Matt: Michel the GOAT
I don’t usually blog all my comments other places, but while drafting a completely different blog post I came across this great post, Michel Valdrighi: The Coder Whose Code Never Went Silent. I had to leave a comment, because Michel’s…
Asmodee’s quarterly net sales soar again to over €422m, board game revenue jumps 16%
Asmodee has kicked off its new financial year with another powerful quarter of growth, with the publishing and distribution giant’s net sales soaring 20.9% year-on-year to €422.1m. TCG distribution remains the engine behind Asmodee’s ongoing growth, with trading card games…
The Big Haul – Designer Diary
by voskampj I am Joey Voskamp, a Canadian designer of a small box card game called The Big Haul. This diary will shed some light on the process of making this game! Still on the Beach In early 2025, my…
Open Channels FM: Open Minds Balancing AI Innovation with Authentic Human Connection
This episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on human skills and connections, emphasizing concerns about overdependence on technology, authenticity in communication, and the importance of retaining essential human abilities. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0…
Matt: Gabriel Dawe
New artist I’m obsessed with: Gabriel Dawe. I love the colors and craft, very Mesh. If his site were on WordPress, we’d definitely commission some pieces. Hat tip: Jason Nichols. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0…
Russian missile strike destroys Ukrainian Catan, Exploding Kittens publisher’s entire 200,000-strong inventory
The Ukrainian publisher of board games including Catan and Exploding Kittens is fighting for its existence after a Russian missile strike destroyed its warehouse, wiping out its entire stock of about 200,000 games. Rozum, which started as an educational board…
Open Channels FM: The Evolving Landscape of Digital Identity and AI
Digital identity is rapidly evolving due to AI and new authentication methods, necessitating secure access and robust management for both users and automated agents. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes 0 0 Tell us how…
Open Channels FM: Follow Open Channels News on X @OCFMNews
Founder Bob Dunn rebranded his @BobWP account to @OCFMNews for Open Channels News, expecting existing followers to appreciate the new focus on news and podcast content. Sorry, You're not allowed to submit vote ! Total 0 Votes 0 0 Tell…
It’s Not the Games, It’s the People
by Justin Bell I learned a lot by watching Rodney Smith this weekend. Like many of you, I know Rodney from his YouTube channel Watch It Played. Prior to Gen Con 2026, I hadn’t met Rodney in person at any…
Québec: Redesigning Artwork and Accessibility
by Anton Hallmann “The game is ugly as the night“ – said the first reviewer I saw about the new artwork. Well, that is a good start into writing a blog post about redesigning an existing game, I guess. So…
