Let’s Play D&D With Catwoman
Catwoman would be a purrfect addition to your next D&D campaign. So this week, we’re inviting her to steal all…
D&D: ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Patch 7 Prep Notice Is Out
Get ready– Baldur’s Gate 3 developers Larian Studios announce another Panel from Hell (and Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7) is…
Iconic Encounters: Returning Home Part Three
THE SPLINTERING OF BONE Branum and Oska muttered to each other as Amiri prepared. She did her best to ignore…
Iconic Encounter: Returning Home – Part Three
THE SPLINTERING OF BONE Branum and Oska muttered to each other as Amiri prepared. She did her best to ignore…
“Doubling down on collectibility” of MTG helped Hasbro bank over $1 billion revenue in 2021
Toy and entertainment giant Hasbro reported $1.02 billion cash revenue in 2021, making it the first tabletop company to reach…
D&D: Five Ominous Clues You Shouldn’t Ignore
Keep your players on their guard and looking out for danger around every corner. Use one of these ominous clues…
Writing for the Player’s Guide
By Michael Dismuke, STA Contributing Writer I have spent countless hours thinking about one thing: how to get more people…
Musings from an Empty Tankard: Quantifiable Magic
Being an odd collection of random optional rules for your game… A mana system is a system of magic in…
'D&D Icons of the Realms' Dives into Waterdeep for New Miniatures Sets
WizKids unveiled D&D Icons of the Realms: Waterdeep: Dragonheist Box Set 1 and Box Set 2, two new miniatures sets,…
Dark Souls RPG miniatures for bosses, enemies and characters coming later this year
The Dark Souls RPG will be followed by an official line of miniatures for use with the upcoming roleplaying game,…
D&D: WotC Billion– The First Billion-Dollar Tabletop Publisher
According to Hasbro’s Q4 report, Wizards of the Coast surpassed a billion dollars in sales for the first time ever…
Rogue Champions- Valkyrie Review
Greetings! Today we’re going to start our journey reviewing the different heroes you can play in Marvel Champions. We’re starting…
Spelljammer, Marvel Superheroes RPG with Jeff Grubb
Spelljammer creator and writer, Jeff Grubb, drops in on the podcast today. We talk about Jeff’s career and how came…
Warhammer miniatures are about to cost more, as Games Workshop increases prices by up to 20% next month
Games Workshop has announced that it will increase prices on Warhammer miniatures, books and other products for its flagship wargames…
A Love for Everyday – Part 10
Four years ago, I created a homemade book for my wife with all these quotes about Love from our favorite…
Tapas Media Teams Up with Andrews McMeel
Tapas Media and Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) are teaming up to publish a new line of graphic novels based on…
'Pokemon TCG's' Dominance is New Norm; 'Magic's' 'Kamigawa' Set Shows Some Promise
TCGplayer unveiled their January data for sealed TCG products sold off their site and the price changes of these products.…
Comics: Pull List for Feb. 9, 2022– Romance & Graveyards
Fall in Strange Love, meet a new team of mutants, our tour a graveyard– whatever your fancy, it’s here on…
D&D: BREAKING– ‘Dark Souls’ RPG Collector’s Edition & Minis Revealed
Steamforged just unveiled the limited Dark Souls RPG Collector’s Edition. Check out the new book, new minis, and a new…
Warhammer 40K Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters – Games Workshop Sits Down With Andy Serkis
Games Workshop sits down to interview Andy Serkis about his role in the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate video game.…
Running a Shared Universe: Road Maps and Sandboxes
Hello heroes! I hope the multiverse is treating you well today. As some of you may know, in addition to…
DriveThruRPG is the latest in a growing number of digital storefronts to denounce NFTs
Another popular digital platform for selling and buying games has publicly denounced NFTs, adding its voice to an increasing chorus…
Indie RPG Platform Itch.io Declares NFTs ‘A Scam’
NFTs are a scam that only exists to launder money or swindle people. At least, according to the popular Indie…
1–7 February 2022: Quiznos Guy
This week, Hasbro names the head of Wizards of the Coast, two RPG vendors say no to NFTs, eOne announces…
D&D: Looks Like ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Next Big Patch Is Coming Soon
According to a recent post from Larian Studios overseas, Baldur’s Gate 3‘s Next Big Patch “and more surprises” are coming…
The Workshop – Archetypal Organizations: The Phantom
Copyright Wizards of the Coast Within the pages of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons there exists a wide amount of…
WotC Sold Over $950 Million in Tabletop Games in 2021
Wizards of the Coast booked $952 million in tabletop game sales in 2021, powering the company to over $1 billion…
How to Bring Valentine's Day to Your D&D Campaign
From Winter’s Crest in Exandria to Liar’s Night in the Forgotten Realms, there are plenty of adaptations of real-world holidays to include in…
Gate Pass Gazette Issue #1 Contents
Issue #1 of Level Up: Advanced 5th Edition's official magazine is approaching, and here's a look at the creepy contents!To…
D&D Monster Spotlight: Kuo-Toa, The Other Other Other Fishmen
On the surface the Kuo-Toa seems like just another amphibious monster, but get close and you’ll see their hidden depths.…
D&D: Five Spells That Put the Romance In Necromancy
Necromancers are masters of life and death–but that mastery extends beyond undeath. With these spells, you’ll finally show those fools…
Digital indie TRPG platform Itch.io calls NFTs a scam
Itch.io, the popular online platform for indie video games and tabletop RPGs, clarified their stance on NFTs via Twitter over…
D&D: 3D-Print Your Own Manual Of Monsters
A Redditor has modeled every monster in 5th Edition’s Monster Manual, producing a whole catalog of monsters you can 3D-print…
Arcane Adventures: Spirit of the Wild
Many campaigns take place in the wilds, far from civilization. Warriors of nature might seek to protect natural areas by…
What's the most expensive board game you've ever bought? We talk extravagant editions on the Dicebreaker Podcast!
Matt, Liv and Wheels gather to chat extravagant editions of board games in the wake of Tsuro’s $350 luxury set,…
Wizards of the Coast Breaks Down Their 2022 EventLink and 'Magic' Companion App Improvement Objectives
Wizards of the Coast broke down their EventLink and Magic Companion improvement objectives for 2022. EventLink and Magic Companion app…
Force Wizard’s Got Talents – Exile and Emergent Force Talents (Part 1)
“Force Wizard’s Got Talents” is my series on the Force talents, from all of the FFG Star Wars lines. Welcome…
D&D: Meet The ‘Dark Souls’ RPG Classes – All Ten Of Them
Don’t worry, you can play Dark Souls as it was meant to be: nearly naked and Deprived. Here are all ten…
Art Preview of the Spiderfolk!
Issue #1 of Level Up’s official monthly magazine, the Gate Pass Gazette is well underway, and will be with you…
Live-Action 'D&D' TV Series; Star for 'Madame Web' Movie; Spider-Man Top U.S. Superhero License; Writer and Director for 'New Kid'; TV Series Based on 'The Banks'; 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Trailer
Geek showbiz news was rolling in during the first week of February, and we round it up here. Rawson Marshall…
Rolling for Initiative — Considering Wizards of the Coast's New Executive Hires
Rolling for Initiative is a weekly column by Scott Thorne, PhD, owner of Castle Perilous Games & Books in Carbondale,…
Star Trek Discovery Breakdown, D&D High-Level Spells, 40K FAQ, LotR’s Rings of Power
Get caught up with Star Trek Discovery, master D&D’s high-level spells, check out 40K’s new points, and check out all…
D&D Accessories: The Perfect RPG Gifts For Your Valentine
Treat your Valentine (or yourself) to one of these romantic D&D accessories and make your next dungeon and little more…
D&D: An Adventurer’s Guide To Faerun – Home Of The Iconic Forgotten Realms
Today we delve into one of the most iconic settings in all of D&D. Welcome to the Forgotten Realms! Faerûn.…
Dishonored: The Roleplaying Game Reveals New Gamemaster Toolkit
Modiphius Entertainment revealed a new item coming to Dishonored: The Roleplaying Game as GM's will be getting a Gamemaster Toolkit.…
D&D: An Adventurer’s Guide to Lankhmar, City Of Adventure
Take a look back at one of the biggest and most colorful cities in D&D–if you’re hungry for urban adventures,…
D&D: This ‘Death Saves’ Medusa Trophy Is Everything
WizKids unveiled a stunning new Death Saves Medusa Trophy. Avert your eyes, lest ye be turned to stone. Death Saves…
Knowledge Is Power: What Is the Cobalt Soul From the World of Critical Role?
The Cobalt Soul is a mysterious organization that plays a significant part in the lore of Critical Role. Members claim to…
Wizards of the Coast Opens Up 2022 Retail Improvement Grant Applications
Wizards of the Coast opened up the application process for the their 2022 Retail Improvement Grants. The 2022 Retail Improvement…
GW, Warhammer, 40K & Fantasy Minis Trivia Challenge
It’s Friday! Kick-off your weekend with this retro challenge for the old-schoolers out there. What ancient Games Workshop, 40K, and…
All the Adventure Fit to Print
Friends,We’re pleased to announce that we’ve started shipping our Pathfinder Complete Character Chronicles! These chronicles are the end result of…
Anime: ‘Bastard!!’ Is Back With A New Netflix Series
The 1988 D&D-inspired anime classic Bastard!! is getting new life with a Netflix exclusive reboot later this year. Do you remember…
Outside the Box – February 4th
Welcome back to a new issue of Outside the Box, this week with news from Corvus Belli, Para Bellum Wargames.…
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse Breakdown, Part 1
With that mouthful of a title, I’m kicking off a deep dive into the newest book from WotC, which I…
Saints of Midgard: Fire-Saint Tyverus
The Midgard Worldbook already details a score of saints dedicated to the war god Mavros, but the other deities have…
RPG: ‘The One Ring’ 2nd Edition Gets An Official Release Date
Grab your dice and a Howard Shore playlist, Free League announced a release date for The One Ring RPG. It’s…
D&D: Now You’re Playing With Power– 5 Tips For High-Level Play
Most D&D games end before characters can reach the heights of power– but use these tips and high-level play needn’t…
Tidbits From the Q Continuum The Scientific Method and You
A hyperintelligent nebula-sized swirl of gas tries to communicate with the crew. Modifications need to be made to the engines…
Turn D&D 5E into Taskmaster with RPG zine The Kourt of Exile
A new RPG supplement allows players to turn their next roleplaying session into a tournament inspired by TV game show…
'Marvel Zombies' Tops $9 Million on Kickstarter
CMON’s Marvel Zombies miniatures board game, which uses the Zombicide core mechanics (see "CMON Launches ‘Marvel Zombies’ Board Game on…
The One Ring RPG announces a release date for anticipated second edition
The One Ring RPG will hit the shelves of brick & mortar games stores and online storefronts on March 22nd,…
The One Ring TTRPG Will Be Released On March 22nd
Free League Publishing has announced a proper release date for the upcoming TTRPG The One Ring as it drops on…
D&D: Travel Spells– Five Ways to Cross The World Map
When you want to go fast, go alone. When you want to go far, use one of these five D&D…
February 2022 Organized Play Monthly Update
OPC Musings It’s that time of year again when the convention machine begins to grind to life! We’re working hard…
Gale Force Nine Announces 'TUSK!'
Gale Force Nine announced TUSK!, an ice age survival board game, for release in May 2022. In this first GF9…
Lancer RPG’s ‘Field Guide: Liminal Space’ Introduces Eight New Mechs
Field Guide: Liminal Space wants to add eight new mechs to the Lancer RPG, and it’s Kickstarting now. If you…
I Guess This Is It fits an emotional two-player RPG about saying goodbye into your pocket
A new tabletop RPG plans to pack an emotional punch into just 18 cards that can fit into your pocket.…
R. Talsorian Announces New Supplements for 'Cyberpunk RED' TTRPG
R.Talsorian announced new supplements for Cyberpunk RED TTRPG, which will release throughout 2022. In spring 2022, they will release an…
RPG Adaptations: KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER – 50th Anniversary PART TWO
In the first part of this three-part series, I talked about Kolchak: The Night Stalker and why a tabletop roleplaying…
D&D: New WotC President Comes From Microsoft
Now that Chris Cocks is being promoted to the CEO of Hasbro, WotC has a new president in town. There’s…
5 tabletop RPGs to play if you like Dark Souls (but not D&D 5E)
In light of the news that the upcoming roleplaying game based on the Dark Souls series of video games will…
Dark Souls RPG will include changes to D&D 5E system
The upcoming roleplaying game adapted from the Dark Souls video game series will include several changes to the standard D&D…
Pirate Borg turns Mörk Borg into a swashbuckling horror RPG
A standalone RPG based on Mörk Borg plans to take its heavy metal roleplaying to the seven seas later this…
New CEO for Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming
For the second time in six years, Hasbro has gone to the Microsoft well to find a new executive to…
Kickstarter Round-Up: Hot Rods, Demon STLs, and Death Sheep
Come check out this week’s batch of Kickstarter and crowdfunding highlights! (This week’s featured image is from this campaign.) Rancid…
FF7 Anniversary Brings News of Upcoming ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2’ Reveal
In conjunction with the 25th anniversary, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 reveals are planned for later this year. FFVII’s…
Let’s Play D&D With Leatherface
A chainsaw noise? Nah, I don’t hear anything. On a completely unrelated note, today we’re playing D&D with Leatherface. Tropey…
Arcadia Issue 12 Breakdown
All art belongs to MCDMThis month’s Arcadia is presented to us with a feline featured elven woman archer protecting herself…
Iconic Encounters: Returning Home Part Two
PART TWO—STRAY CUBS Sometimes, when Amiri was bored, she considered all the ways she could have died over the years.…
Iconic Encounter: Returning Home – Part Two
STRAY CUBS Sometimes, when Amiri was bored, she considered all the ways she could have died over the years. Not…
D&D BREAKING– First Look At Dark Souls RPG Mechanics
Vancian magic ‘gone’ but not forgotten in a first look at the 5th Edition changes of the Dark Souls RPG’s…
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty avoids cyberpunk-shaped pitfalls and the ghost of its predecessor
When Wizards of the Coast announced Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty last August, I was worried that Magic: the Gathering’s next major…
D&D: Wildemount’s Legends And Lore
The world of Exandria has a Critter’s ransom in lore, explored in greater depth in the Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount.…
Proofreading the Players Guide and the Gamemaster's Guide
By Kelli Fitzpatrick, STA Contributor I had the privilege of working on several Star Trek Adventures publications in a variety…
Parties of Interest: Society of the Amaranthine Chalice
Greed is among the most basic traits of intelligent people, and fraud is one of the most complex expressions of…
People on the Move: T. Caires Heads to Snowbright Studio
Snowbright Studio announced that T. Caires has joined their company as the Chief Operations Officer and co-founder. This Cleveland-based LGBTQ+…
‘Red Notice’ Director Will Spearhead Flagship D&D TV Series
Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber will spearhead a “Flagship D&D TV series” for eOne in the near future. Check…
Rogue Squadron- Pattern Enforcer
Welcome to Rogue Squadron, pilot! In this series, we will be looking at different squadrons you can fly in Fantasy…
Running Superhero RPGs with Game Designer Steve Kenson (Mutants and Masterminds, The Expanse RPG)
Game designer and writer, Steve Kenson, joins me on the podcast today. Steve has designed and written a wide variety…
Boba Fett, Star Trek, The Flash & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch 02 Feb 22
No, I'm no angel/No, I'm no stranger to the streets/I've got my label/So I won't crumble at your feet/And I…
Puppets take centre stage in a TRPG inspired by The Muppet Show
A tabletop roleplaying game inspired by The Muppets called Felt, Friendship and Feelings, lets players create a puppet persona and…
Build 3D Digital TTRPG Maps for Free with Tabula Sono – Live on Kickstarter
Tabula Sono lets you build 3D digital maps on the fly for all of your RPG adventures and share them…
Great Gatsby inspired solo RPG is about lost dreams and greed in the 1920s
What Foul Dust is a solo RPG inspired by the classic American novel The Great Gatsby that has players becoming…
Tales from the Cubicle – Part 5
You work long enough, you’re going to have weird interactions with your jobs, your fellow co-workers, or just strange days…
Goatboy’s Warhammer 40K: New T’au Codex – What You Need to Know
Goatboy here with some quick thoughts on the new T’au Codex. Here’s what you need to know before you face…
McFarlane Debuts Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Figures
Critical Role action figures have arrived as McFarlane Toys reveals their new set of 7" action figures from The Legend…
D&D: Craft-Time! Five Exotic Components & Where To Find Them
Crafting magical items is a staple of D&D. Especially if you can get the right ingredients. Here are a few…
Happy Lunar New Year 2022!
This Lunar New Year, we thought it’d be fun to have some of our staff, freelancers, and members of the…