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Contributor: Andrew Girdwood

Continuing the archive of independent Andrew Girdwood reporting (Archive Page 3).

Why the ASA ruling against Microsoft and Argos matters for virtual tabletops

June 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The ASA has ruled against Argos and Microsoft for omitting in-game purchase details, signaling a compliance warning that virtual tabletops targeting the UK may need to address.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: ads, legal, microsoft, virtual tabletop

Candlelight Inquisition review: gothic noir and collaborative mystery

June 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

An early look at Candlelight Inquisition, an independent horror RPG from Will Fish that swaps tactical combat simulation for collaborative, psychological mystery.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: reviews

BackerKit and DriveThruRPG link systems for instant digital delivery

June 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

BackerKit and DriveThruRPG launch a new API integration connecting crowdfunding campaigns directly to backer digital libraries for instant reward delivery.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: backerkit, crowdfunding, drivethrurpg

Explore brave new frontiers with the Chivalry & Sorcery New Lands bundle

June 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Journey to post-Roman Britain and heavily taxed fantasy frontiers in the Chivalry & Sorcery New Lands Bundle. Claim DRM-free sourcebooks before July 6!

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Brittannia Game Designs, bundle of holding, bundles, Chivalry & Sorcery

Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse live concert announced for London

June 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A one-off matinee of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert comes to the London Eventim Apollo this December, blending a full live orchestra with electronic mixing.

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: london, spider-man

HeroQuest and First Light drop prices in Amazon UK Prime Day sale

June 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Amazon UK cuts prices on HeroQuest and First Light for Prime Day. Our analysis examines whether Stephen Baker’s new quests justify trading classic miniatures for cardboard standees.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: hasbro, HeroQuest, prime day

Origins Award win for indie roleplaying game Land of Eem

June 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Independent roleplaying game Land of Eem captures Roleplaying Game of the Year at the 2026 Origins Awards, outperforming major industry releases.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: exalted funeral, land of eem, Origins Award

Pirate Borg gets its first long-form sandbox campaign with Ravaged by Storms

June 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Golem Productions brings long-form OSR sandbox campaign play to Pirate Borg with the physical retail launch of Ravaged by Storms.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Limithron, pirate borg

Hero Tomorrow Comics partners with Asylum Press for imprint and distribution deal

June 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Independent publisher Hero Tomorrow Comics returns from its hiatus via a new imprint and distribution deal with Asylum Press and Lunar Distribution.

Filed Under: Comics Tagged With: horror

New Zealand TTRPGs celebrated in fifth annual KiwiRPG online convention

June 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

KiwiRPG week 2026 brings independent tabletop design from New Zealand to a global digital audience with live actual plays and expert panels.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: cam banks, kiwirpg, twitch

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