Brainwaves Episode 171 - Final Countdown

About this episode

Iain and Oliver discuss the latest tabletop news, including crowdfunding issues and legal disputes in the industry.

Iain and Oliver are in the studio to bring you the latest tabletop news from around the globe. From crowdfunding messes and AI promotion to Upper Deck getting counter-claimed by Ravensburger, we have all the important information you need. Also this episode we have a special announcement at the end of the cast. Headlines Altering the Deal https://gamefound.com/en/projects/altered/seeds-of-unity/updates/10 Steamforged Slash Terra Mystica Special Edition https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/11/05/high-price-complaints-sluggish-start-sees-steamforged-slash-terra-mystica-special-edition-all-in-price-by-over-100-within-hours-of-gamefound-launch/ Terra Mystica Gamefound campaign: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica Campaign update announcing the price drop: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/steamforged-games/terra-mystica/updates/7 UKGE promotes AI art https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aAkxyfbrB/ Gates of Krystalia Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatesofkrystalia-rpg/gates-of-krystalia-book-anime-tt-jrpg-in-style-isekai Kickstarter United victory https://www.rascal.news/kickstarter-united-workers-will-strike-beginning-october-2/…

People in this episode

Hosts: Iain, Oliver

Topics covered

• tabletop news
• crowdfunding
• AI promotion
• legal issues
• Kickstarter updates

Keywords

• tabletop games
• crowdfunding
• AI art
• legal fees
• Kickstarter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Upper Deck, Ravensburger, Steamforged, UKGE, Kickstarter, Kickstarter United

Products: Terra Mystica, Gates of Krystalia

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