Board game publisher Hans im Gluck Verlags has announced Carcassonne Star Wars will be released in the autumn of 2015. The news came via Twitter after a public preview at the international toy fair, Spielwarenmesse, in Nuremberg. Cassonne was designed by Klaus-Jurgen Wrede, published first in Germany by Hans im Gluck and has gone on […]
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Exclusive art from inside World of Darkness Dark Eras
World of Darkness Dark Eras is the latest of a string of successful Kickstarters from Onyx Path. At the time of writing there’s more than $70,000 in the coffers, well past the $40,000 funding goal and 18 days still on the clock. To see some exclusive art from inside the book scroll down or check […]
Modiphius announce new Conan RPG
Modiphius Entertainment has today announced a new RPG based on Robert E Howard’s Conan. The deal will bring the game called “CONAN Adventures In An Age Undreamed Of” to market for August 2015. The game will use the pulp setting to bring the ancient horrors of the Hyborian Age to life. The new Conan RPG […]
Competition: Win the 5e Dungeon Master’s Screen
Playing D&D 5e yet? I rather like it. Wizards of the Coast have provided Geek Native with a copy of the D&d Dungeon Master’s Screen to give away in a competition. This is perfect if you need a gift for you DM. It is just as perfect if you happen to be a screen using […]
What’s it all about? Entropic Heroes: Science Fiction
Mystical Throne Entertainment has just released the Entropic Heroes: Science Fiction supplement for the core Entropic Gaming System rules. The book adds elements items like toolkits to create custom player character species, benefits heroes with sci-fi backgrounds (xeno species), high-tech equipment and technology-driven talents. GMs will find guidance on creating science fiction campaigns, across many […]
WotC’s lawyers take down Pathguy’s character generators
For nearly 20 years Pathguy has provided online character generators for fans. Not any more. Wizards of the Coast’ attorney has asked Pathguy not just to remove his Dungeons & Dragons character generators but his Pathfinder generators as well. It is understood that Pathguy, aka Ed Friedlander, has engaged legal counsel to see whether an […]
This comic store knows how to keep parents in line
This comic book store knows how to issue warnings. Unattended children will be taught to play Magic: The Gathering. Harsh, but fair? Is Magic: The Gathering far too addictive to be used as a weapon? (Via Reddit)
Roll20 looking to pay someone to GM
Fancy using your experience as a GM to earn some money? Able to commit 15 hours a week? You should check out Roll20’s hiring post. In short; the growing company is looking for a part-time independent contractor to work with them. They don’t mention wage our hourly rate. The paid-for-GM will have to; Host at […]
The Cthulhu touched Theomachy
One way to get your clever card game made if you’re an indie European studio is to impress Sandy Petersen. It also tends to attract Cthulhu. I think Theomachy is worth checking out over on Kickstarter. [Back this Campaign] At the time of writing, Theomachy had funded with nearly a month still to collect cash […]
R.A. Salvatore brings group and solo-play RPG DemonWars: Allheart to Kickstarter
Popular geek author R.A. Salvatore has returned to Kickstarter to extend his DemonWars RPG. In a slight plot twist a common piece of feedback from fans was they liked the core rules but had no one to play with. As a result DemonWars: Allheart has solo-play options. Find out more about it on Kickstarter. [Back […]
