Brainwaves Episode 77 – Groundhog Brains

by Iain McAllister · Published 12 Jul 2021 · Updated 4 Jul 2023

We are outside in the garden again, and Iain seems to be experiencing a strong sense of Deja Vu. The reason is that we are covering TSR again, alongside news of convention’s covid preparations, GAMA restructures, Knizia vs grail games and much more on this episode of Brainwaves!

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TSR continues to dig its own hole

It’s not over! TSR Games (3) re-returns TSR Games (4)? TSR Games 3.5?

Banned by Gencon https://twitter.com/gmsmagazine/status/1411237903427121153?s=09

Gen Con is not associated with TSR Games and we don't support their recent statements. While the foundation of Gen Con is tied with the history of TTRPGs, our goal is to build off the good, acknowledge the bad, and work toward a present free from racism, misogyny, and homophobia. https://t.co/ENn2HBir9X
— Gen Con (@Gen_Con) June 26, 2021

Origins statement

We’re aware of the appalling statements published by TSR Games and their founder – GAMA does not condone nor agree with any part of it. We pride ourselves on supporting and promoting inclusivity always.
— Origins Game Fair (@originsgames) June 28, 2021

Gun statement
Legal action threatened https://www.geeknative.com/132668/tsr-games-3-threatens-legal-action-against-osr-community/
Wonderfilled

Gama Restructures

Conventions announce covid commitments

https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/plan/before-the-expo/playwithconfidence/

https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/psc-bad-squiddo-hub-games-and-more-confirm-non-attendance-at-ukge?utm_source=socialmedia

Another health & safety update! With our surveys showing 87% of attendees vaccinated, we are dropping mask requirements for vaccinated attendees while requiring masks for unvaccinated attendees, and changing exhibit hall entry. Read the full update here: https://t.co/ilTfkl1h92
— Gen Con (@Gen_Con) July 8, 2021

News

Evergreen on the move

Grail Games vs. Reiner Knizia

Asmodee and Amazon take on counterfeiters

Old games for new

Card grading company worth a ton of cheddar

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Outro

Animal Crossing Monopoly

Unannounced Monopoly Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition discovered by Reddit user

Warcraft Pandemic

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