Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show

Oliver and Iain are the dynamic duo this week as we bring you a packed show full of the usual controversy, the bizarre, and worthwhile celebrations.  Headlines   Games Workshop on Rampage https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/games-workshop-freezes-assets-amid-world-wide-seller-takedown/   World Warhammer Championship boycotted by some players https://www.rascal.news/players-boycott-the-world-championships-of-warhammer-because-of-trump/   Goodman Games works with Fascists https://www.enworld.org/threads/goodman-games-revives-relationship-with-anti-semitic-publisher-for-new-city-state-kickstarter-updated.713282/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky   https://goodman-games.com/a-statement-about-city-state-of-the-invincible-overlord/   https://goodman-games.com/an-additional-statement-about-city-state-of-the-invincible-overlord/   Updates   Greater Than Games https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/greater-than-games/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-disparation-expansion/updates/22203   Tariff pause  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/china-us-agree-pause-trade-war-trump  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgv5n00e0jo  https://www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5395866/us-china-tariffs-trade-deal  https://ludorum.substack.com/p/tariffs-and-pricing-oh-my   Alliance Game Distributors acquired https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59575/under-new-ownership-alliance-diamond   News   Rowan, Rook and Decard give Gencon a wide berth https://rowanrookanddecard.com/were-not-coming-to-gencon-this-year/?v=7885444af42e   https://www.rascal.news/rowan-rook-and-decard-pull-out-of-gen-con-2025-over-international-travel-concerns/   Canada's largest miniatures producer shutters  https://www.geeknative.com/172839/silver-fox-productions-and-rafm-miniatures-canadas-largest-miniatures-producer-is-closing/   Original Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/RafmCthuhluMiniatures/posts/pfbid02Zj5n1Jy8Kf85o3ap12FwAFQNMbirMGcD3FzYoLnB6TcLUyLHrpZtMXQZanDCKoDnl    Silver Fox / RAFM website: https://rafm.com/    Diana Jones Emerging Designer Award Winners https://www.dianajonesaward.org/   BGG winners announced https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3508413/article/46053839#46053839   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   http://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle    Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Pendragon features at law creative day  https://www.chaosium.com/blogcreativity-in-the-law-companions-of-arthur-release-features-in-legal-creative-showcase/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's just the Scottish team behind the mics this week as we bring you updates on tariffs and Diamond looking particular rough alongside all the latest industry news in Brainwaves Episode 161.  Headlines Stonemaier Games sues the president Stonemaier Games blog post: https://stonemaiergames.com/we-are-suing-the-president/   Lawsuit press release from Pacific Legal: https://pacificlegal.org/press-release/board-game-company-files-lawsuit-challenging-constitutionality-of-trump-tariffs/    CNN news video clip: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8yFGUk8JG4&t=4s&pp=2AEEkAIB    Flat River Games  https://www.greaterthangames.com/blogs/news/greater-than-games-team-reduced-in-response-to-tariff-crisis   CMON woes https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/04/14/cmons-david-preti-steps-down-as-non-executive-director-seven-months-after-resigning-as-chief-operating-officer/   https://www.cmon.com/press/an-update-on-our-internal-teams-and-company-focus/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ2_4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtjCdVVDsyHa8n8FICiQRZm0Lwt6vXXPWkFTGpQOTNSJvMl4fjnPfaBz_NzS_aem_Xyf9LXeqQU2EKZgjz0Wjqw   Updates Alliance and Diamond  https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/   News Meredith Placko, Steve Jackson CEO resigns https://buttondown.com/boardgamewire/archive/steve-jackson-games-ceo-meredith-placko-resigns/   Final Frontier Games Hachette Boardgames acquires 999 Games https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59439/hachette-acquires-game-distributor https://www.hachette.com/en/publisher/hachette-boardgames/  https://www.999games.nl/    2025 Mensa Select Winners Announced https://www.mensamindgames.com/about/winning-games/   WotC attempts to sidestep Creative Commons license https://thaumavore.substack.com/p/i-drafted-a-legal-argument-against?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8gj26&triedRedirect=true   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Ravensburger Game Inventor Days https://www.ravensburger.de/de-DE/entdecken/spiele/game-inventor-days#Englisch   Tabletop Games Blog Raffle http://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle    Ancient Robot Workshop https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk/   Patreon Shoutouts Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro Gotta old em all https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/its-done-wonders-trading-card-game-featuring-middle-aged-men-revives-japanese-town   Our Links Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's been a little longer between episodes but the whole team are back to tackle the only news that matters on the latest episode of Brainwaves.    Headlines Trump tariffs turn tabletop topsy turvy https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=036529e593805041d1127c76d&id=c7c5d971eb   https://rowanrookanddecard.com/what-the-new-usa-tariffs-mean-for-us/?v=7885444af42e   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/04/04/board-game-industry-reels-as-trump-tariffs-threaten-job-losses-company-extinctions/   https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/cephalofair/gloomhaven/updates/20854?ref=bk-noti-project-update-20854   Updates   CMONs woes continue    CMON's profit warning: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0312/2025031201125.pdf CMON's statement on the delay of publishing results: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0325/2025032502165.pdf  HK Stock Exchange suspension notice: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2025/0401/2025040103643.pdf  News Corey retires https://unexpectedgames.com/news/corey-konieczka-retiring-as-head-of-studio?fbclid=IwY2xjawJUApZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHduavlnMOoTDKHnBYU2X0yEIk58oYX8qkWXLsundEdM0ib6D52O5gNFMmg_aem_J01OzFq_wEbLWHc2_aMP2A   Greg Stafford recognised at Garycon https://bsky.app/profile/newsnerd.bsky.social/post/3lkzejdtf3c2z   https://www.chaosium.com/bloggreg-stafford-is-named-2025-e-gary-gygax-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient/?srsltid=AfmBOooESLE9FSnAjdkplLVfDpiI0eRu2cTXYmeG0qoeVtFB6KCKJ6BL   Amy Lowe leaves GAMA https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59242/people-move-gama-marketing-communications-manager-out   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Golden Geek Awards  https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3489648/19th-annual-golden-geek-awards-nominations-open   Tabletop RPG Grant https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWfC5OMFE4woK5ryF9a-fYPlyVP2W4EsZcrez3QPbc11OnBw/viewform   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro CMYK launches TV Show https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/28/quacks-publisher-cmyk-is-launching-a-tv-game-show-based-on-another-wolfgang-warsch-game-this-year/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's been a while but we are back with all the latest tabletop news. From profit warnings to big projects being cancelled, tune in to the only tabletop podcast that brings you the stories that really matter.  Headlines CMON Issues Profit Warning https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/13/board-game-crowdfunding-major-cmon-issues-profit-warning-says-losses-could-exceed-2m-for-2024/   https://www.cmon.com/project-status/#crowdfunding    Is Magic losing its sparkle? No of course not.   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58912/wotc-magic-sales-down-q4-full-year-2024   https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/01/15/news-digest-brainwaves-episode-135/   The Sigils aren't good https://www.rascal.news/wizards-of-the-coast-shutters-sigil-virtual-tabletop-project-lays-off-30-staff/   News GAMA/Origins Award Nominations https://www.originsawards.net/news/announcing-the-48th-annual-origins-awards-finalists   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/12/new-look-origins-awards-has-a-massive-120-nominees-this-year-new-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed/   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59086/the-academy-adventure-gaming-arts-designs-hall-fame-inducts-three   Cardboard Edison award finalists announced  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZLrFoWkt4E4uDjcUYDYvkwAUcjlqkCR/view   As D'Or Award https://www.festivaldesjeux-cannes.com/en/festival-as-d-or-jeu-de-l-annee   https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2024/03/30/odin-saturday-review/   Stonemaier Games Stockholder Report https://stonemaiergames.com/2024-behind-the-scenes-stakeholder-report-for-stonemaier-games/   Obituaries   Respected boardgame box artist Rodger MacGowan passes https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/171204/rodger-b-macgowan-has-passed-away-at-age-77   GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-recovery-of-rodger-mae-and-steven    Ernie Gygax passes https://www.enworld.org/threads/ernie-gygax-has-passed-away.712080/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Tabletop Mentorship Programme https://www.unpub.org/mentorship   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Outro   Nearly 2 decades later, they win again https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/03/17/almost-two-decades-after-impressing-in-the-childrens-spiel-des-jahres-wild-vikings-has-won-the-japan-boardgame-prize/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The team are back to scour the corners of the world for the best in Tabletop Gaming News. This episode we cover mergers, departures, destruction, and we have an interview with those Rascals.    Headlines   Steve Jackson merges with Possum Games https://www.rascal.news/possum-creek-games-wanders-to-a-new-home-with-steve-jackson-games/ https://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/2025-02-11?ref=rascal.news   Mythic crumbles https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/02/06/end-looms-for-mythic-games-as-company-gives-up-trying-to-deliver-1-3m-monsterpocalypse-kickstarter-hands-files-over-to-ip-holder-privateer-press/   Thomas Interview https://www.rascal.news/   Updates   BGA Awards update https://boardgamearena.com/news?id=873   News   6 out of 10 tabletop role-playing games campaigns were Gamefound. KS rattled? https://www.polygon.com/analysis/520142/gamefound-top-10-biggest-board-game-crowdfund-campaigns   GTS cancels Splotter's Indonesia https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid03ThtQGdUZ2wfNsbLu9yL95kKShCaQv1aJFzUkUZWpHmzpKKPQCvEFJd9BKMquzetl&id=100057260687209   Snowbright Studio announces winners of the second annual Nonbinary Tabletop Award https://bsky.app/profile/snowbrightstudio.bsky.social/post/3liamf2lp2k2g https://www.snowbrightstudio.com/awards    Swiss Game Awards https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/02/17/harmonies-captain-flip-triumph-in-this-years-swiss-gamers-award-castle-combo-seals-two-finalist-spots/ https://swissgamersaward.ch/   Haba and Asmodee France https://www.spielwarenmesse.de/en/mag/toy-market-news/asmodee-france-chosen-as-official-distribution-partner-for-haba/   Roman discovery  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-ancient-tokens-that-roman-soldiers-used-to-play-strategy-games-180985903/   Obituaries   Carla Horger https://bsky.app/profile/gmtgames.bsky.social/post/3lha6racnoc26   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Young Game Designers Scholarship Open for Applications Again https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nachwuchs-spieleautoren-stipendium-wieder-ausgeschrieben/ https://www.spieleautorenzunft.de/files/public/Veranstaltungen-Events/Stipendium%20Bewerbung%202025.pdf    Evil Hat creator programme  https://bsky.app/profile/evilhat.bsky.social/post/3lhh5uzbtts25   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Outro   People of note: Cornelius O'Donovan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj29qly2dvo   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's another bumper episode of Brainwaves as we bring you news from across the Tabletop globe. Diamond is in the rough, Asmodee avoids a hug, lawsuits get settled, and Iain gets to go off on one about ethics. All this, and more, on episode 157 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Diamond files for bankruptcy https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58618/diamond-files-reorganization-under-chapter-11-bankruptcy   https://bsky.app/profile/deadlyfredly.bsky.social/post/3lgbg6e7np22o   Asmodee may not Embrace https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/29/star-wars-lego-lord-of-the-rings-games-drive-29-year-on-year-growth-for-asmodee-studios-as-company-prepares-to-split-from-embracer-next-week/   Ennies cave over AI inclusion https://ennie-awards.com/revised-policy-on-generative-ai-usage/   Updates   Webcomic Name lawsuit settled  https://www.gofundme.com/f/alexnorrislegalfund?attribution_id=sl:8c2bb1ea-1039-4377-86de-d0676453b170&lang=en_GB&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link   https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/259248/golden-bell-affiliated-projects-and-companies   Evil Genius Games continue to live up to the first part of their name https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/1i6b2wt/i_was_approached_by_evil_genius_games_to_take/   News   Wizards of the Coast drops support for marginalised gender competition https://bsky.app/profile/vmlmtg.bsky.social/post/3lg6zejwvss2l   Man vs Meeple and CMON https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/27/its-important-to-us-that-we-find-new-cmon-fans-all-the-time-cmon-hires-board-game-youtube-channel-man-vs-meeples-ceo-to-run-its-global-marketing-campaigns/   Outcry in Italy over Mafia game https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/23/outcry-in-italy-over-german-board-game-based-on-sicily-mafia-wars   As d'Or nominees https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/30/this-years-nominees-for-frances-biggest-board-gaming-award-highlights-breadth-of-countrys-publishers/   BGA Awards 2025 https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40673   Devir acquires publisher Maldito Games https://devirgames.com/devir-acquires-publisher-maldito-games   Games Workshop trade grows, but online shrinks https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58670/trade-grows-online-shrinks-games-workshop?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Beachhead Expo https://www.beachheadexpo.com/   Diana Jones Award submissions are open https://www.dianajonesaward.org/   Green Games Guide Award https://greengamesguide.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c3b7325699ca9364175785409&id=7cbe2bd72d&e=58728bb48c   TTRPG Bundles   https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Resistance   https://takethisorg.itch.io/solo-but-not-alone-5   Hasbro's history with the Magdalene Laundries   https://web.archive.org/web/20241125184313/https://littleatoms.com/penance-industry   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Outro   Pictionary vs AI https://shop.mattel.com/products/pictionary-vs-ai-hyb09   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The whole team is back for the first Brainwaves of the year. Join us as we dive into the latest tabletop gaming news from Hasbro rolling the dice on gambling to chess clashing with the wrong trousers! All this and more on episode 156 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Hasbro rolls the dice https://igamingbusiness.com/company-news/games-global-unveils-exciting-partnership-with-hasbro/   It's the wrong trousers, Magnus https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98lkrdkz70o?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_origin=BBC_News&at_link_type=web_link&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_medium=social&at_link_id=F833A792-C515-11EF-8185-B1A73D8FAC8C&at_format=link&fbclid=IwY2xjawHc7odleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfJpJBK1_095wLRlZ0rgn0XuT5wKSmFMu7sRbQZwvUsNfJZ-um3pgAI_dA_aem_xoeYbOqeJBjXbqmJHzGhHg   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8npkrey66o   Vallejo Workers https://www.rascal.news/striking-workers-at-vallejo-paint-factory-claim-victory/ https://spikeybits.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vallejo-Statment.png   Updates   Most Monopoly https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/12/owner-of-worlds-largest-monopoly-collection-on-the-hunt-for-holy-grail-of-sets   News   Cardboard Edison Award 2025 Submissions Open https://cardboardedison.com/award https://cardboardedison.com/2025-award-submissions    Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Protos y Tipos https://asociacionludo.com/actividad/protos-y-tipos Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Monopoly changes the game  https://www.polygon.com/gaming/492505/monopoly-new-version-expansions-announced   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

This podcast contains all the interviews that I conducted during Dragonmeet 2024. Thanks so much to everyone that took the time to talk to me.   The interviewees are:   Jason, Always Checkers Publishing Chris, Beyond Cataclysm Mike, Planet Smasher Games Shaan, RPG Taverns Finbar and Gary, Game Therapy UK   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's the last cast of the year and we have a full team in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop gaming news. From people taking off their masks, to copyright disputes, and awards news. Listen to the only cast to bring you the really important industry news.  Headlines Has Powerboats been taken for a Joyride? Joyride vs Powerboats thread https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3412685/powerboatspowerships-joyride   Geoff Engelstein https://gametek.substack.com/p/copy-paste   Episodes where we have covered plagiarism allegations https://giantbrain.co.uk/2021/03/08/episode-68-kickstarter-conundrums/ https://giantbrain.co.uk/2018/04/29/episode-3-legal-vampires/   Cardboard Edison changes tack https://bsky.app/profile/cardboardedison.bsky.social/post/3lcatxomwp22c https://cardboardedison.com/award   Sandy Petersen wears no mask Sandy's posts Quimbley's response https://www.quimbleys.com/blogs/kickstarter-updates/quimbleys-official-inclusion-statement   Updates   Summit Award for Wargaming winner announced - and Bobby Nunes Memorial Award finalists announced https://sdhist.com/2024-summit-award-land-and-freedom/ https://sdhist.com/2024-bobby-nunes-memorial-award-finalists/   Wyrmwood fires staff  https://www.rascal.news/wyrmwoods-bitter-medicine-is-proving-hard-for-audiences-to-swallow/   Facebook pulls Fort Circle Games ad. Again.  https://bsky.app/profile/fortcircle.bsky.social/post/3lbyybi6hls2s   News   Itch is taken offline by Funko https://www.polygon.com/gaming/492791/itch-io-funko-takedown   Leaf's post to Hacker News https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42364033   GW enters the FTSE 100 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/01/games-workshop-promoted-ftse-100-quarterly-reshuffle?fbclid=IwY2xjawG5fR9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfpI4qljk5k-fjXOOMOgNiNXzPIQUwHiApvb9oHwY1_zqqmvx12t-fet8Q_aem_h_ZVqr3lvJUDFkDYW9j99w   SUSD becomes a publisher. Sort of  https://www.shutupandsitdown.com/were-partnering-with-play-to-z-to-launch-exciting-new-games/   Hachette becomes distributor for Edition Spielwiese https://www.mojo-nation.com/hachette-boardgames-group-strikes-distribution-deal-with-edition-spielwiese/   Vallejo workers on strike https://www.viaempresa.cat/es/empresa/98-plantilla-acrylicos-vallejo-se-suma-primera-jornada-huelga-indefinida_2206222_102.html   https://www.rascal.news/vallejo-factory-workers-go-on-strike/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Spiel des Jahres Funding Programme 2025 https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/foerderprogramm-2025-startet-einreichungen-ab-sofort-moeglich/   https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/foerderprogramm/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Outro   Monopoly Toppling Taxi https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/Monopoly_Free_Parking:_The_Toppling_Taxi_Game   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's a cast of finances, awards, lawsuits,  and political games as Oliver and Iain cross the world in the episode 154 of Brainwave to bring you the best in Tabletop Gaming News.    Headlines   Tariffs and Trade Rules Tax Tabletop Publishers  https://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/2024-11-10   https://www.compliancegate.com/general-product-safety-regulation/   https://bsky.app/profile/badsquiddogames.bsky.social/post/3lb7r4n7eni22   https://www.rascal.news/new-legislation-impacts-games-sales-to-the-european-union/   Zenobia Award II Winners Announced https://sdhist.com/zenobia-award-the-porters/   Hasbro Sued by Investors https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/479315/hasbro-investor-lawsuit-pandemic-inventor   Updates   US Tabletop Unionisation Solicitation https://www.rascal.news/rascal-receives-solicitation-from-suspicious-email-after-tabletop-union-declares-potential-strike/   News   German Parliamentarian Game Night https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/spielekultur-landet-im-bundestag/   Asmodee Gets Cash Injection https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-intends-to-contribute-eur-400m-to-asmodee-and-presents-asmodees-financial-targets-dividend-policy-and-net-financial-debt/   Obituaries   Amber Cook https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58275/r-i-p-amber-cook GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9bkqj-in-memory-of-amber-cook-support-her-son-james   Kory Heath https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/167622/in-memoriam-kory-heath   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Board Game Raffle in Aid of The Trussell Trust / UK Food Banks https://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Outro   Mystery Monopoly Midden https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualUK/comments/1gu7eel/anyone_wanna_play_monopoly_got_a_neighbour_whos/?utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_content=post_title&embed_host_url=https://www.devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/sudden-appearance-hundreds-monopoly-boxes-9726484&rdt=64307   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's been a mix of huge stories and not much else in the last few weeks. Iain and Jamie bring you the lowdown on what is going on at World of Game Design, who is bagging awards, hasbro's financials, and what size of country the population of D&D Beyond could establish. All this, and more, on episode 153 of Brainwaves   Headlines   WOGD investigation by Rascal https://www.rascal.news/former-world-of-game-design-employees-claim-tabletop-company-exploits-workers-and-clients/   Zac Goins Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/xzacklee/posts/pfbid02yf9PBqMH47ReMwKBBH7rVVTtKtYZaSioPAAYJb57Wq7YpannnPSZGLCyR1xvnsNAl   Hasbro conference call https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58109/hasbro-ceo-reveals-magic-plans-secret-lair-volumes-d-d-dtc-percentage-more   https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-hit-with-layoffs-wizards-of-the-coast-impacted.707539/page-2   FSC award https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/11/05/life-in-reterra-becomes-first-board-game-to-win-forest-stewardship-council-sustainability-award/   https://us.fsc.org/en-us/get-involved/fsc-leadership-awards/2024-leadership-award-winners-01   News   Commander Format https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/468627/mtg-new-commander-format-panel-rules-committee   https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-the-commander-format-panel   Summit award finalists  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/10/23/summit-award-reveals-2024-contenders-which-have-best-helped-draw-in-players-broaden-scope-of-historical-board-gaming/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Boardgamewire report on Tabletop Jobs Group https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/11/07/board-gamings-biggest-job-site-is-an-almost-20000-strong-facebook-group-and-is-planning-its-first-ever-live-event-next-year/   Dragonmeet Attendance https://dragonmeet.co.uk/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Food for Fought   https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-dragons-beer-bourbon-dragons-milk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGKRLBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd7-QA1c_7gdVbxEq4gt7b59ABwXNx-YAwUz0S30T11j2J0OLEHTRcJU5A_aem_aB4GlBcElnqiWARtJzGidg   https://www.enworld.org/threads/game-night-is-well-catered-with-these-official-d-d-meat-sticks.707556/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

In this special edition of Brainwaves we present the interviews that we carried out at Tabletop Scotland 2024. Thanks so much to everyone who spoke to us.    People and Organisations   Tanya Floaker Edinburgh Indie Gamers Hive Mind Games Village on Stilts  Hall or Nothing Kayla Dice - Rat Wave Game House Laurie O'Connell Phil Harris   Games mentioned   DrievthruRPG links are affiliate links   Dead Air Be Seeing You  Connection Machine Solstice The great Martian tripod race Wise Women  Conspiracy & Reality  Outliers Signal to Noise Numbers Station  Stealing the Throne The Gardener is Dead  Hopes and Dreams of the Orbital Bound  What's so daring about sky pirates Duskbringers Runesword Colostle  Sandwich Master Brother Why? At your Peril Wretched and Alone   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Iain is taking this cast off so Jamie and Oliver are at the helm. This episode they cover further troubles at Mythic, companies being saved and consolidating their lines, controversial giveaways and more on episode 152 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Mythic Games France liquidates  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/10/17/no-mythic-games-hasnt-gone-into-liquidation-but-its-fate-should-be-decided-by-the-end-of-the-month/ https://annonces-legales.leparisien.fr/annonce/23cba43f-8a82-48c1-8f57-6a2285e239c3   Funforge ‘saved' by Tokaido deal https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/10/11/did-it-save-the-company-yes-and-no-funforges-ceo-on-fighting-its-financial-woes-by-selling-the-tokaido-line-to-stonemaier/   Spiel Essen Sold Out https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/press?view=article&id=222&catid=12   News   Barnes & Noble to list game designers  https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57959/barnes-noble-begin-listing-game-designers   NAC Wargames hands out Nazi memorabilia https://bsky.app/profile/celacanto.bsky.social/post/3l5qu6lhp4j2n The Other Side of the Hill crowdfunding campaign: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/masqueoca/the-other-side-of-the-hill/ Publisher's response on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/image/8461574/the-other-side-of-the-hill?commentid=12438977 Gamefound update about the Iron Cross medal: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/masqueoca/the-other-side-of-the-hill/updates/5   Matagot shrinks catalogue https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/10/16/matagot-stops-publishing-heavier-games-like-kemet-inis-shifts-focus-to-family-and-childrens-titles/   Steve Jackson Games announces Fighting Fantasy Deal https://www.sjgames.com/fightingfantasy/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Boardgamewire https://boardgamewire.com/   Outro   English Heritage Games https://www.english-heritageshop.org.uk/toys-games/games/board-games   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

This special episode of Brainwaves is all the interviews I conducted at Gothcon earlier in the year. Gothcon is Sweden's premier convention with games across all genres of the hobby and it was my privilege to be invited across. You can read all about my time there in the posts below and listen to the wonderful RPG community I had the pleasure of being involved with    https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/03/30/gothcon-2024-arrival-and-day-1/   https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/03/31/gothcon-2024-day-2/   https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/04/07/gothcon-2024-why-do-i-attend-events/   Pontus   Gothcon  https://wordpress.gothcon.se/en/   Blackfisk Publishing    https://blackfiskpublishing.com/   Mika   https://mindy.nu/2024/07/29/bubblare-ian-mcallister-fran-brainwaves/   Emil. ROAR   https://open.spotify.com/show/3gptPHq0l1mg2ZuyuWMQ4R?si=5318d580a0f14560&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=8196858e350a4fab   Hjalmar Norden, Red Moon Roleplaying   https://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/   Magnus Seter   https://www.rollspel.nu/   Nina, Gothcon Organiser Anna, Podcast Room Organiser    https://www.svartvikenrp.se/

While Jamie is off in that there London, Iain and Oliver are once more behind the mics to bring you the latest tabletop news. In episode 151 we cover Wizards taking over Commander, CMON losing board members, the usual smattering of awards, and a good few stories about unions. All this and more on this episode of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Commander Format Firestorm https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-future-of-commander https://www.rascal.news/finance-bros-and-harassment-force-mtgs-biggest-player-owned-format-into-corporate-hands/ Zenobia Award Finalists Announced https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/   CMON loses COO https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/09/19/cmons-coo-david-preti-is-resigning-after-eight-years-at-the-company/ https://investor.cmon.com/governance   Updates   Cops called on TTWU protestors  https://www.rascal.news/brooklyn-strategist-owner-calls-police-on-employee-walkout/   https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTWU?ref=rascal.news   https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tabletop-workers-united-boycott-pledge?source=direct_link&   News   TCG Player workers call for Union contract https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/459782/tcgplayer-union-ebay-rally-fair-pay https://cwa-union.org/tapped-out-tcgplayer   Games Workshop Shareholder Revolt https://www.cityam.com/games-workshop-suffers-major-shareholder-revolt-after-top-bosses-handed-huge-bonuses/   CAH sues Elon Musk https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/cards-humanity-elon-musk-spacex-lawsuit-trespassed-texas-land-rcna172016   2024 Player's Handbook Breaks Dungeons & Dragons Records https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57876/2024-players-handbook-becomes-fastest-selling-dungeons-dragons-product-ever   Big Bad Con Boycott averted https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrxQaSbXd_SlFB7NJxhrCIHFsKKOvcvmLEHoXxVBstY/edit   Deutscher Spiele Preis 2024 Winners Announced https://brettspielbox.de/brettspiel-preis-deutscher-spielepreis-2024-dsp24-sieger/   Stonemaier Games acquires "Tokaido" from Funforge https://mailchi.mp/stonemaiergames/stonemaier-games-monthly-newsletter-august-2989870?e=f9ef617363   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Bluesky list of board game people https://bsky.app/starter-pack/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social/3l5aovjrq6j2p   Tabletop Games Blog Board Game Raffle in aid of The Trussell Trust / UK Food Banks https://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   What we Clue-do in the Shadows https://theop.games/products/clue-what-we-do-in-the-shadows?srsltid=AfmBOooKvLESoikIZ7WV0DwAhyj2tdFP0MtNxE92CDXYBwKVYqWB2ku8   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com  

We have a longer than usual cast for your this week as we take a look at the controversy around Simon Lavender, a UK board game influencer. It is our only headline this week, but we still cover the business of the industry with new hires at Restoration Games, Asmodee, financial hits at CMON, a series of competitions and more!    Headlines   Influencer Simon Lavender accused of bad practices   https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3352419/a-simon-lavender-review-what-to-do-with-dishonest/page/1   The accusations at the centre of this are on page one of the link above. There are a large number of screenshots we have saved in regards to this story that will appear in a separate document linked to below. These include Simon's replies in the thread above and my conversation with Simon.   SCREENSHOTS   Amass Games channel page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg-md_i730k&ab_channel=AmassGames   Amass games video on The Strange Forgeries of S.C. Rheber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg-md_i730k&ab_channel=AmassGames   News   Paul Sawyer shares Terminal Diagnosis https://www.gofundme.com/f/make-dads-remaining-months-happy-comfortable?fbclid=IwY2xjawFT-cpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQvSDcadl8ZKhx_ot6aKqXHrqxSh98KtBWnbqvfKm_3U4kPIOy8AYZoMyA_aem_jNk6ocdlIkXyv0UEKJ3ysg   https://store.warlordgames.com/products/sergeant-sawyer-charity-figure?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Introducing+the+Sergeant+Sawyer+Charity+Figure   Tabletop Workers Union subject to Union busting https://www.rascal.news/tabletop-workers-union-protest-alleged-union-busting-hex-co-management/   Thomas Kœgler appointed as New Chief Executive Officer of Asmodee https://corporate.asmodee.com/news/thomas-koegler-appointed-as-new-chief-executive-officer-of-asmodee/   Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks talks AI https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-ceo-chris-cocks-talks-ai-usage-in-d-d.706638   CMON Profits Take a Hit https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/09/04/cmons-h1-revenue-falls-almost-25-year-on-year-amid-heavy-slump-in-wholesale-earnings/   Tabletop Scotland goes large https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopscot.bsky.social/post/3l3xcqlecdx2g   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   2024 Traditional Deck Game Design Contest https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3360317/2024-traditional-deck-game-design-contest   2024 Roll and Write Game Design Contest https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3353041/2024-roll-and-write-game-design-contest   The Game Crafter VHS Challenge https://www.thegamecrafter.com/contests/vhs-case-challenge   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Map-nopoly https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/otherpages/map.php   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Jamie is off seeing some shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, so Oliver and Iain are behind the mics this week to report on the latest tabletop news. From poisoning and sexual harrasment in chess to astonishing numbers, we bring you the news that really matters.  Headlines Chess Poisoning & Sexual Harassment  https://www.chess.com/news/view/russian-chess-player-suspended-after-allegedly-poisoning-her-rival   https://www.polygon.com/gaming/440094/international-chess-scandals-2024   Lego and Asmodee build a house https://www.lego.com/en-my/aboutus/news/2024/august/lego-asmodee-games?locale=en-my&age-gate=grown_up   Gen Con sells out https://www.gencon.com/press/gen-con-2024-breaks-attendance-records-press-release https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/08/08/gen-con-celebrates-record-71000-attendance-after-event-sells-out-for-first-time-in-history/ https://www.gencon.com/press/4daysellout https://www.gencon.com/press/2024-charity-partners-announcement-tangram-rose-gauntlet   News   Embracer Numbers https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-publishes-interim-report-q1-april-june-2024-adjusted-ebit-amounted-to-sek-828-million/   Deutscher Spiele Preis 2024 Finalists https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/program/dsp   Boardgamearena passes 10 million users https://corporate.asmodee.com/news/asmodee-and-board-game-arena-celebrate-10-million-users-milestone-cementing-the-online-board-gaming-platform-as-the-industrys-1/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   People of Play Young Inventor Challenge https://www.peopleofplay.com/blog/young-inventor-challenge-registration-is-open   International Game Inventors Convention https://www.spielwarenmesse.de/en/game-inventors-convention/ SDhistcon https://sdhist.com/badges-sdhistcon-summit-2024/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopgamesblog.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

With Oliver back from the Spiel des Jahres we have interviews with the winners, chat about the controversy, dive into finances, and lift up awards. Just another day at GB HQ as we bring you the best in tabletop gaming news.    Headlines   Spiel des Jahres 2024 awards ceremony controversy https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/preisverleihung-kennerspiel-des-jahres-2024/ Matteo Statement https://medium.com/@baddeo/why-i-wear-55cb9459d8e7   Hasbro Earnings https://www.fastcompany.com/91163137/hasbro-earnings-reveal-monopoly-go-made-3-billion-dollars   Diana Jones Award 2024 Winner Announced https://x.com/dianajonesaward/status/1818883478617723112?s=4 Tabletop Industry Network (not Indie like Iain said on the cast) https://uktin.substack.com/ Alex's email alex.speidel@unitedpaizoworkers.org   News Braincrack Games   WOTC removes credits https://www.enworld.org/threads/wotc-removes-digital-content-team-credits-from-d-d-beyond.705711/   Funforge not forging fun https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/07/22/financially-troubled-funforge-nears-deal-to-get-years-delayed-monumental-kickstarter-into-the-hands-of-backers/   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/funforge/monumental-african-empires/description   GAMA Announces First Tabletop Game Retailer Survey https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57477/gama-announces-their-first-tabletop-game-survey Berlin Brettspiel Con 2024 visitor figures up https://www.spielbox.de/veranstaltungen/1182-berlin-brettspiel-con-mit-besucherrekord?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Gary Gygax day https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/blog/post/celebrating-50-years-the-birthplace-of-dungeons-dragons/   Dave Arneson estate questions publisher https://www.arnesonestate.com/press   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Elizabeth Hargrave List https://boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/67/gen-con-2024-preview?designer=129337,99245,60377,154240,129338,43440,156227,91661,69754,95939,86477,115024,94364,111338,121833,137383,161639,142544,102049,6940,157015,122519,73358,97486,151267,99119,130964,27975,132398,147996,156171,160471,50567,34659,151195,69718,105088,126375,12374,132085,121227,154937,141343,152297,136220&sort=hot   Pegasus Designer Days https://pegasus.de/en/designer-days   2024 Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference https://www.chitag.com/2024-inventor-pitch-innovation-conference   Board Game Raffle in Aid of The Trussell Trust / UK Food Banks  tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle/   Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Monopoly Go board game https://www.polygon.com/24199990/monopoly-go-board-game-announcement   Monopo-Lee-ds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crg5jym45nmo?at_link_id=EB8F13C4-4C47-11EF-A27A-98FE1C4ACFD5&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_link_origin=BBC_Yorkshire&at_medium=social&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_format=link&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0p38NbiktK_nFnCxV5heweL5QcswVIJ1QR1UjOJnqXutFdaohfqjcPMi8_aem_aHBTlw0jdGdALeNW3-mbdA   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Oliver is off at the Spiel des Jahres ceremony and Brettspiel so it is up to Iain and Jamie to bring you the latest tabletop news. From Facebook scams to new presidents we bring you the news that really matters across the tabletop world on episode 147 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Scam takes in major publishers  https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/07/08/multiple-board-game-publishers-fall-prey-to-scammers-impersonating-80000-member-board-game-facebook-group/   Ennie Awards open  https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2024/   Spiel des Jahres https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/2024_preistraeger/   Updates   Berserk Games Update https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/article/44554066#44554066   11 Concurso de Protojuegos https://www.verkami.com/games-contest-2024   Petersen Games and Quimbley  https://www.quimbleys.com/pages/pg-quimbleys-faq   News   Hasbro names new WOTC President  https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57388/hasbro-names-new-wotc-president   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Tabletop Scotland 2024 https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/   Berlin Brettspiel Con 2024 https://berlin-con.de/en/homepage_en/   Board Game Raffle in Aid of The Trussell Trust / UK Food Banks  tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle-july/   AB Con https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oluwafemi/the-african-boardgames-convention-ab-con-2024 Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   D&D Stamps https://shop.royalmail.com/dungeons-&-dragons-prestige-stamp-book   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

In a quieter couple of weeks for the tabletop industry the team still endeavors to bring you the industry news that really matters. From data breaches to big anniversaries it's all here in Brainwaves episode 146   Headlines   Roll20 data breach https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/24620372778775-Data-Security-Incident-July-3rd-2024-FAQ   2018 breach https://blog.roll20.net/posts/conclusion-of-2018-data-breach-investigation/   2024 WiT Wonder Women Awards Nominations https://www.womenintoys.com/nominees https://www.womenintoys.com/wonder-woman-awards https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/07/01/industry-professionals-from-asmodee-flat-river-group-exploding-kittens-nominated-for-2024-wonder-women-awards   Meeps, the Spiel Essen mascot, is back… https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/news?view=article&id=172&catid=8 https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/?view=article&id=175&catid=9 News   2023 Charles S. Roberts Awards Winners Announced https://charlessrobertsawards.com/2023-charles-s-roberts-awards-winners-announced/   Origins Awards https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c9d19e5fd679331583528a6/t/6676ffb526bde82046e682cb/1719074742155/2023+ORIGINS+AWARD+WINNERS.pdf https://www.originsgamefair.com/2023-hall-of-fame-class   Mattel colourblind accessible https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/25/24185625/mattel-board-card-games-colorblind-accessible-uno-blokus-phase-ten-skip-bo   Nyctophobia https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249505/nyctophobia   Obituaries   Andreas Mutschke, Spiel der Jahres Jury Member and one of the Founders of Fairplay Magazine, Dies https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/in-gedenken-an-andreas-mutschke/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Ravensburger Game Inventor Days https://www.ravensburger.de/de-DE/entdecken/spiele/game-inventor-days#Englisch   GAMA Horizons Fellowship Applications Now Open https://www.gama.org/page/Horizons   Rascal Pledge Drive https://www.rascal.news/audience-appreciation Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Rubik's Cube turns 50 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/science/rubiks-cube-puzzles.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The team of 3 are back again like a renegade master. Only up to date references on this show. It's another bumper cast as we cover the Spiel des Jahres, trademarks you won't believe exist, and people on the move in the industry. All this, and more, on episode 145 of Brainwaves.    Headlines Spiel des Jahres Nominations https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/nominierte-spiele-2024.html https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/162128/spiel-des-jahres-nominations-for-2024-captain-flip   Martina Fuchs Interview https://giantbrain.co.uk/2023/07/24/brainwaves-episode-126-spiel-special/   Meeple trademarks  https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cogito-ergo-meeple/meeple-inc/updates/9   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/14/the-word-meeple-is-being-trademarked-in-the-us-in-reaction-to-cease-and-desist-activity-from-carcassonne-publisher-hans-im-glueck/   https://web.archive.org/web/20101130212607/http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unity_Games/message/2301 EU trademark: https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/registerHABM?AKZ=016791741&CURSOR=0   German trademark: https://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/marke/register/3020211016416/DE    US trademark attempt: https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=98576863&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch   Hachette Boardgames UK and Laurence King partner https://www.hachetteboardgames.co.uk/   Updates   Dicebreaker broken https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/12/dicebreakers-future-remains-unclear-as-silenced-site-makes-editor-in-chief-senior-staff-writer-redundant-after-ign-takeover/   Evil Genius games continue to live up to half of their name  https://evilgeniusgames.com/blog/our-technology-code-of-ethics/?ref=rascal.news https://www.rascal.news/rpg-publisher-that-promised-not-to-use-web3-technology-in-their-business-does-it-anyway/   TTWU negotiations https://www.rascal.news/tabletop-workers-united-negotiations-stalled-by-lawyers-belligerence-and-subsequent-vacation-2/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbmYN8ZiMRI&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rascal.news%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo   https://aftermath.site/   News   UKGE People's Choice Awards https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/peoples-choice-awards-2024/   Jogo do Ano https://www.spielportugal.org/jogo-do-ano   Game Brewer is Closing https://gamebrewer.com/gamebrewer-goodbuy/   X-Wing and Armada ending https://www.atomicmassgames.com/transmission/update-on-star-wars-x-wing-and-star-wars-armada/   People on the Move   Liz Davidson becomes solo game specialist for Leder Games https://bsky.app/profile/beyondsolitaire.bsky.social/post/3kvcjlxe35k2k https://x.com/ledergames/status/1803532695886028857?s=46   James Hewitt and Sophie Wiliams join Warcradle  https://blog.warcradle.com/blog/welcoming-sophie-williams-and-james-hewitt-to-warcradle-studios?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR02vK1h_H5i3VqLN5Wh2qJkDvsJ9pPE_vwoq_UOMIXUoMKMzjMFCLz5Di4_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&format=amp   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Medieval game pieces https://news.artnet.com/art-world/medieval-game-pieces-emerge-from-the-ruins-of-a-mysterious-german-castle-2497815   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Hello everyone,   In a break from our usual cast, this is a set of interviews I carried out at UK Games Expo 2024. I've provided links to all the folk mentioned and more besides in the show notes. Hope you enjoy!    Folks we mention on the cast   Soul Muppet Publishing Leyline Press Mousehole press Paverson Games  Black Chantry Null Signal   Orbital Blues  Slightly Reckless Games Wanderer's Tome   Burn After Running Boardgamewire UK Tabletop Industry Network Arcs Darington Press - Candela Obscura  UK Indie RPG collective  Undaunted Calisto Roland MacDonald Crossed Paths Tabletop Games Blog - Oliver Tabletop Scotland 

The whole team are back together covering a bumper crop of news. Mergers everywhere, UK Games Expo expands (and we were there), awards, controversies, and of course we tell you if Ryan Dancey is accountable. The answer will not surprise you.    Headlines   Steamforged bought Privateer Press rights https://steamforged.com/en-gb/blogs/brands/sfg-acquires-iron-kingdoms   https://home.privateerpress.com/2024/06/03/privateer-press-the-next-phase/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2PzhzcDq_j5L7gg_0Esd1OvoKskXDomYpeb4rZYiQ4EY2MLBiJ3K-ns5c_aem_ARXNYQHsZBzeuEloediavrCp-Otisvcr6wr9GP2XlHPjjhzD0SqbIcDlZOftHMmNO8TPyvLxqPTWbRWjktKcix9g   Update 1 https://steamforged.com/en-gb/blogs/brands/iron-kingdoms-manifesto-part1?_kx=-sFq1XbQgQy7s_Rxhtdsx3d0aCtUpZBpQpd6_AghaTE.Xq6fgY&utm_campaign=WM%2C+IKRPG%2C+P3+-+Manifesto+P1%3A+Vision+%26+Mission&utm_medium=campaign&utm_source=Klaviyo   UK Games Expo figures https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/06/record-breaking-uk-games-expo-preps-for-even-bigger-future-after-being-outbid-for-its-main-hall-next-year/   Diana Jones finalists https://www.dianajonesaward.org/the-2024-award/   Updates   Ryan Dancey update https://x.com/rsdancey/status/1795600725034283418   Spiel Essen drops AI art https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/06/worlds-biggest-board-game-fair-scraps-using-ai-art-to-promote-event-after-backlash-last-year-ongoing-legal-uncertainty/   News   Roll20 acquires Demiplane https://blog.roll20.net/posts/roll20-has-acquired-demiplane/   Mantic acquires River Horse assets https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57016/mantic-acquires-river-horses-brand-assets   Gamefound becomes a store https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/our-next-big-release-introducing-creator-stores-to-gamefound   https://help.gamefound.com/article/381-project-settings-for-store   Quantum teach board game with Uwe Rosenburg https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/04/uwe-rosenberg-is-developing-a-quantum-tech-themed-board-game-thanks-to-e820000-of-government-funding/   First Wonders CCG https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3307388/a-little-light-doxxing-from-jeff Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Palestinian children-focused fundraiser https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/06/05/board-game-industry-professionals-band-together-for-palestinian-children-focused-fundraiser/   https://www.pcrf.net/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Cluedo Liars edition https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345582/clue-liars-edition   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Oliver and Iain are back in the studio as Jamie continues to travel Scotland. This episode they bring you up to date news on the winners of the Cardboard Edison Award, look at the finances of our overlords, and ask “Is Ryan Dancey accountable?”. Tune in to find out the answer.    Headlines   Cardboard Edison Awards https://cardboardedison.com/ https://cardboardedison.com/award   Asmodee financials and Embracer Write Down https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56967/embracer-writes-down-asmodee-dark-horse   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/05/23/asmodee-writes-down-more-than-620m-of-asset-value-despite-posting-strong-annual-sales/   Is Ryan Dancey Accountable?   Original tweet https://x.com/PonchoRebound/status/1661308221326229504/photo/3   Apology Tweet https://twitter.com/rsdancey/status/1661409374735327235   Updates   Mythic doubles down  https://gamefound.com/en/projects/mythic-games/rise-of-the-necromancers#/section/rewards/reward-product-20652   Iain's “Review” https://giantbrain.co.uk/2024/05/19/6-siege-first-thoughts/ News   Dicebreaker acquired by IGN https://bsky.app/profile/soulmuppet.bsky.social/post/3kt3qiftbh32l https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-acquires-eurogamer-gi-vg247-rock-paper-shotgun-and-more   18th Annual Golden Geek Winners for 2023 Announced https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3300892/18th-annual-golden-geek-winners-for-2023   Diana Jones emerging designer https://www.dianajonesaward.org/   Dice Tower AI https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamefeast.bsky.social/post/3ksp5kgndn22u   Funko Gets a Wizard https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56880/wotc-prez-funko   Japan's Game Market Website Hacked https://gamemarket-jp.translate.goog/information/177383?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/05/16/hackers-attack-website-of-japans-biggest-board-game-fair-years-of-irreplacable-information-lost/ Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Cluedo Conspiracy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391824/clue-conspiracy   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Jamie is on tour around the islands of Scotland so it falls to Oliver and Iain to bring you the latest episode of Brainwaves. They look at the finances of CMON, support for designers in the US and UK, and cover some interesting programmes from the folk behind the Spiel des Jahres.    Headlines CMON sales https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56802/cmon-sales-flat-2023 Tabletop Games Designers Association https://www.ttgda.org/ IWBG Union welcomes tabletop members https://iwgb.org.uk/en/post/iwgb-tabletop-workers/   Updates   Mythic review email   News Spiel des Jahres Support Programme https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/foerderprogramm-2024-73-000-euro-fuer-spielerische-projekte/ Deutsche Spiele Preis https://spiel-essen.de/de/programm/dsp#abstimmen   Black Lotus beats the One Ring  https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-pristine-black-lotus-sold-at-3-million-dollar-auction Biggest card tournament https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56813/largest-tcg-tournament-ever   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Fallcon game award https://fallcon.com/CGDA/Rules   Patreon Shoutouts Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/ James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/ Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's been a busy couple of weeks in the tabletop industry, but never fear. The Brainwaves team are here to bring you all the latest news both big and small from across the globe.  Headlines Embracer splits up https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-announces-its-intention-to-transform-into-three-standalone-publicly-listed-entities-at-nasdaq-stockholm/ https://embracer.com/releases/asmodee-secures-financing-agreement-of-eur-900-million-as-part-of-separation-deleveraging-the-remaining-embracer-group/ https://embracer.com/releases/open-letter-by-embracer-group-ceo-about-the-transformation-into-three-standalone-publicly-listed-entities/   WOTC ceo steps down https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56723/wizards-coast-president-resigns   Goliath buys Lucky Duck https://toyworldmag.co.uk/goliath-acquires-lucky-duck-games/   News Japon Brand joins CMON https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56786/japon-brand-love-letter-machi-koro-to-join-cmon-limited   Kickstarter implements late pledges  https://updates.kickstarter.com/first-look-late-pledges-on-kickstarter/   D&D is good for you? https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/81119/1/JCU_Merrick%20et%20al%202023%20AAM.pdf   Steve Jackson Game Sales down https://www.sjgames.com/general/stakeholders/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro Clue TV series https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/clue-film-tv-adaptations-hasbro-sony-1235979732/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Hi folks,   This is another special from my time at Gothcon in Sweden. This is a panel I lead where the panellists and I talk about the state of RPG criticism in 2024 and how we go about reviewing RPG products.   The Panellists Thanks to the panellists for joining me and discussing this interesting topic! Andreas Lundström - Sweden Rolls https://www.swedenrolls.com/ Hjlmar Norden - Red Moon Roleplaying https://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/ Michael Ericson - Äventyrarna Rollspelspodd https://www.facebook.com/arpodd/ Ras https://dragon-legion.com/  

Brainwaves is a whole 6 years old! We would like to thank all our listeners for their support and encouragement over the time we have been running the show.  The whole team are back this episode to bring you the return of Golden Bell, the defence of Hasbro by Chris Cocks, more plagiarism in Magic: The Gathering and much more!   Headlines   Webcomic Name creator sued by Golden Bell https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56568/oh-no-suit-sends-webcomic-name-creator-alex-norris-back-gofundme?fbclid=IwAR157V87k3IHCdMbXEX1IOCca6gkQw6J7myVSPZZP2FXFDxKVgrav7Ifo9I_aem_AbGJEwj7A1FunkxrgJRj7Z16rAdAxaq8Cq67f8Vv2K8gyG1kU8GE1CIOevLobqXVhpSt2yFSzm7tMi8UWYdiwwCU   Episode 110 https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/11/14/brainwaves-episode-110-tolling-bells/   History of Golden Bell scandals https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/259248/golden-bell-affiliated-projects-and-companies   Chris Cocks interview with NPR https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/04/03/dungeons-and-dragons-hasbro   MTG Plagiarism again https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-trouble-in-pairs-plagiarism-allegations   Post from the artist https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?id=100001083559756&story_fbid=7377140402332005&paipv=0&eav=AfZSnOVTwNPLL5S7U8xIMYnHQ14DVal1Iacs_KVUuBbPOfyXw_04en2Y3gt2C_dnSyg&_rdr   Updates   Embracer finishes restructuring at Asmodee https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/03/28/embracer-group-commits-to-asmodees-future-as-restructuring-program-ends/   News   Ellie Dix works with Hasbro https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/03/27/hasbro-invests-in-design-from-women-innovators-of-play-winner-ellie-dix/   https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/hasbro/news/hasbro-second-annual-women-innovators-of-play-winning-card-game-publishing-deal   Capstone and Spielworx https://www.spielworxx.de/news/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Scouts Cluedo https://shop.scouts.org.uk/outlet/scouts-cluedo#selection.color=34&selection.size=719   Monopoly film, Margot Robbie's company now producing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68786095   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Bit of a different cast to our usual today. This is an actual play I did at Gothcon, Sweden. If you aren't familiar Actual Play is a type of RPG that is recorded for people to listen to how a game plays out. I hope you enjoy it. This one is for Blades in the Dark, a game I love to bits. Players Huge thanks to the folks who played and made my job really easy! Andreas Lundström - Sweden Rolls https://www.swedenrolls.com/ Hjlmar Norden - Red Moon Roleplaying https://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/ Krister Svanlund https://www.svartvikenrp.se/ Giant Brain links for Blades How to play, and run, Blades in the Dark https://giantbrain.co.uk/2023/04/06/how-to-play-and-run-blades-in-the-dark/ Review https://giantbrain.co.uk/2017/07/30/blades-in-the-dark-review/ Player's Review https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/06/22/blades-in-the-dark-players-review/   Giant Brain socials Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com  

The team of 3 are back together to bring you the best, weirdest, and most controversial news stories from around the tabletop industry. This episode cover companies collapsing, “compelling” AI, and new factories.    Headlines   Ninja Division files for bankruptcy https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/03/11/thousands-of-kickstarter-backers-left-out-of-pocket-as-super-dungeon-explore-publisher-ninja-division-files-for-bankruptcy/   Hasbro presents “compelling” case for AI https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/dungeons-and-dragons-ai-generation-chris-cocks-comments-dice-summit   https://venturebeat.com/games/how-hasbro-is-jumping-on-the-game-opportunity-chris-cocks-interview/   CGE acquires new factory  https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-24-03-01-cge-acquires-their-own-factory/   Updates   Haba emerges from Bankruptcy https://habafamilygroup.com/en/haba-familygroup-end-self-administration-insolvency-proceeding   News   Nasa RPG https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/multimedia/online-activities/the-lost-universe/   Stonemaier Stakeholder Report https://stonemaiergames.com/2023-behind-the-scenes-stakeholder-report-for-stonemaier-games/?fbclid=IwAR0f0pS_e4xnPPp7Dy2had_gziNjqCrdG-0d8no0f9cNnj2uBG1pxR2aLQc   James Ward Dies https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/james-m-ward-obituary-dungeons-and-dragons-designer-gamma-world-metamorphosis-alpha-creator   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   BRP Design challenge https://www.chaosium.com/blogthe-basic-roleplaying-design-challenge/   Gothcon https://wordpress.gothcon.se/en/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Uno fan decks  https://nerdist.com/article/uno-fandom-decks-celebrates-disney-villains-avatar-the-last-airbender-star-trek-and-more/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Oliver is back in the studio giving us a full complement of hosts this week! On Brainwaves Episode 138 we look at awards, shipping issues, a Tempest reising in the industry and look ahead to some conventions Iain is attending.    Headlines   As D'Or Winners announced https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/news/french-board-game-award-winners-announced/   Cardboard Edison Awards https://cardboardedison.com/award   Prospero Hall folk start a new studio https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chris-rowlands-9b3209b2_openforwork-activity-7167897574983581696-IkIm/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop   https://www.tempestworkshop.com/?trk=public_post-text   News   Shipping woes https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/02/21/this-is-not-going-away-anytime-soon-how-soaring-costs-and-long-delays-from-the-red-sea-shipping-crisis-are-taking-their-toll-on-the-board-game-industry/   Rascal https://www.rascal.news/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Roleplay for Ukraine https://linktr.ee/roleplayua?fbclid=IwAR2Bj78x6y1VTvvjh7Z_w1ujo9Pgim8KwR5w9kO8SY72N__siGrCY_cxbLk   Diana Jones Emerging Artist Award  https://www.dianajonesaward.org/   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Airecon https://www.airecon.co.uk/   Gothcon https://wordpress.gothcon.se/en/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The Brainwaves team are back to bring you the best in tabletop gaming news. This cast covers callous corporations, soaring crowdfunding, fantastically diverse awards, and D&D on stage?    Headlines   Hasbro Financials https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/02/13/magic-dd-maker-hasbro-lost-over-1bn-in-q4-predicts-wotc-revenue-decline-in-2024/ https://investor.hasbro.com/financial-information/quarterly-results   Embracer prioritises shareholders https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/embracer-says-it-s-looking-out-for-shareholders-after-cutting-almost-1-400-jobs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky#close-modal   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56241/board-game-sales-down-asmodee-embracer-q3   Gamefound soars https://www.polygon.com/24063935/gamefound-top-10-biggest-board-game-campaigns-2023-kickstarter   https://www.polygon.com/24054381/kickstarter-top-10-biggest-most-backed-board-games-campaigns-2023   https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/cmon-and-gamefound-announce-exclusive-pact   Updates   So you want to be a games master https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/50588/site-news/a-second-historical-note-on-xandering-the-dungeon   Evil Genius games may just be evil https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-rise-and-fall-of-evil-genius-games.702617/   News   Sexism in Chess https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68201529 https://twitter.com/SusanPolgar/status/1752090239491830179   Non-Binary Tabletop Awards https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/roleplaying-game/news/nonbinary-tabletop-awards-2024-winners-announced https://www.snowbrightstudio.com/press/first-annual-nonbinary-tabletop-award   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   MTG grant https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56215/wizards-coast-offers-magic-the-gathering-new-perspectives-grant   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   D&D on stage https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-and-dragons-gets-theatrical-production-the-twenty-sided-tavern/?fbclid=IwAR0FiRMWa3IXR2RhSLt2I1PX4EiC32BLKWbB8ldPmqnbF6dPSJYGBiZifgA   https://airtable.com/appy2fJyip4rWguap/shrj7ohgj6JOmQZcu?fbclid=IwAR0JLuPSkaTHo9bfrGkeR-r4py4h1PHyz3XF6nabdM67mGusxee1Hv3am2E   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's the team of Iain and Jamie this episode to bring you all the best, and worst, in tabletop gaming news. From Funko selling off their best asset, to Mojo award winners, we have all the latest breaking news.    Headlines   Funko sells game division https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/01/17/funko-just-sold-its-board-games-assets-and-prospero-hall-design-team-to-rummikub-maker-goliath/ https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/01/19/how-goliath-bought-prospero-halls-game-assets-but-left-its-heart-behind/   RPG controversy https://diyanddragons.blogspot.com/2024/01/xandering-is-slandering.html?m=1   Mojo Nation https://mojo-nation.com/read-the-mojo-nation-100-2024-edition-online-now/ https://mojo-nation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mojo-Nation-100-2024-Edition-Digital-Download.pdf   Updates   Evil Genius settles Netflix case https://evilgeniusgames.com/blog/the-netflix-case-been-settled/   Synapse fires up the engines https://jeuxsynapsesgames.com/en/   News   Mythic sends backers to Hel https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/anastyr/posts   BGA Award Winners https://boardgamearena.com/awards?fbclid=IwAR1txj2mSx6m4vLHPArHGkv6uLtFrQNXESYYSNXTwgQyMv2_V1BHc0lKu58   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The Brainwaves Team are back from our festive hiatus. Every two weeks we bring you the best in tabletop gaming news from the controversial to the down right strange. This episode we cover Hasbro's unwanted Christmas present, Wizards in AI art trouble (again), Tabletop Mentorship programme expanding, and can you guess what Iain thought he would never type into the show notes? Headlines Hasbro cuts workforce in the run-up to Christmas https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/11/toymaker-hasbro-layoffs   Wizards under fire for AI art. Again https://www.polygon.com/24029754/wizards-coast-magic-the-gathering-ai-art-marketing-image   D&D Beyond on AI https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1642-updated-statement-on-ai?utm_campaign=DnD-D%26D-Beyond&utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_content=12126547969   Tabletop Mentorship Programme joins Unpub https://unpub.net/tabletop-mentorship-program-now-part-of-unpub/   Punchboard UK Link https://punchboard.co.uk/ Updates Brooklyn Strategist Unionises https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/12/14/third-new-york-board-game-cafe-in-a-month-wins-fight-to-establish-union/   News Votes for Women wins Summit Award https://sdhist.com/votes-for-women-2023-summit-award/   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/01/11/facebook-bans-ads-for-award-winning-votes-for-women-board-game-claims-sensitive-social-issue/ American Economic Liberties Project Public Citizen   Open Markets Institute. Rally the troops Amazon secures 40k series https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/12/16/warhammer-starring-henry-cavill/   Nightfall Games picks up on AI art https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/the-terminator-rpg-t2-judgment-day/news/the-terminator-rpg-t2-judgment-day-ai-generated-art-discovered Jared Earle Interview   Kelp counterfeited before release https://wonderbowgames.com/en-uk/blogs/news/counterfeit-copies-of-kelp   Steamforged partners with Lucky Duck https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/55980/steamforged-partners-lucky-duck   Chess back in the news https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/27/chinese-chess-champion-stripped-of-title-after-defecating-in-hotel-bathtub   Obituaries Bernward Thole https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/trauer-um-bernward-thole-ein-leben-fuer-das-spiel/?fbclid=IwAR05jc6FA0gD8O5tfBAtR9AUkNhMK4JO4KnPW6Dx8qe9CGRQqqDKqsY1v   Bryan Charles Ansell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Ansell   Jenell Jaquay https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennell-jaquays-has-a-long-road-back?member=22972805&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Cardboard Edison Awards Open https://cardboardedison.com/award Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro Monopoly Knockout https://products.hasbro.com/en-gb/product/monopoly-knockout-family-party-game-quick-playing-board-games-for-ages-8-plus-2-8-players-20-mins/38CF92E1-9DC0-404C-96FA-5BEBDDEA3FBB Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The team are back after a longer break between episodes and the tabletop world has been busy. From more art theft, to awards, loads of updates, and unfortunate lawsuits Jamie and Iain bring you the best in tabletop news from across the world in the last Brainwaves of the year!    Headlines   Wizards steals more art https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-artst-apologises-for-stolen-art-lost-caverns-of-ixalan   https://twitter.com/L_Lanfranconi/status/1725886246176587996?s=20   https://imgur.com/0qW5J62   Embracer in trouble https://kotaku.com/embracer-dead-island-2-remnant-2-layoffs-lord-rings-1851028963   https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/11/21/restructuring-has-started-at-asmodee-as-owner-embracer-group-battles-to-cut-1-4bn-debt-pile/   Dicebreaker Awards https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/tabletop-awards-2023/news/tabletop-awards-2023-finalists   https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/tabletop-awards-2023/news/tabletop-awards-2023-winners   https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/dicebreaker/news/dicebreaker-owner-reedpop-investigating-sale   Updates   Berserk Games https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/seeking-help-regarding-berserk-games-resolved-reop   Hasbro women innovators winners announced https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators#contest   New york board game cafe unionises https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/11/15/new-york-board-game-cafe-workers-unionise-in-landslide-election-win/   Tranquility update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgamehub/tranquility-the-ascent/posts/3977117 News   Colin Dixon dies https://medium.com/@eric.seri/colin-dixon-in-memory-of-a-great-sculptor-artist-de7f85f0ffc8   https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/381735-colin-dixon-has-passed/ https://twitter.com/Eldritchseer/status/1726963857162457350   Games companies sue each other https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/154605/university-games-and-forbidden-games-file-competin#:~:text=In%20October%202023%2C%20publishers%20University,CEO%20Glenn%20Drover%20and%20with   US postal service D&D stamps next year https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2023/1130-usps-reveals-additional-stamps-for-2024.htm?fbclid=IwAR2bbdmdwInMgcVHuUdbKhTBQMzgnADTOaDzSdFIgJbwXazkfh_l9KOt4zM   GW £2500 bonus https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/07/games-workshop-hands-staff-2500-bonus-as-half-year-profits-rise-12?fbclid=IwAR3_UXBodyu408o2b0LTpCD0dsSE4p9gfbOnrgKaSkgjewdRNWnRFx3ie_k   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   Contestants wanted for the Genius Game in the UK on ITV https://www.thegeniusgameuk.com/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Bonjopoly https://shop.bonjovi.com/products/bon-jovi-monopoly   Natwest board game https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/natwest-bank-launch-their-own-christmas-board-game https://www.natwestgroup.com/news-and-insights/latest-stories/financial-capability-and-learning/2023/nov/fighting-fraud-this-christmas.html   https://www.natwestgroup.com/news-and-insights/news-room/press-releases/financial-capability-and-learning/2023/nov/natwest-creates-boardgame-to-educate-families-and-friends-on-the.html   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's just the two of us, by which I mean Oliver and Iain bringing you the tabletop news this week. This episode we cover the collapse of games companies, the formation of organisations, where you can watch the new D&D TV channel, and much more on episode 133 of Brainwaves.   Headlines   Devil pig down the drain https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3179322/here-statement-today?fbclid=IwAR31BF_-WUGVuEOJxoNUmuh3MvOPWQEEvX-aREXnvnixXMrNflsSChwqR6E   https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3176686/devil-pig-team-official-statement   Essen Hacked https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3179815/looks-essen-messe-have-been-hacked   Tabletop Game Designers Association https://www.ttgda.org/   Updates   Handiwork Games theft update https://handiwork.games/the-loss-of-the-trials-of-the-twin-seas-pallet.html#more-33369   News   Othello solved https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.19387.pdf   John Wick leaves Chaosium https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnwickpresents/7th-sea-second-edition/posts/3955825   Lin Codega and others fired from G/O Media https://twitter.com/lincodega/status/1722678033037865255   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   FanRoll https://fanrolldice.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Gaelic Scrabble https://www.thenational.scot/news/23892986.scottish-gaelic-scrabble-game-released-christmas/   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

It's a spooky news cast. No not really. Well maybe a bit. At the start. Blame Jamie. This episode of Brainwaves the team bring you a Hasbro heavy episode as that company releases its third quarter earnings, Magic changes its booster format, Wizards starts a TV channel. All this and more in Brainwaves Episode 132.   Headlines   Wizards starting TV channel https://www.polygon.com/23919779/dnd-dungeons-dragons-actual-play-tv-show-encounter-party https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/dungeons-dragons-free-streaming-fast-channel-eone-launch-1235609856/   Hasbro Third Quarter Earnings https://investor.hasbro.com/static-files/a2a2197c-0a07-49c8-8506-34ccf3bee347 https://investor.hasbro.com/static-files/e4ea25ee-9afa-4e94-9467-443df121a4c7   Magic pack change after 29 years https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/what-are-play-boosters   News   Paizo Price rises https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sifa?Paizo-Pricing-Sustainability-Update   Snowbright Announces New Award https://www.snowbrightstudio.com/awards   Kickstarter project steals art https://twitter.com/Judgement_Dave/status/1715996516077154621   Roll20 VTT Humble Bundle for Extra Life https://www.humblebundle.com/software/roll20-bundle-software   Bundle For Gaza https://itch.io/b/2120/games-for-gaza   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Jeff Goldblum https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/magic-the-gathering-game/news/magic-the-gathering-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-jurassic-world-collection-jeff-goldblum   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Oliver and Iain are back behind the mics after a little hiatus due to holidays and lurgy. We bring you a bumper crop of news from the last month from companies suing netflix to Essen using creep AI, companies closing down, others asking for money and all the news from across the tabletop gaming hobby! All this and more on episode 131 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Evil Genius sues Netflix regarding Snyder project https://evilgeniusgames.com/press-release/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-game/   Essen uses AI https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/10/02/the-worlds-biggest-board-game-fair-is-using-ai-art-on-its-tickets-posters-and-app/   Backerkit announces AI policy https://www.backerkit.com/blog/backerkit-ai-policy/?ref=bk_social_100223   Updates   Mythic games go back to the well https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/darkest-dungeon-the-board-game/posts/3927462   News   Winner of the Deutscher Spielepreis  https://twitter.com/brettseggel/status/1709490335628345637   Board Game Hub folds https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgamehub/tranquility-the-ascent/posts/3934241   Games cafe staff move to unionise https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/10/10/new-york-board-game-cafe-chain-hex-company-accused-of-union-busting-amid-staff-seeking-living-wage/   Gaming goat orders lost in the post https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/16srgx9/comment/k2beb9z/   Penguin no longer distributing Wizards of the Coast in the states https://www.enworld.org/threads/penguin-random-house-to-stop-distributing-d-d-updated.700259/?fbclid=IwAR2bIyzbnKfGts9IGYT6IPJrhq00Fdmtu8zLtu_2iYGkcqRMHlrVHqUZRsE   Zenobia Award nominee finds publishing home  https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/molly-house/news/molly-house-board-game-pax-pamir-john-company-publisher   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Rose Gauntlet Foundation https://www.rosegauntlet.com/pages/rose-gauntlet-foundation-about   Melsonian Arts Council offer publishing advice https://x.com/MelsonianArts/status/1708150021932167243?s=20   Boardgame event at British Library https://www.bl.uk/events/board-games-fest-at-the-british-library   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Immersive Cluedo https://www.pathents.com/news/the-path-entertainment-group-expands-license-with-hasbro-to-develop-a-cluedo-immersive-experience   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

In this edition of Brainwaves the team cover Berserk Games not paying their dues, troubles at Haba, and the continued rise of AI in the hobby. All this, and more, on this episode of Brainwaves.   Headlines   Berserk Games   https://twitter.com/digisprite/status/1700078934769987626   https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/seeking-help-regarding-berserk-games-resolved-reop   Dicebreaker Article we refer to in the Jamey Stegmaier quote https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/tabletop-simulator/news/tabletop-simulator-moderation-transphobia-allegation-1   Haba is insolvent   https://www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/2023-09/spielwarenhersteller-haba-familienunternehmen-insolvenz-eigenverwaltung   https://observatorial.com/news/economy/510171/german-toy-manufacturer-haba-filed-for-bankruptcy/   TerrAIforming Mars   https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/terraforming-mars/news/terraforming-mars-expansion-ai-art-criticism   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strongholdgames/more-terraforming-mars/description   https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23873453/kickstarters-ai-disclosure-terraforming-mars-release-date-price?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=polygon&utm_campaign=polygon.socialflow   Kickstarter AI policy https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/articles/16848396410267-Can-I-use-AI-generated-content-or-create-AI-technology-in-my-project-   Updates   Gencon thieves charged https://www.polygon.com/23860343/gen-con-magic-the-gathering-felony-theft-charges No Rolls Barred   https://www.patreon.com/posts/update-from-no-89169433?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link   Adam's statement https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGsZC7MBru/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D   News   Sheldon Menery, creator of commander format, dies https://www.polygon.com/23864384/magic-community-mourns-sheldon-menery-creator-of-the-beloved-commander-format   Meguey Baker Breast Cancer Fundraiser https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/apocalypse-world/news/meguey-baker-apocalypse-world-breast-cancer-fundraiser   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Hasbro Woman Innovators of play challenge https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-women-innovators-play-challenge Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Second highest valued pokemon card for second place card https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/ultra-rare-pokemon-card-breaks-sales-records-at-444-000   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Bluesky: https://bsky.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Iain Chantler, Jamie Adams, and Iain McAllister from the Brainwaves team recount their trip to Tabletop Scotland, games played, people seen, and events run! We also discuss the announcement of the 2024 move to Edinburgh.   Games Mentioned (in running order)   Turncoats    Rallyman GT   War of Whispers   Kings Breakfast   Long Shot: The Dice Game   Featherweight Fiesta   Old Kings Crown   Stomp The Plank   Men At Work   Flickfleet   Crokinole   Warhammer Underworlds   Walk The Plank   Chaos in the Old World   Cockroach Poker Companies Mentioned (in running order)   Rent, Shuffle and Roll   Handiwork Games   Nightfall Games   Sleepy Sparrow   Hive Mind Games   Bad Cat Games - Dreamscape   Inspiring Games   Drawn to the Flame   Stuff by Bez   Edinburgh Playtest Group   Glasgow Games Lab

Jamie and Iain are fresh off their trip to Tabletop Scotland and back in the studio with Oliver for a bumper week for news. This episode we cover thefts, accusations of predatory behaviour, and we have an exclusive on Tabletop News regarding their stance on unions. All this, and more, on episode 129 of Brainwaves   Headlines   No Rolls Barred host accused of predatory behaviour (again) https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/15wj09c/adam_blampied_is_on_disciplinary_leave_from_no/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLP-nJ7QYuU https://www.patreon.com/posts/message-from-no-88033991 https://twitter.com/Jam_sponge/status/1697547767785066886 https://www.tridentdigitalmedia.co.uk/case-studies/no-rolls-barred/ https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/sexual-harassment-women-life-career-ruined-deserved-adam-blampied-youtube-a8167751.html   Tabletop News hiring, but not if you are part of a Union https://twitter.com/watchtabletop/status/1693722739365089683 https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/Strike_Can_Work.pdf https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/Strike_Cant_Work.pdf https://twitter.com/watchtabletop/status/1693825258376376559?s=20   Handiwork games hit by theft https://www.geeknative.com/160479/handiwork-games-hit-by-thieves-and-respond-with-free-to-download-king-beowulf-of-kingdoms-and-ring-givers/?fbclid=IwAR2r3fnhImDlZazr6sGS7N_swHL9BQZK12qNSQeDgPVJ_NyiPu2mqM398HI   Updates   Chess Cheating Saga https://kotaku.com/chess-com-magnus-carlsen-hans-niemann-cheating-lawsuit-1850783459   Gencon Theft https://www.wishtv.com/news/impd-recovers-300000-of-gaming-cards-stolen-from-gen-con-in-new-york-city/   News   Tabletop Scotland numbers and move https://twitter.com/TabletopScot/status/1696252562004132097?s=20 http://tabletopscotland.co.uk/tts2024/   Deutscher Spiele Preis 2023 reveals short-list https://www.spiel-essen.de/de/presse?view=article&id=100&catid=2   Ennies https://ennie-awards.com/2023-nominees/   Millie Lavelle move https://www.facebook.com/UKGamesExpo/posts/pfbid09uzRt4o58B4Rq6C55y5uhZwvPnwj79ViXBFJzeSwczE2awQmdoA8hh3E5LgRPkDkl   The Gaming Goat gets new owners https://www.facebook.com/TGGVegasOne/posts/pfbid0q2iv1EDaS276ygVEgU8uByAgg8CmenXBqBWQRjKdT5HpKsee4XNizmEKuMeDkSNel https://www.facebook.com/TGGCEO/videos/653645700060986 https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2724788/tgg-negative-experiences-and-controversies   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Playtest London 23  https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/playfest   Hasbro Women Innovators Event https://spark.hasbro.com/womeninnovators?fbclid=IwAR3GNJv2zqplEwA-L8LpTk4JPdl-iHlKYl6VS8eEXsHNrzWlw0bG9hL5SQA   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Cotsc-opoly https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/list-ad/list-cn-cq/costco/index.php   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegiantbrain.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

In Brainwaves Episode 128 the team are reporting on a lighter week for news. Gencon is in the spotlight for attendance and theft, Wizards of the Coast are in trouble (again), and the Zenobia awards make a pleasant return. All this, and more, on this episode of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Gencon Breaks attendance record https://gamingtrend.com/news/gen-con-2023-breaks-attendance-record/   Gencon Theft https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/impd-seeking-publics-help-in-identifying-2-people-of-interest-who-stole-300-000-worth-of-gaming-cards https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3133996/designers-game-are-accused-stealing-300000-worth-m   Wizards uses AI art https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1525-preview-3-fearsome-frost-giants-from-bigby   https://twitter.com/The_Rembutt/status/1687666168390094848?s=20   https://twitter.com/leidensygdom/status/1687665130048245760   https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/09/26/on-stage-with-jon-hodgson/   Updates   Embracers mysterious deal partner revealed https://kotaku.com/embracer-saudi-arabia-dead-island-2-borderlands-deal-1850475619 https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/06/27/brainwaves-episode-101-backing-up/   News   Zenobia Award https://zenobiaaward.org/   Trans Chess Ban https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/international-chess-org-trans-women?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=tbqqy   https://doc.fide.com/docs/DOC/2FC2023/CM2_2023_45.pdf   Unseeded man becomes UK chess champ https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/23715291.basingstokes-jones-second-british-chess-championship/?ref=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR38PqeTPg2cyxrt4wYoyEiup9BvWPFGU7yDAW45ZFMTsIggRkzH_69sxhY   Mayfair acquires Mr B Games https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54757/webbed-spheres-mayfair-games-acquires-mr-b-games   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/   South London Playtesting https://www.meetup.com/playtest/events/295346867   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The team of three are back together to bring you the latest tabletop gaming news. From AI declarations, to new materials, and games becoming tv series becoming games, no news escapes our watchful eye.    Headlines   Kickstarter walks the line on AI https://updates.kickstarter.com/introducing-our-new-ai-policy/?ref=ksr_email_mktg_AIPOLICY_2023-08-01&lid=ntvmpknk03hh   Drivethru lays out policy on AI https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2023/07/drivethrurpg-brings-down-the-ban-hammer-on-ai-written-content.html   https://help.onebookshelf.com/hc/en-us/articles/12780748778135-Product-Standards-Guidelines#note-0-16   CGE announces Rewood https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-23-07-27-introducing-re-wood/#left   Updates   Petersen Games joins up with Catalyst Games Labs https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petersengames/cthulhu-wars-the-daemon-sultan/posts/3874477?ref=android_update_share   Chai: Tea for 2 still steeping https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strider88/chai-tea-for-2a-tea-board-game-duel/posts/3870641   Card Kingdom Union https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/card-kingdom/news/card-kingdom-union-contract-approved-july   Disney Lorcana lawsuit https://twitter.com/paul_lesko/status/1686181658284654593?s=46   One ring sold for $2million https://geekculture.co/magic-the-gathering-one-ring-card-post-malone/   News   TCG player union attacks ebay https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/unions/news/tcgplayer-union-alleges-ebay-unfair-labour-practice-action   School of Psychology's GRAIL https://www.massey.ac.nz/about/news/grail-gaming-lab-opens-at-school-of-psychology/ GRAIL website: https://grailgamingresearch.wordpress.com/   National Education Association post about using play in education https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/want-your-teaching-game-let-students-play   Dannie Loe moves to Flat River https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54685/people-move-flat-river-group-hires-danni-loe?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Bree moves to Arcane Wonders https://twitter.com/boardgamebree/status/1683860351694295040?s=21   Tylor becomes ecommerce and analytics at Hachette US https://twitter.com/kovraystudios/status/1683972463489867780?s=21   Ryan Shoon joins Japanime Games https://twitter.com/kovraystudios/status/1683972463489867780?s=21   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Evil Hat fund for Apocalypse Keys  https://bsky.app/profile/evilhat.bsky.social/post/3k3twzh7r3627   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/   James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/   Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Exploding Kittens Game Show https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/exploding-kittens-good-vs-evil/news/exploding-kittens-good-vs-evil   Uno tester https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66387417?xtor=AL-72-[partner]-[bbc.news.twitter]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_link_id=FA47AF88-3155-11EE-A992-4CCCD89D5CC3&at_link_origin=BBCNews&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_medium=social&at_format=link&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign_type=owned&at_campaign=Social_Flow&fbclid=IwAR3wKopuhMHPubKjAbKx3aKcs_2AvaLNkenLfckO_SxoWrbc0ZFuGTaZ9f4   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/thegiantbrain.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Oliver has been on special assignment in Germany attending the Spiel des Jahres ceremony! To celebrate the award, and to learn more about it, we bring you interviews with the winners and with a member of the jury, Martina Fuchs. Never fret though, the cast is still full of the good, bad, and ugly news of the industry.    Headlines   Spiel des Jahres Special https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/   Martina Fuchs https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/en/the-jury/martina-fuchs/ https://twitter.com/MissBayBee_de   Fox & Bear Podcast https://www.fuxundbaer.de/   Updates   Upper Deck vs Ravensburger https://twitter.com/Paul_Lesko/status/1677298938091560960?s=20   Petersen Games Pallet Peace https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petersengames/cthulhu-wars-the-daemon-sultan/posts/3863193?ref=android_update_share   Naylor Games move closer to delivering ITB projects https://gamefound.com/projects/naylorgames/itb-delivery   News   IGDN Awards https://www.igdnonline.com/groundbreakers?fbclid=IwAR2lnxvjldws-l71nMA_XoF7RuuMGrvogk8ngg5qk0fw18NYq1yWOtAlc7s   Hornby buys stake in Warlord Games https://twitter.com/wargameswriter/status/1678111940101414913?s=46   Haba in trouble  https://www.spielwiese.at/index.php/nachrichten-marken-27605/5590-haba-in-massiver-schieflage   FTC warns board game content creators to get their act together https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/07/17/ftc-warns-board-game-influencers-publishers-over-failing-to-properly-disclose-relationships-free-gifts/   GAMA Diversity Grants https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/07/13/gama-diversity-drive-offers-1000-grants-mentoring-to-fledgling-board-game-publishers-and-retailers/   Origins Awards Winners https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/origins-award-2023-winners   Cubicle 7 donation https://cubicle7games.com/blog/cubicle-7-games-raises-52-450-for-childrens-health-foundation   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Airecon Manchester https://mailchi.mp/airecon/acnw-announcement?fbclid=IwAR3UJEXfgD_2n8g4YxR5jra4rIxL682IWH6MrW-AkWLvK9CZRvr1kRc8nHc   Playfest  https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/playfest   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram https://www.fortcircle.com/ James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Dice flush https://twitter.com/Hellstorm_Mikey/status/1675990843650461697 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jZqm4r6Klk   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

The team of Iain and Jamie are in the studio this week to bring you the latest in Kickstarter woes, AI writers, and blockchain backtracking. We bring you the best in tabletop gaming industry news so you don't have to go looking.   Headlines   Petersen games in Pallet wars https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petersengames/cthulhu-wars-the-daemon-sultan/posts/3846716?fbclid=IwAR2WeExpT79HKXZ6ZWoC7IVl8JX-jIqUK560YoYAJWVB8gw8Y6uN8pQprrk   https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3108824/data-breach-us-os4-backers   Gizmodo welcomes AI Overlords https://twitter.com/lincodega/status/1676704648139362307?s=46 https://gizmodo.com/a-chronological-list-of-star-wars-movies-tv-shows-1850592566   Kickstarter steers away from Blockchain https://www.polygon.com/23778387/kickstarter-blockchain-controversy-community-advisory-council News   One Ring has been found https://www.polygon.com/23779892/mtg-the-one-ring-found-how-much-price-spain   Ennie Award Nominees https://ennie-awards.com/2023-nominees/   Game Crafter gets into Warehousing https://www.thegamecrafter.com/warehouse   Dannie Loe leaves Hachette https://twitter.com/dannibelow/status/1674812817344540675?s=20   Chaosium Canadian Woes https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc/status/1674370565006856192?s=20   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Bez Leaving Party https://stuffbybez.bigcartel.com/product/attend-bez-s-leaving-party-ask-me-for-a-discount-please   Patreon Shoutouts   Kevin Bertram from Fort Circle Games https://www.fortcircle.com/ James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   100 year of Hasbro Monopoly https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/list-eh/list-ha-hd/hasbro100/index.php   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Iain is off dealing with problems in the basement of the HQ so it is up to Jamie and Oliver to bring you the latest tabletop news. This episode we cover Embracer reversing course, nuTSR's story coming to an end, Quackalope under more fire, studios forming and closing and much more!    Headlines   Embracer layoffs https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/06/13/asmodee-owner-embracer-group-to-make-layoffs-to-help-tackle-1-5bn-debt-pile/   https://embracer.com/releases/open-letter-by-embracer-group-ceo-on-restructuring-program/   https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-announces-comprehensive-restructuring-program-with-immediate-implementation/   nuTSR goes under https://twitter.com/BrainClouds/status/1668485643532378113?t=LJW7ESGnJWay3ogLVhASxQ&s=19   ITU issue new statement https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eweFqyYmmzUBA0OuPMp6w6FusbDHdw60/view   News   Asmodee opens European Distribution Hub https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/06/22/asmodee-launches-new-distribution-business-to-get-english-titles-into-european-stores/   https://www.epn-europe.com/   Diana Jones Finalists announced https://twitter.com/dianajonesaward/status/1671185880969560065?s=46   Renegade Games issues Cease and Desist https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2023/06/17/weekend-update-6-17-2023/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wastelandsaga1/renegade-city   Cryptozoic don't pay then do pay https://twitter.com/MarcoTamura/status/1668261482218283008 https://twitter.com/MarcoTamura/status/1668949109196111876   Black Cat Games closing down https://twitter.com/okan_bcg/status/1669118287840690177?t=U7yMgj5NcPZbEwNzWDSJpQ&s=09 https://ninjastargames.com/?v=f24485ae434a   Playpunk forms https://twitter.com/PlayPunkStudio/status/1671059237726830593   Modiphius Grows https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54367/modiphius-acquires-nordic-weasel-games-ips   Spanish game store offers $2million for the one ring https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54351/spanish-game-store-ups-offer-magic-the-gathering-the-one-ring-over-2-million   Mayfair Games returns https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54429/mayfair-games-return   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Monopoly/Scrabble https://twitter.com/okan_bcg/status/1669118287840690177?t=U7yMgj5NcPZbEwNzWDSJpQ&s=09   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Tim Clare has had a varied career. Poet, writer, podcaster, writing course designer and teacher, tabletop critic and podcaster. His podcast "Death of 1000 cuts" is a fascinating insight into writers and writing. I first came across Tim through his writing boot camps and he is a guest I've been looking forward to getting on the show.  Having previously worked in fiction with "The Honours" and "The Ice House", Tim has recently turned his attention to the world of non-fiction and subject of Anxiety. His most recent work is called 'Coward: Why we get Anxious and what we can do about it. To talk about that and his love of the tabletop hobby I invited Tim along to the GB HQ for a chat.  Subjects Mentioned Coward: Why we get anxious and what we can do about it Airecon UK Games Expo Walking in Burano (Roll & Write) Joraku Festival of 1000 cats Dracula Dossier Santorini Jacob Geller Rhystic Studies Martin Lotze Episode of death of 1000 cuts Project Nisei - Now called Null Signal Games   Tim's Twitter Death of 1000 cuts podcast/ webpage

Iain and Oliver bring you the latest tabletop news from around the world. Upper Deck sues Ravensburger, we speak to the winner of the Cardboard Edison award, UK Games Expo report, and stamps for the Emperor!    Headlines   Upper Deck sues Ravenburger http://upperdeck.com/Corporate/News-And-Events/2023-06-07.aspx?fbclid=IwAR23uaH-lm-nn0wq8fdfjSiF3iic2ckQdBgIkS8e9WLkWdCLH5WPsL0Y2vY   Paul Lesko analysis https://twitter.com/paul_lesko/status/1666487311943495681?s=46&t=v9SXGFVIWqrzDczbh8j44Q   Cardboad Edison Award Winner Announced https://cardboardedison.com/award https://twitter.com/saeru http://diatomsthegame.com http://ludoliminal.com http://instagram.com/ludoliminal https://www.google.com/search?q=diatom+mosaics UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7071393453913366528   Games Expo RPG controversy https://twitter.com/Aryl_Ether/status/1666030601378340864?s=20   Expo response https://twitter.com/UKGamesExpo/status/1666425856657444865?s=20   Updates   United Paizo Workers  https://twitter.com/PaizoWorkers/status/1666236773763280897?s=20   News   Founder of BGA, Greg Isabelli, Leaves https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30848   Zev leaves Wizkids https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54275/zev-shlasinger-parts-ways-wizkids?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Gamefound partnership https://gamefound.com/blog/post/exclusive-pledge-manager-cooperation-with-renowned-publishers-and-opening-a-new-pledge-manager   Battletech mods removed  https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/battletech/news/battletech-pride-month-zine-bigotry-causes-subreddit-shakeup   Anthology https://prideanthology.itch.io/2023   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   25 June 2023: LGBTQ+ board games afternoon https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-board-games-afternoon-tickets-382449545887   GW and Fascism https://timcolwill.com/40K.html   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Warhammer Stamps https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-issues/warhammer?iid=SC0623_WHM_HP_01   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

All 3 of the team are back in the studio to cover the latest tabletop controversies! This episode we cover things that go Quack in the night, Spiel des Jahres, important people putting their foot in it, financials, and much more!    Headlines   Quacaklope and Aeon Trespass Odyssey   The original call out on reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/13mm6tw/creators_of_aeon_trespass_odyssey_call_out/   The Horrible Truth about Aeon Trespass Odyssey review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNcXpNoTRe0   Jesse's original response https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3086551/quackalope-ato-video-youtubers-relationship-publis/page/3   Into the Unknown statement https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXH4U1eCTBjQ7h8qng_-dDpW54tZRvWm/view?usp=drivesdk   Iain's thoughts on the divide between sponsorship and critic https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/06/08/class-acts-what-sort-of-content-creator-are-you/   Boardgameco video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIZ9QXxDolE   Jesse's video statement  https://youtu.be/YgxJT0vGrak   Spiel des Jahres Nominations https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/aktuelle-preistraeger-2023/   Elizabeth Hargreaves draws attention to the gender gap in designers   Elizabeth's original tweet https://twitter.com/elizhargrave/status/1661014895444496396?s=20   Ryan Dancey's tweet captured (has since been deleted) https://twitter.com/PonchoRebound/status/1661308221326229504   Elizabeth's follow up thread https://twitter.com/elizhargrave/status/1661880143978065923?s=20   News   Steamforged running out of puff?   Dicebreaker article https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/steamforged-games-redundancies-hit-20-board-game-workers   Kickstarter partnership https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54150/steamforged-kickstarter-announce-partnership?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Wizards price hike https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-price-increase-rpg-rulebooks/   Embrace your failure https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54193/bad-news-embracer-earnings Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   Tabletop Jobs Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Rowan, Rook, and Deckard looking for Customer Service Assistant, remote, part-time https://app.beapplied.com/apply/nw1y7t4bta   UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Monopoly causes arguments, survey finds https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/news/monopoly-players-uk-argue-survey   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

In the latest episode of Brainwaves we dive into the troubles of Mythic Games, the sad demise of another company, Awards news from both sides of the pond, and Pokemon as an antique!    Headlines   Mythic games issues https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/04/exclusive-mythic-games-rejects-bankrupcty-fears-in-wake-of-6-siege-kickstarter-turmoil/ https://info.mythicgames.net/6siege-boardgame-faq   Grimlord Games goes into Administration Village Attacks: Grim Dynasty by Grimlord Games - A Statement from Grimord Games - Gamefound   17th Annual Golden Geek Award Winners Announced https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3080060/17th-annual-golden-geek-winners-2022   Updates   Zak S vs. Gencon https://twitter.com/SarahDarkmagic/status/1656808513283260416/photo/1   News   UK Games Expo 2023 Judges Choice Awards https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/uk-games-expo-awards/   Rebellion acquires Tunnels and Trolls https://rebellionunplugged.com/rebellion-acquires-trailblazing-tunnels-trolls-rpg/   Root Movie https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/05/exclusive-root-movie-pitch-delayed-by-us-writers-strike/   Pokemon Shop bans adults https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pokemon-trading-card-game/news/pokemon-tcg-shop-bans-adults-from-buying-pokemon-cards   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   Jobs https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   UK Games Expo https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/   Social with Nothing On https://nothingonevents.co.uk/event/social-with-nothing-on-hastings-board-game-museum-19th-may-2023/   South London Playtesting https://www.meetup.com/playtest/events/zskkzsyfchbvb/   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Pokemon collection on Antiques roadshow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHP3VNU5R4o&ab_channel=AntiquesRoadshowPBS   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com

Jamie is back on the road so it's Oliver and Iain behind the mics this week. They bring you news from across the industry on failed kickstarter companies, Hasbro's finances, Pokemon running out of cards, and Wizards hiring the Pinkertons! All this and more on episode 120 of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Wizards saddles up with the Pinkertons https://twitter.com/GateGeek/status/1650025390050537473?s=20 https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards https://gizmodo.com/magic-the-gathering-leaks-wizards-wotc-pinkertons-1850374546   Hasbro and Mattel Strike Deal https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-hasbro-enter-licensing-agreements-to-launch-monopoly-barbie-edition-transformers-hot-wheels-transformers-uno   Hasbro Financials https://investor.hasbro.com/financial-information/quarterly-results https://hasbro.gcs-web.com/node/35691/pdf   Updates   Zak S Returns https://twitter.com/boymonster/status/1647678950590779392?s=20 https://coinsandscrolls.blogspot.com/2022/03/on-zak-sabbath-smith-lawsuits.html?m=1   Green Ronin to publish Into the Motherlands https://greenronin.com/blog/2023/04/21/green-ronin-to-publish-into-the-mother-lands-roleplaying-game/   Steeped in Controversy https://ised-isde.canada.ca/cc/lgcy/fdrlCrpDtls.html?corpId=11279807   News   Renegade Hires https://renegadegamestudios.com/blog/welcoming-andrew-lupp-to-the-renegade-team/?fbclid=IwAR2Hm_BjRDFSV9eipeQ1nyJ7B6ynZY08yM_0n53IZC_6XJDFX2ovDh0lgL4   Diana Jones emerging designer nominees https://www.dianajonesaward.org/   Mensa Select Awards https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/mensa-select/news/mensa-select-winners-2023   Golden Geek Awards https://boardgamegeek.com/award/8314/golden-geek-awards   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   TAGS Fest https://tagsfest.co.uk/   Tabletop Jobs Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   Our Links   Thanks very much for listening. If you like what you've listened to then the best way to help us out is to share the podcast and drop us a review and rating on itunes.  You can also follow us on   Oliver: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/  Discord: https://discord.gg/3bMx2HK75r Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giantbrain.co.uk/ Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com