Show Notes
Juli Bierwirth, co-creater of Mantis Falls and co-owner of Distant Rabbit Games, talks with John and Jamie about how her past, present, and future hopes in the game industry. Together, they discuss Japan's move to invest in the "geeky" market, and how Nintendo reports Pokemon's new initiative to stop scalping.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Game Development 06:02 The Creation of Mantis Falls 08:38 Challenges and Triumphs of Game Publishing 11:30 Kickstarter and the Board Game Industry 20:04 Impact of COVID-19 on Board Gaming 28:19 The Unique Gameplay of Mantis Falls 36:49 The Evolution of Below the Falls 39:02 Game Expansion and Sequel Plans 44:08 Sustainability in the Board Game Industry 01:00:30 Japanese Government's Support for Entertainment Industry 01:11:08 Pokemon Card Scalping Issues 01:11:51 Collectible Card Game Market 01:31:27 Impact of Tariffs on Board Game Industry 01:45:41 Transformers and Scooby-Doo Crossover 01:48:47 Gaming Reviews and Critiques 01:51:28 New Releases and RPGs 02:05:12 Fantasy Books and Graphic Novels 02:06:51 Movies and TV Shows
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