The revised 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook will feature an alternate cover, available exclusively in local game stores from September 3, 2024. This edition precedes the general release of the standard cover, which will be available from September 17, 2024. Polygon reports that the alternate cover artwork is by Wylie Beckert …
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Monte Cook Games has announced their upcoming release, “It’s Only Magic,” a supplement for integrating magical elements into modern settings within tabletop RPGs. Authored by Dominique Dickey, Sean K. Reynolds, and Shanna Germain, this 224-page book is designed to blend contemporary elements with magical intrigue and is set to be released in late June. Pre-orders …
Free League Publishing has announced that “Replicant Rebellion,” an expansion for the Blade Runner: The Roleplaying Game, will be available for backing on Kickstarter starting May 28, 2024. Located in the neon-noir setting of Los Angeles 2037, the expansion introduces a new narrative perspective within the Blade Runner universe. Players take on the roles of …
The demo version of the virtual tabletop RPG, Tales of Fablecraft, has been released on Steam today. Developed by Riftweaver, the game is set in the vibrant and hopeful world of Mythas and emphasizes a human-only development approach, avoiding the use of AI-generated content. Tales of Fablecraft offers a cooperative gaming experience that merges traditional …
Fireball in a Teacup Press recently announced the release of “Iz’Areth,” a new campaign setting for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, introducing a world where ancient secrets and modern technologies intertwine. This new setting emerges after a long period of darkness, showcasing a civilization revitalized by the discovery of Luminous Shards. These radiant gems power a …
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Starter Set will undergo an early reprint ahead of its scheduled release. The Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Starter Set translates the expansive world of Eorzea from its original MMO format to a tabletop game. This adaptation allows players to experience the game’s universe from a …
In a move that has sparked significant backlash from long-time fans and purists of the Dungeons & Dragons universe, Wizards of the Coast has decided to reframe the iconic warrior from the classic 1983 Red Box cover art as a female character. Originally depicted by famed artist Larry Elmore, the warrior on the Red Box …
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a seminal tabletop RPG that has shaped the genre for decades. To celebrate this milestone, D&D is releasing updated versions of its core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. These new editions are detailed in the current issue of Game …
Compose Dream Games, a Canadian company, has expanded its operations by launching a new website in the United Kingdom to distribute Canadian indie RPG titles. The website, composedreamgames.co.uk, aims to facilitate access to these games for both consumers and retailers in the UK. The new UK platform features a selection from 36 out of 44 …
Gehenna Gaming today announced the availability of a free quickstart for their newest game, “Eldritch Automata.” The game, slated for a full launch with a Backerkit campaign in June, merges cosmic horror with mecha combat in an innovative tabletop roleplaying game experience. Developed under the Year Zero Engine Open Gaming License by Fria Ligan AB, …