Brainwaves Episode 131 - AI Smile

Brainwaves Episode 131 - AI Smile

Author: The Giant Brain October 16, 2023 Duration: 38:53

Oliver and Iain are back behind the mics after a little hiatus due to holidays and lurgy. We bring you a bumper crop of news from the last month from companies suing netflix to Essen using creep AI, companies closing down, others asking for money and all the news from across the tabletop gaming hobby! All this and more on episode 131 of Brainwaves. 

 

Headlines

 

Evil Genius sues Netflix regarding Snyder project

https://evilgeniusgames.com/press-release/evil-genius-games-sues-netflix-over-rebel-moon-game/

 

Essen uses AI

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/10/02/the-worlds-biggest-board-game-fair-is-using-ai-art-on-its-tickets-posters-and-app/

 

Backerkit announces AI policy

https://www.backerkit.com/blog/backerkit-ai-policy/?ref=bk_social_100223

 

Updates

 

Mythic games go back to the well

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1162110258/darkest-dungeon-the-board-game/posts/3927462

 

News

 

Winner of the Deutscher Spielepreis 

https://twitter.com/brettseggel/status/1709490335628345637

 

Board Game Hub folds

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgamehub/tranquility-the-ascent/posts/3934241

 

Games cafe staff move to unionise

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/10/10/new-york-board-game-cafe-chain-hex-company-accused-of-union-busting-amid-staff-seeking-living-wage/

 

Gaming goat orders lost in the post

https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/comments/16srgx9/comment/k2beb9z/

 

Penguin no longer distributing Wizards of the Coast in the states

https://www.enworld.org/threads/penguin-random-house-to-stop-distributing-d-d-updated.700259/?fbclid=IwAR2bIyzbnKfGts9IGYT6IPJrhq00Fdmtu8zLtu_2iYGkcqRMHlrVHqUZRsE

 

Zenobia Award nominee finds publishing home 

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/molly-house/news/molly-house-board-game-pax-pamir-john-company-publisher

 

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs

 

Rose Gauntlet Foundation

https://www.rosegauntlet.com/pages/rose-gauntlet-foundation-about

 

Melsonian Arts Council offer publishing advice

https://x.com/MelsonianArts/status/1708150021932167243?s=20

 

Boardgame event at British Library

https://www.bl.uk/events/board-games-fest-at-the-british-library

 

Patreon Shoutouts

 

Kevin Bertram

https://www.fortcircle.com/

 

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

 

Shaun Newman

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

 

Immersive Cluedo

https://www.pathents.com/news/the-path-entertainment-group-expands-license-with-hasbro-to-develop-a-cluedo-immersive-experience

 

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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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