Brainwaves Episode 123 - Ultra Burger

Brainwaves Episode 123 - Ultra Burger

Author: The Giant Brain June 12, 2023 Duration: 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 http://upperdeck.com/Corporate/News-And-Events/2023-06-07.aspx?fbclid=IwAR23uaH-lm-nn0wq8fdfjSiF3iic2ckQdBgIkS8e9WLkWdCLH5WPsL0Y2vY   Paul Lesko analysis https://twitter.com/paul_lesko/status/1666487311943495681?s=46&t=v9SXGFVIWqrzDczbh8j44Q   Cardboad Edison Award Winner Announced https://cardboardedison.com/award https://twitter.com/saeru http://diatomsthegame.com http://ludoliminal.com 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 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54275/zev-shlasinger-parts-ways-wizkids?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   Gamefound partnership https://gamefound.com/blog/post/exclusive-pledge-manager-cooperation-with-renowned-publishers-and-opening-a-new-pledge-manager   Battletech mods removed  https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/battletech/news/battletech-pride-month-zine-bigotry-causes-subreddit-shakeup   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 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   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

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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