A SAD DAY
Published: Wed 11th Feb
The very public separation of Rodney Smith (Watch It Played) and Chaz Marler (Board Game Night Picks) has sparked a lot of debate in the board game community. In this discussion, we look at what happened, why it matters, and where accountability may fall—from creators and platforms to publishers themselves.
Rodney's Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHXGWflPj4c
The link to the document:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o8ovtpzw9fs5a9p2wb7v8/Report-On-Unethical-Practice-In-Board-Game-Media-Ad-Sales.pdf?rlkey=3vr1g6bzq47fd8hkjcxlr8xdp&e=1&st=yvfpc5wc&dl=0
Below is the response from Game Night Picks, which I did not see before recording the video:
https://gamenightpicks.com/20260209
