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Contributor: Andrew Girdwood

Continuing the archive of independent Andrew Girdwood reporting (Archive Page 24).

UK retailers launch pre-orders for the Call of Cthulhu 50th anniversary set.

April 26, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Chaosium’s Call of Cthulhu 50th Anniversary set lands April 2026. Discover why UK fans buying from high street retailers might miss out on digital perks.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Call of Cthulhu, Chaosium, Forbidden Planet, paul fricker

Audio EXP #330: Convention cancellations, Symbaroum’s return, and Coyote vs Acme

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Girdy unpacks a frustrating week of convention cancellations in Audio EXP 330. We also explore the return of Symbaroum and the leaked Coyote vs Acme trailer.

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

Pirates & Plunder: Kobold Press sails into nautical 5E expansion

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Kobold Press launches Pirates & Plunder, a massive expansion for 5E roleplaying games featuring naval combat, new lineages, and gunpowder rules.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters, kobold press

Acer challenges the TV with a portable projector that doubles as a digital battle mat

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Acer launches the PD1520Us ultra short throw projector in the UK, offering a 100 inch cinema experience and a unique tabletop mode for interactive digital battle mats.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: battle mats

The Desert Beckons: Grab the Dune physical megabundle from Modiphius

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Control the Spice with this massive physical bundle of the Dune TTRPG from Modiphius. Get the Atreides Collector’s Edition and more for a bargain price.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundles, dune, Dune: Adventures in the Imperium, humble, Modiphius Entertainment

The CarlRPG effect: How BackerKit is rewriting the roleplaying games rulebook

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The record-breaking success of the CarlRPG signals a major shift in roleplaying games crowdfunding. We examine how BackerKit is evolving from a pledge manager into a pro-creator ecosystem while facing fresh challenges in trust, safety, and project abandonment.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: backerkit, earl of fife games, gamefound, kickstarter, thundercats

Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets and Shonen Jump debuts lead Goldin sale

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Goldin’s 2026 elite auction tests the market for investor-grade manga and rare 1992 Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets. Discover the archaeological value of these foundational assets.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: Akira Toriyama, auctions, dragon ball, magic: the gathering, manga, pokemon, Richard Garfield

Routinely Itemised: RPG #358

April 25, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Industry legend Louis Zocchi passes away as the tabletop community rallies to support Jodi Black and Meagan Kenreck. Explore the latest news on WizardCon 2’s sudden cancellation, new Cyberpunk RED sourcebooks, and the 10th anniversary of Symbaroum.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: routinely itemised, star trek adventures

London Film and Comic Con cancels 2026 event, blaming flight costs

April 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Showmasters has cancelled London Film and Comic Con 2026, citing US flight costs while fans point to cheaper alternatives and a major PR blunder regarding Carrie Fisher.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: conventions, london

After stage 4 cancer battle, Owen KC Stephens rejoins Green Ronin Publishing

April 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Roleplaying game veteran Owen KC Stephens rejoins Green Ronin in a behind-the-scenes role following a victory over Stage 4 cancer and a community-led fight against medical debt.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Green Ronin Publishing, owen k. c. stephens, rogue genius games

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