All of our musical references are at least a decade out of date, even when we attempt to reference contemporary artists--I must assume, because Mark knows her name, that no one listens to Billie Eilish anymore. We think Drake is suing Kendrick Lamar over claims he plagiarized a board game design, but the details elude us.

01:43 AYURIS: Gatefall (Jack Dire, Jack Dire Studios, 2020)

Games Played Last Week:

05:09 -The Gang (John Cooper and Kory Heath, KOSMOS, 2024)

07:45 -Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard (Gaëtan Beaujannot, Olivier Cipière, and Geonil, Mandoo Games, 2023)

11:28 -Chronicles of Avel (Przemek Wojtkowiak, Rebel Studio, 2021)

13:49 -Han (Michael Schacht, ABACUSSPIELE, 2014)

16:12 -Splendor Duel (Marc André and Bruno Cathala, Space Cowboys, 2022)

18:41 -Battalion: War of the Ancients (Paolo Mori and Francesco Sirocchi, Osprey, 2024)

23:23 -Rats of Wistar (Simone Luciani and Danilo Sabia, Cranio Creations, 2023)

25:12 -Galactic Renaissance Expansion: 5th Player (Christian Martinez, Matagot, 2024)

30:20 -Hallertau (Uwe Rosenberg, Lookout Games, 2020)

News (and why it doesn't matter):

34:30 Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition

35:11 Powerboats ripped off by Rebellion's Joyride? In any case, cite your work!

38:44 Topic: Tempo Control