In this edition of Brainwaves the team cover Berserk Games not paying their dues, troubles at Haba, and the continued rise of AI in the hobby. All this, and more, on this episode of Brainwaves.

Headlines

Berserk Games

https://twitter.com/digisprite/status/1700078934769987626

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/seeking-help-regarding-berserk-games-resolved-reop

Dicebreaker Article we refer to in the Jamey Stegmaier quote

https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/tabletop-simulator/news/tabletop-simulator-moderation-transphobia-allegation-1

Haba is insolvent

https://www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/2023-09/spielwarenhersteller-haba-familienunternehmen-insolvenz-eigenverwaltung

https://observatorial.com/news/economy/510171/german-toy-manufacturer-haba-filed-for-bankruptcy/

TerrAIforming Mars

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/terraforming-mars/news/terraforming-mars-expansion-ai-art-criticism

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strongholdgames/more-terraforming-mars/description

https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23873453/kickstarters-ai-disclosure-terraforming-mars-release-date-price?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=polygon&utm_campaign=polygon.socialflow

Kickstarter AI policy

https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/articles/16848396410267-Can-I-use-AI-generated-content-or-create-AI-technology-in-my-project-

Updates

Gencon thieves charged

https://www.polygon.com/23860343/gen-con-magic-the-gathering-felony-theft-charges

No Rolls Barred

https://www.patreon.com/posts/update-from-no-89169433?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link

Adam’s statement

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGsZC7MBru/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

News

Sheldon Menery, creator of commander format, dies

https://www.polygon.com/23864384/magic-community-mourns-sheldon-menery-creator-of-the-beloved-commander-format

Meguey Baker Breast Cancer Fundraiser

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/apocalypse-world/news/meguey-baker-apocalypse-world-breast-cancer-fundraiser

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

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

Hasbro Woman Innovators of play challenge

https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-women-innovators-play-challenge

Patreon Shoutouts

Kevin Bertram

https://www.fortcircle.com/

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

Shaun Newman

game-a-lot.fun/en

facebook.com/gamealotboardgames

Our Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain

Support Us

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Metallic Dice Games

https://metallicdicegames.com/

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Sir Meeple

https://sirmeeple.com/collections/the-giant-brain

Outro

Second highest valued pokemon card for second place card

https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/ultra-rare-pokemon-card-breaks-sales-records-at-444-000

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