MCDM Studios drops a free alpha playtest for Crows, a brutal dungeon survival horror game that challenges traditional meta-progression design.
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Why UK Games Expo’s most underground RPGs only need to convince one person
StartPlaying data reveals the surprising secret to indie RPG success. Learn how the Game Master multiplier effect fuels the UK Games Expo’s Bastion Indie Market.
Tom Clancy’s The Division: Activating the official TTRPG
Arkhane Asylum Publishing brings Ubisoft’s post-collapse universe to the tabletop with Tom Clancy’s The Division roleplaying game, powered by the fast and tactical GRIS d10 system.
Setting Spotlight: Navigating the dark magic and modular intrigue of Serenissima Obscura
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.
Tabletop event UK Games Expo reaffirms inclusive space amid shifting statutory guidance
UK Games Expo confirms gender neutral facilities for its 2026 Birmingham event, offering a strategic reminder of inclusive spaces amid shifting national laws.
Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying
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.
Spotlight: ndvmaps the Inkarnate talent
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.
Dead End publisher Atomic Ninja Studios announces sudden closure and final digital bundle
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.
Tickets for the 2026 York Board Games Convention go on sale this June
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.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #362
Get the latest RPG news including the end of Achtung! Cthulhu, the Doppel Kickstarter failure, Wizards of the Coast cancellations, and UKGE updates.
