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Chaosium Inc. has announced that “Cults of RuneQuest: The Lightbringers,” will be available for purchase this August. This volume is the second book in the new “Cults of RuneQuest” sourcebook series, which delves deeper into the rich lore of the RuneQuest TTRPG. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for players to the storm pantheon,…
Monte Cook Games launched its newest offering, “Who the Devil Are You?”. The company, known for subverting conventions, has outdone itself with this zero-prep RPG, where players not only create characters but also collaboratively build the world and plot. In traditional RPGs, the Game Master (GM) constructs the story, setting, and context while the players…
WizKids is set to launch the latest addition to its esteemed Pathfinder Battles series – the Fearsome Forces set. Now available for pre-order, the new miniature set promises to add depth and drama to tabletop role-playing games, enhancing the fantasy experience for players worldwide. The Fearsome Forces set draws players into an intriguing world, filled…
Free League Publishing announced today the release of two major expansions for their multi-award-winning RPG, Forbidden Lands. The game, acclaimed for its innovative blend of old-school gaming and modern mechanics, is set to thrill players with “Book of Beasts” and “The Bloodmarch.” The “Book of Beasts” is a bestiary expansion that takes the genre to…
An innovative mix of role-playing and guessing game, Adventure Party, has been launched on Kickstarter and is quickly gaining momentum. The campaign has already surpassed its initial goal of US$10,000 with a current pledge of US$12,695, with 208 backers showing their support. The campaign will continue to run until July 1, providing ample opportunity for…
Leading game publisher, Chaosium Inc., revealed that the eagerly awaited new sourcebook ‘Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia’ is set to hit the shelves on July 13th, 2023. This hardcover edition, priced at $37.99, is a 152-page, full-colour book that dives deep into the mythology that defines the universe of RuneQuest, the popular tabletop role-playing game….
Ghostfire Gaming has set sail on a new adventure with their Kickstarter for “Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide”, a high-fantasy campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. The Kickstarter campaign, launched recently, has already surpassed its original goal of US$ 20,000, with a current tally of US$ 89,007 and 1,178 backers. The setting guide offers…
Monte Cook Games is taking the Cypher System to new heights with the introduction of the Cypher System Creature Index, designed to help game masters (GMs) find the perfect creature for their next encounter. This new tool promises to revolutionize the process of selecting creatures for a variety of campaigns. Whether you’re running a space…
Chaosium Inc. has announced the hardback release of “Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine” for this October. “Basic Roleplaying” (BRP) is a comprehensive set of core rules that power various tabletop roleplaying games such as Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, Pendragon, and Rivers of London, among others. This system is well-loved among new and veteran role-players alike…
BKOM Studios and Paizo Inc. have revealed a roguelite bullet hell survivor game, “Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors,” slated for release on PC later this year. In this epic adventure set in the legendary Pathfinder setting of Gallowspire, players will engage in ferocious battles as one of three heroic characters. Accompanied by an ally of their choice,…
Chaosium Inc., the game design company known for its innovative role-playing games, has announced the release of the Pendragon Starter Set, scheduled to launch on June 29th. Priced at $29.99, the boxed set includes three full-color softcover booklets, pre-generated character sheets, appendices, battle cards, and a set of seven polyhedral dice. Created by Greg Stafford,…
Dice Dungeons have announced their latest Kickstarter campaign for Character Coins 2.0. With a goal of US$ 8,000, the campaign has already attracted 211 backers and reached an impressive US$ 15,496 in pledges, with 29 days remaining before the campaign concludes on July 11. Building on the success of their original character coins, Dice Dungeons…
Atlas Games has announced the release of three new exhilarating games – “Planegea”, “Godsforge”, and “Kitty Noir”. All three games showcase the unique flair and creativity that the game publisher is known for. “Planegea”, scheduled for release this summer, thrusts players into a prehistoric fantasy setting compatible with the 5E game system. The game combines…
As the sounds of battle echo through the realm, a new crowdfunding campaign is looking to arm tabletop gaming enthusiasts like never before. The Castles & Crusades Adventurers Armory Kickstarter project has successfully garnered US$27,004 in pledges, far surpassing its initial US$2,500 goal, with 26 days remaining before it concludes on July 6. Brought to…
An innovative Kickstarter campaign promising to revitalize the world of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) is currently live, offering backers a year of immersive adventures. Known as “Quest Chests,” these are system-agnostic TTRPG modules packed with physical props, puzzles, narrated voiceovers, music, and much more. With $19,811 pledged out of its $10,000 goal, the campaign is…
In the depths of the oldest mountains in the world, horrors of unimaginable malice and madness are stirring. Monte Cook Games has announced the upcoming release of “Old Gods of Appalachia,” a new tabletop roleplaying game based on the award-winning fiction podcast of the same name. The game is set for an early August release…
The world of paranormal investigation is coming alive on Kickstarter with the launch of Triangle Agency, a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) developed by the new independent studio, Haunted Table Games. The campaign, which went live on June 6th, has already significantly surpassed its funding goal of US$ 9,999, gathering pledges over US$ 74,595 from nearly…
The long-awaited third and concluding chapter of the popular Mercy of the Icons campaign, Coriolis: Wake of the Icons, has been launched by Free League Publishing. This newest addition to the Coriolis – The Third Horizon role-playing game expands on the already detailed universe, providing players and Game Masters with over 200 pages of lavishly…
In a world where calamity has fractured reality and warriors clad in artifact armor fight to restore order, a new Kickstarter project called Aether Nexus is making waves. Powered by the Mecha Hack ruleset, this tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) by Absolute Tabletop has already doubled it’s goal on Kickstarter. The Kickstarter campaign still has 24…
If you’ve ever wanted to play an Orc or Goblin in D&D and found most existing sourcebooks lacking, there’s exciting news. RPCraft Publishing has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for “Book of Conflict: Brutal Races – Orcs & Goblinoids” for D&D 5e, a sourcebook to be reckoned with. Designed to give players an authentic and…
In the world of tabletop role-playing games, the realm of Harrow holds a place of mystery and intrigue. Its depths have been brought to life in the new Kickstarter project, Penumbra City, from Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. The campaign has already gathered an impressive US$28,790, more than double its US$13,000 goal, with 655 backers…
In a recent PaizoCon Online event, Paizo gave fans a peek into the exciting future of Pathfinder and Starfinder. This year’s virtual convention featured an array of speakers from Paizo’s creative team who teased a plethora of new content coming soon for both franchises. Pathfinder Remaster Project Lead Designer Logan Bonner revealed the painted covers…
Fans of detective mysteries and classic fantasy tabletop games have cause for celebration. “The Mystery of the Cursed Statuette,” a Sherlock Holmes-inspired adventure for fifth edition systems (5e), has been launched on Kickstarter by Midnight Tower. Within the first few days, the campaign has significantly exceeded its funding goal of $2,676, garnering pledges totaling $34,520…
The week tried to do it to me again. Much of this morning, it was like, “Oh, it’s Thursday.” NOPE! It’s Friday, y’all! Time for the weekend! And not like I’m ever going to honestly complain that the weekend’s here but man… this week… went by almost too quick, y’know? Oh well. If it’s Friday,…
World Anvil Publishing’s hit tabletop RPG “Broken Tales” has made a grand return to Kickstarter with a fresh expansion, “Broken Tales: Lost Stories”. The campaign, still with 19 days remaining, has already surpassed the initial funding goal of $5,384, with $39,431 pledged so far. This show of support echoes the excitement surrounding the dark horror…
In an ambitious effort to establish a system-agnostic, perpetual, and irrevocable open gaming license, leading tabletop game publisher, Paizo, along with several other publishers, is now ready to release the third draft of the ORC (Open RPG Community) License for final commentary. This endeavor, which will offer a legal “safe harbor” for sharing rules mechanics,…
The game studio BKOM Studios announced its Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults. This news comes as a boon to fans of the world-famous Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, as they now have a chance to be part of the creation of the first-ever co-op Hack and Slash ARPG based on the epic Pathfinder…
Wizards of the Coast is set to release a new expansion book entitled “Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants.” The hardcover edition, slated for an August 15, 2023 release, is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $40.91. In this supplement, Bigby the Great, a beloved character within the D&D universe, recounts his extraordinary journeys into…
The Ultimate Game Master Screen has made its debut on Kickstarter. This revolutionary product is an outcome of a collaborative venture between Forged Gaming and RealmSmith, which have come together to form The Ultimate Game Master brand. The brand’s inaugural product, The Ultimate Game Master Screen, is a magnetic, portable, and affordable screen system specially…
Free League Publishing has announced the expansion “The Lost Mountain Saga” for the ENNIE-awarded game “Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying”. This epic campaign introduces five gripping Mysteries, in which players journey across the Mythic North to explore ancient myths, navigate complex social intrigues, and confront unspeakable horrors that lurk within the shadows. The ultimate goal?…
