Brainwaves Episode 161 - Suit up

Brainwaves Episode 161 - Suit up

Author: The Giant Brain May 5, 2025 Duration: 34:02

It’s just the Scottish team behind the mics this week as we bring you updates on tariffs and Diamond looking particular rough alongside all the latest industry news in Brainwaves Episode 161. 

Headlines

Stonemaier Games sues the president

Stonemaier Games blog post: https://stonemaiergames.com/we-are-suing-the-president/

 

Lawsuit press release from Pacific Legal: https://pacificlegal.org/press-release/board-game-company-files-lawsuit-challenging-constitutionality-of-trump-tariffs/ 

 

CNN news video clip: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8yFGUk8JG4&t=4s&pp=2AEEkAIB 

 

Flat River Games 

https://www.greaterthangames.com/blogs/news/greater-than-games-team-reduced-in-response-to-tariff-crisis

 

CMON woes

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/04/14/cmons-david-preti-steps-down-as-non-executive-director-seven-months-after-resigning-as-chief-operating-officer/

 

https://www.cmon.com/press/an-update-on-our-internal-teams-and-company-focus/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ2_4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtjCdVVDsyHa8n8FICiQRZm0Lwt6vXXPWkFTGpQOTNSJvMl4fjnPfaBz_NzS_aem_Xyf9LXeqQU2EKZgjz0Wjqw

 

Updates

Alliance and Diamond 

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/

 

News

Meredith Placko, Steve Jackson CEO resigns

https://buttondown.com/boardgamewire/archive/steve-jackson-games-ceo-meredith-placko-resigns/

 

Final Frontier Games

Hachette Boardgames acquires 999 Games

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59439/hachette-acquires-game-distributor

https://www.hachette.com/en/publisher/hachette-boardgames/ 

https://www.999games.nl/ 

 

2025 Mensa Select Winners Announced

https://www.mensamindgames.com/about/winning-games/

 

WotC attempts to sidestep Creative Commons license

https://thaumavore.substack.com/p/i-drafted-a-legal-argument-against?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8gj26&triedRedirect=true

 

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

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

 

Ravensburger Game Inventor Days

https://www.ravensburger.de/de-DE/entdecken/spiele/game-inventor-days#Englisch

 

Tabletop Games Blog Raffle

http://tabletopgamesblog.com/raffle 

 

Ancient Robot Workshop

https://ancientrobotworkshop.co.uk/

 

Patreon Shoutouts

Kevin Bertram

https://www.fortcircle.com/

 

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

 

Shaun Newman

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facebook.com/gamealotboardgames

 

Our Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain

 

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Outro

Gotta old em all

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/its-done-wonders-trading-card-game-featuring-middle-aged-men-revives-japanese-town

 

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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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