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Brainwaves Episode 124 – Duck Hugs

by Iain McAllister · 26 Jun 2023

Iain is off dealing with problems in the basement of the HQ so it is up to Jamie and Oliver to bring you the latest tabletop news. In Brainwaves episode 124 we cover Embracer reversing course, nuTSR’s story coming to an end, Quackalope under more fire, studios forming and closing and much more!

Headlines

Embracer layoffs

Asmodee owner Embracer Group to make layoffs to help tackle $1.45bn debt pile

Open letter by Embracer Group CEO on restructuring program

Embracer Group announces comprehensive restructuring program with immediate implementation

nuTSR goes under

Huge news… NuTSR has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and has asked for a stay in the WotC case. pic.twitter.com/1unlVgvfMp
— David Flor (@BrainClouds) June 13, 2023

ITU issue new statement

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eweFqyYmmzUBA0OuPMp6w6FusbDHdw60/view

News

Asmodee opens European Distribution Hub

Asmodee launches new distribution business to get English titles into European stores

https://www.epn-europe.com/

Diana Jones Finalists announced

The Diana Jones Award Committee is happy to announce this year's finalists for the @DianaJonesAward for Excellence in Gaming. The winner will be announced on August 2, at a ceremony on the eve of @Gen_Con.

The finalists are:
— Diana Jones Award (@DianaJonesAward) June 20, 2023

Renegade Games issues Cease and Desist

Weekend Update: 6/17/2023

Cryptozoic don’t pay then do pay

Open Letter to Cryptozoic Entertainment

Hello @Cryptozoic Entertainment and CEO @coryhudsonjones
Earlier this year I worked with Cryptozoic on an upcoming project of theirs, all illustrations were delivered within the deadlines
Follow the thread: pic.twitter.com/929dEEqVpm
— Marco Tamura (@MarcoTamura) June 12, 2023

UPDATE 14/06

Hey guys, we received an email from @Cryptozoic stating that all payments should be in within the next 5 business days!

For all the people that retweeted, commented and took their time to help us in this campaign, I want to thank you all!
Best regards, Marco Tamura https://t.co/HBytjXOpZG
— Marco Tamura (@MarcoTamura) June 14, 2023

Black Cat Games closing down

✨🐈‍⬛Update and Announcement🐈‍⬛✨

① TGM Spring preorders: More than half of the preorders have been shipped and the remainder will be shipped by this weekend. Thank you for your patience!

② Closing Big Cat Games: Due to my new job's requirement (COI), I must close BCG. (cont.)
— BCG🐈‍⬛online shop closed – thank you! (@okan_bcg) June 14, 2023

Home

Playpunk forms

Also in english ! pic.twitter.com/t4Nu8YUNdE
— PlayPunk (@PlayPunkStudio) June 20, 2023

Modiphius Grows

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54367/modiphius-acquires-nordic-weasel-games-ips

Spanish game store offers $2million for the one ring

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54351/spanish-game-store-ups-offer-magic-the-gathering-the-one-ring-over-2-million

Mayfair Games returns

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54429/mayfair-games-return

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

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

Patreon Shoutouts

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

Shaun Newan

game-a-lot.fun/en

facebook.com/gamealotboardgames

Our Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain

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https://metallicdicegames.com/

Promo Code: ROLLWITHBRAINS

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Outro

Monopoly/Scrabble

✨🐈‍⬛Update and Announcement🐈‍⬛✨

① TGM Spring preorders: More than half of the preorders have been shipped and the remainder will be shipped by this weekend. Thank you for your patience!

② Closing Big Cat Games: Due to my new job's requirement (COI), I must close BCG. (cont.)
— BCG🐈‍⬛online shop closed – thank you! (@okan_bcg) June 14, 2023

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