Brainwaves Episode 111 -Three Count

Brainwaves Episode 111 -Three Count

Author: The Giant Brain November 28, 2022 Duration: 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 https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/2022/11/16/23462750/heroscape-reboot-cancelled-hasbro-haslab-failed   Hasbro looks to sell E-One https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hasbro-puts-entertainment-one-film-tv-unit-up-for-sale-1235264107/   Pandasaurus games act like dinosaurs https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/pandasaurus-games/feature/pandasaurus-games-workers-allege-toxic-workplace-crunch-burnout-payment-issues   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://cardconjurer.com/ 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 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/22/more-uk-rail-strikes-to-disrupt-travel-in-december-and-january   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 https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-dave-back-running?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined   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 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

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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