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This is a copy of the “script” we used to organise Brainwaves Episode 169. It is not a full transcript but should give you an overview of the news as we reported it. Quotes are...
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Runecairn: Wardensaga is a game that evokes the soulslike computer game in a way that really leans into the tropes of the genre. The post Runecairn – First Read appeared first...
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My wife Catherine Dolliver gives us a beautiful piece on how we support/fail our friends and her experience at Tabletop Scotland The post To be a better human, be a gamer?...
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The team are back in full force to bring you news from around the world and an interview with the team behind Tabletop Scotland The post Brainwaves Episode 168 – Hel Bound...
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This is the news digest for Brainwaves Episode 168, it is not a full transcript of the show. The post News Digest Brainwaves Episode 168 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Leaders launched at Tabletop Scotland and I picked up a copy out of curiosity. It ended up being our most played game of the convention. The post Leading the Way appeared first...
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I attended my local convention Tabletop Scotland to play games, catch up with friends, make new ones, and of course run the quiz! The post Tabletop Scotland 2025 – Convention...
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A lttle look at the approaching Tabletop Scotland with some highlights from the exhibitor and event scehdule The post Tabletop Scotland 2025 – Convention Preview appeared first...
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Iain and Oliver bring you a bumper packed episode of Brainwaves with all the latest news, controversies, and occurrences from across the tabletop gaming world in episode 167 of...
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This is a digest of all the news covered in episode 167 of Brainwaves. It is not a full transcript of the show. The post News Digest – Brainwaves Episode 167 appeared first on...
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Trailblazers tasks you with making beautiful paths through the forest with only one thing standing in your way. Your poor planning. The post If you go down to the woods today...
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Candela Obscura was the first RPG from Darrington Press. It's a game of supernatural investigation, monsters, and Magick. The post Candela Obscura – GM’s Review appeared first...
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Mythic Bastionland has caught the RPG worlds imagination. I take a first read through this game of myth and legend. The post Mythic Bastionland – First Read appeared first on...
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In Brainwaves episode 166 we bring you all the latest controversies, news, and stories from around the tabletop gaming world The post Brainwaves Episode 166 – Itchy...
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This is a digest of all the news covered in episode 166 of Brainwaves. It does not represent a complete transcript of the show. The post News Digest Brainwaves Episode 166...
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The Blighted Reach campaign takes everything you knew about Arcs and turns it into an over the top space opera in all the best ways. The post Tour de Arcs appeared first on The...
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Arcs took the board game world by storm last year. Let's take a look at it now the hype shine has worn off. The post Arcs de Triomphe appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Brainwaves Episode 165 brings you the latest tabletop news from around the world including Diamond heists, D&D franchises, and more! The post Brainwaves Episode 165 – Diamond...
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This is the summary of all the news we covered in episode 165 of Brainwaves. It is not a full transcript of the show. The post News Digest – Brainwaves Episode 165 appeared...
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Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth is a mouthful and an intriguing adaption of the epic tales of Tolkien into a 30 minute game. The post Duelling with Destiny appeared...
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Episode 164 of Brainwaves brings you the latest in tabletop industry news from across the globe! The post Brainwaves Episode 164 – Zombie Dragons appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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This is a news digest of all the stories covered in Brainwaves Episode 164 The post News Digest Brainwaves Episode 164 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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StarVaders is a mash-up of deckbuilding, tactical combat, and space invaders. Yep you heard me right. It is fantastic. The post Invade This! appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Brainwaves Episode 163 brings you Tabletop News from around the globe and all the corners of the hobby. The post Brainwaves Episode 163 – IP Busters appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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This is a digest of all the news covered in episode 163 of Brainwaves. It is not a full transcript of the show. The post News Digest Brainwaves Episode 163 appeared first on...
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The Gang is co-operative poker. That sounds weird, and it is. It is also one of my favourite games of the moment. Shall I deal you in? The post Suit Up appeared first on The...
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Into the Restless Ruins is a game that mashes up deck building, dungeon construction, and auto battling with mixed results The post Dealing with Death appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Oliver and Iain are the dynamic duo this week as we bring you a packed show full of the usual controversy, the bizarre, and worthwhile celebrations. The post Brainwaves Episode...
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This is a digest of all the news we covered in Brainwaves Episode 162 The post News Digest Brainwaves Episode 162 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Last Bug Standing in the Circle of Doom is a departure for designer Bez, a tactical movement game of investigative gunnery. The post Stuck in the Middle with You appeared first...