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Hit Point Press has acquired the Badge Quest RPG intellectual property from its original creator, Dave “DMDave” Hamrick. The game, which raised over $140,000 on Kickstarter in 2023, follows players as members of the Brave Blossoms, a girls’ youth group solving mysteries and confronting monsters. The acquisition enables Hit Point Press to take over the…
Geoff Gray, known as KytinousG, has launched Tales of the Kytin Age on Kickstarter, an immersive fantasy RPG set in Earth’s distant future. Gray has been developing the game and world for over 35 years, Tales of the Kytin Age takes players into a world where towering fungi, mutant insects, and a changed humanity populate…
Chaosium has launched No Time to Scream, a new release for Call of Cthulhu that offers three short-play scenarios designed for quick yet intense sessions. Each scenario is crafted to be played in around two hours, making it ideal for single evening adventures. The supplement comes with pre-generated investigators, full-color maps, and handouts to assist…
SLLSWRD Publishing has announced that Daniel D. Fox, the original creator of ZWEIHÄNDER RPG, has reacquired the license from World of Game Design. This transition brings the game back under Fox’s leadership, with plans for future releases, community content, and further developments. ZWEIHÄNDER RPG, launched in 2015 through Kickstarter, has gained recognition for its dark…
D&D Beyond has released Scions of Elemental Evil, a short adventure available ahead of its upcoming organized play events in stores and conventions. The adventure is set in the Greyhawk region and involves an encounter with Ulsedra Vox, a follower of Elemental Evil. It is designed for up to six Level 4 characters, with pregenerated…
Despite the highly anticipated release of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, the Dungeons & Dragons brand appears to be struggling to make a significant impact on Hasbro’s bottom line. While strong sales initially prompted a second print run, Hasbro’s Q3 earnings report suggests that the launch may have underperformed, as D&D failed to receive much attention…
Eldritch Foundry has announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign, set to go live on October 29 at 8 a.m. Eastern time, offering a new level of customization for tabletop gamers. The campaign will introduce full-color 3D printed miniatures, allowing users to digitally “paint” their creations. The Prism color engine brings polyjet 3D printing technology to Eldritch…
Gritsilk Games has announced the upcoming release of RipCrypt on Kickstarter, a new tabletop role-playing game launching on November 5th. The game, designed for 1 to 8 players, takes place in the Undergrade, a maze of aqueducts, catacombs, and crypts beneath ancient ruins. Players will navigate hazards, traps, and challenges while seeking ancient knowledge to…
There are fresh indications of more layoffs at Wizards of the Coast, with news coming directly from those impacted. Associate Influencer Manager Dixon Dubow announced on Twitter that he had been laid off as part of a corporate re-organization. Dubow, expressed his dismay, saying, “Unfortunately, I was informed today that my position on @Wizards_DnD has…
A Fool’s Errand, a tarot-fueled science fantasy tabletop RPG, is now live on Kickstarter. With a blend of high-stakes drama, esoteric deities, and surreal dreamscapes, the game invites 3-5 players to dive into a world shaped by Androids, Humans, and jealous gods embodied by the Major Arcana of the tarot. Players take on the roles…
A new tabletop roleplaying game, Final Girl Rising, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, aimed at fans of slasher horror films. Using the Powered by the Apocalypse system, the game delves into the iconic “Final Girl” trope, where players embody one of six horror movie heroine archetypes, doing whatever it takes to survive the…
The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide introduces a new section dedicated to helping Dungeon Masters create their own adventures. This section is designed to provide practical advice for crafting adventures tailored specifically to a DM’s campaign, focusing on how to prepare effective sessions for their players. The guide breaks down adventure creation…
The Thunder Road: Vendetta Roleplaying Game has launched on Kickstarter, running from October 22nd to November 21st, 2024. Licensed from Restoration Games, this roleplaying game expands on the world of the Thunder Road: Vendetta board game and is designed by the same team. Inspired by post-apocalyptic films such as Mad Max, the game allows players…
In celebration of Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary, a special double vinyl album is set for release next month. Composed by Michael Gatt, the album will feature 12 original tracks inspired by key locations and characters from the Forgotten Realms. Scheduled for release on November 15th, the album’s first single, Arise, Tiamat!, is now available…
Archon Studio has announced the upcoming launch of their latest Dungeons & Lasers crowdfunding campaign, Dungeons & Lasers VII: Porthaven – RPG Terrain & Miniatures. The campaign is set to debut in March 2025 on Gamefound. The campaign will feature a massive ship centerpiece along with four core sets, including the Tavern, Bazaar, Port, and…
Steve Jackson Games has been selected as the U.S. publisher for the iconic Fighting Fantasy series. Originally launched in 1982 by British game designers Sir Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (UK), the solo adventure book series has captivated millions of readers worldwide. The return of these gamebooks to the U.S. marks the first release of…
Tuesday Knight Games has announced Mothership Month, a limited-time event running from November 12, at 10 AM PST to December 10, at 10 AM PST. The event will feature collaborations from several third-party publishers in the Mothership RPG community, offering new adventures and modules. Included in the lineup are Interloper by Silverarm Press, PK49 by…
In a recent video, Dungeons & Dragons introduced the new Dungeon Master’s Screen designed for the upcoming 2024 edition, as part of the game’s 50th anniversary. The screen features artwork by Joy Ang, with Fury Gazzi as art director, and is aimed at improving functionality for Dungeon Masters. The design process focused on feedback from…
Critical Role has announced its upcoming live shows for 2025 as part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations. The tour will feature performances in several cities across the United States and, for the first time, Australia. The tour will kick off in Chicago, where the founding cast will reunite for a unique one-shot experience, allowing the audience…
Dark Horse Comics has revealed a new comic miniseries titled Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire, set to release on February 19. The four-issue series serves as a prequel to Stranger Things Season 4, focusing on Eddie Munson and his role in forming the Hellfire Club. The series is written by…
Lucca Comics & Games will mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with a series of events running from October 26 to November 3, in Lucca, Italy. The celebration will include an extensive art exhibition, along with a unique tribute to the creators of the game, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. A central feature…
Studio Far Horizons has revealed The Last Wardens Tabletop Roleplaying Game, based on the Mad Cave Studios comic series by Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl. Set in 1975 America, the game places players in the role of Wardens, tasked with defending humanity against an ancient and powerful force. The game incorporates elements of grindhouse-style horror,…
The latest video from the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel introduces the inclusion of Greyhawk in the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. As the first campaign setting ever published for D&D, Greyhawk is set to play a central role in the new guide, coinciding with the game’s 50th anniversary. The development team explains their decision…
Chaosium has confirmed that the ElfQuest RPG 40th anniversary reissue will launch on Kickstarter on October 29th. This new Deluxe 2″ boxed set will include all the original material from the game’s 1984 release, along with supplements. The ElfQuest RPG, based on the popular comic series by Wendy and Richard Pini, was first published in…
Royal Blood is a tabletop roleplaying game that blends tarot cards, heists, magic, and high-stakes challenges. Players take on the roles of Royals, modern-day magicians descended from ancient sorcerers, each represented by a court card in a tarot deck. These characters are tasked with pulling off daring heists to steal power from the Arcane—former humans…
Roll for Combat has announced the upcoming launch of its new series, “Year of Titans,” set to begin in January 2025. This project follows previous releases in the “Year of” series, including “Year of Monsters” and “Year of Legends,” and will introduce larger ancestries with additional player options and features for both 5th Edition and…
Double Proficiency has introduced Mycologist’s Primer, a new system-agnostic guide focused on magical mushrooms, lichens, and slime molds for tabletop role-playing games. The book is designed to blend science, folklore, and magic, providing detailed information on 100 species of fungi. It draws inspiration from 19th-century field guides and myths from various cultures. Each entry in…
Pelgrane Press has launched the second edition of Trail of Cthulhu, a roleplaying game set in the 1930s, where players investigate mysteries tied to the cosmic horrors of the Cthulhu Mythos. Built on the GUMSHOE system, the game emphasizes uncovering clues and piecing together information to confront terrifying truths. The second edition incorporates two decades…
The Ars Magica sourcebook Finis Terrae: El Tribunal de Iberia will be released under the CC-BY-SA 4.0 Open License following a successful crowdfunding campaign. This marks the first significant third-party release for Ars Magica under its new open license, which launched on October 15th. The release is the result of a collaboration between Atlas Games,…
Modiphius Entertainment has officially launched the Kickstarter campaign for Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork, a tabletop roleplaying game based on Terry Pratchett’s beloved Discworld series. Running from October 15th to November 7th, this new TTRPG marks the first Discworld RPG release in over 20 years. The game uses the “Narrativium” system, a polyhedral dice mechanic designed…
