Brainwaves Episode 125 - Pallet Chaos

Brainwaves Episode 125 - Pallet Chaos

Author: The Giant Brain July 10, 2023 Duration: 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://www.kickstarter.com/projects/petersengames/cthulhu-wars-the-daemon-sultan/posts/3846716?fbclid=IwAR2WeExpT79HKXZ6ZWoC7IVl8JX-jIqUK560YoYAJWVB8gw8Y6uN8pQprrk   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 https://www.fortcircle.com/ 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   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

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

Brainwaves - Board Game and Tabletop News Show
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