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Welcome to Geek Native's command centre for all things gaming. This is your primary hub for the latest news, reviews, and discoveries from the vibrant worlds of tabletop gaming. We delve deep into immersive tabletop roleplaying games, strategise over the latest board games, and shuffle up for compelling card games. Our passion is for the analogue experience, the roll of the dice, and the community around the table.

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Setting Spotlight: Navigating the dark magic and modular intrigue of Serenissima Obscura

May 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Delve into the dark, narrative-driven world of early modern Venice. This setting spotlight explores the exceptional cross-system modularity, deep historical grounding, and unique occult mechanics found within Vortex Verlag’s latest masterpiece.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: ars magica, Dungeons & Dragons, horror, Melina Sedo, review, serenissima obscura, Vortex Verlag

Tabletop event UK Games Expo reaffirms inclusive space amid shifting statutory guidance

May 24, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

UK Games Expo confirms gender neutral facilities for its 2026 Birmingham event, offering a strategic reminder of inclusive spaces amid shifting national laws.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: conventions, legal, uk games expo

Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Son of Oak partners with StartPlaying for a massive Legend in the Mist LaunchFest event, bringing the Hearts of Ravensdale campaign to life with professional GMs ahead of shipping.

Filed Under: Sites, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: legend in the mist, Son of Oak Game Studio, startplaying

Spotlight: ndvmaps the Inkarnate talent

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Geek Native’s Patrons have named independent cartographer ndvmaps the latest RPG Publisher Spotlight winner. Explore Narin’s impressive catalog of high-value, 5-star tactical battlemap bundles, built using Inkarnate to elevate tabletop roleplaying games.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: inkarnate, spotlight

Dead End publisher Atomic Ninja Studios announces sudden closure and final digital bundle

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Atomic Ninja Studios, the publisher behind Dead End and other Savage Worlds roleplaying games, announces its immediate closure and urges fans to back up files.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: atomic ninja studios, savage worlds

Tickets for the 2026 York Board Games Convention go on sale this June

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The York Board Games Convention returns to St Peter’s School this October with expanded gaming space, prominent sponsors, and free entry for children under 16.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: board games, convention, osprey games

Routinely Itemised: RPG #362

May 23, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Get the latest RPG news including the end of Achtung! Cthulhu, the Doppel Kickstarter failure, Wizards of the Coast cancellations, and UKGE updates.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bloat games, dice, routinely itemised, survive this!!

Community creators to take over Achtung! Cthulhu as Modiphius halts line

May 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Modiphius Entertainment has announced an immediate development hiatus on its flagship Achtung! Cthulhu line, wrapping up a massive 50-product alternate-history series.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: 2d20, Achtung! Cthulhu, london, Modiphius Entertainment

Shadows of Esteren: Down the River closes the book on a 15-year gothic epic

May 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Studio Agate launches the final chapter of the Shadows of Esteren gothic roleplaying game cycle with new books, a visual novel, and an ambient album.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters, Shadows of Esteren, Studio 2 Publishing, studio agate

Melsonian Arts Council launches campaign for A Swyvers Miscellany expansion

May 22, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Melsonian Arts Council launches A Swyvers Miscellany on BackerKit, expanding its gritty roleplaying game with new anti-corporate sandbox tools.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit, crowdfunding, Melsonian Arts Council

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