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31 Dec 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 31 Dec 2025 · Last modified 1 Jan 2026

Favourite Gaming Moments of 2025

I look back at 2025 and pick my favourite gaming moments of the year.

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26 Dec 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 26 Dec 2025

2 Fate 2 Fellowship

Pandemic is an iconic game tha has come roaring back with a brand new take. Strap in as we drive all the way to Mordor.

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15 Dec 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 15 Dec 2025 · Last modified 14 Dec 2025

Brainwaves Episode 172 – Thank You!

In the last episode of Brainwaves the whole team wrap up some of the biggest stories we have covered alongside new controversies of course!

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3 Dec 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 3 Dec 2025

Dragonmeet 2025 – Growing Pains

I went to Dragonmeet recently, a con I’ve attended a lot. This year was one of change and growth, not all of it successful.

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25 Nov 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 25 Nov 2025

An Important Brainwaves Announcement

Over the last year or so I’ve been changing up what I do with The Giant Brain. I’ve focused more on RPGs, taken to writing a little less regularly but taking more time with...

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24 Nov 2025

 by Iain McAllister · Published 24 Nov 2025 · Last modified 23 Nov 2025

Brainwaves 171 – Final Countdown

Iain and Oliver are in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news from around the globe. Also this episode we have a special announcement.

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