More than 750 figures from the game design community have endorsed Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president in the 2024 U.S. election. This group, which includes designers, writers, publishers, and reviewers from across the industry, has rallied behind the Democratic ticket under the slogan “Harris/Walz: It’s the Correct Play.” Among the…
At this year’s New York Comic Con, the Secret Level animated anthology series was the center of Warhammer news during the panel hosted by renowned director Tim Miller and executive producer Dave Wilson. The series, inspired by popular gaming settings, includes a highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000 episode set to premiere on Prime Video in December….
Wizards of the Coast has announced the creation of the Commander Format Panel (CFP) to oversee the popular Magic: The Gathering Commander format. This follows a recent transition where the Commander Rules Committee handed over management of the format to Wizards. The new panel was introduced by Gavin Verhey in an announcement on October 22….
A Fool’s Errand, a tarot-fueled science fantasy tabletop RPG, is now live on Kickstarter. With a blend of high-stakes drama, esoteric deities, and surreal dreamscapes, the game invites 3-5 players to dive into a world shaped by Androids, Humans, and jealous gods embodied by the Major Arcana of the tarot. Players take on the roles…
Games Workshop has outlined the upcoming releases for Warhammer Underworlds as part of the new edition set to launch soon. The core box, set in the mines beneath the ruined city of Embergard, introduces a new ruleset, two warbands, and four Rivals decks. This is the first step in a series of releases planned for…
A new tabletop roleplaying game, Final Girl Rising, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, aimed at fans of slasher horror films. Using the Powered by the Apocalypse system, the game delves into the iconic “Final Girl” trope, where players embody one of six horror movie heroine archetypes, doing whatever it takes to survive the…
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide introduces a new section dedicated to helping Dungeon Masters create their own adventures. This section is designed to provide practical advice for crafting adventures tailored specifically to a DM’s campaign, focusing on how to prepare effective sessions for their players. The guide breaks down adventure creation…
The Thunder Road: Vendetta Roleplaying Game has launched on Kickstarter, running from October 22nd to November 21st, 2024. Licensed from Restoration Games, this roleplaying game expands on the world of the Thunder Road: Vendetta board game and is designed by the same team. Inspired by post-apocalyptic films such as Mad Max, the game allows players…
The Op Games has announced the release of CLUE: Muppets Edition, a new version of the classic board game featuring characters from Disney’s The Muppets. The game is now available at major retailers, including Amazon. In this edition, players can take on the roles of Muppet characters, such as Kermit as Mayor Green, Fozzie as…
In celebration of Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary, a special double vinyl album is set for release next month. Composed by Michael Gatt, the album will feature 12 original tracks inspired by key locations and characters from the Forgotten Realms. Scheduled for release on November 15th, the album’s first single, Arise, Tiamat!, is now available…
Steamforged Games has introduced Bardsung: Tale of the Forsaken Glade, a new board game campaign now available on Gamefound. This game remasters the mechanics of the original Bardsung, offering a fresh campaign driven by player feedback. Set in a decaying forest where a corrupting black dragon holds sway, players will navigate the labyrinthine woods and…
Archon Studio has announced the upcoming launch of their latest Dungeons & Lasers crowdfunding campaign, Dungeons & Lasers VII: Porthaven – RPG Terrain & Miniatures. The campaign is set to debut in March 2025 on Gamefound. The campaign will feature a massive ship centerpiece along with four core sets, including the Tavern, Bazaar, Port, and…
Osprey Games is gearing up to release their latest tabletop miniatures game, Freakz!: Mutant Murder Machines, designed by Michael Whelan, also known as “Wheels.” This new game takes players into a post-apocalyptic world where up to eight models per player battle for survival and strange powers in the bomb-torn ruins of ancient cities. Freakz! offers…
This Saturday’s pre-orders from Games Workshop feature new releases for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legions Imperialis and the Blood Angels. The Rise of the Dark Mechanicum The Rise of the Dark Mechanicum expansion explores the internal conflict within the Mechanicum following the events of Horus’ betrayal. This narrative expansion introduces rules for Flashpoint battles,…
Steve Jackson Games has been selected as the U.S. publisher for the iconic Fighting Fantasy series. Originally launched in 1982 by British game designers Sir Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (UK), the solo adventure book series has captivated millions of readers worldwide. The return of these gamebooks to the U.S. marks the first release of…
Tuesday Knight Games has announced Mothership Month, a limited-time event running from November 12, at 10 AM PST to December 10, at 10 AM PST. The event will feature collaborations from several third-party publishers in the Mothership RPG community, offering new adventures and modules. Included in the lineup are Interloper by Silverarm Press, PK49 by…
Wizards of the Coast has announced the latest collaboration for Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair series, featuring a Marvel Superdrop. Revealed at New York Comic Con on October 18, the upcoming release will introduce popular Marvel characters to Magic cards for the first time, with the launch scheduled for November 4. The Marvel Superdrop will…
In a recent video, Dungeons & Dragons introduced the new Dungeon Master’s Screen designed for the upcoming 2024 edition, as part of the game’s 50th anniversary. The screen features artwork by Joy Ang, with Fury Gazzi as art director, and is aimed at improving functionality for Dungeon Masters. The design process focused on feedback from…
Critical Role has announced its upcoming live shows for 2025 as part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations. The tour will feature performances in several cities across the United States and, for the first time, Australia. The tour will kick off in Chicago, where the founding cast will reunite for a unique one-shot experience, allowing the audience…
Corvus Belli has announced its November releases for Infinity and Warcrow. For Infinity, the release of the Battle Pack Operation Sandtrap for the N5 edition includes 14 miniatures, a booklet with background and missions, cardboard scenery, and dice. The pack introduces the Kestrel Colonial Force from PanOceania and the Shindenbutai from JSA, along with ready-to-play…
Greater Than Games has revealed that Defenders of the Realm: Legends Edition will launch on November 19th via BackerKit. This miniatures-based adventure game allows players to work together to defend Monarch City from various enemies and four key bosses. Players can choose to play as heroes such as Fera the Barbarian, Samil the Ranger, Vitalia…
Dark Horse Comics has revealed a new comic miniseries titled Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire, set to release on February 19. The four-issue series serves as a prequel to Stranger Things Season 4, focusing on Eddie Munson and his role in forming the Hellfire Club. The series is written by…
Kurt Vonnegut, widely recognized for his literary contributions, particularly Slaughterhouse-Five, also ventured into game design. His board game, GHQ, originally created in 1956, has now been published after nearly seven decades. Following the moderate reception of his first novel, Player Piano, Vonnegut sought alternative ways to earn an income. Drawing on his World War II…
Lucca Comics & Games will mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with a series of events running from October 26 to November 3, in Lucca, Italy. The celebration will include an extensive art exhibition, along with a unique tribute to the creators of the game, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. A central feature…
Last week, Nighthawk Games launched the Kickstarter campaign for Half Truth: Second Guess, the stand-alone sequel to the popular trivia game Half Truth. This new version includes updated trivia content and team-based gameplay, designed to appeal to both experienced trivia players and newcomers alike. Half Truth: Second Guess was created by Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings…
Insania, an upcoming co-op dungeon crawler from Sievert Games, is preparing for its Kickstarter launch on November 19th. Set in ancient Rome, the game introduces players to a dark and unsettling narrative, incorporating themes of horror, violence, and mature content. Players will take on the roles of legionaries, gladiators, and oracles as they face nightmarish…
Studio Far Horizons has revealed The Last Wardens Tabletop Roleplaying Game, based on the Mad Cave Studios comic series by Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl. Set in 1975 America, the game places players in the role of Wardens, tasked with defending humanity against an ancient and powerful force. The game incorporates elements of grindhouse-style horror,…
The latest video from the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel introduces the inclusion of Greyhawk in the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. As the first campaign setting ever published for D&D, Greyhawk is set to play a central role in the new guide, coinciding with the game’s 50th anniversary. The development team explains their decision…
Archon Studio has announced the upcoming release of Master of Orion: Ad Astra, a 4X strategy board game based on the well-known Master of Orion PC series. The game is set to offer players the chance to control one of six races as they explore space, colonize planets, and develop technologies in pursuit of galactic…
Renegade Game Studios has opened pre-orders for Wraith & The Giants, a solitaire game where players face off against elemental giants. In the game, the responsibility of defending a village from these giants falls to the player after the death of their character’s grandmother, who had previously taken on the role. The game features four…
