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Contributor: Andrew Girdwood

Continuing the archive of independent Andrew Girdwood reporting (Archive Page 15).

Why UK Games Expo’s most underground RPGs only need to convince one person

May 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

StartPlaying data reveals the surprising secret to indie RPG success. Learn how the Game Master multiplier effect fuels the UK Games Expo’s Bastion Indie Market.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: startplaying, uk games expo

Tom Clancy’s The Division: Activating the official TTRPG

May 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Arkhane Asylum Publishing brings Ubisoft’s post-collapse universe to the tabletop with Tom Clancy’s The Division roleplaying game, powered by the fast and tactical GRIS d10 system.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: apocalyptic, kickstarters

Setting Spotlight: Navigating the dark magic and modular intrigue of Serenissima Obscura

May 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Delve into the dark, narrative-driven world of early modern Venice. This setting spotlight explores the exceptional cross-system modularity, deep historical grounding, and unique occult mechanics found within Vortex Verlag’s latest masterpiece.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: ars magica, Dungeons & Dragons, horror, Melina Sedo, review, serenissima obscura, Vortex Verlag

Tabletop event UK Games Expo reaffirms inclusive space amid shifting statutory guidance

May 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

UK Games Expo confirms gender neutral facilities for its 2026 Birmingham event, offering a strategic reminder of inclusive spaces amid shifting national laws.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: conventions, legal, uk games expo

Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Sites, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legend in the mist, Son of Oak Game Studio, startplaying

Audio EXP #334: Mongoose’s Swindon Mandate, Modiphius Line Closures, and Crunchyroll’s Big Winners

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Join Audio EXP 334 to explore Mongoose’s new content creator role, Kickstarter’s policy reversal, and a community takeover for Achtung! Cthulhu.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: audio exp, geek native, podcasts

MCM Comic Con London: John Romero reveals he made zero money from Quake

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Speaking at MCM Comic Con London, id Software co-founder John Romero revisited a historic industry sore point, expanding on why he never saw a single penny from Quake’s monumental success.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: comic con, london, london comic con

Crunchyroll anime awards 2026: My Hero Academia takes top prize as global fan votes hit 73 million

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo celebrate historic global milestones as My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON secures Anime of the Year amid 73 million fan votes.

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: anime awards, chainsaw man, Crunchyroll, Demon Slayer, my hero academia, one piece, re:zero, Solo Leveling, spy x family

Spotlight: ndvmaps the Inkarnate talent

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native’s Patrons have named independent cartographer ndvmaps the latest RPG Publisher Spotlight winner. Explore Narin’s impressive catalog of high-value, 5-star tactical battlemap bundles, built using Inkarnate to elevate tabletop roleplaying games.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: inkarnate, spotlight

Dead End publisher Atomic Ninja Studios announces sudden closure and final digital bundle

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Atomic Ninja Studios, the publisher behind Dead End and other Savage Worlds roleplaying games, announces its immediate closure and urges fans to back up files.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: atomic ninja studios, savage worlds

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