Brainwaves Episode 108 - Opening Moves

Brainwaves Episode 108 - Opening Moves

Author: The Giant Brain October 3, 2022 Duration: 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 https://www.chessdom.com/stephen-colbert-jokes-about-the-latest-accusations-against-hans-niemann-in-his-late-night-talk-show/   Grandmaster loses commentating role https://kotaku.com/chess-grandmaster-scandal-womens-grand-prix-ilya-smirin-1849590949   Naylor Games announces future  https://mailchi.mp/368aac5f437d/mobsitters-robot-royale-available-again-free-delivery-to-celebrate-11538620?e=ffab906ec6   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 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52255/wingspan-other-stonemaier-games-now-feature-more-eco-friendly-components-packaging   Iello bought https://www.trictrac.net/actus/iello-rejoint-media-participation   Scottish Witch Hunt card games https://marthamcgill.co.uk/witchhunt1649/   Tabletop Gaming Article https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/sponsored-post-witch-hunt-1649-two-card-games-about-the-scottish-witc   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 https://rollforgood.carrd.co/   Theft at University of East Anglia Game’s society https://twitter.com/ReassessHistory   Patreon Shoutouts James Naylor https://naylorgames.com/ Shaun Newan game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Support Us https://giantbrain.co.uk/support-us-new/   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS   Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   D20 goes to space https://www.pcgamer.com/the-dandd-people-sent-a-twenty-sided-die-to-space-and-it-rolled-a-20/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR0-6zs7CmwhtDKjVtDwu3-wPFfALLX8vbfdcWNblN_3NpAB37DhV0fivuQ   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

Every week, the trio from Brainwaves-Board Game and Tabletop News Show-Iain, Jamie, and Oliver-gathers to sift through the bustling world of hobby games. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a conversational deep dive where news about upcoming releases, industry shifts, and crowdfunding phenomena gets unpacked with the insight of seasoned enthusiasts. The Giant Brain's hosts blend their distinct perspectives, often debating the merits of a new design or pondering the implications of a major publisher's announcement, making each episode feel like you're listening in on a lively chat among well-informed friends. You'll hear specific details on games hitting the market, from expansive strategy titles to clever card games, along with thoughtful commentary on the wider tabletop culture. Tuning into this podcast means getting a curated, digestible, and genuinely engaging update on everything happening beyond the box lid, delivered with a mix of expertise and palpable excitement for the hobby. It's the perfect audio companion for your commute or game night prep, ensuring you're always in the loop.
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