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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….
Arcane Affinity, a small indie team known for their engagement in the TTRPG community, has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for “The Arcaneum Infinitum.” This new compendium seeks to enhance the 5th Edition gameplay by introducing a range of beautifully illustrated magic items and innovative game elements designed to keep the content relevant across multiple…
Paizo has announced the release of a new cooperative board game, “Pathfinder Quest,” designed for 1 to 4 players. The game is set in the fictional region of Darkmoon Vale, where players are tasked with saving the town of Falcon’s Hollow from a series of threats. In “Pathfinder Quest,” players assume the roles of various…
Free League Publishing has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Replicant Rebellion, the latest expansion to their award-winning Blade Runner RPG. This expansion offers a new perspective on the Blade Runner universe, set in Los Angeles 2037. Unlike the core rulebook, which cast players as Blade Runners, this expansion places them in the shoes of the…
The upcoming D&D 5E supplement, “Fabled Empire,” is set to introduce a fairytale twist to the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Spanning over 180 pages, this resource blends modern and traditional fairytales with fairy mythology, designed for use with D&D 5E and the forthcoming 2024 Edition. “Fabled Empire” offers an array of new monsters, each depicted…
This month, Paizo has introduced a variety of new releases for its Pathfinder and Starfinder series, captivating players with fresh adventures and expanded gameplay options. The excitement continues with the much-anticipated PaizoCon 2024, which promises to be a vibrant celebration of the community’s passion for role-playing games. For Pathfinder enthusiasts, the Howl of the Wild…
Modiphius Entertainment is introducing a new project, “Cohors Cthulhu: Tactics,” slated for a Kickstarter launch at the end of May 2024. This game combines elements of horror-themed adventure with wargaming, set against a backdrop of ancient Rome where players battle avatars of the Outer Gods. The game is designed for solo and cooperative play, incorporating…
Cubicle 7 Entertainment has made an announcement for their lineup of upcoming tabletop game releases, which includes updates on fan favorites like Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay and Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory. In a recent video message, CEO Dom McDowall shared details about the products scheduled to hit shelves and those set for pre-order in the…
EN Publishing is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for “The Voidrunner’s Codex,” a new expansion for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5E) and Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition (A5E), introducing players to space exploration and combat. The boxed set includes three books: the core “Voidrunner’s Codex,” the “Star Captain’s Manual,” and the introductory…
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…
