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Articles by Andrew Girdwood
In this archive, you'll find Andrew Girdwood's recent work on Tabletop & RPGs, Geek Stuff, and Interviews.
UK Games Expo: Mini Geek Boutique and the “Dinos & Dice Bundle Box”
I love how Mini Geek Boutique brings together ‘geek culture’ and screen-free fun for kids! It’s such a unique idea.
What’s a Gelatinous Cute?
Get ready for a dose of adorable! Gelatinous Cute is currently showcasing their unique range of handmade tabletop gaming accessories at the UK Games Expo.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #311
Diving into TTRPG news from UK Games Expo: Rebellion Unplugged Kickstarts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, Gary Con 2026 dates announced, and Kobold Press expands Tales of the Valiant.
Gallows Corner TTRPG: Change England by any means necessary
The Gallows Corner rulebook will be cloth-bound, around 250 pages and have four dozen options for character generation.
UKGE: Shanarel promises a 5e world “you would want to live in”
Vortex Verlag’s Ben Strack-Zimmermann is designing Shanarel and will use 5e rules.
Rebellion Unplugged debuts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age
Rebellion, the British comic book, computer game and growing tabletop publishing empire, bought the world’s second oldest TTRPG, Tunnels & Trolls, two years ago.
UK Games Expo: It’s a HullaBailu (debut)
Anna kindly agreed to a little chat before the expo with Geek Native, and we sat on the interview for a few days. So, finally, here it is!
Beyond Cataclysm: Skies of Belief TTRPG announced
Skies of Belief is about exploring other cultures, lands, and traditions, and does so through various modes of play. There’s even a solo mode.
Blood, Sand & Gold: 4 x 5e one-shot adventures
From the mind of Tales of Ereden comes Blood, Sand & Gold, a collection of four 5e one-shot adventures set in their fantasy world.









