Roundups of tabletop RPG industry news
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In this week’s issue: an activist investor pushes for Hasbro to spin Wizards off as a separate company. Kickstarter elaborates on its blockchain plans, while Chaosium backs off from them. And Cubicle7 announces a new Doctor Who RPG using 5e as a base. Support Us This site is made possible by our supporters on Patreon…
Read More 8–22 February 2022: NFT, JFC
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This week, Hasbro names the head of Wizards of the Coast, two RPG vendors say no to NFTs, eOne announces the director of the upcoming D&D TV series, and City of Mist goes Cyberpunk.
Read More 1–7 February 2022: Quiznos Guy
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This week: Polygon looks at Kickstarter’s last year of tabletop games and considers its future. Meanwhile, Edge revives an old Fantasy Flight setting. And Mörk Borg gets an Orcish twist from Grant Howitt. Support Us This site is made possible by our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Become a Patron! Kickstarter & Blockchain Polygon looks…
Read More 25–31 January 2022: Kickstarter on Blockchain
The TSR logo, at the heart of some legal battles between Wizards of the Coast and TSR
This week: TSR and Wizards of the Coast head to court, while Kickstarter promises a move to the Blockchain — much to the dismay of RPG creators on the platform.
Read More 7–14 December 2021: Blockchain and Litigation
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This week, a (controversial) new third-party license for the Cortex RPG, the influence of RPGs on video games, and a hoard of 5e projects on Kickstarter. Support Us This site is made possible by our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Become a Patron! Industry Fandom releases a controversial license for creating free third-party material for…
Read More 24 November–6 December 2021: Cortex, Controversially
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It’s a big round-up this week as we return from hols to a load of news: capitalism, unions, digital tools, digital attacks… Let’s dive in! Support Us This site is made possible by our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Become a Patron! Industry News Jacobin Magazine looks at the history of Dungeons & Dragons as…
Read More 2–23 November 2021: Digital Tools, Unions, & How Capitalism Kills Art
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This week, we finally get some news about the fate of Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars RPG: unsurprisingly on its way from Edge. Meanwhile, Square Enix promises a tabletop RPG based on one of the best-loved video game franchises of all time. And a new Kickstarter campaign joins the ever-growing Million Dollar Club. Support Us This…
Read More 26 October–1 November 2021: Star Wars RPG (finally) announced
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This week: Paizo has recognised United Paizo Workers, a union of its employees that represents the first of its kind in the industry. White Wolf updates us on Werewolf and announces a new edition of Hunter: The Reckoning. Support Us This site is made possible by our supporters on Patreon and Ko-fi. Become a Patron!…
Read More 12–25 October 2021: United Paizo Workers
Cover art from D&D 3.5's Player's Handbook. Settle an argument between Amy & James: is it gorgeous or hideous?
We’re back from a short break, with some very big news: D&D is getting a big revision, coming in 2024 — and we’re pretty fascinated by the way in which they are approaching it. In even bigger news: board game giant, Asmodee is reportedly for sale. And we catch up on the Kickstarters that launched while…
Read More 21 September–5 October 2021: Dungeons & Dragons’ Next “Edition”
Cover art from Heart, winner of a stunning 7 ENnie awards.
This week: Gen Con is underway, but crowd control causes some controversy. Meanwhile, stories of a toxic culture at Paizo have been making the rounds on Twitter. And with Gen Con comes awards season: we see the winners of the Diana Jones and the ENnie Awards. Support Us This site is made possible by our…
Read More 14–20 September: Gen Con; Paizo; Awards