Brainwaves Episode 110 - Tolling Bells

Brainwaves Episode 110 - Tolling Bells

Author: The Giant Brain November 14, 2022 Duration: 23:47
Iain and Jamie are back after a little break to bring you a bumper crop of tabletop gaming news. From unions in the states to law suits in the world of chess the news never stops, and neither do we.    Headlines   Union formed at US retailer https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52534/union-formed-game-retailer?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter https://twitter.com/NkgUnited   Welcome Asmodee  https://welcome.asmodee.com/   For whom the bell tolls https://twitter.com/gabrielledrolet/status/1590065270781267968?t=BILiAAoPqbs8a4YYf-QKKg&s=19 https://twitter.com/dorrismccomics/status/1590035578724052992?t=BthaYHwyHoyPEx-_kAxOkw&s=19 https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/259248/golden-bell-affiliated-projects-and-companies   Episode 53 - https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/07/20/brainwaves-53-meddling-wizards/   Updates   Nielsen sues Carlsen  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-63338375   News   999 games head dies  https://www.999games.nl/nieuws/sad-news   DND studio head steps down https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-ray-winninger-wizards-of-the-coast-resigns/   Wizards changes processes https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1375-leveling-up-our-creative-process-learnings-from   Ox Eye Media gets sued https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52520/game-designer-sues-ox-eye-media   Kickstarter Plagiarism https://twitter.com/connorjwake/status/1583851016365428736?t=mPJN3Mxu0Upp_qdmVmLRgw&s=19   ITB in trouble https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKboardgametrade/permalink/3433057103645275/?flite=scwspnss https://t.me/+owDmHb-59eBmZmE8?fbclid=IwAR1D3Bz-xdGY7LPi-am7VjkAZmYZwrpQmjn2DrmMNvELz8-fOnKJUysgGXA   Hachette to sell Oink in the Uk https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/news/full-range-of-oink-games-available-in-the-uk-from-next-week/   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events https://www.montecookgames.com/careers/   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   Catan Novel https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek/status/1581991094656831496   Monopoly Secret Vault https://worldofmonopoly.com/list-ru/list-se-sh/secretvault/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 Mastodon: https://tabletop.social/web/@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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