These photographs are the work of Jim Kazanjian. You can even buy limited edition prints of the clever work at 23 Sandy. He’s inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and its not hard to see the M.C. Escher influence either. I’m recommending these “nearly impossible” buildings as RPG ideas because it’ll unsettle players in lovely ways. Some […]
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Rick Priestley: Beyond the Gates of Antares delayed, not dead
The surprise news last night was Beyond the Gates of Antares pulling the plug on their Kickstarter campaign. This wasn’t a campaign to get a second edition for the wargame out or a quest to fund some sourcebooks; this was a Kickstarter to launch the game in the first place. So where does that leave […]
Why is cyberpunk so popular? Let’s ask a Line Developer!
David Viars is the Line Developer for the cyberpunk RPG Interface Zero. As this post goes live Interface Zero 2.0 is rocking it on Kickstarter and the game is expanding before our eyes. Geek Native grabbed time from David for a catch up and questions. We talk about cyberpunk, Savage Worlds, the balance between systems […]
Gamer Valentine’s Day: the d10 Engagement Ring
This incredible ring was created by UK based deviant artist Dragonslorefury. She had the help of her father who just happens to be a jeweller. DLF notes that her partner and her are frequent roleplayers. The ring has already wowed the internet but given it’s Valentine’s Day; let’s share it here too.
Wizards without Coats: Orb of Gates
This seems out of place… and yet oddly familiar. Perhaps the Wizards without Coats will know what’s going on.
Dungeons & Dragons Cutter
IDW Publishing have announced a new D&D miniseries. Dungeons & Dragons Cutter is a comic book series expected in shops this April. The five issue series is written by R.A. Salvatore and Geno Salvatore. David Baldeon contributes the art and Steve Ellis the covers. The series follows a family divided and at odds while the […]
Chronicle City appoints “Grim” James Desborough
James Desborough has some experience with controversy. Geek Native interviewed Grim during a firestorm of protests. A petition had been set up to urge Mongoose Publishing to drop him from their roster for misogynistic views. The claim was denied, passions and tempers rose, arguments flooded into RPG forums and no one will thank me for […]
Hopeful Warhammer 40K alternative Beyond the Gates of Antares scraps launch plans
Beyond the Gates of Antares had raised more than £100,000 on Kickstarter but today the news come the project has been cancelled. The war game was the work of Warlord Studios and Rick Priestley’s Dark Space Corp. Priestley is the co-author of Warhammer 40K, Warhammer Ancient Battles and Warhammer Fantasy Battle. You can never count […]
Modiphius takes the Kickstarter gamble for Achtung! Cthulhu
There’s no doubt that Modiphius was making an impact with Achtung! Cthulhu. The blend of World War II and the Cthulhu mythos was so horrible that it was right. The multi-system approach was modern and widened the appeal of the game. Geek Native intervied Chris Birch in July 2012 and dug a little deeper into […]
Tweet RPG and Grim Tree Games put £20 bounty on logo hunt
Sam Richard’s TweetRPG is just as it sounds – roleplaying by Twitter. Sam chatted to Geek Native back in May 2012 and discussed the concept. I asked; “Can anyone rock up and join the game? Yes. There are no subscription, no monthly fees, no extra content that you have to pay for to get the […]
