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R. Talsorian Games has launched the ‘Shadow Scar Starter Set,’ an introductory box set for its new game and intellectual property, ‘Shadow Scar.’ This initial offering precedes the release of the game’s Core Rulebook, scheduled for unveiling at PAX Unplugged 2024. The release follows the ‘Shadow Scar – Eyes in the Darkness’ given away on…
Hit Point Press has introduced “One Last Fight,” a new card-based roleplaying game that invites 1-4 players to battle against their ultimate Nemesis in a life-or-death showdown. Designed with both strategy and storytelling in mind, the game stands out by allowing players to create their adventurers’ backstories collaboratively, define their Nemesis, and navigate through various…
The Ars Magica Definitive Edition is scheduled for release on BackerKit at 11am Central on Tuesday, October 15. A signup for launch reminders is currently available. This edition represents a comprehensive update to Ars Magica 5th Edition, including a revised and expanded deluxe version of the original rulebook. The new edition features over 600 full-color…
Son of Oak Game Studio, known for the Ennie award-winning City of Mist, has launched a new tabletop roleplaying game called “:Otherscape.” Created by Amit Moshe, this game combines mythological figures with a cyberpunk setting. “:Otherscape” is set in the year 20XX within Megacities overwhelmed by “Noise”—a relentless flow of stimuli from ads to stock…
Planet Arcana is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming tabletop role-playing game, “A Fool’s Errand,” on October 22nd. The game features a unique combination of tarot card mechanics and a science fantasy setting. The narrative of “A Fool’s Errand” is centered around an event known as the Big Oops, a major disaster…
The Kickstarter campaign for “Sentients,” a new tabletop RPG, is nearing its funding goal, with $7,912 pledged towards a $10,000 target and 10 days remaining until its closure on August 31. The game combines elements of science fiction with themes of liberation and existential identity. Set in 2071, Sentients introduces players to a reimagined North…
Extra Ordinary, a tabletop roleplaying game that allows players to embody children with supernatural abilities, is scheduled for a Kickstarter launch in March 2025. The game is designed by Kodi Gonzaga and illustrated by Stella Langecker, drawing on influences from well-known franchises such as “Maximum Ride” and “Percy Jackson.” The game adopts a unique dice-less,…
The Kickstarter campaign for “Entromancy: Definitive Edition” has recently launched, aiming to fund a cyberpunk fantasy tabletop role-playing game set in a futuristic San Francisco of the late 21st century. In “Entromancy,” the game world is powered by a new element named ceridium, which has the unintended consequence of creating a new race of people…
In alignment with the 85th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland, which marked the beginning of the Second World War, a new RPG sourcebook titled “Setting Europe Ablaze: The SOE Sourcebook” is set to be released. This book allows role-playing game enthusiasts to simulate the operations of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a covert…
Dice Dungeons has launched a Kickstarter campaign for “80’s Adventures,” a supplement for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, drawing inspiration from everyone’s favorite decade, the 1980s. 80’s Adventure introduces a series of new subclasses, magic items, and spells that capture the spirit of the decade. Each class receives a new subclass that mirrors an iconic…
Discord and Roll20 have introduced a new integration designed to simplify the initiation and management of tabletop games within Discord’s platform. This collaboration brings Roll20’s suite of virtual tabletop tools directly into Discord’s Activities, allowing users to launch and play games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Cyberpunk RED without leaving the Discord environment. With…
Black Cats Gaming, known for their engaging titles like The Spy Game and Cursed Captains of Cthulhu, has introduced a new game, The Ascent. This game offers players a deep dive into psychological survival, set against a backdrop of isolation and the stark depths of uncharted caverns. The Ascent is structured as a journaling game…
New Zealand-based Dice Legenz is set to release their fast-paced and comedic Dungeons & Dragons YouTube series, “The Bards of Aratai.” A deadly potion capable of destroying an entire city is brewing, and it’s up to three quirky bards to save the day—or at least try their best. “The Bards of Aratai” is an upcoming…
Game Masters, there’s a new Kickstarter campaign that’s capturing the attention of the D&D community. Let the Games Begin by Ava’s Adventures is a compendium of 50 mini-games and challenges designed to enhance your D&D 5th Edition adventures. The project aims to provide a solution for GMs struggling to create unique encounters and engaging downtime…
Scott C. McDonald’s Wasteland Degenerates: Jumper Cable Edition is currently crowdfunding on Backerkit, having already surpassed its initial goal of $750 with over $6,555 pledged from 285 backers. With nine days remaining in the campaign, this 64-page zine introduces players to a post-apocalyptic world described as “Mad Max versus Cthulhu.” Combining advanced robotics with gasoline-guzzling…
Loke BattleMats, known for their award-winning battle maps, is launching a new product: The Deck of Many Insults. This deck of 100 cards is designed to add a touch of humor and witty banter to your tabletop gaming sessions, both in character and out. The Deck of Many Insults includes sharp observations and clever comebacks,…
Free League Publishing has announced the release of “Art by Nohr,” a comprehensive art book by Swedish visual artist and graphic designer Johan Nohr. Known for his work in the tabletop roleplaying game industry, Nohr’s art book is now available in the Free League webshop. “Art by Nohr” spans Nohr’s career from 2006 to 2023,…
R. Talsorian Games, in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, has announced that the new box set and starter kit for Cyberpunk RED, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit, is now available for pre-order. This highly anticipated release serves as both a standalone product and a new starter kit for the popular tabletop RPG, Cyberpunk RED. The…
The third annual KiwiRPG Week, scheduled to start on June 23rd, coincides with the celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The event highlights New Zealand’s contributions to the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry and features a week of live gaming sessions, game launches, and community-focused activities. Throughout the week, a variety of New Zealand-designed…
The realm of tabletop RPGs just got sneakier with the launch of “It’s A Thieves Life,” a new sourcebook by Polyhedral Earth Society that’s dedicated to the often-underappreciated thief class in Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC). This detailed guide spans over 60 pages and offers a variety of specialized content designed to bring depth and excitement…
Chaosium Inc. has launched two new titles for role-playing game fans, “Pendragon Core Rulebook” and “The Grey Knight.” These releases promise to immerse players in the adventures and intrigues of King Arthur’s Britain, offering a blend of chivalric tales and strategic gameplay. The “Pendragon: Core Rulebook” encompasses the essential mechanics of the Pendragon game system,…
Osprey Games recently revealed an expansion to their Stargrave series, introducing “Dead or Alive,” a supplement designed by Joseph A. McCullough. This new release focuses on solo bounty hunting in the game’s universe, where players command a crew to track down fugitives. “Dead or Alive” enables players to engage in various missions with motives ranging…
With just three days remaining in its Kickstarter campaign, “Iz’Areth” by Fireball in a Teacup Press is close to turning a dream into reality. The campaign has already surpassed its initial goal of $5,000, with a current pledge total of $5,138 from 44 backers. This new realm in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game universe is scheduled…
Possum Creek Games has announced the release of their new tabletop RPG, “Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast.” The game is now available for purchase in both hardcover and digital formats. Designed to evoke a sense of warmth and community, “Yazeba’s Bed & Breakfast” offers an engaging experience set in a charming, wooded bed and breakfast environment….
9th Level Games has shared its latest endeavor, “City of Skull,” a comprehensive campaign setting for Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying, now seeking funding on BackerKit. The new campaign, set to be published as a hardcover book, introduces a unique West Marches hex crawler adventure path to the Mazes game series. “City of Skull” offers a vivid…
EN Publishing has recently introduced a Kickstarter campaign for “Voidrunner’s Codex,” an expansion designed to propel Dungeons & Dragons 5E and Level Up: Advanced 5E players into interstellar adventures. The campaign aims to enrich the tabletop RPG experience with an array of new content. The expansion is anchored by the “Voidrunner’s Codex,” a hardcover volume…
SmiteWorks USA the developer behind the virtual tabletop software, Fantasy Grounds, has announced a major addition to their executive team. Adam Bradford, a luminary in the tabletop gaming world, joins SmiteWorks as the new Chief Development Officer. Adam Bradford is best known for founding D&D Beyond, the digital toolset that redefined how players engage with…
R. Talsorian Games, in partnership with CD Projekt Red, has opened pre-orders for the “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit.” This release serves both as a standalone offering and as a starter kit for the Cyberpunk RED tabletop game, focusing on the events following the conclusion of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series. The box set contains three books…
The annual PaizoCon event, dedicated to celebrating Paizo’s extensive range of gaming products, wrapped up this Memorial Day Weekend. The event, held online with additional in-person sessions facilitated by partnerships with KublaCon and local game stores globally, highlighted a series of significant upcoming releases. The event’s key revelation was the introduction of Starfinder Second Edition,…
Son of Oak Game Studio, known for their work on “City of Mist,” has officially released QUEERZ!, a new role-playing game inspired by the manga from ISA (Isago Fukuda). The game, which has been in development since 2022, aligns with the start of Pride Month 2024 and is now available at retailers across the U.S….
