Brainwaves Episode 104 – Cash Money

by Iain McAllister · 8 Aug 2022

Iain and Jamie are back behind the mics to bring you the hottest tabletop gaming news. This episode they cover finances of the industry, new conventions, current conventions running into porblems, and when chess robots attack! All this, and more, on episode 104 of Brainwaves.

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Headlines

Record Sales for Wizards of the Coast and the hobby at large

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51714/record-sales-quarter-wizards-coast

WOTC New Studio

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-07-25-wizards-of-the-coast-opens-austin-based-studio-skeleton-key

ICv2 hobby game sales

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/51774/hobby-game-sales-up-one-third-2021

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/51813/new-hotness-supply-drives-board-games

Ben Riggs

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Mastering Dungeons – The Secret History of The Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons Author Ben Riggs

Games Expo announces new industry event GIC

https://www.gic-uk.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR2nhOXFqojC-Y-wKyxiYeex41WnwvUkDpc-ImRapSox-S3iBO66ldlXaAA

Gencon abuse statement

We're aware that there are harassers attempting to impersonate Gen Con attendees and staff via text and email. We encourage you not to engage with them and instead report any in concerns to [email protected] or our safety consultant, @mx_danger.#GenCon #GenConIndy pic.twitter.com/UQ3c4N0jDB
— Gen Con (@Gen_Con) August 2, 2022

Loan Shark Games

#GenCon2022 pic.twitter.com/D0ODjfYFCJ
— Lone Shark Games (@LoneSharkGames) August 1, 2022

Gencon SB1 statement

We at Gen Con believe in the right to autonomy over our bodies and the right to choose. Reproductive rights are human rights. Like many of you, we are hurt, angry, and frustrated by recent events, including the recent advancement of SB1 by the Indiana General Assembly. 1/2
— Gen Con (@Gen_Con) August 3, 2022

Updates

Diana Jones Award

Here’s a quick close up! @Charlie_L_Hall

I’m gonna pack an AirTag with this one before I ship it off to @ajitgeorgeSB… the pressure is real 💀😅 pic.twitter.com/N1aXhd7flb
— Indrani is @ GEN CON! (@nonagondice) August 4, 2022

Mythic Games ask for understanding

https://gamefound.com/projects/mythic-games/darkest-dungeon-the-board-game/updates/4

Red opera and Sirens RPG writer discusses Jamison Stone

https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/apotheosis-studios/interview/apotheosis-rick-heinz-interview-jamison-stone-satine-phoenix

News

Geeknson

North Star Games rebrands, new strategic direction

https://www.northstargames.com/blogs/northstarnews/northstar-announces-a-rebranding-and-a-new-direction

Pokemon Cards Stolen

https://www.polygon.com/23282208/pokemon-trading-card-tcg-stolen-police-collectibles

Patreon Shoutouts

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

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What

Tabletop Gaming Live

https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/information/tabletop-gaming-live

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Outro

Chess Robot breaks kid’s finger

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/24/chess-robot-grabs-and-breaks-finger-of-seven-year-old-opponent-moscow

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