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Giaco Furino

Tabletop Editor

TechRaptor Writer Since: March 2018

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.

Favorite games:

  • All Things Games Workshop (Warhammer Age of Sigmar, 40K, Necromunda, Lord of the Rings)
  • Star Wars: Legion
  • Dominion

Favorite genres:

  • Tabletop Wargaming
  • Deck Building Board Games
  • Worker Placement Board Games

Articles by Giaco Furino


Total Articles: 206


The contents of Warhammer Warcry Sundered Fate
Review

Warhammer Warcry Sundered Fate Review

In Warhammer Warcry Sundered Fate, the latest box set for Games Workshop's fantasy skirmish game, two new warbands fight over ancient ruins.

November 26, 2022 | 05:05 EST

Warhammer Dungeon Bowl Death Match and Spike 2022 Almanac laid out on a table
Review

Warhammer Dungeon Bowl Death Match Review

We check out Warhammer Dungeon Bowl Death Match, an exciting new gaming supplement for the dungeon-crawler.

November 26, 2022 | 05:00 EST

The key art for Iron Man VR on Meta Quest 2, depicting Iron Man flying toward the screen with arm outstretched.
Review

Marvel's Iron Man VR Review

With stunning gameplay, realistic motion controls, and an engrossing story, Iron Man VR on the Meta Quest 2 is an immersive triumph.

November 22, 2022 | 10:00 EST

An image of painted models in the Astra Militarum Army for Warhammer 40k, depicting soldiers with lasguns in green and beige
Preview

Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Army Set Preview

Crashing upon the enemy like waves of death, the Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Army Set introduces new rules and models for this iconic army.

November 12, 2022 | 05:00 EST

An image of all the plastic miniatures from A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG - House Martell Starter Set, cast in bright orange
Review

A Song Of Ice And Fire TMG Martell Starter Set Review

Quick, devilish, and dangerous, the addition of House Martell in A Song of Ice and Fire: TMG adds sun-soaked savagery to the game.

November 10, 2022 | 12:22 EST

Warhammer Horus Heresy Liber Imperium Book on a green background
Preview

Warhammer Horus Heresy Liber Imperium Preview

We dive into the new Warhammer Horus Heresy Liber Imperium in our preview, complete with rules for running the sisters of silence, solar auxilia, and more.

November 5, 2022 | 06:05 EDT

An image of the box for the new Warhammer Slaves To Darkness Army Set
Review

Warhammer Slaves To Darkness Army Set Review

The new Warhammer Slaves To Darkness Army Set contains all the rules to run this ferocious army, as well as the parts needed to construct 14 miniatures.

November 5, 2022 | 06:00 EDT

A picture of several leagues of Votann models featured in this Leagues of Votann review
Review

Warhammer 40K Leagues of Votann New Releases

The new models released for Warhammer 40K's most recent army, The Leagues of Votann, are here, and we're loving the look of them and how hard they hit!

October 29, 2022 | 06:52 EDT

Warhammer New Release Rundown - Various new products for Preorder this week from Games Workshop, including a giant monster, a new tank, and two new battletomes
Review

Warhammer New Release Roundup - Saturday October 8

From a mega-gargant King to the return of a classic tank, we're checking out tons of new releases from Games Workshop in our Warhammer New Release Roundup

October 8, 2022 | 12:10 EDT

Images from the new Blood Bowl Amazons team
Review

Blood Bowl Amazon Team Review

A classic Blood Bowl team makes its triumphant return to the pitch with the release of the newly refurbished Blood Bowl Amazons team.

October 2, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

An army inspired by those presented in Warhammer Battletome: Disciples of Tzeentch
Review

Warhammer Battletome: Disciples of Tzeentch Review

We check out the diabolical mischief on display in the new Warhammer Battletome: Disciples of Tzeentch.

September 24, 2022 | 04:02 EDT

3000 Scoundrels Box Art and Board Game Layout
Review

3000 Scoundrels Board Game Review

In 3000 Scoundrels, a mysterious traveler suddenly disappears from a small wild west town, leaving all their fancy futuristic loot around. Let's go get it!

September 23, 2022 | 12:46 EDT

The full contents of the Warhammer 40K Leagues of Votann Army Box Set, showing multiple dwarf miniatures painted in green and white
Review

Warhammer 40K Leagues of Votann Review

With the release of Warhammer 40K Leagues of Votann Army Set, players can field this dwarf-like army on the battlefield with robust rules and detailed minis

September 17, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

An image of the cover to the Pathfinder Dark Archive sourcebook
Review

Pathfinder Dark Archive Sourcebook Review

With two new character classes, eight adventures, and new spells, archetypes, curses, and more the new Pathfinder Dark Archive sourcebook is a haunting hit

September 13, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

The Horus Heresy Plastic Predator Battle Tank displayed in front of it's box packaging.
Review

Warhammer Horus Heresy Plastic Predator Battle Tank Review

With its powerful artillery and relatively reasonable point cost the new plastic Predator Battle Tank has enough options to satisfy most Horus Heresy armies

September 10, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

The forces of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rohan Battlehost assembled unpainted in front of their box. A mix of cavalry and on-foot soldiers.
Review

Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rohan Battlehost Review

The new Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rohan Battlehost army set from Games Workshop is an easy way to jump right into this fantastic miniature war game.

September 10, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Daemons of Slaanesh, Nurgle, Khorne, and Tzeentch storm the battlefield
Review

Warhammer 40K Codex Chaos Daemons, New Chaos Minis Review

With the release of Warhammer 40K Codex Chaos Daemons, chaos gets a new influx of powerful rules to make this one of the toughest armies on the block.

August 27, 2022 | 05:05 EDT

Warhammer Board Games
Preview

Warhammer Board Game Preview

We take a look at three different Warhammer Board Game releases, which offer an easy entry point into the brutal world of Warhammer.

August 27, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

New Centurion Marshal and Chaos Legionnaires models for Warhammer Warcry.
Review

Warhammer Warcry Centurion Marshal And Chaos Legionnaires Review

Our review of new models released for Warcry, including the Centurion Marshal and the Chaos Legionnaires, who bring fresh brutality to the skirmish game.

August 20, 2022 | 05:05 EDT

Warhammer Arcane Cataclysm, the Scinari Enlightener leads a group of warriors
Review

Warhammer Arcane Cataclysm Review

We dive into the absolutely massive new Warhammer Arcane Cataclysm battle box, pitting a force of Lumineth against the twisted machinations of Tzeentch

August 20, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

The Warhammer Horus Heresy Sicaran Battle Tank Facing the Camera, with it's Autocannon ready to fire
Review

Warhammer Horus Heresy Sicaran Battle Tank New Releases Review

We take a close look at the new plastic Warhammer Horus Heresy Sicaran Battle Tank, along with other new releases up for preorder from Games Workshop!

August 13, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Warcry Heart Of Ghur Product Shot
Review

Warcry Heart Of Ghur Box Set Review

We dive into the new Warcry: Heart of Ghur box set for Games Workshop's skirmish wargame, and check out the new and expanded rules as the game enters its third edition.

July 30, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Group shot of new Chaos Space Marine miniatures
Review

Warhammer 40K Chaos Cultists and Dark Commune Miniatures Review

We love these two new units to the Chaos Space Marines legion because they hit hard and they're an effective addition to your army.

July 23, 2022 | 05:00 EDT

Fully Painted Warhammer Necromunda Vartijan Exo-Driller
Review

Warhammer Necromunda Vartijan Exo-Driller Review

We take an in-depth look at the Vartijan Exo-Driller, a new 'Brute' type unit for the Warhammer 40K skirmish game, Necromunda.

July 16, 2022 | 05:00 EDT