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Intergalactic mating rituals and generative AI with Alicia Queen
Alicia Queen discusses her late-night Edinburgh Fringe comedy spectacle, exploring bouffon clowning traditions and using generative AI in live sci-fi performances.
Audio EXP #339: Advertising Regulators, Steam Sweeps, and the 5e Aftermath
Girdy discusses the UK advertising watchdog’s ruling on digital disclosures, Games Workshop’s Steam sweep, and the 5e community aftermath.
Brick-built Shenlong and young Goku rumoured for forty-year anime milestone
A new Lego Icons set featuring Shenlong and young Goku is rumoured for a November release, acting as a precursor to a wider 2027 Dragon Ball theme.
Why the ASA ruling against Microsoft and Argos matters for virtual tabletops
The ASA has ruled against Argos and Microsoft for omitting in-game purchase details, signaling a compliance warning that virtual tabletops targeting the UK may need to address.
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG link systems for instant digital delivery
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG launch a new API integration connecting crowdfunding campaigns directly to backer digital libraries for instant reward delivery.
Audio EXP #338: European Game Erasure, FLGS Allocations, and Sci-Fi Legends Return
Girdy discusses the European Commission’s video game preservation decision, Warhammer 40k’s 90-second store allocations, and Andy Weir’s comic return.
Audio EXP #337: Paizo’s Diamond Deadlock, DriveThru Rules, and the Dark Timeline Backlash
Girdy breaks down Paizo’s sudden layoffs amid a Diamond distribution deadlock, DriveThruRPG’s new software ban, and Bronwen’s dark timeline rant.
Live sports vs early mornings: The conflicting strategies of the UK’s summer geek events
Geek culture events are splitting their strategies to handle the World Cup, using live fanzones and secret morning planetarium screenings to hold onto audiences.
DriveThruRPG limits storefront rules to eliminate new executable software
DriveThruRPG institutes a strict ban on new executable software and applications, citing device safety and code validation challenges.
