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Thumbnail for GAMA board apologises for directors being ‘rude and disrespectful’ to members during heated AGM

GAMA board apologises for directors being ‘rude and disrespectful’ to members during heated AGM

Multiple members of the organisation expressed their disgust during the AGM that board members had suggested people only attended because free food was provided, while others were upset at the way they were shouted at and talked over during a fiery discussion on changes to the non-profit’s bylaws.

Thumbnail for Why Kickstarter success Re;MATCH’s designer is focused on player mastery rather than the dopamine hit of discovery [sponsored]

Why Kickstarter success Re;MATCH’s designer is focused on player mastery rather than the dopamine hit of discovery [sponsored]

MingYang Lu’s puzzle fighter-style board game Re;MATCH has had a storming start to its Kickstarter campaign, picking up almost $250,000 from over 1,250 backers with half of the month-long crowdfund still to go. In this sponsored interview, Lu talks about why his design looks to derive fun from game mastery rather than discovery, the importance of conventions for small publishers, and why AI art “cheapens creativity”.

Thumbnail for GAMA Expo squeezes in another record attendance ahead of trade show’s shift to Baltimore

GAMA Expo squeezes in another record attendance ahead of trade show’s shift to Baltimore

GAMA Expo’s attendance this year is more than double its pre-pandemic record of 1,800 set in 2019, and up more than 87.5% compared to the event’s final Reno show in 2023.

Thumbnail for Take Time seals Swiss Gamers Award, Wondrous Creatures collects inaugural expert game prize

Take Time seals Swiss Gamers Award, Wondrous Creatures collects inaugural expert game prize

Alexi Piovesan and Julien Prothière’s design sealed top spot above Eric Olsen’s Flip 7 – which won the separate family game prize – and also finished in third place in the family-weight category.

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