Brainwaves Episode 123 – Ultra Burger

by Iain McAllister · 12 Jun 2023

In Brainwaves episode 123 Iain and Oliver bring you the latest tabletop news from around the world. Upper Deck sues Ravensburger, we speak to the winner of the Cardboard Edison award, UK Games Expo report, and stamps for the Emperor!

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Upper Deck sues Ravenburger

http://upperdeck.com/Corporate/News-And-Events/2023-06-07.aspx?fbclid=IwAR23uaH-lm-nn0wq8fdfjSiF3iic2ckQdBgIkS8e9WLkWdCLH5WPsL0Y2vY

Paul Lesko analysis

Hey…Upper Deck just sued Ravensburger and Ryan Miller for breach of contract, fraud, etc., etc.

Who wants to do a live read of this bad boy? pic.twitter.com/eebcYYjeXk
— Paul Lesko (@Paul_Lesko) June 7, 2023

Cardboad Edison Award Winner Announced

https://cardboardedison.com/award

Tweets by saeru

http://diatomsthegame.com

http://ludoliminal.com

http://instagram.com/ludoliminal

https://www.google.com/search?q=diatom+mosaics

UK Games Expo

https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7071393453913366528

Games Expo RPG controversy

For UKGE, I offered to run RPGs by queer creators; Dream Askew by Avery Alder and Sleepaway by Jay Dragon. Dream Askew was rejected because the organiser didn't want "themes of sexuality or orientation", and reference to queerness was removed from Sleepaway's event description. pic.twitter.com/caolt0991m
— W.H. Arthur RPG & Photos (@Aryl_Ether) June 6, 2023

Expo response

It has been brought to our attention that two errors were made in run up to this year’s UKGE. Firstly an RPG scenario was rejected prior to this year’s show due to subject/theme of sexual orientation. Secondly, new GM’s did not receive their Volunteer Orientation training.
— UK Games Expo (@UKGamesExpo) June 7, 2023

Updates

United Paizo Workers

It’s official: @PaizoWorkers (with @CWAUnion) have voted to ratify their first union contract with @paizo! #PaizoUnionized
— United Paizo Workers #PaizoUnionized (@PaizoWorkers) June 7, 2023

News

Founder of BGA, Greg Isabelli, Leaves

https://boardgamearena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=30848

Zev leaves Wizkids

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54275/zev-shlasinger-parts-ways-wizkids?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Gamefound partnership

https://gamefound.com/blog/post/exclusive-pledge-manager-cooperation-with-renowned-publishers-and-opening-a-new-pledge-manager

Battletech mods removed

https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/battletech/news/battletech-pride-month-zine-bigotry-causes-subreddit-shakeup

Anthology

https://prideanthology.itch.io/2023

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs

25 June 2023: LGBTQ+ board games afternoon

GW and Fascism

https://timcolwill.com/40K.html

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James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

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Warhammer Stamps

https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stamp-issues/warhammer?iid=SC0623_WHM_HP_01

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