Steamforged Games has shared its weekly Warmachine Wednesday update, offering a preview of the upcoming Gravediggers Command Starter, introducing a new doubles gameplay scenario, and providing updates on the Shadows & Scum pre-order and the release of Lylyth, Raven Vengeance. Gravediggers Command Starter: A 30-Point Cygnar Force The highlight of this week’s update is the…
The 2025 Monster Manual, the final installment in the revised Dungeons & Dragons core rulebook trilogy, has officially been released. This release follows the 2024 Player’s Handbook and the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide, rounding out the updated set of essential resources for fifth-edition gameplay. The 2025 Monster Manual includes 85 new monsters and a total…
Darrington Press has revealed its latest board game, Solar Gardens, set to release in Summer 2025. The game will be available at Critical Role shops in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU, as well as Darrington Press Guild stores and other friendly local game stores. In Solar Gardens, players take on the…
Kobold Press has announced its latest project, RiverBank RPG, set to launch on BackerKit in April 2025. The game, designed by acclaimed author Kij Johnson, promises a unique blend of charm, whimsy, and narrative-driven gameplay, offering a fresh departure from the company’s previous works. RiverBank RPG transports players to a world of anthropomorphic animals navigating…
DRS Publishing has announced the upcoming release of two new books for Svilland, a tabletop RPG setting for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5E) inspired by Norse mythology. The setting, which debuted in 2018, has grown to include over 1,000 pages of content across several books. These latest additions aim to expand the Svilland…
Leeds-based creative duo Troll in the Well has announced the launch of their debut tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) adventure, Something Rotten, now available for funding on Kickstarter. Designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (5E) and other TTRPG systems, the project is described as a goblin-themed adventure zine that combines humor, creativity, and classic fantasy…
Grave Trigger, an apocalyptic sci-fi miniatures skirmish game, will officially launch on March 4th. The game features humans bound to Animus Reactors—sentient, techno-organic armor. Leading up to the launch, updates will include faction reveals, new model showcases, and details about the Starter Set pricing and contents. A new Beginner’s Guide video has been released to…
Agrella – City of Eternal Euphoria and Epic Encounters: Ruins of Symbaroum Now Available Fans of Free League Publishing’s award-winning dark fantasy RPG, Symbaroum, have reason to celebrate as two major releases hit shelves and digital platforms this week. The highly anticipated campaign book, Agrella – City of Eternal Euphoria, and the collaborative Epic Encounters:…
Elon Musk, a South African immigrant to the US has threatened to buy Hasbro, the parent company of Wizards of the Coast. Dungeons & Dragons is already facing a tough time, but this aligns with Musk’s recent business philosophy of acquiring dying brands and making them even more dying. Elon posted the message “How much…
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Set in Earth’s distant future, Tales of the Kytin Age is set in a world where sprawling fungi forests and desolate badlands cover a landscape almost destroyed by mankind’s folly. In this new era, giant insects have evolved into fearsome monsters, becoming the dominant life form. Created by Geoff Gray of Kytinous Games, this post-apocalyptic…
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…
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…
Mythic Games, once a prominent name in the board game crowdfunding scene, has officially dissolved. The news comes following a series of financial difficulties, delayed projects, unmet promises, and escalating controversy that have left many backers and fans angry and disappointed. According to an announcement published in Le Parisien on October 10, Mythic Games France…
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16th, at Noon Eastern Time, Dwarven Forge will be launching its latest Gamefound campaign, Dungeons Reforged. This campaign marks a major reimagining of their dungeon terrain line, bringing updated pieces, new additions, and a new paint scheme to the table. We recently asked Chris London, Head of Marketing at Dwarven Forge, a…
We love highlighting projects that bring a unique and personal touch to the gaming world, and “Tales of the Kytin Age” by Geoff Gray is certainly one of those. This fantasy roleplaying game has been meticulously crafted over the past 35 years by Gray himself. Gray has spent decades creating a unique rule system carefully…
MIR, a dark fantasy TTRPG by Little Dusha, is currently live on Kickstarter. With its haunting narrative set in a world struggling against the encroaching Ruin, MIR offers players a unique journey through moral dilemmas, trauma, and dark intrigue—where every decision carries a weight that can shape reality itself. The game, which is pronounced as…
Triad Trouble in the “Paris of the East” Publisher: Modiphius Entertainment Release Date: September 19th, 2024 Links: Modiphius, DriveThruRPG At a glance Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20: Operation Oberon takes players to the bustling streets of Shanghai in January 1943. With Imperial Japanese forces controlling the city and the sinister Black Sun faction seeking occult treasures, this…
It’s Prime Day, and as a struggling news site for the tabletop hobby, Tabletop Gaming News could have used this day to rake in some much-needed cash. But I didn’t want to. Prime Day is a concept created by a mega-corporation to shovel even more money into their own pockets, often at the expense of…
While the 2024 Player’s Handbook boasts stunning visuals and updated mechanics, it struggles to justify its necessity for newcomers and longtime players alike. Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 17th, 2024 Links: D&D Beyond, Amazon At a glance The long-anticipated 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is finally here, clocking in at nearly 400…
Wizards of the Coast shared more info about the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide in a new video on the official YouTube channel. The book will bring a mix of expanded content, updates, and some new features. This release, part of the revised core rulebooks for the 50th anniversary of D&D, aims to build on the…
The fallout following last week’s Magic: The Gathering turmoil continues as Wizards of the Coast has announced its decision to take over management of MTG’s Commander format, previously overseen by the volunteer-based Commander Rules Committee (RC). This change comes after an unprecedented wave of backlash from fans, which included personal threats directed at the RC…
Welcome to episode 2 of the new weekly Tabletop Gaming News roundup which covers everything that has been posted on TabletopGamingNews.com this week. 00:00 Intro00:16 Fastest-Selling D&D Book in History01:16 MTG Bans02:05 Secret Lair: Camp Totally Safe Superdrop02:25 Dungeon Master’s Guide Premium Map Collection02:39 Dungeons & Dragons Vinyl Album for 50th Anniversary02:52 D&D Beyond Releases…
Green Ronin Publishing has launched Fantasy AGE Cthulhu Mythos, a new supplement for its Fantasy AGE roleplaying system. This release builds on the deep connection between H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos and fantasy gaming, which has influenced Green Ronin since its first adventure, Death in Freeport. Earlier this year, the publisher also introduced Cthulhu Awakens, a…
Smart Flamingo’s WEST STORY: A Town Building Game is now live on Gamefound, offering players the chance to build their own Wild West towns through strategic card placement and resource management. In this game, players work to improve their available actions and accumulate victory points, with the winner being the one who constructs the most…
The Warhammer Community website has undergone a major redesign, introducing a new look and several enhanced features. Launched yesterday September 26, the update aims to improve user experience while maintaining the same wide range of content that Warhammer fans have come to expect. The updated site now features an improved categorization system. Articles are organized…
Micro Mycelium is a newly launched tile-placement strategy game that combines fast-paced gameplay with strategic depth. Designed for 1-4 players. Players take on the role of different mushroom types, strategically placing tiles to grow and defend their fungal territories. The core gameplay revolves around placing tiles from a player’s market to the field and replenishing…
Josh Lee Kwai, a well-known figure in the Magic: The Gathering community and CEO of The Command Zone YouTube channel, announced his resignation from the Commander Advisory Group (CAG) on September 25th. Kwai stated via social media that he hoped to have contributed positively to the Commander format during his tenure, but his departure follows…
Stephen Glicker of Roll For Combat recently shared some eye-opening data on the sales of the 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook. Despite Wizards of the Coast’s press release declaring it the “fastest-selling Dungeons & Dragons product ever,” actual sales numbers appear to tell a different story. Update: The numbers come from…
Magic: The Gathering’s Commander (EDH) community has voiced significant concerns over the recent banning of key cards, leading to the creation of two petitions: one demanding the removal of the Commander Rules Committee (CRC) and another seeking to reverse the bans. The banned cards—Jeweled Lotus, Dockside Extortionist, and Mana Crypt—have sparked heated discussions, particularly among…
