Brainwaves Episode 157 - Diamond Dogs

Brainwaves Episode 157 - Diamond Dogs

Author: The Giant Brain February 3, 2025 Duration: 46:02

It’s another bumper episode of Brainwaves as we bring you news from across the Tabletop globe. Diamond is in the rough, Asmodee avoids a hug, lawsuits get settled, and Iain gets to go off on one about ethics. All this, and more, on episode 157 of Brainwaves. 

 

Headlines

 

Diamond files for bankruptcy

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58618/diamond-files-reorganization-under-chapter-11-bankruptcy

 

https://bsky.app/profile/deadlyfredly.bsky.social/post/3lgbg6e7np22o

 

Asmodee may not Embrace
https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/29/star-wars-lego-lord-of-the-rings-games-drive-29-year-on-year-growth-for-asmodee-studios-as-company-prepares-to-split-from-embracer-next-week/

 

Ennies cave over AI inclusion

https://ennie-awards.com/revised-policy-on-generative-ai-usage/

 

Updates

 

Webcomic Name lawsuit settled 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/alexnorrislegalfund?attribution_id=sl:8c2bb1ea-1039-4377-86de-d0676453b170&lang=en_GB&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

 

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/259248/golden-bell-affiliated-projects-and-companies

 

Evil Genius Games continue to live up to the first part of their name

https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/1i6b2wt/i_was_approached_by_evil_genius_games_to_take/

 

News

 

Wizards of the Coast drops support for marginalised gender competition

https://bsky.app/profile/vmlmtg.bsky.social/post/3lg6zejwvss2l

 

Man vs Meeple and CMON

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/27/its-important-to-us-that-we-find-new-cmon-fans-all-the-time-cmon-hires-board-game-youtube-channel-man-vs-meeples-ceo-to-run-its-global-marketing-campaigns/

 

Outcry in Italy over Mafia game

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/23/outcry-in-italy-over-german-board-game-based-on-sicily-mafia-wars

 

As d’Or nominees

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/01/30/this-years-nominees-for-frances-biggest-board-gaming-award-highlights-breadth-of-countrys-publishers/

 

BGA Awards 2025

https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40673

 

Devir acquires publisher Maldito Games

https://devirgames.com/devir-acquires-publisher-maldito-games

 

Games Workshop trade grows, but online shrinks

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58670/trade-grows-online-shrinks-games-workshop?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

 

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

 

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

 

Beachhead Expo

https://www.beachheadexpo.com/

 

Diana Jones Award submissions are open

https://www.dianajonesaward.org/

 

Green Games Guide Award

https://greengamesguide.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c3b7325699ca9364175785409&id=7cbe2bd72d&e=58728bb48c

 

TTRPG Bundles

 

https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Resistance

 

https://takethisorg.itch.io/solo-but-not-alone-5

 

Hasbro’s history with the Magdalene Laundries

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20241125184313/https://littleatoms.com/penance-industry

 

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/

 

Outro

 

Pictionary vs AI

https://shop.mattel.com/products/pictionary-vs-ai-hyb09

 

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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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