a candid selfie of the staff writer, husky build, blond hair, caucasian.

Tyler Chancey

Staff Writer

About Tyler Chancey

Ever since he was small, Tyler Chancey has had a deep, abiding love for video games and a tendency to think and overanalyze everything he enjoyed. This passion continued into his adulthood as he continued to express his love of the medium across multiple different hobbyist sites, refining his creative voice. He has worn many hats as part of these endeavors. Writer, editor, consultant, PR, podcast host, the list goes on. While many of those outlets have closed their doors, the experience gained was vital.

Tyler is a major advocate for not just games as a creative medium and a form of entertainment, but in its therapeutic application for those coping with mental illness. This has extended into his coverage and love of the tabletop and TTRPG space thanks to his passionate association with non-profit organizations like The Bodhana Group, and Rise Above the Disorder. This has instilled a strong desire to ensure that all voices from all walks of life are welcome at the table and can have their moments in the spotlight, and all of the skills of communication and emotional labor that comes with it.

When he isn't writing about games, making material for his TTRPG campaigns with fellow colleagues and beloved streamers, or singing as part of his local church congregation, he spends his time disguised as nobody important.

Articles by Tyler Chancey


Total Articles: 1403


A screenshot of a card featuring Spongebob Squarepants making a rainbow with his hands.
News

SpongeBob Secret Lair Brings Iconic Cartoon to Magic: The Gathering

Wizards of the Coast has announced an official Spongebob Secret Lair, bringing the beloved cartoon character into Magic: The Gathering.

March 10, 2025 | 04:33 EDT

A monopoly game board with smart phone app icons on the board.
News

Monopoly App Banking Ditches Play Money for Digital Play Banking

Hasbro has announced Monopoly App Banking, a controversial spin on the iconic board game that replaces paper play money with a play bank card.

March 7, 2025 | 04:21 EST

A dragon, a falconer, and a knight with a hammer sitting next to polyhedral dice on a white background.
News

Hero Forge: Custom Dice Kickstarter Brings Personalized Dice to Tables

Today, the Hero Forge: Custom Dice Kickstarter campaign went live, bringing custom dice service to the platform. It was funded in an hour.

March 6, 2025 | 03:57 EST

An older man in a suit sitting alongside a woman in a neon pink dress in an office building.
News

Kosmos Senior Executive Heiko Windfelder, The Man Who Oversaw Catan, Is Retiring

Kosmos' senior executive, Heiko Windfelder, is retiring after 30 years with the company. His sales experience includes the iconic Catan series.

March 5, 2025 | 04:28 EST

A man in thick furs wielding a sword in the middle of a snowstorm. Ruins are behind him. The text "The Throne of Thorns" is in metal text at the bottom.
News

Ruins of Symbaroum: The Throne of Thorns II Continues Epic TTRPG Campaign

Free League Publishing has announced Ruins of Symbaroum: The Throne of Thorns II is available now. It is the latest installment in the game's ongoing epic.

March 4, 2025 | 01:25 EST

A board game layed out with terrain and soldier miniatures. sitting next to the board is a giant black box with a white number "6" on the front.
News

Rainbow Six: Siege Board Game Reprint and New Expansions Coming Courtesy of Steamforged Games

Steamforged Games has announced a crowdfunding game for a Rainbow Six: Siege board game reprint. The campaign includes two new expansions.

March 3, 2025 | 04:48 EST

Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy standing in the park. Snoopy has a magnifying glass out staring at a picture of Linus' blanket.
News

Clue: Peanuts Brings Childhood Charm to Classic Mystery Board Game

The Op has announced Clue: Peanuts, a Charlie Brown twist on the mystery board game. It is being produced to celebrate Peanuts' 75th anniversary.

February 27, 2025 | 03:16 EST

A cast photo showing Brennan Lee Mulligan, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Bayley, and Chelsea Green.
News

Dimension 20: Titan Takedown Combines Tabletop Storytelling with Pro Wrestling Personality

The streaming platform Dropout has announced the season premiere of its actual play series, Dimension 20: Titan Takedown, will feature WWE Superstar talent.

February 26, 2025 | 04:12 EST

A comic book splash page featuring Invincible, Atom Eve, Omni-Man, and The Guardians of the Glob. The words, "Invincible Superhero Roleplaying" is on the front in bold yellow letters.
News

Invincible TTRPG By Free League Brings Superhero Action to Gaming Tables

Free League and Skybound Interactive have announced an officially licensed Invincible TTRPG, based on the superhero universe created by Robert Kirkman.

February 25, 2025 | 03:19 EST

A table of a board game with metal, wooden, gemstone, and resin game pieces. The text "Catan Masterpiece" is overlayed in yellow text.
News

Catan Masterpiece Kickstarter Fully Funded Within An Hour, Promoting Bespoke Game Components

Fanroll LLC has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Catan Masterpiece, an officially licensed set of bespoke game components. It was funded in an hour.

February 24, 2025 | 05:10 EST

An icy snowy mountain side with a man and a bird monster mount. The title, "Monster Hunter Wilds" is above in stylized text.
Review

Monster Hunter Wilds Review – A New Frontier

Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it brings polish, refinement, and cinematic presentation. This is our review.

February 24, 2025 | 10:00 EST

A splash page of a robotic android with pink hair, Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes in a swordfight, a group of giant monsters, and a woman with facepaint wielding a spear.
News

RenegadeCon 2025 Announces New Board Games, More World of Darkness, and Transformers

Renegade Game Studios announced a string of board game titles during RenegadeCon 2025. Here is everything they announced.

February 21, 2025 | 04:43 EST

Sephiroth and Cloud facing eachother in a fog-covered city battlefield
News

Hasbro Unveils New Playing to Win Strategy, Expanding Their Reach To More Players

Alongside its Q4 2025 Financial Report, Hasbro announces its new Playing to Win business strategy, which focuses on play-focused franchises.

February 20, 2025 | 03:51 EST

A rat, bird, frog, and a possum wearing fancy clothes and riding in a boat in the middle of a forest.
News

Riverbank RPG Brings Cozy Animal Whimsy to Gaming Tables

Kobold Press has announced an upcoming crowdfunding campaign for Riverbank RPG, a cozy TTRPG about tea parties, poetry, and polite animals.

February 19, 2025 | 04:58 EST

A man in ornate knight's armor, a woman with long green hair and a red robe, a man with a giant sword, and a girl with white hair in a scythe standing in a white background.
News

Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering Crossover Brings Classic Art and New Mechanics

Wizards of the Coast has released new information, including new gameplay mechanics, on their upcoming Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering Commander release.

February 18, 2025 | 04:29 EST

Four young girls sitting on a collapsed jungle gym in shape of a rocket in a playground at night. the title "Lost Records: Bloom & Rage" is in the corner in white and hot pink text.
Review

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 Review – Rocking in the 90s

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 nails the atmosphere and tone of the 1990s in the first half of their young adult drama. This is our review.

February 18, 2025 | 05:00 EST

A man with spikey blond hair wielding a gigantic greatsword in a flame-covered battlefield.
News

Final Fantasy Commander Decks Coming to Magic: The Gathering

Wizards of the Coast has announced official Final Fantasy Commander decks, marking an official crossover with Magic: The Gathering and the RPG series.

February 17, 2025 | 04:13 EST

A man and a woman holding each other. The title "Tolarian Community College Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline" is overlayed in white text.
News

Tolarian Community College Fundraises $460,000 for Trans Lifeline

Tolarian Community College, creator of Magic: The Gathering content, launched a Trans Lifeline fundraiser, raising $460,000 for the non-profit organization.

February 14, 2025 | 03:34 EST

The face of a bearded man with blue skin and white facepaint wearing an elaborate hat. A performing stage is in the background.
News

Arcane Wonders Announces Onstage, A Trick-Taking Game About A Theater Troupe

Arcane Wonders and Rolling Wizards Games have announced Onstage, a trick-taking game about a theater troupe featuring Vietnamese-inspired artwork.

February 13, 2025 | 03:13 EST

A man sitting in an armchair holding a book in his lap.
News

New Daggerheart Miniseries Announced, Featuring the Age of Umbra Campaign Frame

Darrington Press has announced a new Daggerheart miniseries set in the Age of Umbra, the grimdark setting in the TTRPG's core rulebook.

February 12, 2025 | 03:31 EST

A skeleton with a top hat holding a small brass chess piece in front of a foggy cityscape. The words, "Fallen London The Roleplaying Game" is visible in white text at the top.
News

Fallen London RPG Kickstarter Raises Six Times Its Funding Goal Day One

Magpie Games launched their Kickstarter campaign for the Fallen London RPG. On day one, the campaign raised more than six times its funding goal.

February 11, 2025 | 05:30 EST

A white dog with a golden collar in front of a swirling blue background. The text "Disney Lorcana Archazia's Island" is on the right in white texted embedded in a sea green plaque.
News

New Disney Lorcana Archazia's Island Details Revealed by Ravensburger

Ravensburger has provided a preview of new cards and features coming to their newest set, Disney Lorcana Archazia's Island.

February 10, 2025 | 03:15 EST

A group of men and women in armor and robes. The title "Magic: The Gathering" is in the forefront in yellow and red text.
News

Magic: The Gathering Movie is Coming Courtesy of Hasbro and Legendary Pictures

Legendary Pictures and Hasbro have announced they are partnering to produce a live-action Magic: The Gathering movie and plans for spin-off shows to follow.

February 7, 2025 | 08:01 EST

Donald Duck, Webby, Huey, Dewey, and Louie marching through a green forest hoisting camping equipment.
News

New Donald Duck: Happy Camper Board Game Celebrates Character's 90th Anniversary

The Walt Disney Company and Maestro Media have announced Donald Duck: Happy Camper. It's a board game meant to celebrate the character's 90th anniversary.

February 6, 2025 | 03:34 EST