Girdy breaks down the severe time and money toll of the “tabletop AI tax” as indies fight community suspicions, plus record-breaking UKGE 2026 logistics and Paizo’s brutal playtest.
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Battlemap designer Tom Cartos expands into physical retail to hedge against upcoming Apple Patreon fees
Tabletop cartographer Tom Cartos launched a dedicated physical storefront at UKGE 2026, creating an independent retail anchor before Apple’s strict App Store fees hit digital subscriptions this November.
Audio EXP #335: Winning, City of the Espers variety, Witcher, crows, sex and death
Welcome home. This is Audio EXP, the weekly podcast from Geek Native. Your ears are not deceiving you; I am not your usual host, Girdy AKA Geek Native Daddy.
Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying
Son of Oak partners with StartPlaying for a massive Legend in the Mist LaunchFest event, bringing the Hearts of Ravensdale campaign to life with professional GMs ahead of shipping.
Audio EXP #334: Mongoose’s Swindon Mandate, Modiphius Line Closures, and Crunchyroll’s Big Winners
Join Audio EXP 334 to explore Mongoose’s new content creator role, Kickstarter’s policy reversal, and a community takeover for Achtung! Cthulhu.
Paizo brings back Foundry VTT bundles with 6th Anniversary sale
Paizo has restored digital bundles for its official Foundry Virtual Tabletop modules. Discover how the new pricing and 6th Anniversary Sale impacts your games.
Crowdfunding giant backtracks on adult content rules after creator backlash
Kickstarter reverses its controversial mature content restrictions after intense backlash from independent roleplaying game creators and comic artists.
Goldin spring auction sets record highs for rare Pokemon and One Piece cards
Goldin’s 2026 Spring auction hits historic record highs as a vintage trophy Pikachu card commands millions and modern One Piece collectibles surge.
RPG Stories VTT: Infinite Worlds expands the 3D virtual tabletop
Discover the Infinite Worlds expansion for RPG Stories VTT on Kickstarter. Learn how this 3D virtual tabletop brings new map-making tools and multiplayer features to your roleplaying games.
