Episodes
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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 OâConnell
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
Whatâs so daring about sky pirates
Duskbringers
Runesword
Colostle
Sandwich Master
Brother Why?
At your Peril
Wretched and Alone
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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 âsavedâ 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/
Publisherâs 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
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This special episode of Brainwaves is all the interviews I conducted at Gothcon earlier in the year. Gothcon is Swedenâs 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/
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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 Firestormhttps://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 Playerâs 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
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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
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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 Simonâs 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 KĆgler 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
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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
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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/
Alexâs email
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
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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
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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
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Sir Meeple
https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain
Outro
D&D Stamps
https://shop.royalmail.com/dungeons-&-dragons-prestige-stamp-book
Our Links
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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 itâs 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 backâŠ
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 Awardshttps://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
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Outro
Rubikâs Cube turns 50
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/01/science/rubiks-cube-puzzles.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
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The team of 3 are back again like a renegade master. Only up to date references on this show. Itâs another bumper cast as we cover the Spiel des Jahres, trademarks you wonât 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/
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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
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Hello everyone,
In a break from our usual cast, this is a set of interviews I carried out at UK Games Expo 2024. Iâve 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
Wandererâs 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
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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
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https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain
Outro
Cluedo Liars edition
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345582/clue-liars-edition
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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 âIs Ryan Dancey accountable?â. 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
Iainâs âReviewâ
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
Japanâs 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
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Support Us
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Fanroll
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Outro
Cluedo Conspiracy
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391824/clue-conspiracy
Our Links
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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
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Support Us
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Itâs 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
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Fanroll
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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/
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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 - Ăventyrarna Rollspelspodd
https://www.facebook.com/arpodd/
Ras
https://dragon-legion.com/
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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/
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https://naylorgames.com/
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game-a-lot.fun/en
facebook.com/gamealotboardgames
Our Patreon
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Support Us
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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 Robbieâs company now producing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68786095
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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
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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, âcompellingâ 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 âcompellingâ 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
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Outro
Uno fan decks
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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 DâOr 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
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Shaun Newman
game-a-lot.fun/en
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Outro
Airecon
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Gothcon
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