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A copy of Transformers Enigma of Combination sitting on top of a gaming mat.
Review

Transformers Enigma of Combination Review – New Meaning Of Teamwork

Combiner teams. They have been a staple of Transformers since they arrived in the 1980s. Since then, there have been many interpretations of characters that combine. Big, small, many, few, alien, and…

May 2, 2024 | 06:00 EDT

Promo image of Dungeons & Datemates, showing a woman with a spear, a man holding a cerberus puppy, and a nonbinary tiefling in a robe.
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Dungeons & Datemates Brings Romantic Drama to the Table

In Dungeons & Dragons, players can experience a wonderful wish-fulfillment fantasy. Slaying powerful monsters. Accruing fortune and status. Getting reliable restful sleep. Meeting a special…

April 19, 2024 | 04:09 EDT

A promotional image of Pathfinder War of Immortals, showing a warrior wielding a blade in the middle of storm clouds raining blood.
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Pathfinder War of Immortals Event Announced by Paizo

Paizo Inc. has announced a major change in the fantasy world of Golarion. Pathfinder War of Immortals is a new widespread meta event for the fantasy TTRPG, one that will explore the ramifications,…

April 17, 2024 | 04:35 EDT

Promotional artwork of the five-headed dragon Tiamat from Dungeons & Dragons.
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Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams Steps Down

Some big changes are coming to one of the largest companies in the tabletop industry. Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams, who took over when former President Chris Cocks was promoted to…

April 17, 2024 | 03:01 EDT

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Vecna: Eve of Ruin Is Dungeons & Dragons Major Crossover Multiversal Event

Dungeons & Dragons is celebrating their 50th anniversary and on top of gearing up to release a new set of core rulebooks later this year we're a few short weeks away from the release of Vecna:…

April 16, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

Promotional artwork of the Planet of the Apes TTRPG, showing ape characters armed with rifles.
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Planet of the Apes TTRPG Announced by Magnetic Press

An official Planet of the Apes TTRPG is coming. Magnetic Press, the company behind the Carbon Grey RPG, has announced that they will be bringing the long-running sci-fi franchise to gaming tables,…

April 12, 2024 | 03:35 EDT

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Against The Faerie Queene TTRPG Campaign Announced By Modiphius

Modiphius Entertainment has announced a new campaign for Legends of Avallen. Their Celtic-inspired TTRPG will be getting a new adventure called Against The Faerie Queene. The release will include a…

April 11, 2024 | 03:21 EDT

Promotional artwork of the RPG Daggerheart, featuring a spellcaster in dark purple robes, his face in profile.
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Daggerheart 1.3 Playtest Available Now

The latest update to Daggerheart has gone live. The highly anticipated TTRPG developed by Critical Role's Matt Mercer and Darrington Press has received its share of feedback thanks to open beta…

April 9, 2024 | 05:37 EDT

A promo image of Dimension 20: Gauntlet At The Garden, showing the main cast in front of a moon-lit cityscape
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Dimension 20: Gauntlet At The Garden Rolls The Dice At Madison Square Garden

If you are familiar with actual plays in the TTRPG space, there's a good chance you have heard of Dimension 20. The actual play series hosted by Dropout has told many beloved stories lead by iconic…

April 8, 2024 | 03:27 EDT

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Review

Runescape Kingdoms The Roleplaying Game Review – Hello Young Thingummywut

Runescape Kingdoms The Roleplaying Game might just be one of the most beginner-friendly TTRPGs I have experienced in a long time. This adaptation of the fantasy MMO by Steamforged Games not only…

April 11, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Promotional artwork of the Dungeons & Dragons Stumble Guys crossover, showing multiple adventurers, an owlbear, and a beholder in a lava-covered dungeon.
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Dungeons & Dragons Stumble Guys Crossover Brings Magic To The Game

Wizards of the Coast continues their 50th anniversary celebration of Dungeons & Dragons. A cozy life sim has been announced. A Lego set has been announced. Even a theatrical production is…

March 29, 2024 | 05:09 EDT

Promotional artwork from the Avatar Legends Starter Set, showing Prince Zuko, earthbenders, and water benders in a splash page.
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Best of Magpie Book Bundle Provides Discounted Avatar Legends Goodness

A new Humble Bundle has been made available. The aptly named Best of Magpie Book Bundle compiles Magpie Games' most distinct TTRPG products and several ashcan products for those curious about design…

March 26, 2024 | 01:50 EDT

Promotional artwork of Coriolis: The Great Dark, showing a thin, pale figure in dark dress, silhouetted by the fiery image of a bird in the background.
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Coriolis: The Great Dark Fully Funded in 7 Minutes On Kickstarter

Today, Free League Publishing launched its Kickstarter campaign for Coriolis: The Great Dark. This TTRPG would be the latest edition of their spacefaring sci-fi TTRPG, one that would progress the…

March 19, 2024 | 04:07 EDT

Promotional image of the Lego Ideas Dungeons & Dragons set Red Dragons Tale, showing a group of people at a table. Sitting on the table is the Lego set, showing a tavern, monsters, and a dragon.
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Lego Ideas Dungeons & Dragons Set Fabricates Fun

The partnership between the Lego Group and Wizards of the Coast continues to grow. While the massive tabletop publisher and the iconic toy company have collaborated before on a contest back in 2022,…

March 19, 2024 | 02:09 EDT

An image of Call of Cthulhu: Arkham and its various included player resources, like a map and fake newspaper.
Review

Call of Cthulhu: Arkham Review - Supplemental Strangeness

A long-time favorite of tabletop RPG players, Call of Cthulhu brings the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft (and his successor storytellers) home. First released in 1981, and currently on its 7th…

March 21, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Cover artwork of the Uncaged Anthology Bundle. The art shows several monstrous women together in profile.
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Uncaged Anthology Bundle Brings Subversive D&D Adventures To The Table

This month is Women's History Month. A time when we observe and highlight contributions to society, history, and culture by women in their respective fields. As part of that observance, the Dungeons…

March 18, 2024 | 03:33 EDT

A promo image of the Achtung! Cthulhu starter set, showing character sheets, and tokens, a green tentacled monster can be seen in the background.
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Achtung! Cthulhu Starter Set Gives You A Taste of Pulpy Action

Modiphius Entertainment has announced a new Achtung! Cthulhu starter set. This will allow interested players to try out the tabletop studio's more pulpy adventure take on the Cthulhu mythos, complete…

March 12, 2024 | 01:02 EDT

Promotional artwork for the fantasy TTRPG Legends in the Mist.
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Legend In The Mist Kickstarter Ends With Over 16 Times Its Funding Goal

Today, tabletop developer Son of Oak concluded their Kickstarter campaign for Legend in the Mist with more than sixteen times its initial funding goal. This TTRPG is a rustic fantasy that builds on…

March 8, 2024 | 01:03 EST

Artwork from the game Arkham Horror, showing a tentacled monster rising from a body of water, terrorizing a group of investigators.
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Arkham Horror TTRPG Provides Accessible Dive Into Eldritch Horror

Fans of cosmic horror may be familiar with the living card game, Arkham Horror. This Lovecraftian game has received solid support by Fantasy Flight Games, providing a revised core set and updated…

March 7, 2024 | 12:25 EST

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Review

Wizkids Critical Role The Mighty Nein Miniatures Review - Complete With Sprinkles

After releasing a Vox Machina and Bells Hells pre-painted miniature collection, it wouldn't be long before Wizkids followed up and released miniatures for Critical Role's second campaign, The Mighty…

March 12, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

Cover artwork from the sourcebook Sand and Dust for the TTRPG Dune: Adventures In The Imperium
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Dune Adventures Tabletop RPG Humble Bundle Lets The Spice flow

With the theatrical release of Dune: Part Two, interest in Frank Herbert's sci-fi series has grown. That interest expands to Modiphius' award-winning TTRPG, Dune: Adventures In The Imperium. Now,…

March 5, 2024 | 04:35 EST

A hardcover copy of Vampire: The Masquerade Blood-Stained Love sitting on a gaming mat.
Review

Vampire: The Masquerade Blood-Stained Love Review – Dark Desires

Vampire romances are everywhere in fiction. From Bram Stoker's Dracula to Anne Rice's Interview With A Vampire to many supernatural YA series, there's a certain allure that comes with these creatures…

March 7, 2024 | 10:00 EST

An illustration of characters from the Discworld novel series, illustrated by Paul Kidby.
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Discworld Board Games Coming Courtesy of Modiphius Entertainment

A new batch of official Discworld board games are on the way. UK-based developer Modiphius Entertainment has successfully secured the rights to produce new tabletop experiences set in the world…

February 29, 2024 | 11:54 EST

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Our Brilliant Ruin Kickstarter Remains Cultured During The End

A new TTRPG Kickstarter has gone live. One that appears to be part of a growing trend of combining genre elements with the posh formal trappings of class-based society. This new project, Our…

February 27, 2024 | 04:06 EST

A hardcover copy of Vampire: The Masquerade Blood Sigils sitting on a gaming mat.
Review

Vampire: The Masquerade Blood Sigils Sourcebook Review - Secrets In The Blood

Throughout its history, the World of Darkness setting has delved into dark subject matter. Sometimes these explorations amount to cheap exploitative shock, other times that boldness can lead to…

February 27, 2024 | 12:42 EST

A promotional image for Star Trek Adventures Second Edition, a Starfleet crew can be seen disembarking from a starship on to a desolate desert world.
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Star Trek Adventures Second Edition Sets Course For Strange New Worlds

A new edition of Star Trek Adventures is coming. Modiphius Entertainment has provided solid support for their licensed TTRPG, providing a Captain's Log solo play supplement, and a campaign book of…

February 26, 2024 | 12:02 EST

Promotional artwork of the Tomb Raider Shadows of Truth RPG book.
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Tomb Raider: Shadows of Truth TTRPG Announced by Evil Hat Productions

The world of Tomb Raider has been revitalized recently. A Netflix animated series is coming. Tomb Raider 1 - 3 Remastered came out, bringing Lara Croft's adventures to a modern audience. Now, Evil…

February 22, 2024 | 02:49 EST

A screenshot of set decorations from The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a Dungeons & Dragons theatrical production.
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An Official Dungeons & Dragons Theatrical Production Is Coming

The world of Dungeons & Dragons is vast and multifaceted. For 50 years, it has inspired imaginative fantasy adventures, been featured in actual play shows, and has been adapted into TV shows and…

February 15, 2024 | 05:21 EST

Artwork of a busy marketplace full of humanoid owls and ravens from the Humblewood campaign setting.
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Humblewood Debuts On D&D Beyond

A new third-party Dungeons & Dragons supplement has arrived on D&D Beyond. We've seen Darrington Press' Tal'Dorei Reborn and Ghostfire Games' Dungeons of Drakkenheim come to the platform…

February 13, 2024 | 04:51 EST

Cover artwork from the Dungeons & Dragons 2024 campaign book, Vecna: Eve of Ruin.
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Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Release Date Roadmap Announced by Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast is celebrating Dungeons & Dragons' 50th anniversary. That celebration will begin next month during Gary Con and PAX East. That celebration will continue throughout the year,…

February 12, 2024 | 04:20 EST

A promotional cover for Dune: Fall of the Imperium campaign book.
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Experience a New Era in Dune: Fall of the Imperium TTRPG Supplement

A new book is coming to Dune: Adventures in The Imperium. Unlike prior supplements like Masters of Dune or Power and Pawns, this book parallels the events of the upcoming Denis Villeneuve feature…

February 8, 2024 | 05:01 EST

Cover artwork of Star Trek Adventure The Federation Klingon War, featuring starships in a dogfight.
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Star Trek Adventures: The Federation-Klingon War Prepares For Battle

Space: the final frontier is the setting for Modiphius Entertainment's licensed TTRPG, Star Trek Adventures. The RPG has received plenty of support, including a Captain's Log solo mode, and content…

February 7, 2024 | 05:48 EST

A promotional screenshot of Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, showing a duck man and a humanoid in a leather cap, standing in front of an orange sunset.
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Free League Publishing Reveals 2024 Release Slate

As 2024 continues, more tabletop publishers are preparing schedules for upcoming releases. Free League Publishing, most well-known for The One Ring and Mork Borg, has unveiled its slate for the year…

February 6, 2024 | 05:53 EST

A promotional image of the Cyberpunk Red & Classic Megabundle, showing a gigantic robot towering over a car in a busy city street.
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Gear Up With The Cyberpunk Red & Classic Megabundle From Humble Bundle

A new book bundle from Humble Bundle has arrived. Specifically, the Cyberpunk Red & Classic Megabundle provides a plethora of digital books to those curious about Mike Pondsmith's dark dystopian…

February 5, 2024 | 11:09 EST

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Paizo Reveals New Pathfinder Books Coming To GenCon 2024

We are two months into 2024 and major tabletop publishers are already making plans for GenCon. One of those publishers is Paizo, the developer of Pathfinder and Starfinder. For the upcoming GenCon…

February 2, 2024 | 07:38 EST

A promotional set image from the Netflix film Rebel Moon.
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Evil Genius Games and Netflix Settle Rebel Moon TTRPG Lawsuit

Back in September, Evil Genius Games filed a lawsuit against the streaming company Netflix. The lawsuit involved the studio developing an officially licensed Rebel Moon TTRPG, then Netflix…

January 25, 2024 | 05:43 EST

Artwork of a White Dragon from Dungeons & Dragon freezing a party of adventurers with its breath weapon.
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Official D&D VR Game Announced by Demeo Developer

An officially licensed D&D VR game is coming. The ubiquitous fantasy TTRPG's mainstream appeal has only grown thanks to the popularity of actual plays like Critical Role and the 2023 critical…

January 24, 2024 | 08:00 EST

Cover artwork of the Return to Perinthos module from the Jennell Jacquays Memorial Game Jam campaign page.
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Jennell Jacquays Memorial Game Jam Remembers Legendary Designer

On January 12, the gaming industry lost a beloved icon: Jennell Jacquays. Jacquays had an indelible mark on the game industry, both in the tabletop space and videogames. And to mark her passing,…

January 15, 2024 | 06:31 EST

A hardcover copy of Finster's Monster-Matic Cookbook sitting on a table covered by a gaming mat.
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Top 10 Threats in Finster's Monster-Matic Cookbook

My fellow dice goblins, the latest Power Rangers Essence20 RPG sourcebook, Finster's Monster-Matic Cookbook, has been out for a while. It is the closest thing to a full on Monster Manuel the…

January 29, 2024 | 04:54 EST

Promotional image from Pathfinder Organized Play, showing a group of younger adventurers around a table rolling dice and cheering.
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Paizo Makes Things Easier For Younger Players with Pathfinder All Ages Label

Introducing kids to TTRPGs can be difficult. There are approachable TTRPGs like Kids on Bikes but making tailored experiences takes time. In mainstream terms, Dungeons & Dragons can be intense…

January 11, 2024 | 03:43 EST

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Ally Beardsley Talks Fantasy High Junior Year And How Kristen Has Changed Between Seasons

The Bad Kids are back for Fantasy High Junior Year, and we got a chance to sit down with Ally Beardsley to talk about the journey that Dimension 20 and Fantasy High have taken, the journey that…

January 10, 2024 | 07:10 EST

Zac Oyama on the Fantasy High Junior Year along with his new character art
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Zac Oyama Talks Fantasy High Junior Year, Gorgug's Development, and How Elmville Is Like Springfield

Dimension 20 has been a juggernaut in the Actual Play space since it debuted in 2018 with Fantasy High, a D&D game about a bunch of kids on their first day at Aguefort Academy. With its third…

January 10, 2024 | 07:10 EST

Artwork from Call of Cthulhu Gateways to Terror, showing a group of investigators in a library, one is holding a green glowing statue.
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Call of Cthulhu Humble Bundle Provides Occult Insight For New Investigators

With a new year comes the pressure to try something new. For tabletop players, that could mean checking out a different TTRPG. Thankfully, Chaosium has provided a tantalizing offer for those…

January 9, 2024 | 03:39 EST

The title for the game Eldritch Automata, a giant robot with a sword fighting a giant grotesque monster that appears to be made out of human limbs.
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Eldritch Automata Combines Mecha With Cosmic Horror

2024 is here, and with it come new tabletop ideas. Recently, Gehenna Games launched its very first TTRPG Kickstarter for Eldritch Automata. It is a game that combines the mech pilot action of Pacific…

January 2, 2024 | 06:09 EST

A preview image showing off all of the Wizkids Darrington Brigade miniatures
Review

Wizkids Critical Role: The Darrington Brigade Boxed Set Review - Another Set For Collectors Not Players

As Wizkids continues to provide miniatures for fans of Critical Role we've received the main parties of Bell's Hells and Vox Machina, a variety of foes from across the campaigns, and now (whether we…

January 10, 2024 | 07:00 EST

The Journeys Through The Radiant Citadel Miniatures from Wizkids
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Wizkids D&D Icons of the Realms: Journeys Through The Radiant Citadel Review - A Finely Curated Collection

2022 for Dungeons & Dragons brought with it the continued expansion of the known realms of 5th Edition. Journeys Through The Radiant Citadel introduced a variety of colorful worlds and now…

January 4, 2024 | 10:00 EST

The Adult Deep Dragon for Dungeons & Dragons from Wizkids in a mock battle
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Wizkids D&D Icons of the Realms: Adult Deep Dragon Review - Incredible Detail To Scare Your Players

While Dragons might be half of the Dungeons & Dragons name if you're using official adventures running across a dragon isn't all that common. Fizban's Treasury of Dragons introduced many new…

January 29, 2024 | 07:00 EST

A promotional image of a physical compass from the Pathfinder Wayfinder Compass Kickstarter
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Own a Piece of Golarion With The Pathfinder Wayfinder Compass Kickstarter

A new crowdfunding campaign has gone live. Type 40, an Australian company known for making leather journals and props for Call of Cthulhu, has launched their Pathfinder Wayfinder Compass Kickstarter…

December 28, 2023 | 03:18 EST