This episode we are covering Kickstarters and people to avoid, new companies getting into the industry and potential SPOILERS for Marvel.
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Funko(): https://finance.yahoo.com/news/funko-acquires-a-board-game-company-as-it-takes-aim-at-hasbro-143000610.html
Wizards MSRP(): http://www.tabletopwire.com/wizards-of-the-coast-eliminates-msrp-on-future-magic-products/
Drinks for Games(): https://www.forbes.com/sites/chelseadavis/2019/02/18/game-night-booze-to-pair-with-your-board-games/#4fa678393275
Mark Sierens/Harassment/Undelivered Kickstarters():
Origins Sexual Harassment: https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/board-games/news/multiple-reports-of-sexual-harassment-emerge-from-this-years-origins?fbclid=IwAR1EwldsT-jRChdxEdY7KFYHbB_dwdA9N28aDhYKySHXTF0sk3haz1fariw#
BGG Forum about Origins Harassment: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2010910/sexual-harassment-origins-game-fair
Undelivered Game-Thwarted!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vilegeniusgames/thwarted-a-game-of-super-villainy/posts/2377559
Undelivered Game-Tales from the Taverns: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vilegeniusgames/tales-from-the-taverns/posts/2377557
Yet to be delivered Game-Loot n Shoot: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vilegeniusgames/loot-n-shoot-reloaded/posts/2372464
Active Kickstarter-Murder on the Cosmic Express: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/985839600/murder-on-the-cosmic-express?ref=discovery&term=screech%20dragon
Public Facebook Thread regarding this situation: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.gilmour.18/posts/2236368316383352
Champions of Nexum(): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardlegends/champions-of-nexum
Zak "Sabbath" Smith Bannings():
Allegations Against Him: https://www.thefandomentals.com/new-allegations-against-zak-smith-spotlight-rampant-harassment-in-the-rpg-industry/
DriveThruRPG Statement: https://oneblogshelf.blogspot.com/2019/02/drivethrurpg-responds-to-current.html?m=1
D&D Statement: https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/20/18232181/dungeons-dragons-zak-smith-sabbath-abuse-accusations-players-handbook
Gen Con Statement: http://www.gencon.com/attend/gencon_policies
Ninja Division Undelivered Games(): https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article225610455.html?fbclid=IwAR2GCV_dN1lgDv5xyI7o_fmaFQpP6C6eZiv3ZGb69MF7XdGYZt4yftzzQPQ
Ninja Division Statement: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sodapopminiatures/super-dungeon-explore-legends/posts/2420163
Ultimate Boardgame Backpack(): https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/9/18186893/the-ultimate-boardgame-backpack-review-photos
(POTENTIAL SPOILERS!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED)
Captain Marvel: Secret Skrulls(): https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900056589/new-captain-marvel-card-game-hints-at-the-films-plot-skrull-role-heres-how.html
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