Appalachia has a very rich lore and history surrounding it. Things, very old things, living in the woods, only rarely making contact with humanity. It’s into this world that you find yourselves in Old Gods of Appalachia, a new RPG utilizing the Cypher system from Monte Cook Games. From the campaign: The campaign’s headed to…
Ch,ch,ch, changes! That’s gotta be Tzeentch’s favorite song. And you can use it as a battlecry as you head your Warpmeld Pact forces into battle. In this preview from War Zone Nachmund: Rift War, we look at this army. From the article: The next chapter of the Nachmund saga has been revealed! In War Zone…
The Anvil of Apotheosis lets you put together your own hero for your army in Age of Sigmar. This bit of rules from a previous General’s Handbook is coming back in the Season of War: Thondia book, available to pre-order now from Games Workshop. Want to know a bit more about it? Click through. From…
WizKids is letting you boldly go where nobody has gone before with some new Star Trek Attack Wing sets. They’re new faction packs for the game and you can get your name on the list to get them as soon as they’re available. From the announcement: PRE-ORDER TODAY! STAR TREK: ATTACK WING FACTION PACKS: SHIPS…
Space Marine power armor has gone through many variations over the years (both in-universe and out). One of the more popular variants is the “Beakie” style. With the new version of The Horus Heresy coming out soon, Games Workshop is also bringing out some new, plastic Beakie marines for you. From the article: The secret’s…
I often go back and forth on which I like more: physical or digital versions of media. Each has their pros and cons. I certainly like pdfs since they’re generally searchable, able to be pulled up at a moment’s notice, and you can carry a whole library in your pocket. If you’re a fan of…
I love a lot of webcomics. One of my favorites is Sarah’s Scribbles. Her take on life is just amazing and makes me laugh every time. Soon, you’ll be able to share in her struggles with Future Me Problems, a new card game that’s up on Mattel Creations now. From the campaign: The campaign is…
The Dark Crystal is a cherished story by many. Many of us watched it as kids and it left an indelible mark upon us. Now, you can join in the world, itself via The Dark Crystal Adventure Game. And now, the book’s available as a pdf, if you prefer the electronic versions of things. From…
CMON is bringing the Household RPG to an English-speaking audience with a new edition of the game. If you’re looking forward to it, or just want to know more, they’ve posted up a Quickstart rules book for you. And it’s not just some 1-2 page thing. It’s 94 pages long. From the post: The Quickstart…
As a news reporter, I hate April 1st. I’ve been burned before by a story that looked real, only to find out later that it wasn’t. That was my reaction when I first saw that the Leagues of Votann (formerly known as the Squats) were coming back to 40k. Like, that’s literally BEEN an April…
Japanese folklore is filled with fantastic creatures, mythical spirits, and larger-than-life characters. And soon, you can join in with Kamon, a Japanese Fantasy setting book for D&D that’s up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: The project was born in 2018 by an Italian author, Fabio Attoli (Pendragon Game Studio, Stratelibri, Origami Edizioni), inspired by…
I mean, sure, you can just give your party a +1 sword and a Cloak of Protection, but everyone’s got those. What if you want something more exotic and different? That’s when you reach into the Griffon’s Saddlebag. And Book 2 of this series is up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: The Griffon’s Saddlebag…
Outlaws of Alkenstar, a new Adventure Path, is on its way soon from Pathfinder. As Paizo is wont to do, they have created a Player’s Guide for you so you can customize your character to the setting and path. Head over and download your copy now. From the website: Source
There’s a lot that goes on in the Outer Rim of the Star Wars galaxy. More than can fit into a single board game. So, expansions are here. And that’s what we get in Star Wars: Outer Rim: Unfinished Business. From the article: You’ve made a name for yourself in the Outer Rim, and you…
I’ve been fascinated with dinosaurs forever, just like many people. I remember reading the original Jurassic Park book earlier than generally recommended. So, whenever something new for the franchise comes out, it definitely gets my attention. And here, there’s a new legacy board game. It’s called Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar. The project…
Post-apocalyptic Japan. The world is now ruled by an all-powerful A.I. How will you fit into this world? That’s what you need to figure out in Tamashii: Chronicles of Ascend, a new adventure board game up on Gamefound by Awaken Realms. From the campaign: Tamashii: Chronicles of Ascend is a new title created by Awaken…
Long Dog Games is running a Kickstarter campaign for Pericle: Gathering Darkness, their new tabletop RPG. But unlike other RPGs, this one is app-driven, giving you more options and excitement as you play. From the campaign: Pericle: Gathering Darkness is an app-driven tabletop role-playing game for 1-4 players that combines exciting dice-based combat with a…
People often compare the office to a jungle. Well, in Squid Inc., it’s more like the ocean. No less dangerous and filled with predators looking to see you fall. But if you can manage your clout, you can make it all the way to the top and be head of the company. Pre-orders are being…
Noooobody expects the Second Inquisition! Ok, you know I had to make that reference. But really, the new sourcebook for Vampire: The Masquerade, is now available as a pdf from Renegade Game Studios. Head over and download your copy now. From the website: Greetings kindred! Today we’re happy to launch the early release of the…
G.I. JOE was one of the first toy lines I really remember collecting back when I was a little kid. My friends and I would have endless hours of fun playing with them. And now that I’m in my 40s, I can still do that with the G.I. JOE RPG from Renegade Game Studios (since,…
A new commander is making his way to the battlefields of Middle-earth. It’s the Dragon Emperor and he certainly knows how to get there in style. Why walk when you can have others do that kind of thing for you. It’s good to be the emperor. Get a look at his new, upcoming figure in…
Ok, so you’ve ended up in Hell, but it’s not as bad as you thought. Or maybe it is. It all depends on how you take it. That’s what you find in Hellborn, a new RPG all about navigating the politics in Hell. The campaign is up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: Hellborn is…
Dungeons. They’re full of monsters, loot, and traps. And they’re everywhere. So much so that a group of like-minded individuals has formed that makes it their life’s work to explore them. They’re the League of Dungeoneers, and it’s into their presitigous ranks that you join in the new board game up on Kickstarter now. From…
Words. Lord knows I deal with them every day. You probably do, too. But how good is your vocabulary? How about your gaming buddies? I hope it’s good, because it’ll have to be if you want to make it through Illiterati, a new cooperative survival word game that’s up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign:…
Blood for the Blood God! Wait… that’s the wrong universe. Though Blood Gods are certainly included in Vampire: The Masquerade. Cults of the Blood Gods is the next sourcebook coming out for the game from Renegade Game Studios. You can get your pre-order in now, along with a bonus pdf version. From the website: For…
A new board game version of a popular video game will soon be headed to Kickstarter. It’s Dead by Daylight and it’s a joint project with Level 99 Games and Behaviour Interactive. Two versions of the game will be part of the campaign, an original and a deluxe. Head on through to find out more….
Nachmund is the new box set coming for Kill Team. In it, there’s going to be a bunch of new Chaos Space Marines hitting tabletops. We get a look at them in this preview. Have yourselves a look-see. From the article: We’ve still not quite recovered from seeing the amazing new Corsair Voidscarred that we…
20 weeks. That’s how long the islands are from complete devastation. Can they be saved? That’s up to your players to find out in Sunken Isles, a new setting guide and adventure for 5th edition D&D that’s up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: Since Manaki and its cultures don’t customarily use gold when trading,…
The Black Library Celebration is coming soon from Games Workshop. Included with the various books are a pair of new miniatures. If you’re looking to bring these character from the page to your tabletop, you’ll need some rules, along with the miniature. In this post, we get the rules for Fafnir Rann of the Imperial…
Aspect Warriors are the elites of the Aeldari army. We’ve seen some of the Dark Reapers and their leader Maugan Ra, but that’s just one of the numerous groups that exist. We get a much more general look of how these warriors are getting updated in the new Aeldari codex, coming soon. From the article:…
