In the latest episode of Brainwaves we dive into the troubles of Mythic Games, the sad demise of another company, Awards news from both sides of the pond, and Pokemon as an antique!
Headlines
Mythic games issues
https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/04/exclusive-mythic-games-rejects-bankrupcty-fears-in-wake-of-6-siege-kickstarter-turmoil/
https://info.mythicgames.net/6siege-boardgame-faq
Grimlord Games goes into Administration
Village Attacks: Grim Dynasty by Grimlord Games - A Statement from Grimord Games - Gamefound
17th Annual Golden Geek Award Winners Announced
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3080060/17th-annual-golden-geek-winners-2022
Updates
Zak S vs. Gencon
https://twitter.com/SarahDarkmagic/status/1656808513283260416/photo/1
News
UK Games Expo 2023 Judges Choice Awards
https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/uk-games-expo-awards/
Rebellion acquires Tunnels and Trolls
https://rebellionunplugged.com/rebellion-acquires-trailblazing-tunnels-trolls-rpg/
Root Movie
https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/05/exclusive-root-movie-pitch-delayed-by-us-writers-strike/
Pokemon Shop bans adults
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pokemon-trading-card-game/news/pokemon-tcg-shop-bans-adults-from-buying-pokemon-cards
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
Jobs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
UK Games Expo
https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/
Social with Nothing On
https://nothingonevents.co.uk/event/social-with-nothing-on-hastings-board-game-museum-19th-may-2023/
South London Playtesting
https://www.meetup.com/playtest/events/zskkzsyfchbvb/
Patreon Shoutouts
James Naylor
https://naylorgames.com/
Shaun Newan
game-a-lot.fun/en
facebook.com/gamealotboardgames
Our Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain
Support Us
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Metallic Dice Games
https://metallicdicegames.com/
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Sir Meeple
https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain
Outro
Pokemon collection on Antiques roadshow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHP3VNU5R4o&ab_channel=AntiquesRoadshowPBS
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