Iain McAllister
Game writer, freelance critic, and podcaster. Writer for Tabletop Gaming Magzine. Host of Cult of the Old and But Why Vikings? Find all my work here linktr.ee/thegiantbrain
- What he said
- very excited to see this #TTRPG hit! A rich reimagining of one of the great modern [game worlds + game systems]. The vibes are immaculate. Everyone is going to be playing this at cons this year, get ahead of the cool crowd and follow this one
- Slugblaster is a an absolutely fantastic game and you can get it and a bunch of other games and supplements in this bundle. itch.io/b/3496/slugb... Check out my review if you want the skinny giantbrain.co.uk/2025/04/12/s...
- Star Vaders is in Humble Bundle this week. I loved it. You can read all about it. giantbrain.co.uk/2025/06/13/s...
- All good things must come to an end. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to work with excellent folk and speak to fascinating people in the industry over the years.
- It's the very last episode of Brainwaves and its a special hosted by @werenotwizards.com and featuring all the hosts from over the years the show has been running. Listen in as we reminisce on the past and speculate on the future of games journalism. giantbrain.co.uk/2026/02/02/b...
- This is a great thread from Tim on how graphic design and layout can speak to your readers.
- It's the very last episode of Brainwaves and its a special hosted by @werenotwizards.com and featuring all the hosts from over the years the show has been running. Listen in as we reminisce on the past and speculate on the future of games journalism. giantbrain.co.uk/2026/02/02/b...
- I finished reading this recently. It's a fascinating insight into how gamification can capture us, and the benefits and drawbacks of the larger systems we are all.subject to. Written by @add-hawk.bsky.social and published by @penguinpress.bsky.social
- Latest Newsletter is out now with a larger than normal industry news section amongst all the highlights of games I have been playing and other work I think you should check out. Behind the Scenes for paid patrons only but the rest is for all members including free www.patreon.com/posts/januar...
- "But Why Vikings?" is a tabletop agony aunt column I do with @ava.foxfort.net and @timclare.bsky.social. We need your engagement to keep it running. Got questions about etiquette at the table? Philosophy of play? The best game to fit in pockets? Send them our way! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
