Captain’s Log May 23rd: Twilight Imperium’s 25th Anniversary!

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The news is back! After our hiatus there is a lot to cover, so Aaron and Ian break down the new Gen Con safety requirements, yet another Azul variant, and FFG hitting a big milestone!

RELEASES

Portal Games newest title Batman: Everybody Lies sees players taking on the roles of iconic characters with unique hidden agendas and ways of gathering information

https://shopportalgames.com/products/batman-everybody-lies

WizKids rereleasing 2021 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee Fantasy Realms with new Deluxe edition

https://wizkids.com/fantasy-realms-deluxe-edition/

Plan B announces Azul: Master Chocolatier, new edition of modern classic Azul

https://bgg.cc/boardgame/363247/azul-master-chocolatier

UK publishers Backspindle Games releasing Lucha Wars!, an updated version of their 2016 release Luchador! Mexican Wrestling Dice

https://www.backspindlegames.com/product/lucha-wars/

Asmodee Digital releases Jaws of the Lion DLC for Gloomhaven, also announces that the game will be coming to home consoles in 2023

https://twitter.com/AsmodeeDigital/status/1527257770524700673

EXPANSIONS

In honor of 25th anniversary, FFG is releasing the 25th faction for Twilight Imperium, the Council Keleres

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/4/28/the-council-awaits/

The next campaign expansion for Marvel Champions LCG, titled Mutant Genesis finally introduces the X-Men to the universe of the game

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/5/19/mutant-genesis/

NEWS

Financial investors The Chernin Group acquire 25% stake of Funko, also invest heavily in Exploding Kittens. They have also announced an intention to focus more in the CCG space

https://www.boardgamequest.com/the-chernin-group-buys-25-of-funko-more-ccgs-on-the-way/

Jim Butler names as new president of Paizo, Inc after current president Jeff Alvarez steps down for health reasons

https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si1o?Jim-Butler-Named-Paizo-President

Snakes & Lattes continues US expansion, adding two new stores in Glendale, CA and Provo, UT

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51217/snakes-lattes-adds-two-u-s-locations

Gen Con, Origins announce proof of vaccination and mask wearing requirements for 2022 shows

https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-dawn-deestar-wood

https://www.gencon.com/gen-con-indy/health-and-safety

https://www.originsgamefair.com/show-policies

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