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Giaco Furino

Tabletop Editor

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: 257


An image of Call of Cthulhu: Arkham and its various included player resources, like a map and fake newspaper.
Review

Call of Cthulhu: Arkham Review - Supplemental Strangeness

Call of Cthulhu: Arkham is so full of detail, locales, NPC's, inspiration, and story seeds, it could serve as all a Keeper would ever need to run a game.

March 21, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

An image of a variety of All Game Terrain products laid out on a table, the header image to our All Game Terrain Review.
Review

All Game Terrain Review - Battlefield Beauty

Already the high mark in scenery supplies from their dominance in the model train space, All Game Terrain marks a smart, focused move into gaming.

March 20, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

An image of some of the minis include in the Warhammer 40K Tau Army Set - Kroot Hunting Pack
Preview

First Look: Warhammer 40K Kroot Hunting Pack

From snapshots of sprues to topline analysis of each unit, you'll find everything you need to know about the new Warhammer 40K Kroot Hunting Pack here!

March 16, 2024 | 06:10 EDT

Star Wars Unlimited photo of the starter set and various other items
Review

Star Wars: Unlimited Review - Trading Card Gaming’s New Hope

In our Star Wars: Unlimited review, we dive into what makes this game different from your average trading card game, and why we think it rules!

March 8, 2024 | 01:38 EST

An image of all of the new releases coming to pre-order this weekend for Warhammer 40K Dark Angels
Review

Warhammer 40K Dark Angels New Release Review - The Green Dream Team

Our Warhammer 40K Dark Angels coverage continues with three new unit releases hitting pre-order this weekend! How do they fare on the battlefield?

February 24, 2024 | 05:20 EST

Dark Souls RPG The Tome Of Journeys
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Dark Souls RPG: The Tome Of Journeys Review - From Lordran With Love

We're taking the trip of an after-life-time with The Tome Of Journeys, an all-new supplemental book from the Dark Souls RPG.

February 16, 2024 | 02:34 EST

An image from our Dark Souls: The Board Game - The Sunless City Core Set review, featuring the box and the game laid out.
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Dark Souls: The Board Game - The Sunless City Core Set Review

Dark Souls: The Board Game - The Sunless City pairs the high difficulty the game is famous for with inventive, engaging, and rewarding gameplay.

February 15, 2024 | 05:46 EST

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Disney Lorcana Into The Inklands Starter Decks Review - Doggone Good

We got an early look at the new Disney Lorcana Into The Inklands Starter Decks, and we've got your scoop on how they play and some key cards from the set.

February 12, 2024 | 11:46 EST

An image from our Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery review featuring the box art.
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Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery Review - Jokes And Loot

Our Borderlands: Mister Torgue's Arena of Badassery review dives into the game's sense of humor, mounds of loot, and innovative [Re]Action system.

February 12, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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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

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Review

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

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Review

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

Song of Ice and Fire TMG image depicting some elements of the House Bolton Starter Set
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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

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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

An image depicting Warhammer: The Old World game box set against a backdrop of models from the box.
Review

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

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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

An image of some of the models included in the new Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review
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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

An image of Matthew Mercer from our Matthew Mercer Interview. Photo Credit: Anna Azarov
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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

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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

An image depicting Warhammer 40K New Necrons and a new Adeptus Mechanicus release.
Preview

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 header image featuring miniatures next to a glue bottle for size comparison.
Preview

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

An image from our RoboCop: Rogue City Review featuring RoboCop in his classic silver armor.
Review

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

The header image of our Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review depicting a man drinking from a bottle and a manticore
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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