Erin Roberts, creator of the Southern Gothic setting Godsbreath, joins the D&D design team. Is a full campaign book on the horizon?
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Former Nintendo boss Doug Bowser joins Hasbro Board of Directors
Doug Bowser, fresh from retiring as Nintendo of America President, has joined the Board of Directors at Hasbro. Read what this means for D&D and Magic.
Roll with the King of Dinosaurs: Real T-Rex bone dice hit Kickstarter
Own your very own 65 million year old dinosaur bones crafted into beautiful dice and works of art.
From travel writer to DM: How real-world wanderlust shapes extraordinary RPG locations
We interview Duncan Rhodes about his new book, The Creative Game Master’s Guide to Extraordinary Locations. Learn how his background as a travel writer helps him turn generic fantasy maps into versatile, session-sustaining set pieces.
The Binding of Isaac and Smurfs board games target better localisation with new deal
Maestro Media, the studio behind The Binding of Isaac board game, partners with PTS to improve global localisation and distribution for its tabletop titles.
Pinnacle Announces Standalone Deadlands Core Book for 30th Anniversary
Pinnacle Entertainment Group reveals a standalone Deadlands core book and a 30th-anniversary commemorative volume launching on BackerKit this February.
The Death of the Safe Bet: How community toppled the IP giants
Discover how independent creators dismantled the corporate monopoly on hype. Our 14-year data analysis reveals why community intimacy now outvalues global IP.
A Digital Backup Plan: Why veteran Keepers should look at Chaosium’s new Humble bundle
Chaosium’s latest Humble Bundle isn’t just for beginners. Grab digital copies of Nameless Horrors, Dead Light, and the Investigator Handbook to round out your 7th Edition library.
Kraken Wargames joins Wayland Games in major tabletop merger
Wayland Games’ parent company, the Wyld Group, has acquired German manufacturer Kraken Wargames, bringing their premium mats and hobby racks into the family.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #344
Stay updated with this week’s TTRPG news from Edinburgh. We cover the Infinite Black product controversy, Games Workshop’s new AI ban for staff, and R. Talsorian Games’ latest e-commerce investment. Plus, discover 2026’s most anticipated roleplaying games as voted by EN World.
