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

facebook.com/gamealotboardgames

 

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Outro

 

Second highest valued pokemon card for second place card

https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/ultra-rare-pokemon-card-breaks-sales-records-at-444-000

 

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