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If you go down to the woods today your in for an all out war amongst the woodland animals. That's how it goes right? The post Root – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain throws his cloak over his shoulders and strides off into the midst of war. What is he really up to? The post War of Whispers – First Thoughts appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Come and join the team as they bring you the latest in tabletop gaming news. The post Brainwaves Episode 80 – Historically Accurate appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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This is a review of the Vaesen RPG from a player’s viewpoint. I’ve spoken previously about how I think the lack of this sort of review is an oddity in RPG criticism. I have......
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Iain has finally started to play Oath. Check out his first impressions with a full review to come later in the year. The post Oath – First Thoughts appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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It’s episode 79 of Brainwaves! Join Iain and Jamie as they inspect the underbelly of the industry so you don’t have to. This cast the team report on finances at Wizards of the...
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I've been sweltering in this weather so cracked open this game of ice creams and pushing your luck The post Kawaii – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Join the team for another news packed episode of Brainwaves. The post Brainwaves Episode 78 – Cash Money appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Is it deja vu or has Iain just written up the same news again? Join the team as they look at TSR again, covid restictions at cons, and much more in this episode of Brainwaves....
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It was our great pleasure to conduct our first live interview with James Hewitt of Needy Cat Games. We discussed his illustrious game design career, his current work with Needy...
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Iain has finally finished Breath of the Wild. What did he think of this break with the traditional Zelda formula? The post Breath of the Wild – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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The team get together to swim through the ocean of news and capture only the finest information fish to bring to your table. The post Brainwaves Episode 76 – Tactically Stupid...
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What do we do as a player round an RPG table? The post Describe, React, Narrate, Repeat appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Come and join the team in Cornwall as they interview world leaders about their favourite boardgames. The post Brainwaves Episode 75 – G7 Games appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain interviews industry veteran James Hewitt covering his career designing miniature games, going independent, and what the last year has brought. The post Meeting of Minds –...
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Iain steps Beyond the Veil into the belly of the Silver Twilight Lodge in "For the Greater Good". The post Beyond the Veil: For the Greater Good appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Jamie’s away so Iain gets Oliver from Tabletop Games Blog in the studio for a tryout. Jamie’s surprise return puts things on a rather awkward note but together they come...
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Iain dives back into the ocean of an alien planet to see if the sequel to see if the sequel to Subnautica lives up to its name. The post Subnautica: Below Zero – Review...
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Iain is joined by his Mentee Adam, and programme heads Mike and Grace to talk about the Tabletop Mentorship Programme. The post Brainwaves Special Edition – Tabletop Mentorship...
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Will Iain go to jail or get away with it in this review of the Watergate game? The post Watergate – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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It’s time for your fortnightly does of boardgame news. Please take with plenty of water along with some food. The post Brainwaves Episode 73 – Double Time appeared first on The...
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Iain gets himself soaking wet in his latest computer game review. The post Risk of Rain 2 – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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We're going for speed. The post Gravity Rip – First Thoughts appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain and Jamie are joined by Ben from the Unlucky Frog to cover the latest news and Ben's endeavours in the world of miniature painting. The post Brainwaves Episode 72 – Art...
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You are a member of Chamber. Hunt down the Signal at all costs. Don't get captured. The post Chamber – Review appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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One host down, but the news waits for no person. Iain and Jamie get out their news reels and catch only the freshest stories for your ears. The post Brainwaves Episode 71 –...
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Iain dives into how availability is talked about in the hobby and how it affects the past, present, and potential future of the hobby. The post Supply and Demand appeared first...
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Iain puts his fingers to his temples, reaches out to your mind, and tries to tell you what he thinks via Telepathy. He also wrote it down, just to be sure. The post Medium –...
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We say goodbye to Iain Chantler on our 3rd Year anniversary show. The post Brainwaves Episode 70 – Farewell Party appeared first on The Giant Brain.
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Iain looks back at the games we have been playing on GB game night and forward to what the future holds. The post Game Night appeared first on The Giant Brain.