It’s been a tough week here in Edinburgh, but we push on!
As we approach August, the city gears up for the welcome madness of Festival season. Geek Native is a little slower as we’re out and about with our press passes, writing for our sister site, Edinburgh Reviews. Now, on with the summary of summaries!
On with the news!
- 7th Sea has been sold to Studio Agate.
- Inner City Game Designs is suing Luke Gygax over Castle Wolfmoon.
- Wizards of the Coast has delayed Eberron: Forge of the Artificer.
- Umut Comak has resigned from DRS Publishing.
- Wizards of the Coast may have gone several days without reducing in headcount.
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RPG news from Geek Native
- Umut Çomak steps down from DRS Publishing.
- Critical Role will play Edinburgh Castle (and other venues) in the Echoes of Exandria tour.
- FateForged publisher Studio Agate has picked up 7th Sea from Chaosium.
- 12 Sided Studios has announced their first TTRPG with Force of Extinction.
- Steamforged Games is taking pre-orders of the first Iron Kingdom’s RPG of its tenure with Strangelight Workshop.
- Geek Native has a look at the family therapy TTRPG Adventuring Family.
- At the Bundle of Holding, there’s a Hearts of Wulin offer and another for Battlezoo.
- In Humble, there’s a billion-year-old Numenera TTRPG offer.
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RPG news from around the web
- Inner City Games Designs is suing Luke Gygax.
- Wizards of the Coast, via D&D Beyond, have announced a delay to Eberron: Forge of the Artificer’s Release.
- GameRant’s Shayna Josi notes that DnD’s Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Will Bring a Whirlwind of Change.
- It’s not a review, but D&D Fanatics pulls pieces together to offer up a New DnD Book “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer” (First Look).
- Polygon’s Samantha Nelson notes that D&D’s largest starter set aims to woo board game players.
- A company called “Tabletop Vacations” is launching an official Dungeon Master University.
- Edge Studio announced a new adventure for Arkham Horror TTRPG in Terra Antarctica .
- The Eithos RPG blogged an overview of the core system and Mythos Machine.
- Roll20 has opened for Pro subscribers their new Loot Manager.
- Gen Con has shared their guide on eats, drinks and food trucks with Block Party.
- DriveThruRPGs huge Christmas in July sale is on now.
RPG reviews and interviews from around the web
- Reviews from R’lyeh looked at Free RPG Day’s The Expanse RPG Transport Union Edition Quickstart, Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine Quickstart and Legend in the Mist Demo Game, plus Mappa Mundi and Interface RED.
- Rob Wieland reviewed Cthulhu By Gaslight Investigator’s Guide.
- The Other Side reviews Atlantis The Second Age.
- The TTRPG Factory reviews Dark World Studio’s Acheron.
- The Kind GM reviews Beneath the Ruins of Firestone Keep.
- Grognardia has a retrospective on AD&D’s The Sentinel.
- Throat Punch Games has a ring side report of Pathfinder’s Rusthenge.
- Kobold Press wrote up part one of World Building design seminar with Wolfgang Baur, Zeb Cook, and Richard Green.
- Scientific American talks to Brennan Lee Mulligan on The Surprising Science of Dungeons and Dragons.
- Ill Met by Morrslieb has an Interview about The Old World RPG with Michael Duxbury.
- Note. You can already pre-order the Roll20 version of Wizards of the Coast’s Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set (2024).
RPG new releases
- Sine Nomine Publishing published Ashes Without Number.
- Dragonmount Press has released the Zombie Road RPG.
- Broken Rat Games has released the free-to-download Chronicles of Aerthe 2D6 Quickstart.
- Matthew Tapp has published the OSR Barrows & Borderlands – Dynaco Edition.
- Pinnacle Entertainment has published the Rifts for Savage Worlds: Europa Accessories Box.
- Do you have what it takes to survive? Scorpion’s Nest Tactical Gaming has released VEXEN: Adaptable Dark Fantasy Gaming System.
- Kelly Whyte has released the Roll20 VTT edition of Lineages of the Long White Cloud, Omnibus Edition.
- Dawnward Games has published the core rules for Dawnward.
- R Talsorian Games has the latest free DLC for Cyberpunk RED with Going Quiet.
- PEG now has the Super Powers Companion on Foundry.
RPG bundle deals
- Save $189.00 (70%) in Demons & Dungeoneers Gamebooks’ Christmas in July 2025 bundle.
- Save $55.21 (85%) with Skirmisher Publishing’s Christmas in July bundle.
- Save $13.98 (28%) with The Yellow Hand’s Ashland Starter Set bundle.
- Save $5.85 (15%) in the Wendigo Workshop Arkelon Chronicles Rulebook + Artbook bundle.
- Save $5.60 (41%) with Calenmir’s RPGs’ Sweet Dreams (Apocalypse Keys) PDF & Roll20 bundle.
- Save $5.01 (50%) with Thaloranth Publishing’s Starburn Sector: Solo Bundle.
- Save $2 (13%) in Elven Tower’s Rot in the Myth Well – Shadowdark – Foundry + PDF bundle.
RPG ideas, tips and discoveries
- I found this horrid/amazing Eye of Fate dice.
- World Anvil member Unoraptormon shared Keys to Kickstarter success.
- Sly Flourish reminds us to Take It Easy.
RPG Crowdfunding
There’s more! You can catch up with the Kickstarter campaign we’ve written up in more detail at Kickstarter watch. Here are some noteworthy industry projects to mention:
- The Deck of Undead Things – D&D 5e Supplement from Paper Quest nominates “An eerie deck of undead tarot cards for D&D 5e and a sinister handout. Will the spirits grant you power… or damnation?”
- Region Maps for Fantasy TTRPG’s from Langley Games proposes “A map-pack of different regions one could find in a fantasy-themed TTRPG, including a descriptive list of possible points of interest.”
- Egyptian gemstone Dice from Bear Dice suggests “Roll Like Pharaohs: Premium Gemstone Dice Inspired by Egypt”
- Minor Arcana: Tabletop Roleplaying using a deck of cards from Gavin Bastiensz raises funds for “You see the World, but not as others know it! Deal yourself in!”
- Return to Kilforth: US & Canada Vault Sale, Tariff Free! from Tristan Hall suggests “Back from the Vault: Classic Games, One Final Ride (US/CA Only) tariff-free + shipping now”
- The Ruins of Port Highspire from Neil Billings raises funds for “3D printable STL files for war-torn seaside adventures.”
- Gary’s Appendix: Issue 8 from Jeffrey Jones is working on “A zine of insightful articles and an expanded bestiary for Old School Essentials and the OSR!”
- Gone Surfin’ – Cozy DnD 5e One-Shot | Pay What You Want from Betta Games kickstarts “Surf’s Up! Take your party on a beach vacation to catch waves, play in the sand, & discover small treasures in this cozy D&D one shot!”
- Alchemical Origins: Super vibrant dice handmade in the UK. from RuneFable kickstarts “Dice filled with colourful inky tendrils and infused with alchemy. Made in the UK.”
- The GameMaster’s Apprentice 2e: Post-Apocalypse Deck from Nathan Rockwood crowdfunds “RPG Toolkit for Instant Post-Apoc-Themed Characters, Encounters, and Solo/GM-free Gameplay!”
- AD&D Eldergrove’s Madness / La Follia di Eldergrove from DiegoZap crowdfunds “A gothic ravenloft-themed 50 A4 pages adventure module for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and all the Old School systems”
- Incredible Creatures: Adversaries for Daggerheart from Alan Tucker pitches “A collection of art-inspired adversaries for the Daggerheart TTRPG”
- A New Tiny Tome of Dragons from Xacur is working on “A small Compendium of Dragons for the 5th edition D&D (5e/2024 DnD)”
- Halloween Heists from NamaStacy pitches “Two Halloween-Themed Heists for TTRPG Spooky Season”
- Sinestra’s Machina Spidera & Minos in Garden of Forever Sun from Mark Taormino offers “TWO SOFT COVERS + PDFS for 1E & 5E RPGS! READY TO PRINT AND SHIP! ANY reward $10 or more gets 35 BONUS PDFs of My Other Adventures!”
- Silam No. 3: A Dungeon Crawl Classics Zine from Jordy Williams suggests “Continue the adventure with a new issue of Silam! Explore the eastern region, join a thieves’ guild and explore a lost museum!”
- 2025 Dice Advent Calendar from Robin’s Nerd Supplies introduces “Dice advent calendar with 1 exclusive dice per day”
- Land of Vampires: Risen Retribution – Duet 5e Campaign from Grove Guardian Press proposes “A gothic D&D 5e campaign written for one GM and one Player. Return to the Land of Vampires to save it or drag it into shadow forever.”
- Unwelcome Opportunities, Prompt Cards for Cy_Borg from Philip Reed kickstarts “A deck of 50 double-sided cards, each presenting a possible adventure idea for you to expand as you see fit. Designed by Philip Reed.”
- Astra Del Rey: Retro Comic Book RPG from Long Tail Games (Ash) nominates “Create your own retro comic book – by writing directly into the pages”
- Tome of Artifacts for 5th Edition from Necromancer Games is working on “A Book of Magic. A Spark of Adventure. A Legacy Reborn.”
- Boots Moving Up And Down Again from Chamomile Has A Project crowdfunds “A 5e-compatible survival horror sourcebook of trench warfare and burning ruin.”
- Seduction & Sorcery: A Fantasy Roleplay Game for the Bold from Chris Vandomelen nominates “A D&D-inspired, adult-only tabletop RPG that blends erotic immersion, real-world interaction, and daring narrative freedom.”
- Rulebook Errata Tabs from Mark Latham pitches “From RuleBookTabs.com. Never lose track of changes — designed to work with official errata, FAQs, and designer’s commentaries.”
- Cursed Creatures & Cursed Relics from Greg nominates “A 5e Compendium of Twisted Bonds and Sinister Power”
- Qube Storganizer: 3D-Printable Modular Storage Organizer Box from Neuro-Joule Games offers “Storage & Organizer Solution for 120 RPG Figures of 25mm Bases in a 20cm Cube, Hobby Materials & Tools ideal for Collectors & Hobbyists”
- Mystery dice goblin : Mystery Dice Party Bags from Lee Smart nominates “Launching our new dice bags with an exciting twist: 5 character collectible metal D20’s. Great for D&D, Pathfinder, Tabletop RPGs.”
- Houses & Hideouts from TPK Compass introduces “Hand-drawn battlemaps and magic items for TTRPG houses and hideouts—printable or ready for online play!”
- 🎲☕🍩 Roll for Roast & Donuts: Caffeine Meets Colorful Chaos from Desiree Stovall kickstarts “Starbucks-Inspired Coffee Bean Dice + Krispy Kreme-Inspired Donut Dice!”
- Dunjonzïn: A TTRPG Adventure Zine from Kevin King proposes “Where Heroes Go to Die.”
- TTRPG Battle Maps and More (GORE Edition) from SideQuest20 raises funds for “Over 100+ blood-spattered maps and PNP tokens—designed for grim duels, deadly skirmishes, boss battles, and full-scale wars!”
- Rust Moon: A Western-Inspired Campaign Setting for 5E from Christopher Knapp pitches “Disparate towns are besieged by Lycans, and their apathetic government offers no help… Will you be the heroes Rust Moon needs?”
- Dice Palace 2.0: Display & Storage for Dice Collections from Sam Zhao crowdfunds “Dice Goblin’s Box and Frame for: Resin Dice, Gemstone Dice, Metal Dice, Mini Dice, DnD, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder”
- Barbecoup – A Summer Side Quest from Questwrights kickstarts “A summer-themed D&D side quest for any campaign: uncover a sizzling conspiracy hidden beneath the smoke of a village BBQ festival.”
- Mecha and Monstrosities – 5E Guide to Mech Combat! from Garrett Lloyd suggests “Mecha and Monstrosities is a Mecha guide for D&D 5E with three mech types, two mech subtypes, and several Kaiju level threats!”
Do you know of any RPG news sources we might not know? If so, please let us know or leave a comment below.
