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I look at an old game and ask when do we call something a classic and should we? The post Tigris & Euphrates – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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We are big fans of the Zenobia Awards at the GB HQ so I was delighted to interview one of the finalists Joseph Kelly about their game, Molly House. The post Meeting of Minds –...
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After the highs of episode 100 the team are back behind the mics to talk new crowdfunding platforms, Awards, updates, and Monopoly Summer Camp! The post Brainwaves Episode 101...
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Iain looks back at May and chats about what he played and what he thought of them. The post On The Table – May 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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I revisit the world of Doskvol in this player facing review of Blades in the Dark. The post Blades in the Dark – Player’s Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain has a nice relaxing beer or two as he types up his thoughts on a beer based boardgame. The post Homebrewers – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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In a very special live Brainwaves, the team are joined by original cast member Sam and special guest Richard from We're Not Wizards. The post Brainwaves Episode 100 – Centenary...
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What sort of Content Creator are you and how does that affect the ethical considerations about your output? The post Class Acts – What sort of Content Creator are you? appeared...
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Iain looks back at all the games he played in April on tables both real and virtual. The post On The Table – April 2022 appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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It's the last episode before we hit triple digits but we won't let that distract us from bringing you the news that really matters. The post Brainwaves Episode 99 – Counting...
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One of my core aims with The Giant Brain is to promote designers, creators and publishers in the UK gaming scene. This series of articles interviews various folks from across...
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Iain's latest interview is with Frank West. Frank is a publisher, designer, and recent GAMA board member. The post On Stage with Frank West appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Join Iain and Jamie as they dig for the important stories from the last two weeks of Tabletop News. The post Brainwaves Episode 98 – Contagious Conventions appeared first on...
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I revisit my thoughts on teaching games and present the first 'Teaching Guide' for Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest. The post How to Teach Games Part 2 – Guides appeared first on...
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How do you split up the loot after a heist. With a round of Blackjack in new game The Split from Wayfinder games of course? Will we hit 21 or go bust? The post The Split –...
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Iain and Jamie are getting ready for episode 100 but still find time to get behind the mic and give you the news you want. The post Brainwaves Episode 97 – Corked Bottle...
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Iain interviews Michael Fox from Wayfinder games about a variety of topics including the upcoming Blaseball Card Game. The post Meeting of Minds – Michael Fox (Wayfinder Games)...
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I revisit the last 3 months of games I've gotten to the table, be that in person or virtual. The post On the Table appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Jamie shoots down Iain's new funding idea as the team get back in the studio to sift through the latest in tabletop news. The post Brainwaves Episode 96 – Pyramid Scheme...
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Iain contemplates the meaning of awards, trust, and what they can mean for a game. The post The award goes to… appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Welcome to the GB lecture theater. Iain is joined by Mark Cooke for an interview about all things conventions. The post On Stage – Mark Cooke (Airecon) appeared first on The...
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Tunic is the indie computer game hotness right now. I'll try and convey my thoughts with as few spoilers as possible. The post Tunic – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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It's been 4 years of the podcast or is it just a really elaborate April Fool's joke? The post Brainwaves Episode 95 – Tilting Forward appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Let's get out our trowels and dig up some dinos and critical opinion The post Digging up the Past – Dinogenics First Thoughts appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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At the bottom of the garden, amongst the birds and the bees, you'll find a very angry gnome who wants his ladybirds. The post Gnome Grown – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 (sort of) updates in this edition of Brainwaves! The post Brainwaves Episode 94 – Update-a-Palooza appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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In this latest Meeting of Minds Iain asks questions of Ellie Dix, head honcho of The Dark Imp. The post Meeting of Minds – Ellie Dix appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Gloomhaven is a big box packed with mechanisms and adventures. What is the one thing that pulls it all together? The post Gloomhaven – In Focus appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain and Jamie are back behind the mics bringing you a summary of the last two weeks in Tabletop gaming news. The post Brainwaves Episode 93 – World Events appeared first on...
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Iain contemplates the rise of virtual platforms and how asynchronous play has changed his view of a genre. The post Taking Turns appeared first on The Giant Brain.