Brainwaves Episode 165 - Diamond Heist

Brainwaves Episode 165 - Diamond Heist

Author: The Giant Brain July 21, 2025 Duration: 41:19
Jamie’s off boating around, no really, so it’s just Oliver and Iain in the studio this week. On episode 165 of Brainwaves they cover Diamond Heists, Spiel Des Jahres, more trouble for CMON and D&D moving to a franchise model, whatever that means.    Headlines   Diamond Distribution go on a heist https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-green-ronin-in-critical-legal-defense?attribution_id=sl:0591297a-c303-4ba5-a93c-3b7bd62227df&lang=en_US&ts=1752187231&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_t2-amp15_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&v=amp14_t2   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60060/numerous-objections-diamonds-hostage-inventory-plan?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky Draughts union plans Rascal report: https://www.rascal.news/draughts-workers-celebrated-a-unanimous-strike-vote-with-a-rally-and-a-police-visit/ UVW statement: https://www.uvwunion.org.uk/en/disputes/were-not-playing-anymore/ Strike fund: https://www.uvwunion.org.uk/en/donate/   Spiel des Jahres Award Winners https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/aktuelle-preistraeger-2025/ https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/das-spiel-des-jahres-2025-heisst-bomb-busters/ https://www.spiel-des-jahres.de/preisverleihung-2025-ich-dachte-das-koennte-etwas-werden   News   CMON announces cancellation of Degenesis: Clan Wars Gamefound campaign after breakdown in relationship https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/07/04/cmon-announces-cancellation-of-degenesis-clan-wars-gamefound-campaign-after-breakdown-in-relationship-legal-dispute-with-ip-holder/   https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cmon/degenesis-clan-wars/updates/43   https://www.goonhammer.com/games-industry-news-roundup-july-8th-2025/   Asmodee partners with Maestro https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/news/asmodee-launches-a-new-partnership-with-maestro-media/   https://maestromedia.com/blogs/news/asmodee-usa-announces-exclusive-distribution-partnership-with-maestro-media?srsltid=AfmBOoqJAC0wnG3lfCmhalOgqifajKstu7Jzb2AkDTcYinp-Fg2ZM_jj   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59936/maestro-media-strikes-exclusive-distro-deal-asmodee   D&D moves to a franchise model https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dan-ayoub-0479491_dungeonsanddragons-dnd-gamedevelopment-activity-7348517655173054464-a2W3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAAAzo-SsBsPeDaLi3-DsTkFrdOApKJU-qNAc   Tycoon Games acquires Gamelyn Games https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/175835/tycoon-games-acquires-gamelyn-games   https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59970/tycoon-acquires-gamelyn-brand   Women in Toys - Wonder Women Awards - 2025 Nominees https://www.womenintoys.com/nominees   Cubicle 7 misses the credits https://bsky.app/profile/oldoakgames.bsky.social/post/3lslf7c2zsc2h   Jobs, Opportunities, and Events   https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs   Tag der Brettspielkritik 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuxxkAzN7LI   Tabletop Scotland  https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/   Tabletop Games Blog Raffle http://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/   Outro   Uno Casino edition   https://www.palms.com/press-room/mattel-debuts-uno-experience-at-palms-casino-resort   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 Iain https://bsky.app/profile/giantbrain.co.uk Oliver https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopgamesblog.com Jamie https://bsky.app/profile/jamsandwich.bsky.social   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiantbrain Website: https://giant

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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Duration: 27:47
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Episode 97 - Corked Bottle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
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