Episode 55 - Wheelchair Warriors

The deluge of news is finally slowing and the team takes a well deserved rest in the gardens, whilst still bringing you the latest information from the world of tabletop. This cast covers the Ennie Winners, Roll20 boom, Combat Wheelchairs, Asmodee going alone, Starfinder returning to Alexa and more! As the storm clouds gather overhead the team discuss the relationship between publishers and reviewers and where the line lies between reviews and paid content.   Headlines Ennies announced https://ennie-awards.com/2020-nominees_winners/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/11/mork-borg-swedish-metal-role-playing-game Roll20 reports covid RPG boom https://www.geeknative.com/82373/roll20-reports-2020-q2-boom-in-rpgs-dd-reigns-supreme/?fbclid=IwAR0TuxfLid81m4OLS00i6HplH6Zmc-RFaziDb02k037zWq7pTsm18bEB8cA Combat Wheelchair https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/08/dd-combat-wheelchair-makes-splash-with-wotc-staff-critical-roles-dm-but-not-all-agree.html AJ Le Brun Interview https://giantbrain.co.uk/2020/08/12/meeting-of-minds-able-table-gaming/   News AEG CEO John Zinser unwell https://www.alderac.com/2020/08/03/statement-about-john-zinsers-health/ Asmofair https://www.toynews-online.biz/2020/08/11/asmodee-introduces-its-own-virtual-trade-event-asmofair-for-2020/ WOTC drops ACD https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/46274/wizards-coast-says-acd-distribution-no-longer-option Alexa Starfinder RPG grows https://www.engadget.com/amazon-alexa-starfinder-rpg-series-140029360.html?guccounter=1 Patreon Shoutouts Exec Producers  Lucky Sparrow Gaming Cafe https://luckysparrow.co.uk/ Shaun Newman game-a-lot.fun/en facebook.com/gamealotboardgames   Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thegiantbrain   Metallic Dice Games https://metallicdicegames.com/ Use code ROLLWITHBRAINS for 10% off and help support the cast   Outro Captain Sir Tom Moore memorial mini https://warlordgames.myshopify.com/products/nhs-tribute-figure https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/News/nhs-tribute-miniature-from-warlord-games Albacon https://twitter.com/AlbaConRPG/status/1294348360007196674 Our Links Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thegiantbrain  Twitter: @thegiantbrain Instagram: giantbrainuk Facebook: The Giant Brain Website: giantbrain.co.uk Email: [email protected]