Set in 1891 on the shores of Lake Geneva, the adventure explores a narrative that blends Chaosium’s Lovecraftian storytelling with the roleplaying legacy of Lake Geneva, the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons. The project is part of Chaosium’s 50th Anniversary celebrations and highlights the shared history of the two companies in the tabletop roleplaying game (RPG) industry.

Luke Gygax, founder of Gary Con and son of Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, commented on the collaboration:

Gary Con is a memorial convention that celebrates my father’s legacy and the enduring passion of the gaming community he helped create through Dungeons & Dragons. This year’s partnership with Chaosium as the Premier Sponsor of Gary Con feels like a convergence of history and creativity, bringing together two pillars of the RPG world to honor their shared dedication to immersive storytelling and imagination.

The game offers a distinct take on both folk horror and fantasy RPGs, focusing on the lives of ordinary medieval villagers rather than traditional adventurers or heroes. Players take on roles such as blacksmiths, shepherds, and midwives, striving to protect their community from an unnatural terror born of war. The narrative balances the quiet, everyday moments of village life with the looming threat of a monstrous presence, creating a blend of survival, resilience, and difficult choices.

Originally created as a one-page RPG for Itch.io’s 2024 One-Page RPG Jam, Pitchfork Extended has been expanded into a 16-page A5 zine for ZineQuest. This new edition refines the game’s OGREISH framework, a D6 dice pool system designed for intuitive, conversation-driven gameplay. The mechanics are easy to learn but robust enough to support immersive, long-lasting stories.

The gameplay revolves around a three-phase cycle: narration, challenge, and outcome. Players describe their actions, face challenges influenced by environmental and situational elements called “facets,” and resolve outcomes based on dice rolls. These outcomes range from triumphant successes to catastrophic failures, each shaping the ongoing narrative. Facets, such as weather, terrain, and relationships, add depth to the gameplay, ensuring that every decision carries weight.

Set in the war-torn Lower Princedoms, Pitchfork Extended explores themes of survival, community, and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds. The game draws inspiration from works like The Witcher, Bloodborne, and Midsommar, but it distinguishes itself by focusing on the quiet heroism of ordinary people. Players must uncover signs of the monster’s presence—tracks in the fields, missing livestock, unnatural growls—while grappling with the weight of their choices and the fragility of their community.

The zine includes expanded lore, core rules, village creation tools, monster design guidelines, and villager playbooks. Backers will also receive downloadable resources such as village sheets, monster sheets, and facet sheets to streamline gameplay. Stretch goals will expand the zine to 20 or 24 pages, adding more illustrations and content, with higher funding tiers potentially including a bonus monster-hunt playset titled Shadow of Salt.

With 27 days left in the campaign, there is still time to support this unique RPG and be part of its journey.

The Heart Attack RPG will allow players to step into the roles of Variants, navigating a dystopian society while using their powers to challenge an authoritarian regime. The game aims to incorporate the action, drama, and moral complexity of the original comic series into its gameplay.

Mark MacKinnon, President of Dyskami Publishing Company said the following about the project:

“The themes and topics explored in the Heart Attack comic makes for a powerful and poignant RPG game setting. Variants take a stance against an oppressive authoritarian regime – fighting the power with powers. I am thrilled that we have an opportunity to add Heart Attack and its perfect blend of action, drama, and unexpected consequences to our game offerings.”

The game will feature a dual-stat system, combining Dyskami’s Tri-Stat System, known for its adaptability in handling superpowered characters, with the narrative-driven Powered by the Apocalypse framework. This approach is designed to offer players flexibility in how they engage with the game’s mechanics and storytelling.

A Kickstarter campaign for the Heart Attack RPG is scheduled to launch in April 2025. Backers will have early access to a core rulebook, a game screen, and other accessories before the game’s official release in late 2025.

The partnership coincides with the continued expansion of the Heart Attack franchise. Skybound Entertainment, which published the original graphic novel, is collaborating with Fuji TV to produce an eight-episode Japanese-language live-action drama series based on the comic. The series is set to premiere in March 2025 on Fuji TV on Demand (FOD) in Japan, with international distribution managed by Cineflix.

For more information about the Heart Attack RPG and its upcoming Kickstarter campaign, visit Dyskami Publishing Company’s official website.

Through the Shattered Grid: Power Rangers RPG Expansion

Through the Shattered Grid draws from various Power Rangers comic series, including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers, and Power Rangers Unlimited, to provide players with new adventures and challenges. The sourcebook introduces two non-Ranger Roles, The Magna Defender and The Guardian of Eltar, allowing players to explore characters outside the traditional Ranger framework. It also includes three new Influences and seven new Origins, such as the Coinless Resistance and Void-Touched Hero, which add depth to character creation.

Players can interact with 15 new Contacts, ranging from allies like Grace Sterling and the AI XI to more ambiguous figures like Drakkon, Lord in Exile. The sourcebook also presents 42 new Threats, including the Eltarian super-team Sentry Force Four and the formidable Spa’ark, the Death Ranger. Through the Shattered Grid requires the core Power Rangers Roleplaying Game rulebook to play and is designed to enhance the existing gameplay experience with fresh content and storytelling opportunities.

Technorganic Secrets: Transformers RPG Expansion

Technorganic Secrets focuses on the Beast Wars era of the Transformers universe, introducing new gameplay mechanics and character options. Players can create and roleplay as fan-favorite characters like the Dinobots and Maximals, with new gear options for Alt Modes and Beast Modes. The sourcebook also provides new Origins and Influences for Cybertronians who take on beast forms, including Fuzor combinations and Transmetal forms.

The book includes Threat Stats and Contacts for key characters such as Optimus Primal, Blackarachnia, Grimlock, Tankor, and Megatron, enabling players to explore alternate scenarios and character deviations. Additionally, Technorganic Secrets offers guidance for creating Beast Wars-style campaigns, with advice on managing smaller casts of characters, exploring alien worlds, and handling Quantum Surge events that disrupt reality. The sourcebook also introduces 13 new General Perks, five new weapons, and rules for animal companions, adding further depth to gameplay.

Technorganic Secrets requires the core Transformers Roleplaying Game rulebook to play and is designed to bring the excitement of the Beast Wars era to the tabletop.

Originally published in 2004 by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), The World’s Largest Dungeon earned a Guinness World Record for its unprecedented size and scope. The campaign, designed to take players from level 1 to 20, features every monster from the System Reference Document (SRD) and offers an interconnected, inescapable dungeon experience. It quickly became a hallmark of tabletop RPGs, known for its sprawling labyrinth of traps, factions, and secrets.

Now, World’s Largest RPGs is bringing this iconic dungeon back to life with a Platinum Edition that builds on the original while introducing new content and enhancements. The updated edition will include 16 new boss miniatures, curated miniature sets from Reaper Miniatures, and 16 poster-sized maps alongside new detail maps. Over 1,600 original encounters have been fine-tuned for modern gameplay, and the edition will feature exclusive Fanroll dice, an audiobook by AudioRPG, and new stretch goal content.

One of the standout features of the Platinum Edition is the inclusion of Secret Door Encounters, self-contained dungeon expansions crafted by a variety of talented RPG authors. These adventures introduce unexpected twists, hidden threats, and entirely new ways to experience the dungeon. Industry veterans such as Robert J. Schwalb (Shadow of the Demon Lord), Timothy Brown (Dragon Kings), and Leamon Crafton (Torg Eternity) have contributed to this new content.

The Platinum Edition also introduces a Secret Door Adventures Contest, hosted in partnership with Portals to Adventure. Aspiring RPG designers can submit their own dungeon encounters, with fan-voted winners earning a spot in the Secret Doors book alongside contributions from established creators. Timothy Brown, CEO of Portals to Adventure, described the contest as a first in the industry, offering new writers a chance to showcase their work, earn prize money, and be published as part of the World’s Largest Dungeon Platinum Edition.

Original lead designer Jim Pinto has returned to the project, redesigning the infamous first level and crafting a new adventure to introduce players to the dungeon. The Platinum Edition will be released as a four-book set, updated for modern play while preserving the original’s depth and challenge. Each book features unique fantasy artwork, immersive page layouts, and rich world-building details, making it easier than ever for game masters to navigate the dungeon’s encounters and secrets.

The crowdfunding campaign for the World’s Largest Dungeon: 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition begins on May 13

The tabletop RPG will allow players to create their own superheroes and explore the world of Invincible, engaging in adventures inspired by the comic’s themes and narrative style. The game is set to launch on Kickstarter later this year, and fans can sign up for notifications on the pre-launch page. The initial release will include a Core Rulebook and a Starter Set, featuring artwork by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, with graphic design by Johan Nohr (MÖRK BORG).

Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying is being designed by Adam Bradford, founder of D&D Beyond and a producer for Dungeons & Dragons, Cortex Prime, and Marvel titles, alongside Tomas Härenstam, co-founder of Free League and lead designer of games such as ALIEN RPG, Blade Runner RPG, and Mutant: Year Zero.

Bradford expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating:

“Invincible is my favorite comic series, and I’ve wanted to play in this universe for many years. The way the story unfolds in a sprawling saga over the course of 144 issues – without endless retconning – lends itself particularly well to tabletop roleplaying, and I can’t wait for fans to experience their own superhero stories with the game,” says Adam Bradford.

Härenstam also shared his perspective, noting:

“One of my very first tabletop roleplaying games was the old Marvel Superheroes by TSR, and making a superhero RPG has been a lifelong dream. I think the genre, and Invincible’s more grounded and visceral take on it, is a great fit for the Year Zero Engine game mechanics,”

While specific details about the gameplay have not yet been revealed, Free League has confirmed that the game will use the Year Zero Engine, known for its adaptability and focus on narrative-driven experiences.

Free League plans to share more information about the game in the weeks and months leading up to the Kickstarter launch. The exact date for the campaign will be announced at a later time.

The show will feature a narrative centered around the Cthulhu Mythos, blending elements of horror, mystery, and interactive storytelling. Mark Meer, known for his work in Mass Effect, will lead the cast as the Keeper of Arcane Lore. He will be joined by an ensemble of performers, including Samantha Beart (Baldur’s Gate 3), Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda Cornish (Dragon Age), and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night).

Michael O’Brien, co-producer of the show and a representative of Chaosium, stated:

This is something we’ve been cooking up since our hugely successful live shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year – in partnership with AEG, we’re excited to be taking Call of Cthulhu Live on the road

The tour will visit Birmingham, Brighton, London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Each performance aims to recreate the atmosphere of the tabletop game, with a focus on suspense and immersive storytelling.

Presale tickets will be available to subscribers of the AEG Presents newsletter. The presale period begins at 10am on Thursday, 27 February, and ends at 9am on Friday, 28 February. General ticket sales will follow, with further details to be announced.

The collaboration follows a successful Kickstarter campaign for RipCrypt in early December. Gritsilk Games and Modiphius Entertainment will work together to produce the RipCrypt Core Rulebook, a Premium Rulebook, and the RipCrypt Control Board. The game is expected to fulfill all backer rewards while also becoming available in retail and online stores in 2025.

Set in the Undergrade, a sprawling maze of aqueducts, catacombs, and crypts beneath ancient ruins, RipCrypt combines tactical mechanics with atmospheric storytelling. Players face hazards, traps, and creatures while scavenging for resources and seeking ancient knowledge to ascend to the Overgrade. The game aims to provide an accessible introduction to fantasy roleplaying while offering enough depth to engage veteran players.

Kýnan Antos, founder of Gritsilk Games, commented on the partnership, stating the following:

2025 is the year for modern roleplaying games. RipCrypt is well positioned to disrupt the landscape with its unique and streamlined approach. We partnered with Modiphius to help launch into a much wider market, and are incredibly excited to get this game into the hands of fans and new players internationally.

Chris Birch, co-founder of Modiphius Entertainment, also shared his thoughts.

I saw the Kickstarter for RipCrypt pop up and immediately noticed its appeal. As a personal fan of solo and cooperative roleplaying games saw the possibility for this game to realize its full potential through our ViaModiphius program.

In Urban Shadows, players take on the roles of characters such as vampires, faeries, hunters, and wizards, each striving to carve out their place in a city filled with secrets and danger. The game revolves around the concept of Debt, a key mechanic that drives alliances, betrayals, and the ever-shifting dynamics of power. Players must navigate a world where supernatural politics and personal ambitions collide, making choices that will shape the fate of their characters and the city itself.

The game uses the Powered by the Apocalypse engine, ensuring that every action and dice roll advances the story. Players are faced with moral dilemmas: Will they protect the vulnerable, or exploit the weaknesses of others? Will they resist the darkness, or embrace it for personal gain?

The book includes twelve unique character playbooks, each designed to place characters at the center of the narrative. It also introduces four supernatural factions—Mortalis, Night, Wild, and Power—each with its own politics and influence on the city. The game provides clear mechanics and guidance for players and the Master of Ceremonies, the person responsible for running the game. Two detailed city guides, set in Chicago and Santiago, offer ready-made settings filled with story hooks and opportunities for adventure.

The collection includes Modiphius’ award-winning Fallout tabletop RPG, adapted specifically for Alchemy’s virtual tabletop platform. Players and gamemasters will have access to core and expanded rules, campaigns, adventures, NPCs, and a variety of gear for crafting and customization. The Alchemy Enhanced edition of the Core Rulebook enhances the experience with motion scenes, ambient sound loops, and an original dynamic score, designed to immerse players in the atmospheric world of Fallout.

Chris Eddie, CEO of Alchemy RPG, shared the motivation behind the initiative, stating,

“Seeing first-hand the devastation that many families have faced in our neighboring state of California due to the recent wildfires, we wanted to do something to help. So we partnered with our friends at Modiphius and Humble Bundle to put together a bundle that we think many will enjoy while supporting a fantastic organization providing meaningful help to those who have lost everything.”

The Humble Bundle platform allows customers to choose how much they wish to pay for the collection, with a portion of the proceeds directed toward organizations aiding wildfire recovery efforts in California.