It’s the latest episode of Brainwaves! Join Iain and Jamie as they inspect the underbelly of the industry so you don’t have to. This cast the team report on finances at Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, abuse allegations, a games company going under, D&D competitions going awry and much more! They also announce the Brainwaves Apprenticeship. Listen in to find out how to get involved!
Headlines
Wizards of the Coast post sales figures
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48915/wizards-coast-digital-gaming-segment-sales-surge-q2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2021/07/dd-digital-roleplaying-is-in-the-cards-after-wotc-leads-hasbro-stock-surge.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/26/hasbro-ceo-expects-robust-toy-demand-to-continue-despite-higher-prices.html
https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2021/digital-business-helps-hasbro-make-up-for-lagging-board-game-sales/
Games Workshop Sales, Wages
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jul/27/warhammer-maker-games-workshop-hands-staff-5000-bonus-after-lockdown-sales-surge
James https://twitter.com/lagoon83/status/1419634369464082434
Longer Version https://lagoon83.medium.com/working-at-games-workshop-the-nuanced-version-edda9ffb1237
Sophie https://twitter.com/sophisaurus_rex/status/1419738513386397699
Gates Dowd abuse allegations
https://gatesdowd.com/
News
Tasty Minstrel’s bankruptcy issues
https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/tasty-minstrel-games/news/tasty-minstrel-games-virtual-bankruptcy
D&D cancels competition amid backlash
https://www.geeknative.com/133777/dd-beyond-cancels-anniversary-competition-after-a-backlash/
Z-Man’s new head is oddly familiar
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/48990/asmodee-places-sophie-gravel-back-helm-z-man-games
Hybrid card sells a lot
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/pokemon-trading-card-game/news/pokemon-mtg-hybrid-card-blastoise-sold
CCG post https://www.cgccomics.com/news/article/8744/pokemon-test-print-blastoise/
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Outro
Game of Life: Super Mario edition
https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/the-game-of-life-super-mario-edition/news/game-of-life-super-mario-edition
Brooklyn 99 Cluedo
https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/brooklyn-nine-nine-lives-on-as-a-clue-board-game/
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