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GW and Fascism

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Outro

Warhammer Stamps

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Monday May 29, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 122 - Quack Quack

Monday May 29, 2023

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

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://app.beapplied.com/apply/nw1y7t4bta

Rowan, Rook, and Deckard looking for Customer Service Assistant, remote, part-time

UK Games Expo

https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

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https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/news/monopoly-players-uk-argue-survey

Outro

Monopoly causes arguments, survey finds

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Monday May 15, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 121 - Mythic Antiquity

Monday May 15, 2023

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://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.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

UK Games Expo

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/

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Sir Meeple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHP3VNU5R4o&ab_channel=AntiquesRoadshowPBS

Outro

Pokemon collection on Antiques roadshow

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Monday May 01, 2023

Brainwaves 120 - Pinkertons Assemble!

Monday May 01, 2023

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://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

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Outro

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Monday Apr 17, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 119 - Mythic Magnate

Monday Apr 17, 2023

The team are all back together once more to bring you the best in Tabletop Gaming News. This cast they cover the passing of a legend, UK companies buying up others, ongoing issues at Mythic, and more!

Headlines

Klaus Teuber Dies

Dan Thurot’s Piece

https://spacebiff.com/2023/04/04/klaus-teuber/#more-23970

Naylor Games buy ITB assets

https://naylorgames.com/blogs/blog/naylor-games-buys-all-assets-of-itb-games-and-a-plan-for-saving-its-projects

News

Mythic in trouble

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/monsterpocalypse-board-game?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Monsterpocalypse

American Tabletop Awards

https://americantabletopawards.com/

Paizo releases ORC

https://twitter.com/paizo/status/1644418516869578752?s=20

Kenya Chess Controversy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/65280560?at_format=link&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=social&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=5232AB7E-DAF0-11ED-B0E0-86543AE5AB7B&at_link_origin=BBC_News&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_bbc_team=editorial&fbclid=IwAR2U0e2YeROH6f24szE3CrksQxDelNg7Rh69NXgvubO-fzeP5aMkm7XPli8

Hasbro Hires

https://toybook.com/tim-kilpin-joins-hasbro-as-president-toy-licensing-gina-goetter-named-cfo/

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

Creative Scotland Fund

https://www.kickstarter.com/creative-scotland?ref=banner

Tabletop Scotland

https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/

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Sir Meeple

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/news/monopoly-go-announcement

Outro

Monopoly Go

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Monday Apr 03, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 118 - Nebulous Wyrms

Monday Apr 03, 2023

Iain isn’t around this week, but never fear! The dynamic duo of Oliver and Jamie are here to the rescue with the latest in Tabletop News. They revisit Wyrmwood, visit Nebulas, and give Warhammer the stamp of approval in episode 118 of Brainwaves.

Headlines

Gizmodo investigates Wyrmwood

Episode 116

https://giantbrain.co.uk/2023/02/27/brainwaves-episode-116-bank-wyrm/

Nebula Games Award

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/dnd-radiant-citadel-nebula-award

New GAMA board members

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53682/new-gama-board-members-announced?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

News

Irish board game factory shuts

https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2023/0322/1365695-waterford-jobs/

One of a kind Yu-Gi-Oh card being sold

https://kotaku.com/yu-gi-oh-rarest-card-tyler-the-great-warrior-sale-price-1850282728?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1680193809&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3DFcjpgmD-4xIT6wXrYuBig_gATi0ppAjkpxX42ETqfgi6O0EQXx0hTEg

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

Salute 50

https://www.excel.london/whats-on/salute-50

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Sir Meeple

https://www.royalmail.com/sending/stamps

Outro

Warhammer stamps

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Monday Mar 20, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 117 - Green Workshop

Monday Mar 20, 2023

It’s Episode 117 of Brainwaves, bringing you the best in Tabletop Gaming News. This episode we cover companies going green, liquidations, closures, AI art, boardgame films and much more!

Headlines

Games Workshop Goes Green

Green Games Guide

https://www.greengamesguide.com/

Forest of Pangaia

ITB liquidates

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/itbboardgames/sub-terra-ii-infernos-edge/posts/3744854

News

Meeple Perk Shuts

https://twitter.com/MeeplePerk/status/1631286462137135104

Cubicle 7 Enter Financial Times 1000 List

https://www.ft.com/ft1000-2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53536/cubicle-7-makes-ft-1000-list

Paizo’s Stance on AI Art

https://twitter.com/paizo/status/1631005784145383424

https://www.pathfinderinfinite.com/

Trans Rights Bundle on itch

https://itch.io/b/1753/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-florida

Hallmark Boardgames Film

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/game-of-love/about-game-of-love

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

Tabletop Scotland

https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/

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James Naylor

Shaun Newan

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Ko-Fi

https://ko-fi.com/thegiantbrain

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Sir Meeple

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/381626/catan-soccer-fever-scenario

Outro

Catan Soccer Fever

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Monday Feb 27, 2023

Brainwaves Episode 116 - Bank Wyrm

Monday Feb 27, 2023

It’s Jamie’s last cast for a little while and it is full of news. From Wyrmwood handling of sexual assault allegations to Hasbro bank troubles and companies not delivering on time. There are even two pieces of Monopoly news, just for Jamie.

Headlines

Wyrmwood Gaming Sexual Assault

The Wyrmwood video mentioned in this piece has since been taken down.

Their statement is below

https://www.thefandomentals.com/wyrmwood-gaming-allegedly-terminated-employee-to-cover-up-sexual-miscondust/

Andrew’s videos

https://twitter.com/Andy_Morocco/status/1627178756639956995?t=QLzZIwM3Re7bqfDEEVk7OQ&s=19

https://twitter.com/Andy_Morocco/status/1628745116230815745

Some collated timelines

https://twitter.com/Scotty_Kess/status/1628417973823193093?s=20

Holy Grail Games

https://holygrail.games/

Hasbro slapped by Bank of America

https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2023/02/hasbro-slapped-by-bank-of-america-for-destroying-customer-goodwill.html

Earnings Call

https://www.geeknative.com/152972/hasbro-q4-2022-earnings-call-quotes/

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/hasbro-ceo-admits-attempted-d-d-ogl-update-was-a-misfire/

https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2023/02/16/hasbro-has-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript/?awc=12195_1677181663_57d7e10b4cb4dfa4e568852c9bc262a3&utm_campaign=78888&utm_source=aw

News

Chess Grandmaster under investigation

https://www.chess.com/news/view/alejandro-ramirez-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct

As D’or announced

https://www.philibertnet.com/en/awards/3-as-d-or

Games Workshop sales flat

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53291/games-workshop-sales-flat-north-america

Zweihander publisher shuts RPG division

https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2023/02/into-the-motherlands-rpg-adrift-after-publisher-claims-shutting-down-division.html

Chai KS delivery

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strider88/chai-tea-for-2a-tea-board-game-duel/comments (if you search for discord.com, you’ll probably find that comment there)

https://gamefound.com/projects/steeped-games/chai-tea-for-2-tea-dice-trays#/ (pledge manager Gamefound)

https://steepedgames.com/

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

RPG Bundle for Turkey

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/425977/Aid-for-Turkiye-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=31065

Session Zero

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cshaouchine/session-zero?ref=project_tweet

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Sir Meeple

https://blooloop.com/play/in-depth/monopoly-lifesized/

Outro

Lifesized monopoly

Where do we GO?

https://twitter.com/bcsmaps/status/1622505503199842304?s=20&t=u0xkbhdP9QF1FSUudHJj

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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023

On Stage with Gothcon

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023

I've been invited to my first international convention. In April I'll be over in Sweden at Gothcon. To get me ready I invited Pontus Wolke and Hampus Nordin from the convention committee to tell me what the gaming scene is like in Sweden and what I can expect at the convention.

Gothcon Website

Pontus' Twitter