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After court mediation and a partner’s exit, what’s next for G.R.I.M. Inc’s Terror Toad? Incredible or horrendous? The Eye of Fate dice? The continuing voyage of 7th Sea as Studio Agate acquires the TTRPG from Chaosium Don’t just slay your monsters – wear them! Introducing the Battlezoo Bundle TTRPG stars to debut Force of Extinction, a survival RPG from a UK studio, at Gen Con

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After court mediation and a partner’s exit, what’s next for G.R.I.M. Inc’s Terror Toad?

July 18, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Adding to the recent upheaval, co-founder Mark has quit the business.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: uk games expo

Incredible or horrendous? The Eye of Fate dice?

July 18, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Crafted from eco-friendly resin and soft polymer clay, the die has a substantial, weighty feel.

Filed Under: Art, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dice

The continuing voyage of 7th Sea as Studio Agate acquires the TTRPG from Chaosium

July 18, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This transfer marks the latest chapter in the popular RPG’s journey. As Geek Native reported in 2019, Chaosium acquired the rights to 7th Sea from its creator, John Wick, whose company, John Wick Presents, had faced financial difficulties despite a record-breaking Kickstarter.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: 7th Sea, Chaosium, John Wick, John Wick Presents, studio agate

Don’t just slay your monsters – wear them! Introducing the Battlezoo Bundle

July 17, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This collection, featuring winning designs from the prestigious RPG Superstars competition, is packed with a hoard of new monsters to challenge your party and new monster hunter options

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle of holding, bundles, Dungeons & Dragons, roll for combat

TTRPG stars to debut Force of Extinction, a survival RPG from a UK studio, at Gen Con

July 17, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In the world of Force of Extinction, humanity is on the verge of being wiped out.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: gen con

Strangelight Workshop: The Paranormal Investigators of the Iron Kingdoms are now available for pre-order

July 17, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The game places players in the roles of specialist field agents who form teams to investigate and neutralise paranormal threats.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: iron kingdoms, Steamforged Games

Deal Alert: The complete Hearts of Wulin RPG line is now in a bundle

July 15, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In this Apocalypse Engine roleplaying game, however, your incredible martial arts are tested not just by treacherous rivals and wicked governors, but by the powerful entanglements of duty, honour, and your own tormented heart.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle of holding, bundles, hearts of wulin

Advanced D&D 5e Level Up adds Pets & Sidekicks (and Nemesisi too!)

July 13, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

You’ve heard the stories of D&D campaigns in which the heroes adopt wolves, baby dragons and even little goblins. A trope that rarely occurs?

No matter, EN Publishing’s Pets & Sidekicks, which includes crabs and demons, has utterly devastated crowdfunding targets with hundreds of backers. Trope or not, people want it

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, en publishing, kickstarters, level up

Warcrow expands with narrative battle pack ‘Song of the Dormant’

July 13, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The expansion delves into the lore of Lindwurm, a world stirring with renewed magic as the eponymous star, Warcrow, draws near. Song of the Dormant centres on a clash over the Wheel of Mathalazz, an ancient and powerful artefact.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: skirmish game, wargames

Adventuring Family: The new TTRPG designed for family therapy

July 12, 2025 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The game, subtitled A Family Therapy Role Playing Game, has been designed with inclusivity as a core principle. It seeks to provide an engaging experience for children, including those with ADHD, Asperger’s, and other social or emotional challenges, by fostering teamwork, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: mental health, previews

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