Brainwaves HQ is a lonely place for Iain M to be on his own: Iain C is self isolating, and we’ve sent all the interns home for safety. Contemplating what to do next he is thankfully joined by Jamie who has returned from his walkabout, and a very special guest. Together they look at the impact Covid-19 has had on the boardgaming world before turning to news of companies splitting, awards being announced, and games companies reacting to counterfeiting. In Brainstorm we look at ways you can still engage with the Tabletop community o...
Brainwaves HQ is a lonely place for Iain M to be on his own: Iain C is self isolating, and we’ve sent all the interns home for safety. Contemplating what to do next he is thankfully joined by Jamie who has returned from his walkabout, and a very special guest. Together they look at the impact Covid-19 has had on the boardgaming world before turning to news of companies splitting, awards being announced, and games companies reacting to counterfeiting. In Brainstorm we look at ways you can still engage with the Tabletop community online.
Headline
Coronavirus Impacts Tabletop World
Games Expo Moves to August
https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/content/news/uk-games-expo-postponed-august-2020/
Tabletop Scotland moves to October
https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/tabletop-scotland-2020-postponed-news/
Asmodee USA is not releasing any new titles over April
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/102183/covid-19-gaming-table-iii-asmodee-alliance-and-acd
Wizards suspends WPN
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45485/wizards-coast-suspends-wpn-qualifiers-premier-series-events-for-magic-the-gathering-due-coronavirus
Brighton A&E staff use boardgame to practice managing overcrowded department
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-sussex-51630120/brighton-ae-staff-practise-with-crisis-board-game?fbclid=IwAR3XZW1W18n-zRgd3q16tvtdQ-elYHqliuaX7sAqoL_015mOc6AfLI9YnTs
News
Plaid Hat Games Splits from Asmodee
https://twitter.com/PlaidHatGames/status/1233512952965337088
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2020/2/28/fight-for-survival/
https://www.plaidhatgames.com/news/1049
Boardgame Crate Shutters
https://www.boardgamecrate.co.uk/
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/665127585801306112/681463461271699479/Screenshot_20200224-113213.png?width=327&height=671
Calliope Games reduces distribution roster
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/45443/calliope-games-slashes-distributor-roster
Origins Awards nominees
https://www.originsgamefair.com/news/2020-origins-awards-nominees
Brainstorm
Search the #isloationcon on Twitter to see all the stuff we have found or check this list:
https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/03/24/isolationcon-the-list/
You can join the Discord here
Smartparty Agon AP
https://smartparty.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/agon-actual-play/
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Exec Producers: Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe
https://luckysparrow.co.uk/
Outro
Ayr Monopoly
https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/18276621.ayr-wins-competition-get-version-monopoly/?ref=fbshr&fbclid=IwAR0uv_jhH7VlPHY0TpK9g41vpCm-D8S-Um8MvHJn6Q8V7TkyJnH5nX49vcQ
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