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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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The Great “Unclenching”: How PC Elitism Gave Way to the Age of Cozy Gaming
There was a time, not so long ago, when my definition of “real gaming” was as rigid as the ergonomic chair I sat in.
Expert advice: How to Make Combat Interesting
What makes combat interesting? A lot of GMs think the answer is giving the monster secret powers, to be revealed at the worst moment. I’ve even seen articles that suggest misleading players about the monster’s abilities. Which is a shame, because that tops my list of what Not to do.
Germany’s top fantasy RPG, The Dark Eye, features in new bundle
This is a revised bundle, last seen in 2023, which means it may not be seen again until 2027.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #316
This week’s TTRPG news summary covers Diamond’s shocking seizure of games, the 2025 ENnie nominees, Gary Con badge sales, and “new” DC roleplaying games.
Horrified tabletop publishers fight for their stock as bankrupt Diamond liquidates
The now-bankrupt Diamond Comic Distributors is arguing that because publishers did not file a specific piece of legal paperwork, their ownership rights are now void.
Superhero Week: What’s happening with the new DC superhero TTRPGs?
Do you prefer DC to Marvel? It may be the grimmer tone that DC embraced earlier on, or iconic characters like Batman and Superman. Or, perhaps not! What about on the tabletop?
Superhero Week: You can pre-order the Knightfall Batman collectable, but it’ll be a long wait
Based on the iconic Knightfall comic storyline, the fearsome, armoured Batsuit of Jean-Paul Valley was introduced to the world of gaming as an exclusive DLC skin in Batman: Arkham Origins.
Roll Big or Go Home is a TTRPG bundle packed with greatness
A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Extra Life, an organisation that supports Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Superhero Week: G.I. Joe RPG Quartermaster’s Guide to Gear Sourcebook lands on Fantasy Grounds
This new guide significantly expands the equipment available to characters. The book details 16 new weapons drawn from the extensive history of G.I. JOE, along with a new armour type and 40 distinct upgrades.
