Stephen Buonocore, “The Podfather of Gaming”

A board on a table, ignore the hidden info.

Playing some Dark Moon and having a nice beer. @podfathergaming.bsky.social

YouTube video by The Podfather Of Gaming Diamond Bankruptcy: Interview with Nicole Lindroos, Green Ronin Publishing

My interview at Gen Con with Nicole Lindroos, COO of Green Ronin Publishing, where we discuss the "theft of inventory" that has taken place due to the Diamond Comics bankruptcy.

youtu.be/mKTFUq4ZWtY

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Gamefound accelerates challenge to Kickstarter by buying veteran crowdfunding pioneer Indiegogo - Tabletop gaming crowdfunding platform Gamefound has bought veteran Kickstarter rival Indiegogo, adding a potentially massive new source of backers for its creators' campaigns.

BREAKING NEWS:

Gamefound acquires Indiegogo:

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And now maybe I can get you on another one, Jamey! Come with us on “Podfather: The Cruise 3 — PANAMA CANAL!” ❤️

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I’m liking this! ❤️

Great seeing this awesome guy on BGG@Sea! Good times were had by all! Thanks, Jamey!

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Wandering in Edinburgh, Scotland after dinner, and found the local Board Game Meetup! What a surprise!

Nice group of locals, who were very welcoming.

Having a great time here at Origins!

#OriginsGameFair

lol!

Asmodee brings in David Preti, one of the architects of CMON’s Kickstarter strategy, to head up its own crowdfunding and miniatures operations - Asmodee has hired David Preti, the former COO of financially-troubled board game publisher CMON, to head up the tabletop gaming giant's own crowdfunding and miniatures strategy.

BREAKING NEWS:

David Preti, former COO at CMON, hired by Asmodee to run its “Crowdfunding and Miniatures strategy”.

Asmodee entering the crowdfunding arena has both positive & negative aspects. We’ll discuss on Board Games Insider.

boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Thank you for being a watcher/listener! ❤️

“It’s The Podfather! Run! Run away!” :) Hope to see you there! <3

That’s not the conclusion that you should draw. There was a lot to that story, and both sides gave their version. I’m sure the truth lies in the middle.

Not a lot of people at this empty airport going to Origins, but… this guy is! Who will I see there?! <3

BREAKING NEWS: Asmodee acquires Zombicide IP!

Interestingly, no mention of CMON in the Press Release:

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Tabletop Tycoon Acquires Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh, and More from CMON | BoardGameGeek News

Breaking News:

Tabletop Tycoon acquires several major IPs from CMON.
… specifically Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Ankh, Arcadia Quest, and Starcardia Quest.

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"The Hobby: Tales From The Tabletop", featuring many personalities from around the gaming industry, opens June 20 in Canadian theatres & on VOD in North America this summer! I've seen the movie, and it's great!

Check out the movie poster!
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Podfather: The Cruise 3 – Panama Canal!
Join an EPIC cruise as we sail through the Panama Canal from Colon, Panama to Los Angeles, California!

And as always: Net proceeds from this cruise will go to CHARITY!

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A complete coincidence. Alliance Entertainment is a much larger publicly traded company. It is know to some in the hobby industry due to minor overlaps in distribution, but unknown to me before this. This acquisition is synergistic for the acquiring company, as they will TRIPLE their retail account.

Alliance Entertainment Wins Bid to Acquire Key Assets from Diamond Comic Distributors Acquisition will add iconic comic and game brands, unlocks cross-selling synergies across mass retail and specialty channels, and strengthens position in...

BREAKING NEWS: Alliance is buying Alliance!

Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ: AENT) has won the bid to purchase most of the assets of Diamond Comics, incl. Alliance Game Distribution, Diamond Comic Distributors, Diamond Select Toys & Collectibles, and more:

www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

Play To Z representing at Dice Tower West! Come take demos of the games in the Demo Zone; purchase them if you’d like in Exhibit Hall at Little Shop of Magic booth!

@playtozgames.bsky.social

Co-Owner of “Play To Z” & “AboveBoardTV”, co-host of “Board Games Insider” podcast, and amazing person & friend, Corey Thompson now owns a part of Gen Con, the largest game convention in N. America!

Congrats to Corey! This is great for attendees, exhibitors & sponsors, all of which Corey has been!

Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition by Play to Z Play to Z is proud to present the 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of the award-winning Tales of the Arabian Nights!

✨Tales of the Arabian Nights - 40th Anniversary Edition✨

Late Pledges now available for a limited time! And you get the Play To Z exclusive "Aladdin" Mini if you do!

Check out this classic storytelling game here on Gamefound and consider at late backing!

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YouTube video by The Podfather Of Gaming Board Games Insider - episode 354: PREDICTIONS 2025!

Board Games Insider #354 - Predictions 2025!

Our annual predictions episode is the most popular of the year.

Who was the best Prognosticator of 2024? What are our predictions are for the hobby game industry in 2025?

Watch (or listen wher you like to get your podcasts):

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Actually, I've never had "Disco Fries", so... I didn't know this! :)

World Series of Board Gaming gives YOU a chance to win part of $250,000 in cash/prizes!

Not sure if tournament gaming is for you? There's also Open Gaming (2500+ library), nightly entertainment, daily giveaways, celebrity games & more!

Check this out!
www.wsbgvegas.com?ref=Podfather

The Podfather Loves... - YouTube A series of videos where The Podfather tells you about one game, gaming related topic, or something that he just loves!

The Podfather Loves… Flip 7!

This is a video in my very infrequently dropped series of games and things that I love. Come see why “The Podfather Loves…” this great, light, fun filler game!

Also check out the first vid “The Podfather Loves: “Dune: War for Arrakis”!

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Two smiling individuals seated at a bar, with one holding a phone whose lock screen includes a colorful grid pattern. The background features a stocked bar, pendant lights, and a TV screen.

Sounds like a wonderful list!

re: #HuesAndCues - Earlier this year, I met the fellow who designed the #boardgame Hues & Cues, @wscottbrady.bsky.social. Super-nice!

Thanks to @podfathergaming.bsky.social for introducing us.

For those not familiar with the game:
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Those chips are much heavier than the “clay composite” ones that I own. With poker chips, heavier is better. Congrats on the good purchase! <3

It's kinda true.

#lotr @podfathergaming.bsky.social