamp Swap review covers the new Stonemaier release, tackling the question of whether it does enough to set itself apart from other tile laying games.
November 5, 2024 | 01:31 EST
In our Runemasters review we take a look at a brand new cooperative game about defending a sacred temple, which doesn't shy away from high difficulty!
November 4, 2024 | 10:37 EST
In our interview with Toby Sarnelle, designer of the new Tend Board Game, we chat design ethos, his journey, and advice for would-be designers.
October 29, 2024 | 11:49 EDT
Our review of the brand new Disney Lorcana Azurite Sea Starter Decks looks at how each deck plays, and their various strengths and weaknesses.
October 28, 2024 | 12:00 EDT
In our Botanicus Review, we bust out our shovels and shears as we plan our way to victory in this quirky and fun action-selection board game.
October 22, 2024 | 09:23 EDT
Our Chandigarh Board Game review takes an in-depth look at this new pattern-building entry from Ludonova, based on the famous city in India.
October 14, 2024 | 10:00 EDT
This week reinforcements hit the tabletop for the golden children of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and we're breaking down our Must-Have Stormcast Eternals!
October 12, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
In our Bolt Action 3rd Edition Review, we see one of the most streamlined WWII wargames refine its rules, creating an inviting entry point into the hobby
October 9, 2024 | 03:48 EDT
In our Marvel Crisis Protocol - Mephisto, Abomination, Wrecking Crew Review we see which comic characters translate well onto the tabletop, and which don't!
October 9, 2024 | 07:00 EDT
Our Warhammer 40K Blood Angels review is live! With their powerful attacks and crimson armor, do these Angels feel like a gift from above?
October 5, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
Our review of Marvel Crisis Protocol - Monsters Unleashed brings scary characters like Frankenstein's Monster and Dracula to the table.
October 3, 2024 | 09:07 EDT
We're playing dirty and lighting stuff on fire with our coverage of Blood Bowl Spike Journal 18, which is all about bringing Chaos Dwarfs onto the pitch!
September 28, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
Does Apocalypse prevail in Marvel Crisis Protocol, or does this new miniature - and the terrain themed around him - fail to live up to the villain's glory?
September 27, 2024 | 02:54 EDT
In our Altered TCG Review, we dive into this all new trading card game, checking out the unique, surprising game mechanics and limited digital functionality
September 13, 2024 | 12:05 EDT
Our latest review of the new Marvel: Crisis Protocol - Asgardians Affiliation Pack features a new 6-threat Thor, Jane Foster as Thor, Loki, and Lady Sif!
September 9, 2024 | 08:30 EDT
Our review of two new Starter Decks for Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies shows off each deck's approach to winning, and explains who each deck is right for
September 9, 2024 | 08:00 EDT
We take a quick look at a slew of new Skaven Warhammer miniatures, releasing along with a brand new Skaven codex. Read our thoughts on ten different models!
September 7, 2024 | 05:00 EDT
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars brings fast-paced, easy to learn action to the table in an approachable skirmish game based on the popular Swedish Tabletop RPG
July 2, 2024 | 09:00 EDT
In our Wyrmspan review, we dive into the new game inspired by Wingspan, covering how it plays, how it differs from Wingspan, and our overall impressions.
June 26, 2024 | 03:06 EDT
Our review of new Marvel: Crisis Protocol packs - featuring Shang-Chi, Silver Sable, Namor, and Black Panther - dives into highs and lows of each unit!
June 24, 2024 | 11:16 EDT
We got our grubby little Skaven paws on a preview copy of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Skaventide, the new launch box for 4th edition! Read on for our thoughts!
June 22, 2024 | 08:29 EDT