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.
Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets and Shonen Jump debuts lead Goldin sale
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.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #358
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.
London Film and Comic Con cancels 2026 event, blaming flight costs
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.
After stage 4 cancer battle, Owen KC Stephens rejoins Green Ronin Publishing
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.
The High-Tech Hearth: How Perpetual 3Designs is building the future of physical roleplaying games
Discover how Perpetual 3Designs uses app-controlled terrain and epic 32mm miniatures to create a “Living Dungeon” experience for roleplaying games.
11 Ravens and Rubinacci unveil yacht-inspired gaming tables for the super-rich
Italian tailoring house Rubinacci and Los Angeles design studio 11 Ravens have unveiled an expanded collection of ultra luxury game tables at Salone del Mobile.
From Greyhawk classics to card duels: the mechanical defiance of Pauli Kidd’s Lace & Steel
Before Pauli Kidd defined the soul of Greyhawk, she broke the rules of tabletop gaming with Lace & Steel. We explore the 1989 classic that replaced dice with card-driven duels and social combat.
Fandom veterans launch independent outlet to break “discourse circles”
Fansplaining relaunches as an independent, subscriber-supported publication led by Elizabeth Minkel, Aja Romano, and Lin Codega to provide expert journalism by and for fandom.
The Akira £1m question: Is the cyberpunk classic purely for the purists?
Akira smashes the £1 million mark at the UK box office, but is the success driven by 1988 nostalgia or new fans? We explore the generational divide and Anime Limited’s new era under Toho Global.
