Brainwaves Episode 151 - Commander Catastrophe

Brainwaves Episode 151 - Commander Catastrophe

Author: The Giant Brain October 7, 2024 Duration: 37:02
While Jamie is off in that there London, Iain and Oliver are once more behind the mics to bring you the latest tabletop news. In episode 151 we cover Wizards taking over Commander, CMON losing board members, the usual smattering of awards, and a good few stories about unions. All this and more on this episode of Brainwaves.    Headlines   Commander Format Firestormhttps://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-future-of-commander https://www.rascal.news/finance-bros-and-harassment-force-mtgs-biggest-player-owned-format-into-corporate-hands/ Zenobia Award Finalists Announced https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/   CMON loses COO https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/09/19/cmons-coo-david-preti-is-resigning-after-eight-years-at-the-company/ https://investor.cmon.com/governance   Updates   Cops called on TTWU protestors  https://www.rascal.news/brooklyn-strategist-owner-calls-police-on-employee-walkout/   https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportTWU?ref=rascal.news   https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tabletop-workers-united-boycott-pledge?source=direct_link&   News   TCG Player workers call for Union contract https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/459782/tcgplayer-union-ebay-rally-fair-pay https://cwa-union.org/tapped-out-tcgplayer   Games Workshop Shareholder Revolt https://www.cityam.com/games-workshop-suffers-major-shareholder-revolt-after-top-bosses-handed-huge-bonuses/   CAH sues Elon Musk https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/cards-humanity-elon-musk-spacex-lawsuit-trespassed-texas-land-rcna172016   2024 Player’s Handbook Breaks Dungeons & Dragons Records https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57876/2024-players-handbook-becomes-fastest-selling-dungeons-dragons-product-ever   Big Bad Con Boycott averted https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrxQaSbXd_SlFB7NJxhrCIHFsKKOvcvmLEHoXxVBstY/edit   Deutscher Spiele Preis 2024 Winners Announced https://brettspielbox.de/brettspiel-preis-deutscher-spielepreis-2024-dsp24-sieger/   Stonemaier Games acquires "Tokaido" from Funforge https://mailchi.mp/stonemaiergames/stonemaier-games-monthly-newsletter-august-2989870?e=f9ef617363   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Bluesky list of board game people https://bsky.app/starter-pack/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social/3l5aovjrq6j2p   Tabletop Games Blog Board Game Raffle in aid of The Trussell Trust / UK Food Banks https://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle   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/   Fanroll https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2783/ Sir Meeple https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain   Outro   What we Clue-do in the Shadows https://theop.games/products/clue-what-we-do-in-the-shadows?srsltid=AfmBOooKvLESoikIZ7WV0DwAhyj2tdFP0MtNxE92CDXYBwKVYqWB2ku8   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 Blusky:https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk 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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