Tabletop cartographer Tom Cartos launched a dedicated physical storefront at UKGE 2026, creating an independent retail anchor before Apple’s strict App Store fees hit digital subscriptions this November.
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Canadian publisher Hit Point Press launches dedicated UK store and distro deal following UKGE debut
Canadian studio Hit Point Press partners with Spiral Galaxy Games to launch a dedicated UK store, bringing Floral Dragons and One Last Fight directly to British retail.
Savage SLA unveiled at UK Games Expo alongside surprise Progress Reports hardback
Discover how Nightfall Games plans to re-engineer 35 years of SLA Industries lore for Savage Worlds, alongside exclusive news on the surprise hardback drop at the UK Games Expo.
Adrian Tchaikovsky’s surprise connection to classic indie design shapes upcoming Tyrant Philosophers RPG
Exclusive reporting from the UK Games Expo floor reveals how Hugo-finalist author Adrian Tchaikovsky’s deep appreciation for classic indie RPGs directly influenced the system for the upcoming Tyrant Philosophers roleplaying game.
Independent studio Fistful of Crits debuts surprise solo RPG alongside viral anti-AI campaign
Alongside launching the unannounced Sworn Heart: Alone Together solo RPG, Fistful of Crits drove a viral anti-AI campaign across the UK Games Expo exhibition floor.
Mosh pits and magic: Greedy Gorgon Press reveals Heavy Metal Handbook following UKGE success
Spotting Greedy Gorgon Press at UKGE 2026 was easy thanks to its stark art style, but their upcoming player sourcebook promises even louder table presence.
Post-UKGE scoop: Best RPG winner Tales of the Old West unveils Gold Country supplement
We catch up with Effekt Publishing after their major UKGE victory to discuss the historical mechanics of Tales of the Old West and their unvoiced plans for a California expansion.
Diabolical designs: Loke Battle Mats moves beyond the grid with The Dastardly Deck
Fresh from the UKGE 2026 floor, Geek Native reviews the physical retail debut of Loke Battle Mats’ modular book set, The Dungeon Reignited, and investigates a surprise new tactical GM card deck.
From extreme metal to dungeon crawl self-help: Uknite the Realm debuts a Short Rest in print
Heavy metal apparel and RPG studio Uknite the Realm showcased the first physical edition of a Short Rest, a gamified mental health workbook, at the UK Games Expo.
Dungeons and Dragons meets modern dating in indie party game
Discover the tabletop convention debut of two indie games from Orcwood Games, including a cooperative baking race and a chaotic fantasy matchmaking card game.
