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Welcome to the heart of Geek Native: the Tabletop & RPGs category. This is your primary source for the latest RPG news and essential TTRPG news, from blockbuster releases to indie Kickstarter discoveries. We provide in-depth reviews of roleplaying games, board games, and card games, helping you decide what's worth your time and your shelf space. Whether you roll dice, shuffle cards, or push miniatures, you'll find your community and your next obsession right here.

Stay ahead of the curve with our popular Routinely Itemised summary. This regular feature is your essential digest of the TTRPG industry, curating the biggest news, trends, and hidden gems into one unmissable roundup. It's the best way to stay informed on the business of tabletop gaming.

World-building: Five idioms for the Forgotten Realms

February 25, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

A warning against seeking unjust vengeance or retribution. References the god of justice, Tyr, who is often depicted with a single eye.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: rpg ideas, worldbuilding

Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion: Thousands back non-fantasy D&D rival

February 24, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

The Science Fiction Companion can handle ANY type of sci-fi setting, and to show it off, we’ve created a set of iconic adventures inspired by some of our favorite genres.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters, savage worlds, sci-fi

Paranoia RPG bundle: Spread sedition at a discount!

February 24, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This treasure trove of darkly comic sci-fi goodness includes everything you need to dive headfirst into the world of Paranoia, where loyalty is treasonous, the Computer is your paranoid overlord, and laser-blasting your teammates is just part of a good day’s work.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle, humble bundle, Mongoose Publishing, paranoia

Shadow of the Weird Wizard: The most anticipated TTRPG for 2024 is out and reviewing well

February 24, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Drawing inspiration from the acclaimed Shadow of the Demon Lord system, Shadow of the Weird Wizard promises a gritty fantasy experience filled with challenging choices and thrilling exploration.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Robert J. Schwalb, schwalb entertainment, Shadow of the Demon Lord, shadow of the weird wizard

Routinely Itemised: RPGs #245

February 24, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Become a Tomb Raider! Explore the thrilling world of the new official TTRPG, and maybe snag a D&D ooze LEGO. Plus, Rascal News launches for indie TTRPG coverage, Paizo hits a milestone with 200 Pathfinder adventures, and UltraPro unveils premium D&D 2024 gear.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, routinely itemised, Tomb Raider, UltraPro

Tomb Raider: Shadows of Truth – Here’s how the insecure reacted to the TTRPG news

February 23, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Evil Hat and Crystal Dynamics announced a new Tomb Raider tabletop RPG called Shadows of Truth. Playtesting will open soon, with news from the Society of Raiders and an ENTERTHETOMB coupon for US shoppers that unlocks 20% off Evil Hat purchases. The game will be crowdfunded, although, as we’ll see in a bit, there will […]

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Evil Hat Productions, Tomb Raider

Vampire: The Masquerade – Chapters, the solo to 4-player RPG in a box, crosses CA$200,000

February 22, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The original game is four years old and this new, and we’re told final, form is streamlined and now supported by online tutorials.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: board game, flyos games, kickstarters, Vampire: The Masquerade

The Legendary Ultimate 5e bundle returns after nearly four years

February 22, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

These 5E expansions invite you to break free of the dungeon and stake your claim on the world!

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle of holding, bundles, Dungeons & Dragons, Legendary Games

Typhon Games merges with TTRPG publisher Mindjammer Press

February 21, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Typhon Games is new, launching with When We Die, but one of the British TTRPG publishers’ first actions has been to merge with Mindjammer Press. Mindjammer isn’t new, with games like Capharnaum and Chronicles of Future Earth under its belt and with The Lair of the Leopard Empress marking a return after a bereavement spun […]

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: mindjammer press, Sarah Newton, the lair of the leopard empresses, typhon games

Grant Howitt in(Spire)s with a generous Bundle of Holding birthday offer

February 20, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

All revenue, after the payment processors take their cut, of the Bundle of Holding’s 11th birthday offer goes to the not-for-profit Diana Jones Award Emerging Designer Program.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs

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