In the latest episode of Brainwaves we dive into the troubles of Mythic Games, the sad demise of another company, Awards news from both sides of the pond, and Pokemon as an antique! 

Headlines

Mythic games issues

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/04/exclusive-mythic-games-rejects-bankrupcty-fears-in-wake-of-6-siege-kickstarter-turmoil/

https://info.mythicgames.net/6siege-boardgame-faq

Grimlord Games goes into Administration

Village Attacks: Grim Dynasty by Grimlord Games - A Statement from Grimord Games - Gamefound

17th Annual Golden Geek Award Winners Announced

https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3080060/17th-annual-golden-geek-winners-2022

Updates

Zak S vs. Gencon

https://twitter.com/SarahDarkmagic/status/1656808513283260416/photo/1

News

UK Games Expo 2023 Judges Choice Awards

https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/whats-on/uk-games-expo-awards/

Rebellion acquires Tunnels and Trolls

https://rebellionunplugged.com/rebellion-acquires-trailblazing-tunnels-trolls-rpg/

Root Movie

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/05/05/exclusive-root-movie-pitch-delayed-by-us-writers-strike/

Pokemon Shop bans adults

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pokemon-trading-card-game/news/pokemon-tcg-shop-bans-adults-from-buying-pokemon-cards

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

Jobs

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

UK Games Expo

https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/

Social with Nothing Onhttps://nothingonevents.co.uk/event/social-with-nothing-on-hastings-board-game-museum-19th-may-2023/

South London Playtesting

https://www.meetup.com/playtest/events/zskkzsyfchbvb/

Patreon Shoutouts

James Naylor

https://naylorgames.com/

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Outro

Pokemon collection on Antiques roadshow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHP3VNU5R4o&ab_channel=AntiquesRoadshowPBS

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