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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.

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Tabletop & RPGs Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Tabletop & RPGs reporting (Archive Page 42).

The Gygax Controversies: A complicated legacy and the 2026 return to Greyhawk

April 5, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Explore the definitive timeline of the Gygax controversies, from the 1979 Arneson royalty lawsuit to the 2021 NuTSR crisis and the historic 2026 reconciliation with Wizards of the Coast.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dave Arneson, Dungeons & Dragons, gary con, Gary Gygax, Joe Manganiello, luke gygax, Peter Adkison, TSR

The Sartar bottleneck: Why Chaosium is splitting RuneQuest books into parts

April 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Chaosium responds to RuneQuest DLC claims and reveals a revised rulebook is in development to streamline the game for newcomers.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Chaosium, michael o'brien, runequest

Mythomachus brings deadly Greek folklore and monster hunting to 5e

April 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Edge of Mythos brings deadly Greek folklore to the tabletop. Mythomachus is a new 5e compatible roleplaying game where The Witcher meets Highlander.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters

Routinely Itemised: RPG #355

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Brennan Lee Mulligan returns to Vampire: The Masquerade while Traveller targets 5e via crowdfunding. Explore the latest roleplaying games news, including Paizo Printables, Free League license updates, and exclusive interviews with the creators of Mythomachus and Teamup.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: minis, Paizo Publishing, pathfinder, routinely itemised, wet ink games

Dungeoneers beta review: A high-energy anime tribute for your tabletop

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover Dungeoneers, the free anime-inspired roleplaying game by Yazkin Yamakala. Explore rank progression, 2d12 mechanics, and the unique Oozling ancestry in this fully playable beta.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: reviews

Traveller 5E: The classic sci-fi roleplaying game gets a 5e conversion

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

World’s Largest RPGs brings Traveller 5E to BackerKit. The iconic 1977 sci-fi roleplaying game gets a massive four book conversion to the popular 5e system.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit, demiplane, Dungeons & Dragons, Mongoose Publishing, timothy brown, traveller

The human cost of high-fantasy: Paul Hughes on MCDM’s “ethical” mandate

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

MCDM expands its leadership as Paul Hughes takes over Draw Steel while James Introcaso moves to Crows.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: draw steel, James Introcaso, mcdm

Magpie Games Megabundle gathers 25 Powered by the Apocalypse roleplaying games

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Explore 25 Powered by the Apocalypse roleplaying games in the new Magpie Games Megabundle. Includes Avatar Legends, Root, and Masks for a massive discount.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: avatar legends, bluebeard's bride, bundle of holding, bundles, magpie games, powered by the apocalypse, root

Lost artifacts and family ties: The plan to save Infinite Black

April 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Infinite Black owner David LaRocca launches the Resurrection sale, unearthing lost stock to save the studio after a catastrophic inventory crisis.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: infinite black, sales

2220 Cyberpunk RPG: No joke for Gamers Hunter Edizioni

April 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Gamers Hunter Edizioni confirms the 7 April launch of 2220 Cyberpunk RPG for 5e following an April Fool’s marketing stunt. Explore a mutated, gritty future version of Naples.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: April Fools' Day, backerkit, Cyberpunk, Dungeons & Dragons

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