Hello and welcome to Audio EXP, the weekly podcast from Geek Native. I’m Girdy, your host, and today we’re diving into a week that’s been equal parts legal drama and creative resurgence. From Hasbro’s courtroom battles to the return of beloved RPG worlds, we’ve got a lot to cover. So, let’s get into the news.
It’s episode #319, and the title is Lawsuits, Legends, and Limited Editions.
[The following is a transcript of Audio EXP: #319]
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We start with a story that’s sending ripples through the TCG community. A new Hasbro lawsuit has emerged, alleging gross mismanagement and the strategic overprinting of Magic: The Gathering cards. The claim suggests this has diluted the value for collectors while masking deeper financial instabilities. It’s a messy situation that highlights the tension between corporate growth and the health of a secondary market that fans rely on.
On a brighter note for roleplaying games, Monte Cook Games has announced Numenera: The Amber Archive. This serves as a new edition of the Ninth World RPG, aiming to streamline the experience while preserving the “weird” science-fantasy DNA that made the original a hit.
Speaking of massive worlds, the Lands Between are coming to the tabletop in a new way. Group SNE is developing Elden Ring: Nightreign, a survival-focused TTRPG. Unlike previous adaptations, this one seems to lean heavily into the grit and resource management of the game’s more harrowing encounters.
Castles & Crusades is heading to another printing, its 11th for the Player’s Handbook. This time, Troll Lord Games has added a limited edition collector’s version.
How limited is limited? In this case, only 100 copies of the collectors’ pack will be made.
Meanwhile, in the indie scene, we’re interviewing the team at Rigamaroll, an 80s-inspired world that blends lasers, swords, and the Daggerheart system. It’s a vibrant, neon-soaked actual-play series and a reminder of why we love the “kitchen sink” approach to fantasy.
Moving over to the “Geek Life” side of things, Matthew Lillard is expanding his reach in the horror community. He’s launched Ghost Face Vodka through his company Macabre Spirits. It’s a sleek, themed bottle that’s clearly aimed at the Scream-loving crowd.
For those more interested in survival snacks, yfood has launched limited-edition Fallout meal replacements in UK supermarkets. It’s probably the closest most of us want to get to eating “Cram” or “Insta-Mash.”
And for the collectors, Vice Press has revealed a gorgeous green Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VHS collection. It’s pure nostalgia in a physical format, proving that the turtle power of the 90s isn’t going anywhere.
In offer and deals news, Free League’s Year Zero engine is being used for a Bundle of Holding collection of the Sleepy Hollow folk horror project.
Finally, I want to point you toward a spotlight on D20Play. It’s a fascinating look at how digital tools are changing the way we interact with roleplaying games—not just as players, but as a community.
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