Brainwaves Episode 124 - Duck Hugs

Iain is off dealing with problems in the basement of the HQ so it is up to Jamie and Oliver to bring you the latest tabletop news. This episode we cover Embracer reversing course, nuTSR’s story coming to an end, Quackalope under more fire, studios forming and closing and much more! 

 

Headlines

 

Embracer layoffs

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/06/13/asmodee-owner-embracer-group-to-make-layoffs-to-help-tackle-1-5bn-debt-pile/

 

https://embracer.com/releases/open-letter-by-embracer-group-ceo-on-restructuring-program/

 

https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-announces-comprehensive-restructuring-program-with-immediate-implementation/

 

nuTSR goes under

https://twitter.com/BrainClouds/status/1668485643532378113?t=LJW7ESGnJWay3ogLVhASxQ&s=19

 

ITU issue new statement

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eweFqyYmmzUBA0OuPMp6w6FusbDHdw60/view

 

News

 

Asmodee opens European Distribution Hub

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2023/06/22/asmodee-launches-new-distribution-business-to-get-english-titles-into-european-stores/

 

https://www.epn-europe.com/

 

Diana Jones Finalists announced

https://twitter.com/dianajonesaward/status/1671185880969560065?s=46

 

Renegade Games issues Cease and Desist

https://cannibalhalflinggaming.com/2023/06/17/weekend-update-6-17-2023/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wastelandsaga1/renegade-city

 

Cryptozoic don’t pay then do pay

https://twitter.com/MarcoTamura/status/1668261482218283008

https://twitter.com/MarcoTamura/status/1668949109196111876

 

Black Cat Games closing down

https://twitter.com/okan_bcg/status/1669118287840690177?t=U7yMgj5NcPZbEwNzWDSJpQ&s=09

https://ninjastargames.com/?v=f24485ae434a

 

Playpunk forms

https://twitter.com/PlayPunkStudio/status/1671059237726830593

 

Modiphius Grows

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54367/modiphius-acquires-nordic-weasel-games-ips

 

Spanish game store offers $2million for the one ring

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54351/spanish-game-store-ups-offer-magic-the-gathering-the-one-ring-over-2-million

 

Mayfair Games returns

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54429/mayfair-games-return

 

Jobs, Opportunities, and Events

 

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

Patreon Shoutouts

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https://naylorgames.com/

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