The Games of the Future 2026 concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan, blending digital video games with physical sports. Here is how phygital competition works and why the location matters.
Tabletop Scotland targets growth and charity fundraising in Edinburgh return
Tabletop Scotland 2026 returns to the Royal Highland Centre from 4 to 6 September with an expanded screen-free Family Zone and Scottish Huntington’s Association as charity partner.
Riot Games confirms $50,000 European Regional Championship for Riftbound in Germany
Riot Games brings the first European Regional Championship for Riftbound to Stuttgart, featuring a $50,000 prize pool and World Championship spots.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #373
Daggerheart wins big at the 2026 ENnies, Gen Con battles severe storms, and we investigate the latest on the Star Wars TTRPG license and Paizo’s recovery.
HackMaster 25th Anniversary Edition: The Granddaddy of retro fantasy RPGs returns
Kenzer and Company brings the 25th Anniversary Edition of HackMaster to Kickstarter, featuring four premium leatherette rulebooks and overhauled tactical mechanics.
Artificial intelligence meets white-glove service: Mike McAlpine on The RemAIns of the Butler
Real-life trained butler and comedian Mike McAlpine discusses his Edinburgh Fringe show The RemAIns of the Butler, AI automation, and human observation.
How artificial online hype distorts the tabletop gaming market
Surfshark research reveals fake social media engagement costs as little as $1.40, warning tabletop roleplaying game creators of artificial market hype.
UK Games Expo and MCM Comic Con show strong search numbers against mainstream expos
Search volume analysis reveals how tabletop conventions like UK Games Expo and pop culture events match major traditional UK trade shows in online interest.
From Null Pointers to Punchlines: Irene Woo on trading big tech for Edinburgh Fringe comedy
Ex-Google Senior Software Engineer Irene Woo talks A/B testing jokes, leaving tech stability, and bringing her debut comedy show Golden Child to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mastermind Maker brings official digital character building to Mutants & Masterminds
Green Ronin releases Mastermind Maker, an official character creation tool for Mutants & Masterminds 3rd Edition with automated point tracking and printable sheets.
