Update to this chart that I share a lot. Not breaking news: Game design teams are still OVERWHELMINGLY all men. About 7% of the top 500 games have a woman or non-binary person credited as a designer. A 🧵of related charts: (1/6) 🎲✂️

I am not much of a video gamer, but I'm getting to be the farming pig in Split Fiction is my new favourite video game moment

New haunting songs from BOTH Chappelle Roan & Florence + The Machine ins such a short amount of time. I can not even 😍😍😍

That kinda aggro is almost always from people who don't care at all about justice issues and just want to coopt justice language to attack someone they don't like. It's so gross, but also kind of the price of admission for being public unfortunately

I appreciate being able to highlight these topics and amplify voices with @425suzanne.bsky.social on public platforms AND behind the scenes. We don't always talk about our behind the scenes work we do but we are glad it makes a difference. 🩷

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This was certainly unexpected news for a Friday. As with Devir, both companies have a cooling off period before I even consider adding them back to my shelves or on my airwaves to make sure they're walking the talk. That said...if they put actions to these words, that's major progress.

DEVIR UPDATE We want to thank the many hobbyists who took a stand and showed their support for this cause. In 2025, there is no place for those unwilling to recognize and respect the humanity of others. Devir has released a statement addressing this matter. boardgamegeek.com/thread/35556...

Apparently the team at Devir Games decided to approve a handful of insanely racist cards (both in art and gameplay mechanics ie. “the fugitive’s” ability) for the new game Ace of Spades. Absolutely inexcusable that no one spoke up before these were sent to print! 😡

We were recently made aware of disturbing and offensive artwork in the new game Ace of Spades by Devir. We have contacted Devir regarding this matter. Fellow hobbyists: we must strive to be better humans. We can’t simply “look the other way” when an issue doesn’t affect us directly.

Can confirm. Cate Blanchett's Meatloaf moment is that she can do anything, but she can't do this. *Fishing, she can't fish. She's a Greenhorn. I wonder who I should play as next 🤔😏. @eaglegryphon.bsky.social #boardgames #boardgamesky

Great timing for CGE to amplify super-TERF Jay Kay Rowling w/HP Codenames days before heading to GenCon. For those in Indy, a productive way to counter CGE's online stonewalling of (trans) board gamers & content creators is to visit them in person & respectfully tell them how you feel.

Reviewers including No Pun Included and Shut Up & Sit Down are boycotting Codenames publisher CGE for releasing a new Harry Potter-themed game while ignoring JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Weekend game playing roll call time! 1. Pergola (not pictured) 2. Moon Colony Bloodbath (not pictured) 3. Dorfromantik Sakura 4. Odin 5. Wine Cellar 6. Can't Stop A good mix of light, fam fun, and good times. #boardgames #boardgamesky

Spoiled myself with the Store Credit I had. So here's the roll call: 1. Can't Stop (given up on finding the version I'd like) 2. Odin 3. Moon Colony Bloodbath 4. Dorfromantik Sakura 5. Wine Cellar 6. Faraway : People From Below Which one should be played first? #boardgames #boardgamesky

The response with comments turned off... doubled down on knowing it was harmful but moving forward anyways... smh. Sad and disappointing.

Tough to have seen this as part of their new announcements. Publishers, especially in this political climate, please move more intentionally.

Took a bit of a break here. I've still been playing games, but I'm slowly crawling back to figuring out/reinvisioning how I connect with games, the community (& trying not to get too down since being let go in April). But here's a shot of Pergola 🤪. #boardgames #boardgamesky

It seems that for the foreseeable future, I'll be planning conventions across the pond. It's a tough decision as I've loved people and particular conventions in America. Was hoping for PAX U,but we will see So... UKGE and Essen, I guess. Are there any other suggestions? #boardgames #boardgamesky

So proud to be a part of this amazing morning. Location ocean beach San Francisco #nokings

Great job getting out to protest today. Now tomorrow you better be on the phone with your reps. Go to local town halls. Get involved in your community. VISIT YOUR LIBRARY!! And don’t forget to vote! Change doesn’t happen in one day. It takes constant, unrelenting effort.

Be safe today, American friends, and thank you ❤️.

AOC: When they say illegal vs legal immigration—they are trying to end legal status in the US making people undocumented and then they have the audacity to call them illegal when they were here documented.

After playing the bite-sized El Paso, I was super excited folks wanted to learn the base Great Western Trail. Having this as one of my first favs and not being able to share it in person for almost a decade has been so sad. Luckily, it was enjoyed and still loving it. #boardgames #boardgamesky

Can't wait to be going to the Toronto TIFF Premier of The Hobby next week 🥳 #boardgames #boardgamesky

The best strategy to keep refreshing my board game collection without wasting any games. 👍 #boardgames #cuteart #art #boardgamesky

Final Fantasy is on MTG Arena! #finalfantasy #magicthegathering #mtgarena #boardgames

I had never played Rajas of the Ganges until this past weekend, but I've been thinking about it since. If it had a solo mode, I'd grab it right away. #boardgamesky #boardgames

Took Marvel down for a bit to satisfy the new card game I want to obsess about. Going to play around to learn these 2 Commander decks going 1 v 1 solo just to see how they play + practice MTG outside of just Arena. #magicthegathering #mtg

My card table hasn't seen my regular card game nights because I finally took the time to take on the massive job of reorganizing my Marvel Champions collection. More sleeving & more dividers to include (dividing aspects + cost). Half of the LCG hobby is organization 😅. #boardgamesky #boardgame

Gm happy pride don’t forget it !

This past weekend I attended TABSCON a quarterly (?) event in the GTA. The spring edition of the event is actually Breakout Con. It was great they had a Bring & Buy, a game library, a BBQ, and a cash bar/snacks option. Here is a sneak peek at some games played. #boardgames #boardgamesky

I really think that companies sharing Pride posts should manage the comments sections on these posts. If the post is about Pride, but your whole comments section is full of hate, you’re not actually creating a safe space.

Speaking about cards, it's finally happened, and taking a slight tippy toe dip into Magic the Gathering. Won't be going wild with it, but I found 2 LOTR Commander decks and felt like a sign. Plus, Final Fantasy is coming out soon 😍🥳. #magicthegathering #cardgames #boardgamesky #boardgames

Also, I'm trying out House of Fado, which is supposed to be a baby version of The Gallerist in a sense. New theme but still has that "kick out" mechanism. Trying it solo first and hopefully multiplayer on the weekend. #boardgames #boardgamesky @eaglegryphon.bsky.social

Finally, a new hero for my Marvel Champions night cap on the day. Deadpool, who is just silly and served me right for not taking his game breaking ways seriously, lost pretty quickly when the Tabula Rasa 16 card came out. #boardgames #boardgamesky #marvelchampions @fantasyflightgames.bsky.social

.....nvm, got it 😅. Btw, the boards and tokens are from Buy The Same Tokens that will most likely be at #UKGE for you to check out! Highly recommend. #boardgames #boardgamesky #marvelchampions

Going through it with Psylocke v Rhino. My tradition is to play the Precon deck against standard Rhino and beat him before deconstructing it. But either I am SUPER rusty or it's just difficult to hit. OTHERWISE, my nightly pre-bed LCG routine is most welcome. #boardgames #boardgamesky #marvel

OFPG is in this new documentary! THE HOBBY: TALES FROM THE TABLETOP is opening in Canadian theatres on June 20 and on VOD in North America this summer! We're so excited to share the new poster for the movie - look out for the trailer coming soon!

GWT was one of my first favs. It was also one of the first games I bought w no solo & counted on the BGG community for. That solo mode became the official one. Now, the bite-sized version has arrived in GWT El Paso with a built-in solo mode. YEE HAW. #boardgames @lookoutgames.bsky.social

Sometimes the Wilmot's Warehouse clues write themselves.

I haven't been posting for a while. The irony of it being mental health awareness month while working through some things more strongly the last while is 💩. But Marvel Champions hit the table after 1.5 yrs & it was the weirdest, greatest thing. @fantasyflightgames.bsky.social #boardgames

Yesterday, I attended Beaver Con.With such a hilarious name, it's a Con created as a space for women/women identified gamers. It was really a great experience that sold out. They had a bring & buy, library, drinks & food, merch & Beaver tail playmats on each table! Can't wait til next time time!

Folks from the collapsed Merchant's Cove campaign are getting a harsh reminder that shipping games is very expensive and that many (most?) campaign creators subsidize (sometimes heavily) the actual shipping fees. (Zone A is the US, Zone B is CA)

Ahhhhh, my sister surprised me with a Cameo from Tara, aka Amber Benson, for my birthday! I've never gotten one of those before and took a minute to realize what it was and what was happening (because I'm old now). But anyways, very, very neat and such a good surprise 🥰.

Celebrating bday weekend the same way we always do. A day of just family video chats and games on #boardgamearena. #boardgames #boardgamesky

Appreciate the shout out @cardboardherald.bsky.social ! Really like your board game content across platforms so if you appreciate some good ol' gaming content go over and give'em a big old follow! **Also, while I am not as big in video games I have been curious about the one you have posted!

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I love how 20 years ago people begged Gen Con to move from Indianapolis to somewhere that doesn't hate minorities. The resounding defense was "They're locked into a five year contract!" Now 20 years later they're being asked to leave Indianapolis, and it's "They can't! They're in a long contract!"

This is unfortunate to hear. While they are obviously the views of the CEO alone, I won't be supporting the OP when there is no regret in the vote while being able to see the real life consequences of voting for Trump both within the industry, but more importantly for marginalized community.