In this edition of Brainwaves the team cover Berserk Games not paying their dues, troubles at Haba, and the continued rise of AI in the hobby. All this, and more, on this episode of Brainwaves.
Headlines
Berserk Games
https://twitter.com/digisprite/status/1700078934769987626
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2757485/seeking-help-regarding-berserk-games-resolved-reop
Dicebreaker Article we refer to in the Jamey Stegmaier quote
https://www.dicebreaker.com/topics/tabletop-simulator/news/tabletop-simulator-moderation-transphobia-allegation-1
Haba is insolvent
https://www.zeit.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/2023-09/spielwarenhersteller-haba-familienunternehmen-insolvenz-eigenverwaltung
https://observatorial.com/news/economy/510171/german-toy-manufacturer-haba-filed-for-bankruptcy/
TerrAIforming Mars
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/terraforming-mars/news/terraforming-mars-expansion-ai-art-criticism
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strongholdgames/more-terraforming-mars/description
https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23873453/kickstarters-ai-disclosure-terraforming-mars-release-date-price?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=polygon&utm_campaign=polygon.socialflow
Kickstarter AI policy
https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us/articles/16848396410267-Can-I-use-AI-generated-content-or-create-AI-technology-in-my-project-
Updates
Gencon thieves charged
https://www.polygon.com/23860343/gen-con-magic-the-gathering-felony-theft-charges
No Rolls Barred
https://www.patreon.com/posts/update-from-no-89169433?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link
Adam’s statement
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGsZC7MBru/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
News
Sheldon Menery, creator of commander format, dies
https://www.polygon.com/23864384/magic-community-mourns-sheldon-menery-creator-of-the-beloved-commander-format
Meguey Baker Breast Cancer Fundraiser
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/apocalypse-world/news/meguey-baker-apocalypse-world-breast-cancer-fundraiser
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs
Hasbro Woman Innovators of play challenge
https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-announces-women-innovators-play-challenge
Patreon Shoutouts
Kevin Bertram
https://www.fortcircle.com/
James Naylor
https://naylorgames.com/
Shaun Newman
game-a-lot.fun/en
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