Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show (The Giant Brain)
Explore every episode of Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show
| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 115 - Counterspell Conundrum | 00:30:01 | |
Iain and Oliver are back in the studio while Jamie takes a break from the cast. The team of two bring you updates on the Open Gaming License, Hasbro layoffs, UK companies in trouble, a downturn in the fortunes of the German games market, and much more in episode 115 of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Wizards reverses course https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1439-ogl-1-0a-creative-commons
Smart Party Episode https://smartparty.wordpress.com/2023/01/23/ogl-omg/#more-1838
Hasbro lays off staff
ITB in more trouble https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/itbboardgames/sub-terra-ii-infernos-edge/posts https://www.secondgategames.com/ https://www.nutspublishing.com/eshop/index.php
Updates
Victoria Mann https://medium.com/p/167ec2795418
News
Serge Laget dies https://faidutti.com/blog/blog/2023/01/23/serge-laget/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/295/serge-laget
Gamefound cuts into KS https://twitter.com/Polygon/status/1620791604767297552
Asmodee Pearl Games Studio Closing
German Hobby Games and Puzzles Market Shrinks Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
Airecon
Gothcon
Conpulsion is back
Moray Games Jam
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
And finally
D&D film Monopoly https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/list-ad/list-dr-du/dungeonsanddragons/2023-uk/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 | |||
| 23 May 2022 | On Stage with Frank West | 00:53:36 | |
In our latest On Stage Interview Iain is joined by Frank West. Frank is the man behind City of Games, publishers of the cultural juggernaut that is Isle of Cats. Iain chats to Frank about publishing, the state of the industry, and his recent induction onto the GAMA board.
City of Games
GAMA
GAMA controversy https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/05/16/brainwaves-episode-98-contagious-conventions/ | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Episode 62 - Metal Oceans | 00:35:13 | |
It’s Christmas time at Brainwaves HQ and the two Iains are decorating the tree! It shines magnificently in the corner of the Brainwaves studio as the team cover sinkings, new awards, old awards, Wizards dropping the ball (or should that be snitch?), and the feud between Uri Geller and a card game.
Headlines The Zenobia Award https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/the-zenobia-award/news/zenobia-award-historical-board-game https://zenobiaaward.org/who-we-are/ GAMA Makes more Changes to the Origin Awards for 2020/2021 Cycle https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47053/gama-makes-more-changes-origins-awards-2020-2021-cycle Games Shipped to Abyssal Floor
News Update: Netflix Settles Bandersnatch “Choose Your Own Adventure” Lawsuit MODCon Announced, the Online Convention of Modiphius and Dragonmeet https://www.modiphius.net/pages/modcon D&D Racial Improvements will “take years” Wizards being prepped for sale? Knight Models bungles Harry Potter Response https://twitter.com/little_lizzie22/status/1333285477001154563?s=19 Uri Geller retracts feud with specific pokemon https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pokemon-trading-card-game/news/kadabra-uri-geller-lawsuit
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/ James Naylor’s mental health first aid https://twitter.com/naylorjames/status/1332320278639243265 Outro
Sea of Thieves Monopoly Metallica Monopoly https://www.metallica.com/store/monopoly-world-tour-edition/MONOPOLYWT.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
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | Episode 58 - Moldy Shamblers | 00:33:17 | |
The cast has hit 10000 downloads and Iain M is throwing a party! He does seem to have forgotten about having to record the cast though. The show must go on and the team wrangle karaoking interns out of the studio and get down to the business of recording cast 58. This time round they cover Origins Awards, Magic meets the Walking Dead, Covid impact on Scottish stores, new crowdfunding sites and much more. Iain M has been hard at work in the basement on his latest news gathering invention, the Rumor Mill. What nuggets has he managed to sift from the detritus of the internet? Listen on to find out. Headlines Origins Awards announce winners https://www.originsawards.net/ Magic the Gathering/ Walking Dead crossover Scottish stores hit by Covid 19 http://www.commongroundgames.co.uk/ https://www.westendgames.co.uk/
Rumour Mill Battlestar Galactica Returns https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2515543/unconfirmed-rumourleak-rethemererelease-bsg-arkham
News Update: Heroquest available in UK Folklore KS hit by Mold https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gbg/folklore-the-fall-of-the-spire/posts/2968464 Steam to host digital Tabletop Games festival in October https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/2769108226045128183 Scandal in Chess World
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newman facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Outro Holidays are coming Our Links
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Brainwaves 57 - Pulsating News | 00:36:57 | |
Jamie has returned from the depths of the Brainwaves HQ with the help of Iain C and large quantities of caffeine. As Iain M gets them back in the studio and calms things down the team get back on the news wagon. This cast covers the return of an old friend, more awards, Critical role’s charitable side, old games, new money and much more. Brainstorm returns as the team discusses whether bigger companies should use crowdfunding at all. Headlines Hero Quest Returns https://hasbropulse.com/products/heroquest-game-system Iain plays Heroquest with Paul Grogan and others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg4TwGKDsKU&ab_channel=GamingRules%21
More Awards https://www.dianajonesaward.org/the-2020-award/
Critical Role Foundation https://critrole.com/foundation/
News Cards against humanity sells cafe https://giantbrain.co.uk/2019/11/11/episode-39-selling-up/
Viking Game dug up
Pokemon sells for lots
Patreon Shoutouts UK Games Expo Interview https://www.twitch.tv/videos/749676849
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Shaun Newman facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Outro
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Brainwaves 120 - Pinkertons Assemble! | 00:30:25 | |
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
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
Steeped in Controversy https://ised-isde.canada.ca/cc/lgcy/fdrlCrpDtls.html?corpId=11279807
News
Renegade Hires
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
Tabletop Jobs Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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 | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 146 - Hull Breach | 00:38:18 | |
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
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
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 114 - OMG OGL | 01:06:06 | |
The team are back after a bit of a break! In this first episode of the new year we cover all the latest with Wizards of the Coast OGL announcements and have two interviews: one with Linda Codega who broke the story and one with Jon Hodgson who runs Handiwork Games. It’s our biggest piece yet on the show and we hope you enjoy it.
Not only that but we report on a new RPG union in Europe, Gil Hova shutting up shop, GW share prices and the largest monopoly collection in the world!
Headline
WIzards of the Coast updates the Open Gaming License
Linda Codega Pieces
Linda’s Twitter
The piece that broke the news https://gizmodo.com/dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-ogl-1-1-open-gaming-license-1849950634
The 1.1 leaked document https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXYQJ0ulww7BoZhjMHrZgQ5YrjfPRIma/view
OGL announcement cancelled https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-ogl-announcement-wizards-of-the-coast-1849981365
Wizards response reaction https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-ogl-license-wizards-of-the-coast-wotc-1849985196
The piece about the culture inside Wizards https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-wizards-hasbro-ogl-open-game-license-1849981136
Linda’s most recent post summarising the situation https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-and-dragons-ogl-1-1-explained-wizards-of-the-c-1850006448
Wizards replies
The first response we read out https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl
Kyle Brink first post https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1428-a-working-conversation-about-the-open-game-license
The “playtest post” https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1432-starting-the-ogl-playtest
The Alexandrian https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/48760/roleplaying-games/open-gaming-license-a-brief-history
Open DnD movement
Paizo announcements
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7v?Paizo-Announces-SystemNeutral-Open-RPG-License
https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7y
Handiwork Games
Critical Role response https://twitter.com/criticalrole/status/1614019463367610392?s=61&t=5QFplhzM27MsLop4yWeCow
News
European RPG publishers band together
Funagain Distribution closes doors https://twitter.com/FunagainDistro/status/1615088568975908864?s=20&t=uvarqBSNAMys61GJTEkiSw
Formal Ferret Games closing down https://twitter.com/gilhova/status/1614377086067539970?s=21
Games workshop share price falls
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
Cardboard Edison awards are open https://cardboardedison.com/award
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
The world’s largest Monopoly collection https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/otherpages/worldrecord.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 | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 143 - Awards Accountability | 00:38:33 | |
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/award
Asmodee financials and Embracer Write Down https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56967/embracer-writes-down-asmodee-dark-horse
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
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
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
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Episode 97 - Corked Bottle | 00:32:13 | |
With Episode 100 on the horizon, Iain and Jamie start to get things sorted out at the HQ for the big day. Of course the news has to come first and the studio beckons as they cover controversy in wine country, Hasbro announcements, GAMA elections, and much more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Viticulture World Controversy https://stonemaiergames.com/south-america-cultural-consulting-and-fixing-a-big-mistake/
Thinker Themer Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIxYdLEW__w&ab_channel=ThinkerThemer
Hasbro, DnD Direct and more
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50974/wotc-plans-use-d-d-play-system-more-ips
https://www.polygon.com/23033732/dnd-spelljammer-adventures-in-space-release-date-price
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMHspJ92-hg&ab_channel=Dungeons%26Dragons
GAMA elections https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50996/new-gama-president-is-retailer
Updates
Steamforged Dark Souls
News
Pokemon company acquires a printer
Exploding onto your TV
Union at MTG retailer Card Kingdom https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/unions/news/magic-the-gathering-card-kingdom-union
Golden Geek nominees https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2854374/16th-annual-golden-geek-awards-nominees-announced
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Kiwi RPG Week
Outro Lewis chessmen inspired game https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/bretwalda/news/bretwalda-board-game-reveal-exclusive
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
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 | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 101 - Backing Up | 00:33:55 | |
After the highs of the big 100, Iain and Jamie are back behind the mics to bring you the latest tabletop gaming news. This time out we cover a new player in the field of crowdfunding, Kickstarter’s community board, the Diana Jones Award, a whole slew of updates, and Monopoly Summer Camp. Roe Vs Wade We are providing links here to help those needing assistance in the states and looking to donate to causes that can help. Thanks to our Discord community and Tiffany Leigh on Twitter for providing some of these links.
Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Donate to Abortion Funds https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds?refcode=social
More info on local Abortion Funds https://twitter.com/helmsinki/status/1540339667874332672?s=20&t=pawlCg5RyYxm838zZ-7MGA
Information on getting abortion pills https://twitter.com/HealthMayday/status/1540337772979838981?s=20&t=pawlCg5RyYxm838zZ-7MGA
Tiffany’s thread with more links https://twitter.com/tiffanyleigh/status/1540353746261053441?s=20&t=pawlCg5RyYxm838zZ-7MGA
Headlines
Backerkit enters the crowdfunding arena http://backerkit.com/crowdfunding?ref=announcement_twitter
Kickstarter elects community council https://www.kickstarter.com/blog/welcome-to-the-members-of-kickstarters-community-advisory-cou
Diana Jones Award Nominees https://twitter.com/DianaJonesAward/status/1536713946190708736?s=20&t=pq2TK-_iX_WfOgOb55THrw
Updates
Satine Phoenix & Jamison Stone
Comicbook article, great summary of everything so far
Origins Statement
Sirens:Battle of the Bands info (linked this last cast but in the excitement of episode 100 forgot to mention it) https://twitter.com/Miss_Jess03/status/1534572319687180293
Syrinscape Statement https://twitter.com/syrinscape/status/1537917141193633792?s=20&t=l7kBzucxupUBATR8v5EjdA
Embracer responds to Saudi investment
Union updates https://twitter.com/BellevueMOW/status/1536430640395980801?s=20&t=W2pQAj635cWlgkmd2YSz6w
Kinderspiel announced https://twitter.com/SpieldesJahres/status/1538810051577753600?s=20&t=ykR1lrplQWrxOcLWUgmVTA
News
Maureen Hiron dies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maureen_Hiron
Dragonwake KS https://www.spielbar.com/wordpress/2022/06/12/23281/
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2887715/dont-mess-original-designer-kickstarter
GW Finances https://www.tabletopdaily.com/2022/06/14/games-workshop-reports-9-revenue-growth-in-fiscal-2022/
https://investor.games-workshop.com/2022/06/14/year-end-trading-update/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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 Summer camp https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/news/monopoly-summer-camp
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
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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 109 - Two Heads | 00:24:22 | |
Autumn has truly arrived in Scotland but that hasn’t stopped the Brainwaves team from venturing out to find the best in Tabletop gaming news. This episode we cover moves at the top of Kickstarter and Hasbro, licenses expanding, chess imploding, and fellowships being awarded!
Headlines Kickstarter new CEO
Dungeons and Dragons new head https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/hasbro-dungeons-dragons-senior-vice-president-dan-rawson/
Renegade Games expands licensing with Hasbro
Updates
Chess
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63108879
Satine Phoenix https://twitter.com/POCGamer/status/1576978399654203392?s=20&t=LDo-fgguxAdQIdQlB0bNkQ
Yu-gi-oh creator death
News
Chris Gabrielson death https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/badcrow/company-of-heroes-board-game-2nd-edition/posts/3634943
Essen Theft https://twitter.com/yelmelnobrainer/status/1579069500477304833?s=20&t=KNLcNx5bNooAhqZeXka40A
Gama Horizon Fellowships https://twitter.com/TheGAMAOnline/status/1578687006682521601?s=20&t=Fmz0T1YdVtKZbA-AhvnWbg
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Stonemaier Games Charity Auction https://www.instagram.com/p/CjiRI0rLJbI/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
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
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 | |||
| 17 Feb 2020 | Episode 43 - Executive Bell | 00:36:13 | |
Jamie is gone and Iain is hiding below the recording desk. No not that Iain, the other one. Checking up that their Patreon money isn’t going to frivolous expenditure, the Executive Producers turn up for a performance review and join the team behind the mics. This episode they cover notorious Kickstarter company Golden Bell, Wizards of the Coast setting up games studios, more awards, Archaeological finds and Iain takes his first trip to RPG corner which is definitely not filled with lizards. Headlines Golden Bell Banned from Kickstarter WOTC establish Arkwright games studio As D'or
News Coronavirus shuts down factories https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/f283yb/restoration_games_is_reporting_that_no_game/ Boardgame piece found
RPG Corner RPG industry report from Roll 20 https://blog.roll20.net/post/190665086865/the-orr-group-industry-report-q4-2020-a Free League Workshop https://support.drivethrurpg.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037116592-Free-League-Workshop
Thinking Cap Unboxed Gaming Cafe https://www.unboxedcafe.co.uk/ Southside gaming initiative https://twitter.com/d20glasgow
Outro Monopoly: New version announced on Thursday https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/18213427.salisbury-running-monopoly-game/ Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe A good read https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/feature/counterfeit-board-games-pandemic-catan Guest links Lucky Sparrow Gaming Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/1904084749709801/ https://twitter.com/theluckysparrow
Links will be in show notes 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 Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com
Sound effects used from Freesound.org
https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/275072/
| |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 131 - AI Smile | 00:38:53 | |
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
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
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
Zenobia Award nominee finds publishing home
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 130 - Berserk AI | 00:33:32 | |
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
Haba is insolvent
https://observatorial.com/news/economy/510171/german-toy-manufacturer-haba-filed-for-bankruptcy/
TerrAIforming Mars
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strongholdgames/more-terraforming-mars/description
Kickstarter AI policy
Updates
Gencon thieves charged https://www.polygon.com/23860343/gen-con-magic-the-gathering-felony-theft-charges No Rolls Barred
Adam’s statement https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGsZC7MBru/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
News
Sheldon Menery, creator of commander format, dies
Meguey Baker Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Hasbro Woman Innovators of play challenge
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | Episode 47 - Courtroom Melodrama | 00:31:47 | |
This week on Brainwaves Iain Chantler is on trial for crimes too heinous to write down! With the proceedings out of the way the team gather to pour over the last fortnight in boardgame news: CMON trading statement, Kickstarter cuts, Game store owner arrested and companies support for your FLGS. We look at Roll20 and the ways it can help you roleplay online. The Trial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAaTLcQq_D4&app=desktop Headlines Cmon Trading Statement https://cmon.com/news/cmon-april-2020-update Kickstarter to cut staff Florida Game Store Owner arrested over stay at home orders https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45620/game-store-owner-to-fight-charges
News Games Workshop to begin Opening Stores around the world https://www.warhammer-community.com/2020/04/21/lockdown-updategw-homepage-post-2 Tales from the Loop on TV, boardgame out on KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/tales-from-the-loop-the-board-game Pegasus Spiele and Portal Games announce Kickback programmes https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/103078/covid-19-gaming-table-vi-store-support-pegasus-and CGE blog https://blog.czechgames.com/2020/04/06/why-cge-blog-now/
At Home with Iain
Outro Trivial Pursuit
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe No Pun Included https://www.nopunincluded.com/
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Episode 52 - Controversial Machines | 00:32:07 | |
Iain M thought he was going to have a nice relaxing time in the Brainwaves studios over lockdown but no! There is so much news that it is threatening to bury the entire HQ! Together the team dig into the giant piles to bring you only the best nuggets of news; CAH revelations continue, WOTC part ways with artist, Ennies deals with their own controversy, AI taking over and much, much more! Headlines Cards against humanity head ousted https://www.cardsagainsthumanity.com/statement/ https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/30/21308708/cards-against-humanity-unionization-toxic-culture-chicago
Wizards of the Coast parts way with Magic the Gathering artist Zak S Cast https://giantbrain.podbean.com/e/episode-23-stranger-dice/
Ennies announced amidst Lancer controversy https://twitter.com/Lancer_RPG/status/1277650899243077632 Meeting of Minds - Loke Battlemats https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/07/01/meeting-of-minds-loke-battlemats/ News DMs Guild removes book from sale for provocative art https://twitter.com/deathbybadger/status/1277920649055518725 AI set loose on Diplomacy Alpha Go Episode https://giantbrain.podbean.com/e/episode-40-wrapping-up/ Assembly Link Tabletop Games Blog Link https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Marvel and Games Workshop Team Up Tabletop Mentorship announces Micro-Grants https://twitter.com/TabletopMentor/status/1278339936761139200?s=20 Stephen Buonocore to Step Down as President of Stronghold Games http://strongholdgames.com/press-release-buonocorestepsdown/ Boardgamegeek acquires TabletopEvents https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1277615780998365184?s=19 Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 09 Nov 2020 | Episode 60 - Critical Strike | 00:31:08 | |
Viva le Revolution! Iain Chantler leads the charge in strike action at the Brainwaves studio! After a brief negotiation involving coffee, the team resolve their differences by coming together behind the mics. This cast we cover new studios, old money, sad partings, pay deals, auctions, and more! Headlines Critical Role announce boardgame studio https://critrole.com/announcing-darrington-press-our-game-publishing-company/ Ex-Blizzard dev starts Tabletop game studio Pokemon deal goes south Hasbro Earnings call https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46853/big-gains-hasbro-gaming-q3 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46855/hasbro-developing-d-d-tv-more
News Martin McKenna dies https://officialfightingfantasy.blogspot.com/2020/11/martin-mckenna-1969-2020.html Asmodee launches P&P online guides https://connect-and-play.asmodee.fun/ Wotc strikes deal to pay DMs https://www.geeknative.com/99894/wizards-of-the-coast-strikes-a-deal-to-pay-some-dms/ http://heraldsguild.com/virtual-dd-weekends/ …..and auctions off unique items https://www.geeknative.com/101016/wizards-of-the-coast-to-hold-unique-dd-item-ebay-action/
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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/
Outro Monopoly for Sore Losers https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8114895
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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Episode 98 - Contagious Conventions | 00:31:07 | |
Iain’s been stocking up on infinite mugs to get ready for the big 100th and the builders are in to rearrange the non-euclidean geometry to accept beings of a celestial nature. Seeking refuge in the Studio Jamie and Iain cover the latest in tabletop news: GAMA membership problems, UK Games Expo Covid Policy (or lack thereof), Accessibility, Unions, Awards, and much more from across the tabletop industry.
Headlines
Gama Membership controversy
Rodney’s original Tweet https://twitter.com/watchitplayed/status/1521875544698236928?s=21&t=ZhnXI8ogZz9etBvlDvCAIg
Tiffany Leigh was keeping track of developments https://twitter.com/tiffanyleigh/status/1522322448569581569?s=20&t=GjHrIqHU33EMZlVPnUOezQ
https://twitter.com/tiffanyleigh/status/1522673007486984192?s=20&t=NP6KLdRUciRvGFzuFbV0pw
Jon Del Arroz N Word tweet https://twitter.com/WatchItPlayed/status/1521924178768809985?s=20&t=KKXi5ppRlo5LMja7fGNk7A
A list of Jon Del Arroz’s behaviour http://www.jimchines.com/2018/01/jon-del-arroz/
Games Expo Covid Communications https://twitter.com/tburrellsaward/status/1520285907026337793?s=20&t=zOJ6QX8LLdrsPCiVBznCxA
Asmodee accessibility studio
Updates
Paizo Union go to White House Card Kingdom Union officially asks https://twitter.com/CKUnion_/status/1524141334679855104?s=20&t=ghjSPHybDKyaeWz--vYjaw
Golden Geek Awards announced https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2859849/16th-annual-golden-geek-winners-2021
News
Reproductive Justice Bundle https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/charity/news/rpg-reporductive-justice-bundle-dtrpg
Death over stolen Pokemon https://kotaku.com/pokemon-card-police-shooting-florida-target-shoplift-vi-1848870113
Magic Secret Lair celebrating Pride Blocked in some regions https://twitter.com/WargamerCom/status/1521490548380606465?s=20&t=33jtX2E5-rOrQHImM-COew
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
It’s a cookbook! A cookbook! https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1524849645796868096?s=20&t=v1m_Kg-nd79HjhXlktkeJA
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
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 | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Episode 99 - Counting Down | 00:27:47 | |
It’s the penultimate episode before the big 100. As Jamie and Iain contemplate what they have brought to the world of tabletop podcasts they dig into the latest news from the hobby. Spiel des Jahres nominations, rent a DM, Drivthru blackouts and push outs, and much more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Spiel des Jahres nominees https://twitter.com/SpieldesJahres
Rent a DM
Drivethru suspends designer https://www.geeknative.com/142136/drivethrurpg-suspends-game-designer-linked-to-the-nazi-filth/
Link to horrible things this designer has posted https://www.nohateingaming.com/
Drivethru hack https://www.geeknative.com/142243/drivethrurpg-confirms-hacking-customer-data-secure/ https://medium.com/oneblogshelf/may-2022-security-update-2a444923984e
Updates
Mask Policies https://twitter.com/Gen_Con/status/1525287287059357698?s=20&t=Ql7xQpHlugHVoSV-6kPB1w
https://twitter.com/originsgames/status/1526638918757646338?s=20&t=b-hI07E3ju6RQUM_W8ytRg
Dark Souls
Nebula Award Winner News
Dice hate me splits from greater than games https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/dice-hate-me-splits-greater-games
Ravensburger games for blind https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdst_GMuldU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Bake off
Stranger things 4 spoiled by monopoly https://www.ign.com/articles/stranger-things-season-4-monopoly-tie-in-game-spoilers
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
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 | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 117 - Green Workshop | 00:26:39 | |
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 https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/03/07/recycling-trial-announced-new-life-for-old-sprues/
Green Games Guide https://www.greengamesguide.com/
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/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.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
Catan Soccer Fever https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/381626/catan-soccer-fever-scenario
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 | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 103 - Crowdfunding Crisis | 00:27:35 | |
Iain is trying to fit the entire studio in a fridge to escape the cool weather, while Jamie goes for a more practical solution. Resolving their differences they won’t let the hot weather stop them bringing you the latest tabletop news. This episode they cover firings, delays, and game kidnapping (sort of).
Headlines Petersen Games lays off staff and looks in trouble https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2892101/petersen-games-out-business/page/1 https://discord.com/channels/653652846167851008/997763650674765865
Darkest Dungeon KS in trouble https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/darkest-dungeon-the-board-game/posts/3557431
Roll20 unites the party https://blog.roll20.net/posts/roll20-onebookshelf-are-uniting-the-party/
Updates
Spiel des Jahres 2022 announced https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/spiel-des-jahres/news/spiel-des-jahres-2022-winner
NuTSR continues to be awful https://twitter.com/NoHateInGaming/status/1549479240390901760?s=20&t=pD9lcvwoAVsSDkcdIqHOBw
Zak S vs Gencon to proceed https://www.geeknative.com/130984/court-appears-to-dismiss-zak-s-gen-con-lawsuit/ https://giantbrain.co.uk/2021/05/17/episode-73-double-time/
News
Magnus Carlsen doesn’t care about world championships https://kotaku.com/magnus-carlsen-world-chess-championship-2023-1849199392
Modiphius SRD https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51687/modiphius-offers-2d20-world-builders-program
Pokemon Reality TV Show
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
GeeknSon https://c.trackmytarget.com?a=ifg7uc&i=udc8f0
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/contact-us/volunteering/
Outro
Wordle board 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
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 | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 123 - Ultra Burger | 00:43:13 | |
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
Paul Lesko analysis https://twitter.com/paul_lesko/status/1666487311943495681?s=46&t=v9SXGFVIWqrzDczbh8j44Q
Cardboad Edison Award Winner Announced https://cardboardedison.com/award 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
Gamefound partnership
Battletech mods removed
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 Shaun Newan 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 | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 122 - Quack Quack | 00:46:36 | |
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
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
Kickstarter partnership
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 Shaun Newan 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 | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 153 - World Worries | 00:30:06 | |
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
Zac Goins Facebook post
Hasbro conference call
https://www.enworld.org/threads/hasbro-hit-with-layoffs-wizards-of-the-coast-impacted.707539/page-2
FSC award
https://us.fsc.org/en-us/get-involved/fsc-leadership-awards/2024-leadership-award-winners-01 News
Commander Format
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-the-commander-format-panel
Summit award finalists Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Boardgamewire report on Tabletop Jobs Group
Dragonmeet Attendance
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | Episode 87- Fake War | 00:29:18 | |
Iain thought it would be a good idea to record outside, but it didn't go quite according to plan. Dusting themselves off they get to the business of reporting on the tabletop news of the last couple of weeks. They cover Warhammer tournaments, Heroquest pre-orders, fake pokemon cards and much more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines Make war not hate https://spikeybits.com/2021/11/warhammer-isnt-for-everyone-especially-these-nazis.html
The worst thing about heroquest is https://www.facebook.com/TheOutpostSheffield
Fake pokemon cards https://twitter.com/yicaichina/status/146306607967354883 News Trivial pursuit becomes game show https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/trivial-pursuit/news/trivial-pursuit-levar-burton-game-show
Pop up piracy
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tabletoptitans/titans-terrain/posts/3364206
Catan furniture https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/catan-expanding-home-decor
Patreon Shoutouts
James Naylor
Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Metallica Clue https://www.metallica.com/store/metallica-clue/CLUE.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
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 | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | On Stage with James Hewitt | 00:55:54 | |
In our first live interview Iain talks to miniature and board game designer James Hewitt about his career, current state of the industry, and the use of Kickstarter. They also take questions from the audience. Tabletop Mentorship Programme - Brainwaves Special
| |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Episode 90 - Tabletop Berserker | 00:31:15 | |
Iain and Jamie are in the studio to bring you the best in tabletop news. This episode covers all that is going on with Tabletop Simulator, TSR returns with yet more controversy, Pokemon fraud (again), very old games, world record attempts and more! Get the Extended Edition from our Patreon! Headlines Tabletop Simulator Transphobia https://twitter.com/mx_danger/status/1479732364830023682?s=20
1st response https://twitter.com/TabletopSim/status/1479909440065257474?s=20
2nd response https://twitter.com/tabletopsim/status/1480229909150769156?s=21
3rd response https://twitter.com/tabletopsim/status/1482079600335536128?s=21
Steam review bombing https://twitter.com/JoeSondow/status/1480330254069600260?s=20
Sample review support quote https://twitter.com/mattthr/status/1481315246287507465?s=20
Link to Xoe’s document https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kBMorbq59Izsu5gYA1B3pQfbyoaG102_p0pEWZx4Hk/edit
Backup of Xoe’s encounters with Mods https://twitter.com/urbanritual/status/1479934875255787520?s=21
Xoe apology acknowledgement https://twitter.com/XoeAllred/status/1482579098308276225?s=20
Polygon Summary
Updates TSR https://mobile.twitter.com/BrainClouds/status/1479472322276995073 https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/TSR
Logan Paul did buy fake cards
News
Archaeologists discover 4000 year old stone board game https://pcma.uw.edu.pl/en/2022/01/04/qumayrah-valley-in-oman-ancient-towers-copper-trade-and-games/
Essen Spiel bought https://twitter.com/spiel_messe/status/1480507331469266947?s=21
Pandemic digital removed from stores https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pandemic/news/pandemic-digital-board-game-removed
World Longest Game attempt https://www.facebook.com/dave.wetherall/posts/10158411691642791 https://herefordshireboardgamers.co.uk/duneworldrecord/
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Wild Uno https://twitter.com/realUNOgame/status/1479513241399267332?t=jo-_MZ51DdvKfEE-iFCl1g&s=19
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
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 | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 149 - Poisoned Pieces | 00:32:19 | |
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
Gen Con sells out https://www.gencon.com/press/gen-con-2024-breaks-attendance-records-press-release https://www.gencon.com/press/4daysellout https://www.gencon.com/press/2024-charity-partners-announcement-tangram-rose-gauntlet
News
Embracer Numbers
Deutscher Spiele Preis 2024 Finalists https://www.spiel-essen.de/en/program/dsp
Boardgamearena passes 10 million users
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 102 - Political Popcorn | 00:36:48 | |
Jamie’s been away in the nation's capital and comes back to find Iain covered in popcorn and watching the latest developments in UK politics. Dusting Iain off and getting him behind the mic, the team cover the latest in tabletop news: Wizards employees form justice group, and awards doubler, Keyforge resurrected, Jamison Stone updates, DMs Guild partnerships, and more on the latest episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Wizards for Justice https://twitter.com/WizardsJustice/status/1541600178616016896
Indie Bundle for Abortion funds https://twitter.com/rolistespod/status/1543697219320250368?s=20&t=rjP_GHhEDn9LpREYiQaOPQ https://itch.io/b/1375/ttrpgs-for-reproductive-rights
Cardboard Edison Awards https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PFlo4LYFm_iixwlB3g6khuy1JNeAVUM3UTpKU85NQXk/edit
ENNIE award nominations https://ennie-awards.com/2022-nominations/
Keyforge acquired by new studio Ghost Galaxy https://keyforging.com/ghost-galaxy-acquires-keyforge/
Updates
Jamison Stone back, sort of https://apotheosisstudios.com/team-bios
Zak S aside https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/vqn43u/announcement_new_rule_no_zak_s_content/
News
Yu Gi Oh creator found dead at 60 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-62076080 https://www.polygon.com/23198148/yu-gi-oh-creator-manga-kazuki-takahashi-death DMs Guild partners with Roll20 https://medium.com/oneblogshelf/dungeon-masters-guild-announces-partnership-with-roll20-6fab717dde91
CMON news
https://cmon.com/press/cmon-acquires-trudvang-lexoccultum-ruinmasters-from-riotminds
Alice is Missing optioned https://twitter.com/SpenserStarke/status/1542198093315067904?s=20&t=Tbv4CMBSg3k5uMCXWOEKFA https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/alice-is-missing-movie-1235173092/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Geeknson link https://c.trackmytarget.com?a=ifg7uc&i=udc8f0
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Outro
Scientific paper board game https://twitter.com/wisegoldfish/status/1542399727869874177?s=20&t=7iPmyfOZe7ed3DzNwKYdSg
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
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 | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Episode 88 - Blocked Out | 00:35:31 | |
It’s the final show of the year and it is a packed one! TSR is back, no not that one, Asmodee are on the radio, Kickstarter thinks Blockchain is a good idea, and we plan our holidays for 2022. All this and more on this episode of Brainwaves!
Headlines Kickstarter goes to Blockchain
https://www.kickstarter.com/articles/the-future-of-crowdfunding-creative-projects
TSR sues Wizards of the Coast
Previous Episodes where we discussed TSR https://giantbrain.podbean.com/e/episode-76-tactically-stupid/
https://giantbrain.podbean.com/e/episode-77-groundhog-brains/
Updates
Zak S https://www.gofundme.com/f/wd76ub-help-with-legal-fees
News
Asmodee invests in Exploding Kittens https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49910/asmodee-invests-exploding-kittens
Henry Cavill on Graham Norton https://twitter.com/Garfytwit/status/1466909517631864832
Greater than Games bought by Flat River https://greaterthangames.com/major-business-announcement/
Werewolf of Miller’s Hollow film https://www.licenseglobal.com/entertainment/werewolves-millers-hollow-become-feature-film
Carbon 2185 publisher Dragonmeet
Cortex Prime changes https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/cortex-prime/news/cortex-prime-rpg-community-license
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Dark history of anti-semitism in board games https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/feature/dark-history-antisemitism-board-games
Outro
Dungeons and Dragons Restaurant https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49860/dungeons-dragons-inspired-restaurant-planned-lake-geneva
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
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 | |||
| 11 Jan 2021 | Episode 64 - Beer Robber | 00:26:32 | |
The team are back after their close encounter with a rogue sound effect. Brushing off the audio cobwebs, they jump back into the studio to cover Kickstarter Growth, Catan Beer, Dragonlance Lawsuits, Games Workshop profits and much more on this episode of Brainwaves! You might notice that Iain Chantler disappears about half way through the cast. Iain had a house emergency to attend to so Jamie and I finished the cast off. Headlines Kickstarter rakes in games cash 2020 Vision Cast https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/12/28/brainwaves-special-edition-2020-vision/ Catan Beer taken by the robber https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/catan-1/news/catan-beer-revealed Catan Snugglies https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/catan-1/news/catan-plushie-collection FFG permaban themselves and all users https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/topic/313578-ffg-forum-shutdown/
News Dragonlance lawsuit comes to an end Origins mix up their awards, again https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47206/rpg-categories-origins-awards-changed Games Workshop announce record profits https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/12/games-workshop-half-year-trading-update.html UK tabletop industry does well in 2020 Nickelodeon Board Game Recalled
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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
Discord You are all very welcome to come and join us on our discord server. This link will not expire and is open for you to use to invite friends.
Outro 85th Anniversary Monopoly
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 Discord: https://discord.gg/RFdaP8vT6e 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 | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 127 - Artificial Malevolence | 00:41:22 | |
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
Drivethru lays out policy on AI
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
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
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
Dannie Loe moves to Flat River
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 124 - Duck Hugs | 00:40:16 | |
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://embracer.com/releases/open-letter-by-embracer-group-ceo-on-restructuring-program/
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
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
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 Shaun Newan 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 | |||
| 24 May 2021 | Brainwaves Special Edition - Tabletop Mentorship Programme | 00:28:02 | |
Iain recently participated in the Tabletop Mentorship programme as a mentor to Adam Richards. Adam writes reviews and opinion pieces on his own site Punchboard Reviews. He joins Iain to talk about the programme along with the progamme creators Mike Belsole and Grace Kendall. We dive in the history of the programme, how it's changed since inception, and what the future holds. Adam's Info Tabletop Mentorship Programme | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 108 - Opening Moves | 00:25:49 | |
Iain and Jamie are back behind the mics to bring you the choicest cuts of tabletop news. This episode of Brainwaves they cover the unfolding controversy in chess, companies expanding, people moving, witch trial inspired games and more!
Headlines
Chess world deals with cheating allegation fallouts
Fide official statement https://www.chessdom.com/fide-publishes-the-official-statement-on-the-carlsen-niemann-case/
Magnus Carlsen Statement https://twitter.com/magnuscarlsen/status/1574482694406565888
Late Night
Grandmaster loses commentating role https://kotaku.com/chess-grandmaster-scandal-womens-grand-prix-ilya-smirin-1849590949
Naylor Games announces future
Updates
Star Frontiers Delisted https://twitter.com/jedion357/status/1572610022680698881?s=20&t=dGXw9JOr5ygDHjmwTD0LFA
News
T.Caires joins Hachette US https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52240/people-move-hachette-hires-t-caires-their-staff
Stonemaier Games announces more eco-moves
Iello bought https://www.trictrac.net/actus/iello-rejoint-media-participation
Scottish Witch Hunt card games https://marthamcgill.co.uk/witchhunt1649/
Tabletop Gaming Article
Scottish Government Apology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-60667533
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
Gameosity lists some every month https://www.gameosity.com/category/jobs/
Roll for Good https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/roleplaying-game/news/roll-for-good-mermaids-event
Theft at University of East Anglia Game’s society https://twitter.com/ReassessHistory
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
D20 goes to space
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
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 | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 116 - Bank Wyrm | 00:32:52 | |
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://drive.google.com/file/d/1gQCyOyruqCWFRq1yGcufTLZjxo3Msz0S/view
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
Hasbro slapped by Bank of America
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/
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
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)
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
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.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
Lifesized monopoly https://blooloop.com/play/in-depth/monopoly-lifesized/
Where do we GO? https://twitter.com/bcsmaps/status/1622505503199842304?s=20&t=u0xkbhdP9QF1FSUudHJj
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
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 | |||
| 08 Feb 2021 | Episode 66 - Running Commentary | 00:30:45 | |
Iain and Iain are having a nice relaxing time in the garden when all news hell breaks loose! Despite their need to kick back, the team gathers once more behind the mics to cover famous names putting their foot firmly in mouth, others moving forward with action, translation issues in the world of virtual tabletops, magic cards breaking records, and Jenga. Yes. Jenga. All this and more, on this episode of Brainwaves! Headlines Radho runs into trouble https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/114062/rahdo-talks-through-episode-69
Tascini Update https://www.facebook.com/daniele.tascini - You can find Tascini’s statements on his facebook page https://kulturgutspiel.de/politik-und-gesellschaft/rassismus-diskussion-der-fall-daniele-tascini/ https://twitter.com/sebastianwenzel/status/1357632971897995264?s=20
Tabletop Simulator outsources translation to Google? https://steamcommunity.com/games/TabletopSimulator/announcements/detail/3024698921216466933
News Muppets and Chainmail bras https://mobile.twitter.com/Wizards_DnD/status/1356641032226680832
Rose Gauntlet
Magic card breaks records at auction
Asmodee gets scientific https://www.gameosity.com/2021/01/27/asmodee-brings-science-to-board-gaming-with-game-in-lab/
Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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
Discord
Outro
Jenga world record https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/jenga/news/jenga-tower-guinness-world-record
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
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 | |||
| 13 Apr 2020 | Episode 46 - Non-Euclidean Coffee | 00:34:52 | |
The Team are all together in Brainwaves HQ and Iain C has made his way back from the non-euclidean geometry of the coffee machine. Joining Jamie and Iain M they dive into the news ocean once more to bring you the juiciest pearls. This week they cover the Far Verona cancellation, the passing of a TSR founder, CMON trading woes, Asmodee generosity, Z-Man on Pandemic and much, much more. Iain M has been busy putting together a new corner of the studio to help out those stuck at home with online gaming, and the team chat about the merits of Tabletop Simulator. Headlines Far Verona Cancellation https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/fts4rd/adam_koebel_dungeon_worlds_far_verona_stream/ Elspeth Eastman Explainer Vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y21hx6FEPE&feature=emb_err_watch_on_yt Koebel Apology Monte Cooke material https://www.montecookgames.com/consent-in-gaming/
Brian J Blume dies https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45529/r-i-p-brian-j-blume
Cool Mini Or Not Stock Trading Suspended
News Asmodee PnP https://print-and-play.asmodee.fun/ Asmodee hires GW Interactive Games licensing Manager https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45523/asmodee-adds-interactive-games-licensing-manager Gama launches search and help site https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45535/gama-launches-game-store-locator-status-info Z-Man on Pandemic. https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2020/3/28/pandemic-and-covid-19/ Matt Leacocks’ oped: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/opinion/pandemic-game-covid.html?fbclid=IwAR2q1ZAglTon2KlcmmqOhCayWWp_qKbsxQshv0OSgTNVXBLK7mfqj0aUnC0
New edition of Love Letter from Z-Man Games https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2020/4/1/announcing-love-letter-sender/
WOTC announces game store relief https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45511/wotc-announces-game-store-relief
Frosthaven KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frosthaven/frosthaven/description
At Home with Iain M Tabletop Simulator https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com
| |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 112 - Robotic Moves | 00:33:57 | |
The newly forged trio return to the mics to bring you the latest and best tabletop gaming news. From AIs turning their minds to Stratego, Wizards fending off accusations, all the way to gaming related candles! All this, and more, on episode 112 of Brainwaves.
Headlines
AI masters Stratego https://twitter.com/DeepMind/status/1598392039992958982 https://www.deepmind.com/blog/mastering-stratego-the-classic-game-of-imperfect-information https://www.gravon.de/gravon/stratego/stratego.jsp
Games Industry Conference Cancelled
Wizards executives push back
Updates
Dicebreaker Awards announced https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/tabletop-awards-2022/news/tabletop-awards-2022-winners
Teburu is back, maybe? https://gamefound.com/projects/xplored/vampire-the-masquerade-milan-uprising
News
Ed Pugh dies
https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/52792/rolling-initiative-how-ed-pugh-changed-industry
Mythic delve into shady deals
Terraforming Mars optioned for film https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/terraforming-mars/news/terraforming-mars-film-optioned
Senet wins awards https://twitter.com/danjolin/status/1597713195581378560?s=21
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
DnD looks for Art Director https://twitter.com/robsather/status/1597279812116447235?s=20&t=6uZUNw5oGI0lJBb1_BRaFQ
Protospiel Online
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Get that new boardgame smell all year round https://dicebreaker.com/companies/cmyk/news/new-board-game-candle 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 | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | Brainwaves Episode 156 - New Trousers | 00:24:37 | |
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/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
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 14 Jun 2021 | Episode 75 - G7 Games | 00:26:34 | |
The Brainwaves team have exclusive boardgame coverage of the G7 summit in Cornwall to share with you! Listen to our exclusive interviews with some of the world leaders before settling down with a nice ice cream to absorb the latest in tabletop gaming news.
Headlines
Brexit Deadline looms for small businesses https://twitter.com/AllRolledUpUK/status/1403283946251632641?s=09 Deities and Demigods manuscript goes under the hammer Ken St. Andre joins the old white guy club https://twitter.com/frasersimons/status/1402286855060561927?s=19
News Coiledspring update Palestinian Aid Bundle United Nations Relief and Works Agency. Queer Games Bundle https://itch.io/b/861/queer-games-bundle-2021 Pokemon cards https://kotaku.com/logan-paul-wore-a-pokemon-card-to-mayweather-fight-say-1847044171 Earthborne Games
Patreon Shoutouts
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
Outro
Godfather Monopoly https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/647278/the-godfather-monopoly-board-game Sopranos Monopoly https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48505/the-op-unveils-two-new-versions-classic-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
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 | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | Episode 56 - Two's Company | 00:27:53 | |
Jamie’s back from travels and Iain M has had a nice long sleep. Too long though it seems as they missed the last cast! Making up for lost time the pair, Iain C is fixing the coffee machine, cover Eric Lang leaving CMON, updates from previous reports, Avalon Hill changing hands (sort of), and much more on this edition of Brainwaves.
Headlines Eric Lang leaves Cool Mini or Not(CMON) https://twitter.com/eric_lang/status/1299401294201917441
Fantasy Flight Games cancels Organised Play https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/8/24/august-covid-update/
UK Games Expo Award Winners https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=704305163454777&extid=fn6fbyBbGb9NHyDx https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/plan/at-the-expo/uk-games-expo-awards/
News Curse of Hearts returns to sale https://www.proud-geek.co.uk/product-page/curse-of-hearts-stake-parry-kill https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/07/06/brainwaves-52-controversial-machines/ CMON choose new auditor https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46462/cmon-chooses-new-auditor https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/04/13/brainwaves-episode-46-non-euclidean-coffee/ Stonemaier Games takes brokerage in house Avalon Hill changes hands
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newman facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Outro Bob Ross Monopoly https://news.artnet.com/art-world/bob-ross-themed-version-monopoly-1904610 Root on PC https://twitter.com/direwolfdigital/status/1296171599977222145
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | On Stage with Gothcon | 00:42:26 | |
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.
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 | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | Brainwaves Special Edition - Dragonmeet 2024 | 00:30:39 | |
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 | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Episode 93 - World Events | 00:26:18 | |
In these turbulent times the tabletop community is showing their generosity and Iain and Jamie are highlighting as much of those efforts as they can. From the conflict in Ukraine to the battle over trans rights in Texas many in the community are raising money for organisations supporting people in their hour of need.
Statement on Ukraine
We will list here organisations you can donate to that we are aware of. There will be many others. https://crisisrelief.un.org/ukraine
Headlines
Tabletop Community reaction to Ukraine
Bruno Cathala
Stonemaier Games https://stonemaiergames.com/stonemaier-games-stands-with-ukraine/
Fide https://twitter.com/FIDE_chess/status/1498026831089487882?s=20&t=oaZwliDNafrm37K0MZyx7Q
Handiwork Games https://twitter.com/GamesHandiwork/status/1497510711618117633?s=20&t=lfDm-MMbGn6Pd4Uxeg4-zg
Portal Games https://portalgames.pl/en/portal-games-support-for-the-ukraine/
Modiphius
Dicebreaker info https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/ukraine/news/ukraine-board-game-publishers-rally-russian-invasion
Factory 42 https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/j5ygcr990hyn0339ah08bwmostu/updates/2
Itch bundle being organised https://itch.io/t/1964844/bundle-for-ukraine-call-for-submissions
Trans kids texas support https://itch.io/b/1308/ttrpgs-for-trans-rights-in-texas
As D’Or (Golden Ace) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPFH_6g4K0E&ab_channel=LePasseTemps https://www.festivaldesjeux-cannes.com/en/
News
Cardboard Edison Awards Finalists announced https://cardboardedison.com/award
Phalanx
Most expensive pokemon card ever
Kickstarter numbers for 2021 https://medium.com/icopartners/kickstarter-in-2021-for-games-6694a7c826dc https://www.polygon.com/22898968/kickstarter-top-10-biggest-campaigns-2021
Roll20 new ceo and numbers https://www.geeknative.com/139680/roll20-to-get-a-new-boss-as-ankit-lal-replaces-nolan-t-jones/
ORR report for Q4 2021
Analyst calls for WotC to be spun off https://freethewizards.com/the-case-to-repair-hasbro/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Tabletop scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1ag0H7eaSnKP1cXse1u-hxsYywr_uAyWkiVJo1laxx7n_LLTDvOiz183A
Outro
Wingspan on Coronation Street https://twitter.com/elizhargrave/status/1494830075434442755?s=20&t=bTQ0GtCTm6zJyFjNoqvL4A
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
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 | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | Episode 50 - Going Strong | 00:51:03 | |
Brainwaves Statement on the U.S. Protests Hello everyone, before we get to the cast proper we wanted to take a moment to address how the Brainwaves team feels about the current situation in America. We feel that even though our voice is small, it is important to speak up when events like this occur. As 3 white guys we will not pretend to understand what the black community has experienced worldwide during our lifetimes and for centuries beforehand. However we do stand with the protesters who are seeking justice for the killing of George Floyd and the countless other black Americans who have been unlawfully killed. The United States is being run by a fascist who wants nothing more than to line his pockets and those of his rich, white friends. He doesn’t care about people, especially those who look different from him. We hope his rule is brought to an end in November. Our own country is being run by people who foster the fear of ‘the other’ to score political points, to divide, and make money. Whilst they have not quite sunk to the levels of the Trump administration, it is all too easy to imagine a scenario where they would. For our own part we will be endeavouring to highlight the work of BAME UK designers more. We are conscious of the fact that we have not had a diverse range of voices on the cast or in interviews. We'll be striving to do better on that front over the coming weeks, months, and years. Our goal has always been to lift up smaller publishers and designers and we also need to add diversity to that goal. We, and games, are all made better by listening to and understanding diverse voices. It is easy to feel powerless against what is happening in the US, and in the UK regarding Brexit, at the moment. We hope in our own small corner of the internet that we can do better, and that we can help lift up a diverse range of voices through our actions. Black Lives Matter. Show Notes It’s our 50th episode! Before we break out the bubbly, the team bring you the choicest slices of tabletop games news from Magic competitions going digital to pintable trains. In a longer than normal cast, we look back on how the cast came to be, what the future holds, and chat about our experiences behind the scenes. Headlines Spiel des Jahres nominations out https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/spiel-des-jahres/news/spiel-des-jahres-2020-nominations Wizards of the Coast announces major changes to M:tG competitive play. Gen Con online https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/gen-con-online-registration-to-open-1-june-2020
News Boardgame design lab hires J.R. Honeycutt https://mobile.twitter.com/BGDesignLab/status/1268505651522740224 Ticket to Ride Print and Play https://print-and-play.asmodee.fun/files/tickettoride/Ticket-to-Ride-Stay-at-Home-A4_en.pdf Aquelarre RPG now coming out in English https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/aquelarre-rpg-out-now?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=news&fbclid=IwAR36vxnSIpoRNLacCsxqRkNxw1b80uXhrovIpSfxYJfSAhp2dygGkSLTYkE
Retrospective Meeple People Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-434999721 First Player Token https://twitter.com/1stplayertoken?lang=en Unlucky Frog We’re Not Wizards https://werenotwizards.podbean.com/
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 141 - Triple Threat | 00:25:44 | |
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
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 129 - No Dice | 00:45:06 | |
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/
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
Updates
Chess Cheating Saga https://kotaku.com/chess-com-magnus-carlsen-hans-niemann-cheating-lawsuit-1850783459
Gencon Theft
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
The Gaming Goat gets new owners 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
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 128 - Stolen Magic | 00:28:12 | |
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://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
Trans Chess Ban
https://doc.fide.com/docs/DOC/2FC2023/CM2_2023_45.pdf
Unseeded man becomes UK chess champ
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Episode 83 - Financial Insults | 00:32:19 | |
Jamie has plans to lose weight by emulating Richard from We’re Not Wizards and run around Origins. Restrictions being what they are, he settles on a novel solution. Whilst he gets ready the team cover the latest in tabletop news from controversy at Paizo, to Boardgame Arena insults and more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Paizo Publishing https://twitter.com/Delafina777/status/1437545371245424640?s=20 https://paizo.com/threads/rzs43h04?Staff-Change-Update-from-Paizo-President-Jeff https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sht8?Paizo-Update-from-Jeff-Alvarez
Asmodee up for sale https://twitter.com/PodfatherGaming/status/1441016235723010050?s=20
Boardgame Arena insults other platforms https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2732392/boardgamearena-calls-other-gaming-sites-illegal-st https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22655 https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=22655&start=30
News
Jeff Bergen update https://twitter.com/TheGAMAOnline/status/1441187971395305479?s=20 https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/origins-game-fair-2021/news/gama-event-tgg-bergren-expelled
Global Shipping update https://spikeybits.com/2021/09/over-the-top-asmodee-raises-prices-again-yes-really.html https://twitter.com/NKGames/status/1443698479419822083?s=20
Tabletop Gaming Awards announced https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/tabletop-gaming-awards-2021-winners-announced
Diana Jones and the Missing Award https://www.dianajonesaward.org/the-lost-trophy/
DnD 6th Edition https://nerdvanamedia.com/gaming/dungeons-and-dragons-new-edition-50th-anniversary/153986/
Niantic shuts down AR Catan https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/17/22680166/niantic-catan-world-explorers-shutdown-early-access
Asmodee announces Ticket to Ride play pink
Women’s chess gets an unwelcome sponsor
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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 meets Fortnite https://gamerant.com/fortnite-monopoly-crossover-leak/
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
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 | |||
| 03 May 2021 | Episode 72 - Art Attack | 00:37:26 | |
Iain has gotten Ben Porter from the Unlucky Frog round for some painting and decorating, but has rather misunderstood what sort of thing Ben paints. He joins the team to discuss the latest news including Wizards of the Coast looking at NFTs, Christian T Petersen buying up Fantasy Flight property, Games Workshop Supply issues, pokemon cards and much more. In our interview with Ben we look at the world of commission miniature painting and what brought Ben to setup his own business.
Headlines RIP Robin Wood https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48169/r-i-p-robin-wood
Wotc makes up 75% of Hasbro https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48207/wotc-segment-75-hasbro-profits-q1 https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/hasbro/news/magic-the-gathering-nft-earnings-call
Christian T Petersen Company buys Fantasy Flight Games Centre
News Games Workshop hit by supply issues https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/04/18/our-pre-order-schedules-changing-a-bit-heres-how/
Monster Hunter World Board game cuts in retailers https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48165/steamforged-games-reveals-retail-referral-program
Pokemon Finance news is back
Vampire RPG gets TV series
Interview
Ben’s Links https://www.instagram.com/ashenholdart/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/AshenholdArt
Jamie who did Ben’s new logo
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Unlucky Frog
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
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 | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Episode 92 - Tech Invasion | 00:28:05 | |
It’s back to a more news focused cast this time round as Jamie and Iain put together the highlights of the last two weeks in Tabletop industry news. NFTs cause a stir once more, Kickstarter slows their blockchain plans, and Ravensburger buddies up with a surprising partner. Alongside our headlines we look at the finances of Wizards of the Coast, remember Teburu, dig for Dice, and sing a song with the Dungeons and Dragons musical.
Headlines
NFTs Drivethru declares against https://twitter.com/drivethrurpg/status/1490742443549077509?s=21
Itch declares against https://twitter.com/itchio/status/1490141815294414856?s=20&t=lnIMQPRT2sfNhz_Cw86knw
Chaosium deep in it https://medium.com/veve-collectibles/chaosium-cthulhu-idols-1e6a889aee3e
Chaosium no longer deep in it
Veve https://moneydoneright.com/passive-income/cryptocurrency-investing/veve-nft-review
Carbon Neutral claims https://dailyhodl.com/2021/03/29/immutable-x-is-making-nfts-carbon-neutral-on-ethereum/
Kickstarter and Blockchain
Ravensburger and Gamefound https://gamefound.com/blog/post/gamefound-ravensburger-partnership www.ravensburger-group.com/nextventures.
News
Remember Teburu?
Finances of WOTC
Dice dig https://twitter.com/James_M_Hewitt/status/1491170306375155722?s=20&t=_XKi0LPIf1rUcSQ-_x4tLw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vettweiss-Froitzheim_Dice_Tower
D&D Musical https://www.terisandoneill.com/heretherebedragons
Starling Games flies off Twitter https://twitter.com/StarlingGames/status/1491779339272302593?s=20&t=A_wXTMOf7XI8khQozukj6A
Patreon James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Sinister Side of Boardgames https://medium.com/@tanyapobuda/the-sinister-side-of-board-games-2fc87442019a
Outro
Discover Monopoly https://worldofmonopoly.com/junior/list-ad/discover/2022-uk/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
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 | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | Idle Thoughts - Episode 3 (dec 2018) | 00:21:52 | |
Iain and Iain were off in Harrogate over the last weekend, and haven't had the time to put together the usual Brainwaves cast. To fill the gap we are releasing one of our older Idle Thoughts episodes featuring the original team of Iain, Jamie and Sam. We hope you enjoy their thoughts on the games they played round December 2018. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 118 - Nebulous Wyrms | 00:19:34 | |
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 https://gizmodo.com/wyrmwood-gaming-doug-costello-bobby-downey-1850237181
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
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
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
Salute 50 https://www.excel.london/whats-on/salute-50
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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://www.royalmail.com/sending/stamps
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 | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Episode 89 - Knight’s Dawn | 00:21:12 | |
It’s a slow start to the year for the team as they shake off their hibernation and get back behind the news desk. The news is anything but sleep though with the acquisition of Asmodee, changes at the top of Hasbro, and famous folk getting Knighted. Welcome back to the Brainwaves HQ for another year of tabletop gaming news. Headlines Asmodee Sold Asmodee buys Miniatures Market https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1471889038810529793 Asmodee hikes prices https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50011/asmodee-hike-prices-again-2022 Wizards of the Coast president to run Hasbro https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50109/wizards-coast-president-run-hasbro Ian Livingstone Knighted https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/ian-livingstone-knighted/
Updates Zak S update https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/diyrpgproductions/demon-city-the-ultimate-horror-rpg
News Pokemon fraud https://kotaku.com/logan-paul-spends-3-5-million-on-pokemon-cards-that-ar-1848307244 GW re-releases Cursed City https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/22846447/cursed-city-reprint-warhammer-release-date-price Paizo removes slavery references
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS
Sexism in boardgames https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2788252/bgg-survey-results-sexism-boardgaming-spaces
Outro DPD Delivers Monopoly to employees https://worldofmonopoly.com/list-ad/list-dn-dq/dpd/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
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 | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | Episode 82 - Green Awards | 00:30:30 | |
Iain and Jamie aren’t at Gencon but are scouring the interwebs for the latest and greatest in tabletop news. This cast they cover Kickstarter controversy, GAMA elections, awards galore and much, much more!
Headlines Tournament Fishing Controversy https://twitter.com/425suzanne/status/1435393263196798981?s=21 https://twitter.com/AMathemagician/status/1438190440549961736 https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2724788/tgg-negative-experiences-and-controversies https://twitter.com/ludicreations/status/1436270962723463174?s=21 https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/2723017/badgers-mars-and-tgg-games https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2721966/article/38427073#38427073
GAMA https://www.gama.org/news/580337/Press-Release-GAMA-Announces-Results-Of-Special-Board-Election-.htm
Diana Jones https://twitter.com/nibcardgames/status/1438468347100811266 https://www.dianajonesaward.org/the-2021-award/
Updates Dragonlance comes to DnD https://twitter.com/Polygon/status/1436422655012392970?s=20
Global Shipping crisis affects publishers https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/asmodee/news/asmodee-price-increases https://twitter.com/lelakezurich/status/1436448534933512197?s=21
News Reuben Klamer dies https://twitter.com/thegameaisle/status/1437812880053780488?s=21
Ennies announced https://ennie-awards.com/2021-nominees-and-winners/
Keyforge Cools https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/9/10/down-but-not-out/#
Pandasaurus Robbery https://twitter.com/Pandasaurusgame/status/1437609943495028736?s=20
Pegasus Spiele NA branch opens
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Pictionary Air Harry Potter https://www.mattelgames.com/en-us/family/pictionary-air
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
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 | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Brainwaves 159 - CMON now | 00:31:52 | |
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. HeadlinesCMON Issues Profit Warning
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 News GAMA/Origins Award Nominations https://www.originsawards.net/news/announcing-the-48th-annual-origins-awards-finalists
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 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 | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | Episode 79 - Wizard Workshop | 00:31:27 | |
It’s the latest episode of Brainwaves! Join Iain and Jamie as they inspect the underbelly of the industry so you don’t have to. This cast the team report on finances at Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, abuse allegations, a games company going under, D&D competitions going awry and much more! They also announce the Brainwaves Apprenticeship. Listen in to find out how to get involved!
Headlines Wizards of the Coast post sales figures
Games Workshop Sales, Wages
James https://twitter.com/lagoon83/status/1419634369464082434 Longer Version https://lagoon83.medium.com/working-at-games-workshop-the-nuanced-version-edda9ffb1237
Sophie https://twitter.com/sophisaurus_rex/status/1419738513386397699
Gates Dowd abuse allegations
News Tasty Minstrel’s bankruptcy issues
D&D cancels competition amid backlash https://www.geeknative.com/133777/dd-beyond-cancels-anniversary-competition-after-a-backlash/
Z-Man’s new head is oddly familiar https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48990/asmodee-places-sophie-gravel-back-helm-z-man-games
Hybrid card sells a lot
CCG post https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Outro Game of Life: Super Mario edition
Brooklyn 99 Cluedo https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/brooklyn-nine-nine-lives-on-as-a-clue-board-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
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 | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 150 - Ethical Dilema | 01:25:23 | |
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.
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
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
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
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 03 Feb 2020 | Episode 42 - Parting Thoughts | 00:34:06 | |
It’s week two of intern training and it’s Iain’s turn to get Iain behind the mic as Jamie is off doing….something. They start off by covering the latest developments at Monolith games and when Jamie eventually turns up, without coffee, all three of the team cover Kickstarter Boardgame finances, Mythic getting sued, Kickstarter Union updates, charity efforts by gamers, Warhammer 40k escape rooms and mainstream boardgames. In our Brainstorm we answer a question posed by a follower: What RPG would you recommend to a new DM and/or player?
Headlines Beyond the Monolith The Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/806316071/beyond-the-monolith-core-system-conan-universe Brainwaves Episode 36 https://giantbrain.co.uk/2019/10/14/episode-36-creaking-brains/ Official statement from Monolith Tabletop Tribe article Boardgames on Kickstarter Pascal Bernard sues Mythic Games The Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/time-of-legends-joan-of-arc/description Facebook Thread https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10219452961328525&set=a.2309367647470&type=3&theater Boardgamegeek thread https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2341737/pascal-bernards-ip-dispute-hopefully-we-can-hear-h
News Kickstarter Union update https://twitter.com/aprilaser/status/1220363637597958144?s=19 Gamers band together to donate to Australian Fire relief funds https://twitter.com/anarchytabletop/status/1220473182152318977?s=09 24 hour boardgame marathon https://www.facebook.com/groups/1795750387160773/?hc_location=ufi Auroch Digital gave all money from sales of their game On Mars to an animal charity Reaper Minis put out some minis with all proceeds going to the relief funds Facebook event for Edinburgh “Blob that ate everything event” https://www.facebook.com/events/1496676043820777/ Orchard Toys in the money thanks to boardgames Warhammer 40k Escape Room https://www.escapologic.com/nottingham-escape-rooms/immaterium/
Brainstorm DnD Blades in the Dark https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170689/Blades-in-the-Dark Inspectres https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/17891/InSpectres?term=inspectr Genesys https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/genesys/ Rowan, Rook and Decard https://rowanrookanddecard.com/
Outro Monopoly goes back to the 80s Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe 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 Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 20 Jan 2020 | Episode 41 - Prognostic Thoughts | 00:36:16 | |
The Brainwaves studios are dusty, Jamie has been sleeping under a desk and there has been some confusion over who was booking the next guest. Luckily we have a spare intern lying around, Iain Chantler, who helps out on this cast and makes us both look like consummate unprofessionals. On our first Brainwaves of 2020 we cover FFG layoffs and cancellations, new DnD, Tabletop Art initiatives, small game, big games and pre-order systems. In our Brainstorm the team read the signs, chuck runes up in the air and look forward to 2020 and what it might bring to the hobby. Headlines FFG Layoffs and cancellations https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/elfkbq/massive_layoffs_at_ffg/ - Reddit https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/44911/fantasy-flight-games-layoffs-rpg-lines-continue- RPG info New D&D book announced… and Matt Mercer has to defend it Critical Role https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpXBGqwsBkpvcYjsJBQ7LEQ DMs Guild Art of the Tabletop Initiative More Games Please episode https://giantbrain.co.uk/2019/04/29/episode-27-kollosal-cash/ Oath Kickstarter
News Gibsons picks up Quirk https://twitter.com/gibsons_games/status/1215645038178336773 Emmerse Studios https://twitter.com/EmmerseStudios AEG P3 Programme https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/44889/aeg-reveals-new-p3-pre-order-program Cosmic Encounter Duel https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/1/13/cosmic-encounter-duel/?fbclid=IwAR2aQFCeN_e739mJ3-U68yJVEOjSEuqMv07HMu1WZKcXvB1RmZbWw_dD-MU 7 Wonders Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel
Brainstorm Kemet Blood & Sand https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297562/kemet-blood-and-sand Return to Dark Tower Kickstarter Dan Thurot Owen Duffy https://twitter.com/owen_duffy There Will Be Games Dan Jolin Matt Thrower Critical Faculties article https://giantbrain.co.uk/2019/12/11/critical-faculties/
Outro Monopoly Llamas vs Unicorns https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/list-ru/list-un-uq/unicornsvsllamas/index.php
Patreon Shoutouts Welcome to new patron Hal Duncan, Team member Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
Links will be in show notes 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 Twitter - https://twitter.com/thegiantbrain Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/giantbrainuk/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain/ Website – http://www.giantbrain.co.uk/ Email – giantbrainuk@gmail.com
Sound effects used from Freesound | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Brainwaves Episode 125 - Pallet Chaos | 00:29:51 | |
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://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 James Naylor Shaun Newan 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 | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 147 - Scammers Delight | 00:32:49 | |
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
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 145 - Trademark Trouble | 00:59:30 | |
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
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
Evil Genius games continue to live up to half of their name https://evilgeniusgames.com/blog/our-technology-code-of-ethics/?ref=rascal.news
TTWU negotiations
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
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 96 -Pyramid Scheme | 00:35:10 | |
Iain has come up with a brilliant new way to fund the cast but Jamie is not so sure. While they contemplate the future they settle down in the studio to bring you news about NFts invading Dungeons and Dragons, Asmodee Unboxing a new line, Wizards new acquisition, some updates on previous stories, loads of awards and more on this brand new episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines Dungeons and Scammers https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-nft-gripnr-blockchain-dnd-ttrpg-1848686984
https://neuemarkets.com/2022/04/12/gripnr-quickly-raises-2-5mm-with-5e-rpg-fans-and-nft-collectors/
Asmodee launches unbox now https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/12/asmodee-launches-unbox-now-a-collection-of-its-best-board-games/
Wizards welcomes D&D beyond to the party
Updates
Trans rights bundle https://twitter.com/IlanaNight13/status/1510498242911301635?s=20&t=nGuQ6r4rQVebRneVYVqv_A
Hasbro refuses to let Wizards go https://www.geeknative.com/140824/its-official-hasbro-refuse-to-spin-off-wizards-of-the-coast
News
American Tabletop Awards announced https://americantabletopawards.com/2022-american-tabletop-award-winners/
Dice Tower Award nominees announced https://www.dicetower.com/dice-tower-awards/2021
Gayming Awards https://gaymingmag.com/awards/
Stonemaier sales boom https://stonemaiergames.com/2021-behind-the-scenes-stakeholder-report-for-stonemaier-games/
Dark So…h dear https://gamerant.com/dark-souls-tabletop-rpg-is-riddled-with-bugs-say-players/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Outro
No Monopoly, just a deck of cards https://www.monumentsmenfoundation.org/product-page/wwii-most-wanted-art
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
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 | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | Episode 63 - Potato Detour | 00:24:05 | |
It’s the last cast of the year, and over the Christmas break Iain McAllister is rebuilding the HQ. Thankfully the studio isn’t affected and the team gather for one last time in 2020 to cover companies going bankrupt, Gencon announcing new dates, Alexa grabbing more games and the return of RPG corner.
Headlines Sans Detour goes under https://www.chaosium.com/blogstatement-about-ditions-sansdtour/ https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2224909/sans-detour-red-flags-thread
Gencon announces dates for 2021 https://www.gencon.com/press/holidays-2020-and-gen-con-2021-updates https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47186/gen-con-pushes-back-badge-registration-event-submission
Alexa catches a hot potato https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/alexa-play-big-potato-games
News Max Brookes leaves FFG
Dungeons & Dragons Film https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/chris-pine-cast-in-dungeons-dragons-film
Jewish anthology of RPGs https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/5527230/doikayt-a-jewish-ttrpg-anthology/description
Cyberpunk bundle on itch https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/roleplaying-game/news/cyberpunk-asian-creators-game-jam-itch
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/
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
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Aug 2020 | Idle Thoughts - August 2020 | 00:37:26 | |
Welcome to Idle Thoughts our spin-off podcast where the team get together and talk about games they have played recently. This cast was formerly a patreon exclusive that we would occasionally share with the main feed, but it is now going to be a regular fixture of our release schedule. Patrons still get it early and extended, as we do for the Brainwaves cast. This is a recording of our opinions about a bunch of games that we played when we met up recently in Glasgow to actually play some games together. We cover Overstocked, Swatch, Biblios, Valley of the Kings, Letterpress and Root! Going to try something a bit different for the show notes here. I'll link to the companies for the KS games of course but for the ones that are actually out and you fancy buying we are providing Amazon Affiliate links (marked AL as usual). If you buy the game through one of these links we get a small cut. Games that we talked about Overstocked Swatch Biblios (AL) Valley of the Kings I can only find these two on the current Amazon listings. We would recommend Afterlife if you just want to try it out. Afterlife (AL) Deluxe (AL) Letterpress (AL) Root Yeah we wouldn't recommend getting Root from Amazon, heard of counterfeits from there. You can get it direct from Leder Games site with a reprint coming pretty soon. | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Brainwaves Special Edition - Tabletop Scotland 2024 Interviews | 00:30:11 | |
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
Kayla Dice - Rat Wave Game House
Games mentioned
DrievthruRPG links are affiliate links
Hopes and Dreams of the Orbital Bound What’s so daring about sky pirates
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 | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Episode 68 - Kickstarter Conundrums | 00:33:25 | |
Iain Chantler is back from holiday and the team are raring to get back in the studio and breakdown the latest tabletop news for you. This episode we cover many Kickstarter issues, Wizards of the Coast rebranding and rising, lawsuits, and the influx of computer game themed boardgames! Headlines
Bamboo Bash Original KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sleevekings/376876876/description?ref=bw5mj4&token=c4999380 New KS https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sleevekings/1878321907?ref=ei1m77&token=c5ae6a95 Sleeve Kings post https://sleevekings.com/blogs/news/bamboo-bash-blows-up Mayday Games Post https://www.maydaygames.com/blogs/news/about-click-clack-lumberjack Why Seth left Mayday https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2327859/bait-and-switch-publisher
Roxley Games IP dispute https://twitter.com/roxleygames/status/1364244245859561476 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roxley/radlands?ref=discovery&term=radlands
Luke Crane launches then cancels the “Perfect RPG” https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burningwheel/the-perfect-rpg
News
Tasty minstrel accused of not paying royalties
Zac Smith is suing Gencon
Tiny Epic Dungeons comes under criticism https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dungeons
Wizards rebranded and promoted plus more https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wizards-of-the-coast-dungeons-dragons-magic-hasbro-reorganizatio/ https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/magic-the-gathering-lord-of-the-rings-warhammer-40k/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47728/wizards-coast-unveils-spelltable-beta
Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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
Outro Videogames become boardgames
Metal Gear Solid Cancelled Stardew Valley https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332290/stardew-valley-board-game Skyrim https://gamefound.com/projects/draft/zx6js610y7lvnlnav6qbisnxqqy#/section/project-story Punchboard Reviews https://punchboard.co.uk/interview-mark-cooke-from-psc-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
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 | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 148 - Spiel Reel | 01:07:07 | |
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) 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://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
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
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
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | On Stage with Christopher Eggett | 01:09:40 | |
Iain invites Christopher Eggett to the Giant Brain HQ lecture theatre, editor of Tabletop Gaming Magazine. They talk about the ethical side of games journalism, how the pandemic has affected the magazine and how a product like Tabletop Gaming Magazine gets put together. They also take questions from the audience.
Magazine https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/
Personal website
Magazine https://twitter.com/TabletopMag
Chris
Chad Wilkinson Links https://uk.linkedin.com/in/chad-wilkinson-6641919b
Senet
Necromolds and shipping: https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/news//the-real-costs-of-the-shipping-crisis-in-board-games
Tabletop Gaming Live 2022: https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/tabletop-gaming-live-2022-is-back
Tabletop Gaming Podcast: apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tabletop-gaming-magazine-podcast/id1374328014
Subscribe to the mag https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/Store/Subscriptions/tabletop-gaming
Single issues: https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/Store/Back-Issues/tabletop-gaming
Advent Calendar https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/games-store/advent-calendar/
Chris has mad 1.3 games: | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | Episode 91 - Brain Thoughts | 00:26:48 | |
It’s been a light couple of weeks for news so the team has decided to bring you a 2 for 1 deal. Part Brainwaves, part Idle thoughts, all sparkling conversation. News wise we cover a couple of important hirings, odd goings on in the world of competitive chess, and Iello picking a new home for their US distribution. Iain and Jamie chat about Tapestry, Marrakech, and nu-Dune (or whatever you want to call it).
Headlines New Ceo for Wizards Digital Gaming https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50343/new-ceo-hasbro-wizards-coast-digital-gaming
Iello announces new US distributor Episode 86 update https://giantbrain.co.uk/2021/11/15/episode-86-iello-iello/
New
Carlsen gets trolled? https://kotaku.com/pro-chess-sergey-karjakin-magnus-carlsen-2900-tata-stee-1848453065
Idle Thoughts
Tapestry https://stonemaiergames.com/games/tapestry/
Marrakech https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/29223/marrakech
Dune: A game of conquest and Diplomacy https://www.gf9games.com/dune/743/dune-a-game-of-conquest-diplomacy/
Patreon Shoutouts
Gavin Jones https://twitter.com/jonesfamgames
James Naylor
Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Jostle Boys
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
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 | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | Episode 54 - Golden Trophies | 00:35:05 | |
Excavating Iain Chantler out from underneath a huge pile of news the team are reunited and set about the latest developments in Tabletop gaming with enthusiasm (or at least workman-like efficiency). This episode we take a look at the Spiel des Jahres, Uk Games Expo Award shortlists, a whole bunch of financial news from across the industry, Mind Sports Olympiad. Also the return of RPG corner where the team uncovers tales of HORROR!
Headlines
Spiel des Jahres Winner announced https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/en/aktuelle-preistraeger-2020/
UK Games Expo Awards https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/show/awards-shortlist/
Board Game Sales Data
News
Time of Legends Update
Open letter to retailers from minority creators https://medium.com/@cardsforallpeople/minority-gamemakers-open-letter-to-retailers-c9b7472f36b8 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46150/minority-game-makers-urge-changes-big-box-retailers
Hasbro reports sales in Q2 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46203/hasbros-total-gaming-sales-down-19-q2
Games Workshop thrives despite Covid https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46227/games-workshop-shrugs-off-covid-shutdown
Mind sports olympiad Book Events - Mind Sports OlympiadMind Sports Olympiad
RPG Corner
Update - Modiphius cuts ties with Adam Koebel
https://twitter.com/Modiphius/status/1287749933215502338?s=19
https://www.adam-koebel.com/blog
Lamentations invites Zak S in
Green ronin report https://greenronin.com/blog/2020/07/10/ronin-report-july-9-2020/
Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Outro
Super Mario Monopoly
Albacon
Our Links
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 17 May 2021 | Episode 73 - Double Time | 00:20:21 | |
It’s time for your fortnightly does of boardgame news. Please take with plenty of water along with some food. Headlines Richard Halliwell passes away https://thewertzone.blogspot.com/2021/05/rip-richard-halliwell.html California court rules Amazon responsible for third party goods Golden Geek Awards announced https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/2652238/15th-annual-golden-geek-awards-winners-2020
News Zak Smith lawsuit against Gencon dismissed https://www.geeknative.com/130984/court-appears-to-dismiss-zak-s-gen-con-lawsuit/ DnD Movie begins shooting https://collider.com/dungeons-and-dragons-movie-filming-begins/ Daniele Tascini update https://boardanddice.com/news/update-on-the-situation-with-daniele-tascini/ Walmart and Target pulls Pokemon cards https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48339/mass-merchants-pull-pokemon-tcg-sports-cards-off-shelves Monopoly loses trademark in EU. Kinda. Sorta. https://www.worldipreview.com/news/hasbro-loses-eu-monopoly-tm-after-bad-faith-finding-21292
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Outro Lifesize Monopoly https://www.monopolylifesized.com/
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 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 | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 142 - Unions Unite | 00:26:22 | |
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 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 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 James Naylor Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 111 -Three Count | 00:45:18 | |
Jamie and Iain discover that Oliver Kinne has been drifting around the spacetime continuum inside the HQ. Not sure what to do about this situation they invite him to become a permanent member of the team, he has to pay down his tea debt anyway. Together the newly expanded Brainwaves team cover trouble at Hasbro, Pandasaurus Games acting like dinosaurs, Embracer letting go, AI conquering diplomacy, Catan Cookbooks, and much more in episode 111 of Brainwaves.
Headlines Hasbro loses the magic https://www.polygon.com/23458064/magic-the-gathering-overprinting-hasbro-stock-downgrade
Heroscape failure to fund
Hasbro looks to sell E-One
Pandasaurus games act like dinosaurs
Jon Gilmour Tweet https://twitter.com/JonGilmour/status/1592929929552805889?s=20&t=MPaYOE5ni5iuo_dRAqwGcQ
Embracer loses its grip https://www.ft.com/content/121c749d-09c5-4c98-a07e-a12788bef7f2
Asmodee Sales https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52669/asmodee-dark-horse-sales-up-quarter
News Magic clamps down on Card Conjurer and proxies https://twitter.com/ImKyle4815/status/1593658825109741568 https://twitter.com/kompreya/status/1593663395890356225
AI Diplomacy https://twitter.com/MetaAI/status/1595075884502855680 Dicebreaker Tabletop Awards 2022 finalists https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/tabletop-awards-2022/news/tabletop-awards-2022-finalists
Anna Blackwell Interview https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/11/25/meeting-of-minds-anna-blackwell/
Rail/ Postal strikes coming https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52715/retailers-urge-congress-avert-rail-strike
Long Tail Games goes part time https://twitter.com/long_tail_games/status/1592004962552512513?s=21
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events Gofundme for games shop that has been broken into
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Catan Cookbook https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52643/ulysses-press-will-release-catan-hardcover-cookbook
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 | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | Episode 69 - Bullet Time | 00:37:20 | |
This episode on Brainwaves the team are catching Bullets, drawing up Plan B’s, and realising that the best thing about Heroquest is the fraud cases. Come and join us as we bring you the best in Tabletop Gaming news from the big stories to the faintly ridiculous.
Headlines Level 99 has to bite the bullet ♥︎ https://mobile.twitter.com/Level99Games/status/13709274650618880 Asmodee adds Plan B Games https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/36552/f2z-team-had-plan-b Heroquest fraud case https://twitter.com/lagoon83/status/1372333603024162817
News Racist spell list is racist, also awful timing https://www.makeyourgamelegendary.com/category/design-team/ ICV2 at GAMA Z-Man games statement UKGE update https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/uk-games-expo-2021-whats-happening/
Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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
Outro Time for party games to get METAL https://www.loudersound.com/news/lacuna-coil-are-releasing-a-board-game-called-horns-up Monopoly Community Chest vote https://www.monopolycommunitychest.com/en-GB Monopoly Wiki https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page
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
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 | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | On Stage with Jon Hodgson | 01:08:07 | |
In our latest On Stage interview Iain is joined by Jon Hodgson of Handiwork Games. Jon has had a long career in tableop RPGs. He started off as a freelance artist but has had creative director, art director, and Deputy CEO. He has worked on huge franchise titles like Lord of the Rings and Doctor Who but has left all that behind to establish his own company. Jon was kind enough to come over to the GB HQ to talk about his career, establishing Handiwork Games, the rise of AI art, and more besides in this wide ranging interview.
Links to some subjects discussed
Travelling Man
Kev Walker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kev_Walker
Wayne Reynolds https://www.waynereynolds.com/
Ralph Horsley http://www.ralphhorsley.co.uk/
SLA Industries https://nightfall.games/sla-industries-2nd-edition
Dead of Night https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/81572/Dead-of-Night
Midjourney https://www.midjourney.com/home/
Jon’s Links
Handiwork Games
https://twitter.com/JonnyHodgsonArt
| |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Brainwaves Episode 158 - Possible Possums | 00:54:34 | |
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
Thomas Interview
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
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
Haba and Asmodee France
Roman discovery
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/
Evil Hat creator programme https://bsky.app/profile/evilhat.bsky.social/post/3lhh5uzbtts25
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Episode 76 - Tactically Stupid | 00:34:08 | |
Iain and Jamie once more get behind the mics at the Brainwaves Studio to bring you freshly baked news. On this episode they cover the bizarre return of TSR, no not that one, Kickstarter death threats, a dispute with an industry legend and much, much more!
Headlines TSR games returns https://www.enworld.org/threads/tsr-is-back-again.680779/ And then https://twitter.com/TSR_games/status/1408236783264047106?s=19 https://twitter.com/danielhkwan/status/1408248241754345475?s=19 https://twitter.com/ANerdery/status/1408133590563627010?s=09
Kickstarter Death threats https://twitter.com/TriciaSydney/status/1406634001163456515
Grail vs Knizia https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/grail-games/news/grail-games-cancels-knizia-reprints https://twitter.com/ReinerKnizia/status/1407242460250640385
News RIP Andrew Hackard https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48624/r-i-p-andrew-hackard
International Shipping woes hit Kickstarters
Cardboard Edison Awards https://twitter.com/CardboardEdison/status/1407327747026849793?s=19
Heroquest RPG time runs out
Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers Shaun Newan 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
Unlucky Frog https://unluckyfrog.podbean.com/
Outro
Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff ‘Summertime’ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48638/summer-time-proves-who-is-coolest-crew
Monopoly Builder & Crooked Cash
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
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 | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 151 - Commander Catastrophe | 00:37:02 | |
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 Zenobia Award Finalists Announced https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/
CMON loses COO 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
CAH sues Elon Musk
2024 Player’s Handbook Breaks Dungeons & Dragons Records
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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
| |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Episode 100 - Centenary Special | 01:30:52 | |
It’s the 100th Episode! In a very special live show Iain and Jamie welcome back Sam who has been hiding in the walls/ another dimension. They are joined by the interview legend that is Richard Simpson from We’re Not Wizards. Together they dive into the murky waters of the latest tabletop news including the Jamison Stone controversy, Cake IP issues, dodgy funding, worth causes, and much more. When the news is all dealt with Richard takes over to interview the original Brainwaves team and ask questions on behalf of our audience.
Headlines Jamison Stone Accusations https://twitter.com/nerdytattooer/status/1534685504813383681?s=20&t=IBQQPoS5G5F9B2LFUW62zA
https://twitter.com/Miss_Jess03/status/1534572319687180293?s=20&t=IBQQPoS5G5F9B2LFUW62zA
https://twitter.com/StoneJamison/status/1534670144907186176
Great British Bake Off IP issues
Iain mentions this KS which is not a fever dream https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jennsandercock/edible-games-cookbook-play-with-your-food
Saudi Arabia invests in Embracer https://twitter.com/polygon/status/1534584822840147968?s=21&t=dp-23GJr13cUdHiotBcLlA
News Hasbro fights back against activist Investor
UK Games Expo Numbers https://twitter.com/UKGamesExpo/status/1533537131397881859?s=20&t=vT_q2hTcDnZiHYZ7PXW5eQ
Bundle for Buffalo https://itch.io/b/1396/bundle-for-buffalo
Funforge comes off crowdfunding https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/funforge-financial-woes
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Fluid physics of Cardboard boxes https://journals.aps.org/prfluids/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevFluids.7.044101
Card game proposal https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/7768232/crafty-card-game-proposal-by-south-west-man-video/
Monopoly vote https://www.monopolytokenvote.com/en-gb
Richard’s Links
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/werenotwizards
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
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 | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 138 - Golden Edison | 00:30:17 | |
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.tempestworkshop.com/?trk=public_post-text
News
Shipping woes
Rascal
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Brainwaves 133 - Messy Pigs | 00:26:52 | |
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/3176686/devil-pig-team-official-statement
Essen Hacked https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3179815/looks-essen-messe-have-been-hacked
Tabletop Game Designers Association
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman facebook.com/gamealotboardgames
Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/
FanRoll 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 | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | On Stage with The Smart Party | 00:54:50 | |
It was my great pleasure to be joined by two friends of the show and RPG veterans recently. Gaz Bowerbank and Baz Stevens are a firm fixture on the UK RPG scene and their podcast ‘What would the Smart Party do?” frequently features high up the lists of the best the format has to offer. Well this time it is their turn to be interviewed as they sit down with me in RPG corner to discuss the last couple of years in tabletop RPGs, their own output, controversies, and future predictions.
Things mentioned in the cast
Quest RPG
Astate https://handiwork.games/games/astate
Gaz’s Twitter https://twitter.com/the_smart_party
Baz’s Twitter https://twitter.com/BazStevens
The Smart Party site https://smartparty.wordpress.com/
Gaz’s Work
Shadow of the Devourer (D&D) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/382966/Shadow-of-the-Devourer?affiliate_id=171762
Unbearable (Vaesen) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/363819/Unbearable--Vaesen?affiliate_id=171762
Baz’s Work
King of Dungeons https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingofdungeons/the-king-of-dungeons | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 137 - Cold Embrace | 00:30:58 | |
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://investor.hasbro.com/financial-information/quarterly-results
Embracer prioritises shareholders
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
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.snowbrightstudio.com/press/first-annual-nonbinary-tabletop-award
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
MTG grant
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 113 - Christmas News! | 00:40:27 | |
It’s the final episode of Brainwaves! For this year at least. The team are back in the studio to discuss racism in RPGs (again), AI art causing a stir, Wizards changing the Open Gaming Licence, and much more in Episode 113 of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Mythic Polynesia https://twitter.com/mr_orgue/status/1602122837623382019?s=20&t=71lQaIfq-32saosyN0JUSQ https://twitter.com/_Boganova_/status/1593114267519430658 https://e-tangata.co.nz/reflections/moriori-still-setting-the-record-straight/
Frank West steps down from GAMA president role https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52725/new-gama-board-president-steps-down On Stage with Frank West https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/05/23/on-stage-with-frank-west/
Tabletop Games break half a billion
News
DnD moves beyond Race https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1393-moving-on-from-race-in-one-d-d
Wizards announces changes to the OGL
Tric Trac shutdown https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/140323/french-gaming-site-tric-trac-shut-down
Chaosium committed to not working with AI art
U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) maintains that AI art cannot be copyrighted
Kickstarter makes noises about not allowing AI art on platform https://updates.kickstarter.com/ai-current-thinking/
On Stage with Jon Hodgson https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/09/26/on-stage-with-jon-hodgson/
Further thoughts from Jon on AI art
Cancelled AI Kickstarter
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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 40k Series coming to Amazon https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63998585
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 | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Episode 67 - Virtually News | 00:35:41 | |
Iain Chantler has been given time off by Jamie so it’s up the remaining Iain to fill the shoes of two Iains! With fewer big news stories than recently the team have an interview with Ian Parovel of Boardgame Arena regarding their recent acquisition by Asmodee. On top of that they cover some updates to Wizards of the Coasts legal entanglements, the world of Pokemon scalpers, and an ancient game brought back to life in beautiful detail. All this, and more, on this episode of Brainwaves Headlines Asmodee acquires Boardgame Arena https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-02-11-asmodee-acquires-board-game-arena
News Gale Force Nine and Wizards of the Coast settle https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47558/gale-force-nine-wizards-coast-settle
ACD Distribution takes hit in case against Wizards of the Coast https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/47603/acd-distribution-required-pay-250k-wotc-fees-files-appeal
Pokemon Scalpers Target McDonalds
Pokemon product supply issues
Fantasy Flight Games brings Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game to an end https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2021/2/17/future-of-legend/
Royal game of UR faithfully recreated https://www.reddit.com/r/GameofUr/comments/lfot70/my_replica_with_original_materials_took_10_months/ Patreon Shoutouts
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newan 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
Discord
Outro
Clue Animated Series https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/clue/news/clue-animated-series-announced
Monopoly Lunar New Year edition https://www.toysrus.com.my/monopoly%3A-lunar-new-year-edition-1065654.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
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 | |||
| 31 May 2021 | Episode 74 - Coiled Prison | 00:40:00 | |
Jamie’s away so Iain gets Oliver from Tabletop Games Blog in the studio for a tryout. Jamie’s surprise return puts things on a rather awkward note but together they come together to report on this week’s news. From distributors getting themselves tied in knots, Kickstarters getting cancelled and convention season looking a bit wobbly, no news corner is too dark for the Brainwaves team to stick their snout in. Headlines
Coiledspring games promotion with Mumsnet sparks backlash https://twitter.com/coiledspring/status/1396058393287213056?s=19 https://twitter.com/coiledspring/status/1397643793248161795?s=20
Spiele des Jahres https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48381/spiel-des-jahres-nominations-revealed
Games Expo to go ahead, tickets on sale https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
Gencon Indy has big exhibitors bail https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48400/big-companies-continue-bail-attending-gen-con-indy-2021
News
Plastic Soldier Company cancels Prison Architect Kickstarter after controversy https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pscgamesuk/prison-architect-cardboard-county-penitentiary https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2666011/statement-prison-theme-designers
Bruno Faidutti likes a drink and thinks you should to
Blog post https://faidutti.com/blog/blog/2021/05/23/jeux-et-alcool-alcool-and-games/
Hobby finances look good https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/board-game-sales-2020-digital-fatigue
Dungeons and Dragons stats
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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
Tanya Pobuda’s Research https://twitter.com/PobudaTanya/status/1395786235399049217
Polygon on Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Outro
D&D Monopoly https://theop.games/2021/05/monopoly-dungeons-dragons-available-now/
Oliver’s Links
Website: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/ Radio: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/radio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TabletopGamesBl
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
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 | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Episode 84 - Hacker‘s Ransom | 00:25:09 | |
Jamie took a wrong turn on the Mobius loop in the Brainwaves HQ and ended up in London. After walking back home he is tired, but ready and raring to bring you the latest tabletop news. He and Iain cover hackers, ransomware attacks, awards, chess, deaths and more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines Twitch hack reveals top earners
https://variety.com/2021/digital/features/critical-role-amazon-legend-of-vox-machina-1235088274/
Paizo workers form union https://twitter.com/PaizoWorkers/status/1448698340745486364?s=20
Juego del ano https://www.dicetowernews.com/article/game-year-nominees-are
Updates Broken token https://twitter.com/Folded__Space/status/1446487943699439654?s=20
Keyforge https://www.reddit.com/r/KeyforgeGame/comments/q4u3b4/more_kf_news_from_mr_buonocore/
News CEO Hasbro dies https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/brian-goldner-dead-hasbro-ceo-1235030399/
Prisoners allowed to play chess
Card and dice poll https://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2021/10/04/card-and-dice-poll-2021-results
Patreon Shoutouts
James Naylor
Shaun Newan 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
Schitts creek monopoly https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/schitts-creek-monopoly-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
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 | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | Episode 80 - Historically Accurate | 00:25:24 | |
Iain and Jamie dust off their hats, strap on a pen and paper, and venture into the wild west of tabletop news to bring you only the chunkiest nuggets. This time they cover abuse allegations at Broken Token, the Zenobia awards finalists, global shipping problems, sad passings and more.
Headlines Broken Token abuse allegations https://medium.com/@ashrtaylor13/speaking-up-to-protect-others-73f152bcb772
Iello Comment https://twitter.com/IelloUSA/status/1428747934078685188?s=20
Pandasaurus https://twitter.com/Pandasaurusgame/status/1428421753919901709?s=19
Broken Token Statement https://twitter.com/tbt_gaming?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
RAINN (US)
Rape Crisis (UK) https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/
Women’s Aid (UK)
Femicide Census https://www.femicidecensus.org/
Brissaud Assault https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/41392/security-camera-footage-brissaud-gen-con-incident https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/41222/brissaud-statement-gen-con-incident
Zenobia Award announces nominees https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/
Global Shipping problems https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1427281645275582466 https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1427347558129676289?s=19 http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/August_10_2021/Freight_An_Extinction_Level_Event https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/restorationgames/return-to-dark-tower/posts/3273565
News
RIP Steve Perrin https://twitter.com/Chaosium_Inc/status/1426433090415562752?s=19
Knizia terminates all planned releases with a variety of publishers https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/board-game/news/knizia-games-terminates-releases
Gencon requiring masks, maybe vax proof https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49012/gen-con-reverses-course-maskless-attendance
Patreon Shoutouts Shaun Newan 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 Restaurant https://www.foodandwine.com/news/monopoly-restaurant-top-hat-london https://www.thetophatrestaurant.com/menus
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
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 | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Episode 86 - Iello, Iello | 00:21:50 | |
It has been a quiet couple of weeks in the world of tabletop news, but not too quiet. Iain and Jamie are back to look at Iello waving goodbye to Iello USA, Mike Selinker accusations, Nederland game awards and much more on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines Iello splits with Iello USA https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/iello/news/iello-cuts-ties-iellousa
Mike Selinker Accusations Apology https://twitter.com/mikeselinker/status/1459272455785041922?s=20
Nederland game prize announced https://denederlandsespellenprijs.nl/
News Alliance hit by Ransomware attack https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49710/diamond-alliance-hit-ransomware-attack https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49750/diamond-alliance-ransomware-update
Arrests in string of burglaries at Midwest game stores https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49665/arrest-texas-string-midwest-game-store-burglaries
Berserk Games royalties https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/seeking-help-regarding-berserk-games
Sustainability in Games https://postmark-games.mailchimpsites.com/
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Outro
Moto GP Monopoly https://www.worldofmonopoly.com/sport/motorsport/motogp/2021/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
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 | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Brainwaves Episode 105 - Triple Threat | 00:24:20 | |
Iain and Jamie are back in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news. This episode we cover all the Dungeons, all the Dragons, all the awards, and all the rock music?
Headlines
Wizards announces the future of DnD https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1313-wizards-presents-recap-catch-up-on-all-the-d-d https://giantbrain.co.uk/2022/04/18/episode-96-pyramid-scheme/
Bits and Mortar https://www.bits-and-mortar.com/
Tabletop Gaming Awards finalists announced https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/tabletop-gaming-awards-2022-finalists-announced
Harvey Awards choose boardgame https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51895/2022-harvey-award-nominations-announced
Ennie Award Winners https://ennie-awards.com/2022-results/
GAMA elects new officers https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51940/gama-board-elects-new-officers
News
Embracer throws its arms around LOTR
Renegade grows RPG team https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51897/people-move-renegade-hires-two
CMON gets its hands dirty https://twitter.com/MonsoonDigital/status/1559163087512633344?s=20&t=BGocv2_eVdLlkQZCXJxQ8Q
New New TSR drama
Pelgrane and 13th Age second edition https://twitter.com/cali_keftiu/status/1558592314255106049?s=20&t=ld_P8MU6qU8Z-g2Yjkv3ng
Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor Shaun Newan 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
Tabletop Scotland https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/
Outro
Spelljam https://pocp.co/spelljams.UTP?fbclid=IwAR0MXH0DWjyn5sjS1YHaQxwo1nNu6kpV9kkVG0z2oaRZWZ3ZIRDtFjlSsDs#
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
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 | |||
| 02 Mar 2020 | Episode 44 - Robot Club! | 00:39:47 | |
Iain Chantler has established a Robot Fight Club in the basement of Brainwaves HQ and who better than James Hewitt to help him get it setup. Iain McAllister is enthusiastic about the idea but James really needs to help out around the place if the club is going to stay, so he joins the Iains on the cast. This episode we cover Kickstarter unions, DTRPG categories, Hasbro Finances, Replacement policies and more. In Brainwaves we cast our eye to the new Federal Trade Commision rules on influencers and discuss the relationship between the press and publishers. Headlines Kickstarter employees form union Kickstarter Hires law firm that advertises maintaining a union free workplace DTRPG launches LGBTQ+ and Romance genres https://www.geeknative.com/71220/drivethrurpg-launches-lgbtq-and-romance-genres Episode 43 link - Free League Workshop https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/02/17/episode-43-executive-bell/ Hasbro Finance report, MTG up 30% https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45147/magic-the-gathering-up-30-including-digital-2019
News Daniel Scott Palter, of Final Sword Games, passes away https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45207/r-i-p-daniel-scott-palter. Asmodee Replacement Parts policy https://www.asmodeena.com/en/customer-service-faq/ FFG to end RPG production http://www.d20radio.com/main/fantasy-flight-games-long-term-plan-will-discontinue-rpg-development/
Brainstorm FTC announces crackdown on undisclosed influencer advertising https://www.inputmag.com/culture/ftc-social-media-influencers-new-rules-instagram-youtube-tiktok Advertising Standards Authority Fyre Festival Documentary https://www.netflix.com/title/81035279 Outro Monopoly News:
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
Guest Links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lagoon83 Website: https://www.needycatgames.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needycatgames/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/needycatgames/?hl=en Robot Fight Club: https://www.needycatgames.com/robotfightclub
Other Links Bugglebots https://www.bugglebots.com/ Bristol Bot Builders - audio from one of their fights was used in this cast https://bristolbotbuilders.com/
Our Links Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com
| |||
| 17 Aug 2020 | Episode 55 - Wheelchair Warriors | 00:40:14 | |
The deluge of news is finally slowing and the team takes a well deserved rest in the gardens, whilst still bringing you the latest information from the world of tabletop. This cast covers the Ennie Winners, Roll20 boom, Combat Wheelchairs, Asmodee going alone, Starfinder returning to Alexa and more! As the storm clouds gather overhead the team discuss the relationship between publishers and reviewers and where the line lies between reviews and paid content. Headlines Ennies announced https://ennie-awards.com/2020-nominees_winners/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/11/mork-borg-swedish-metal-role-playing-game Roll20 reports covid RPG boom Combat Wheelchair AJ Le Brun Interview https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/08/12/meeting-of-minds-able-table-gaming/
News AEG CEO John Zinser unwell https://www.alderac.com/2020/08/03/statement-about-john-zinsers-health/ Asmofair WOTC drops ACD https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46274/wizards-coast-says-acd-distribution-no-longer-option Alexa Starfinder RPG grows https://www.engadget.com/amazon-alexa-starfinder-rpg-series-140029360.html?guccounter=1
Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Shaun Newman facebook.com/gamealotboardgames
Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Use code ROLLWITHBRAINS for 10% off and help support the cast
Outro Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial mini https://warlordgames.myshopify.com/products/nhs-tribute-figure https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/nhs-tribute-miniature-from-warlord-games Albacon https://twitter.com/AlbaConRPG/status/1294348360007196674
Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 139 - "Compelling" AI | 00:35:02 | |
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
Hasbro presents “compelling” case for AI
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
James Ward Dies
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
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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
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 | |||
| 30 Mar 2020 | Brainwaves 45 - Multiplayer Solitaire | 00:37:11 | |
Brainwaves HQ is a lonely place for Iain M to be on his own: Iain C is self isolating, and we’ve sent all the interns home for safety. Contemplating what to do next he is thankfully joined by Jamie who has returned from his walkabout, and a very special guest. Together they look at the impact Covid-19 has had on the boardgaming world before turning to news of companies splitting, awards being announced, and games companies reacting to counterfeiting. In Brainstorm we look at ways you can still engage with the Tabletop community online.
Headline Coronavirus Impacts Tabletop World Games Expo Moves to August https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/uk-games-expo-postponed-august-2020/ Tabletop Scotland moves to October https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/tabletop-scotland-2020-postponed-news/ Asmodee USA is not releasing any new titles over April https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/102183/covid-19-gaming-table-iii-asmodee-alliance-and-acd Wizards suspends WPN Brighton A&E staff use boardgame to practice managing overcrowded department
News Plaid Hat Games Splits from Asmodee https://twitter.com/PlaidHatGames/status/1233512952965337088 https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/2/28/fight-for-survival/ https://www.plaidhatgames.com/news/1049 Boardgame Crate Shutters https://www.boardgamecrate.co.uk/ Calliope Games reduces distribution roster https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45443/calliope-games-slashes-distributor-roster Origins Awards nominees https://www.originsgamefair.com/news/2020-origins-awards-nominees Brainstorm Search the #isloationcon on Twitter to see all the stuff we have found or check this list: https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/03/24/isolationcon-the-list/ You can join the Discord here Smartparty Agon AP https://smartparty.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/agon-actual-play/ Patreon Shoutouts Olive Kinne
Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe Outro Ayr Monopoly
Our Links Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: giantbrainuk@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 135 - New Knockout | 00:45:47 | |
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? HeadlinesHasbro 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
Tabletop Mentorship Programme joins Unpub https://unpub.net/tabletop-mentorship-program-now-part-of-unpub/
Punchboard UK Link UpdatesBrooklyn 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/
American Economic Liberties Project Amazon secures 40k series https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/12/16/warhammer-starring-henry-cavill/
Nightfall Games picks up on AI art
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 Obituaries Bernward Thole
Bryan Charles Ansell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Ansell
Jenell Jaquay Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Cardboard Edison Awards Open https://cardboardedison.com/award Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 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 | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Brainwaves Episode 144 - Merger Palooza | 00:54:43 | |
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
Update 1
UK Games Expo figures
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
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
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
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
James Naylor
Shaun Newman 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 | |||
