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With a focus on independent journalism, Andrew Girdwood tends to write about Tabletop & RPGs and Books topics. This body of work highlights their unique perspective on tabletop mechanics and industry trends.

Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition streamlines combat and resource pools

August 16, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Cubicle 7 announces Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition, streamlining combat rules, merging meta-currencies, and retaining Fourth Edition compatibility.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Cubicle 7 Entertainment, Dominic McDowall, warhammer

Gareth Hanrahan flips the classic megadungeon in The Dungeon Book

August 15, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Forbidden Planet opens pre-orders for an exclusive signed edition of The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan, exploring classic fantasy tropes from a monster’s perspective.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Forbidden Planet, Gareth Hanrahan

Routinely Itemised: RPG #374

August 14, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Geek Native team reports from the Edinburgh Fringe with news of Rowen, Rook and Decard unionising, Paizo moving to DriveThruRPG, and new GURPS 4e bundles.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: routinely itemised, rowan rook and decard

IndieGameBusiness team launches publishing label Blue Ridge Games with debut title MAFATE

August 13, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The team behind IndieGameBusiness launches publishing imprint Blue Ridge Games, unveiling Réunion Island walking adventure MAFATE by Blue Ramen Studios as its debut title.

Filed Under: PC

Paizo expands DriveThruRPG deal to sell over 1,200 digital roleplaying titles

August 12, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Paizo brings over 1,200 Pathfinder and Starfinder titles to DriveThruRPG, expanding its digital roleplaying game distribution alongside upcoming print-on-demand options.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: drivethrurpg, Jim Butler, Paizo Publishing, pathfinder, starfinder

Planet of the Grapes: Bringing tabletop toy theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe

August 12, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Peter Michael Marino brings a high-stakes, miniature sci-fi parody to the Edinburgh Fringe. Discover how toy theatre is redefining immersive storytelling.

Filed Under: Interviews Tagged With: edinburgh fringe, Planet of the Apes

Vox Machina adventure dice sets arrive as Sirius Dice reveals Mighty Nein plans

August 11, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Sirius Dice launches officially licensed Critical Role Vox Machina dice sets, alongside previews for upcoming Mighty Nein and Bells Hells collections.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: collectables, critical role, dice, sirius dice

Last chance to join Section 9 in The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game

August 11, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Mantic Games brings Shirow Masamune’s iconic cyberpunk manga to tabletop roleplaying games. Read our deep dive into Section 9 rules and pledge options.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: crowdfunding, Cyberpunk, ghost in the shell, mantic games

Why Dungeons and Shakespeare is the Edinburgh Fringe’s most charmingly chaotic RPG experience

August 11, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Forget traditional actual plays. Shelby Bond’s Dungeons and Shakespeare turns Edinburgh Fringe audiences into heroes, monsters, and accidental tragedies.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: edinburgh fringe, reviews

Steve Jackson Games and Bundle of Holding launch four tremendous GURPS 4E offers

August 10, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Complete your GURPS 4E collection with four major bundles of holding. From core rules to fantasy and sci-fi supplements, explore infinite gaming worlds today.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle of holding, GURPS, Steve Jackson Games

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