Jamie and Oliver bring you the latest news from around the tabletop gaming world. From CGE failing to conjure a decent response, to Gamefound acquiring a rival they cover the stories that really matter in episode 166 of Brainwaves.
HeadlinesCzech Games Edition announces new Harry Potter Codenames https://bsky.app/profile/codenamesgame.bsky.social/post/3lul7oqmuws25
Gamefound Acquires Indiegogo
https://gamefound.com/en/blog/post/gamefound-acquires-indiegogo
https://go.indiegogo.com/blog/2025/07/gamefound-x-indiegogo-the-future-of-creativity.html
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itch.io https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-content
UpdatesDiamond
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60125/diamond-moves-sell-diamond-uk-employee-group https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60161/new-filings-diamond-consignment-dispute-sparkle-pop-amends-complaint-against-alliance-entertainment
NewsZatu denies exploitative environment claims
Reddit post that was deleted - link to Web Archive / Way Back Machine saved version: https://web.archive.org/web/20250427174157/https://www.reddit.com/r/Norwich/comments/1k5xipq/experiences_with_employment_at_zatu_games/
Games Workshop rides high
https://investor.games-workshop.com/news-posts/annualreport2025
Diana Jones Award 2025 Winners Announced
https://www.dianajonesaward.org/
Obituaries
Ace of Aces designer Al Leonardi passed away
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3542362/passing-of-al-leonardi
https://www.potterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/alfred-leonardi/#!/Obituary
Jobs, Opportunities, and Events
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Playfest London
https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/playfest
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