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Rebellion releases free rulebook for Ian Livingstone’s Judge Dredd board game
Rebellion Unplugged has released the rulebook for Ian Livingstone’s classic Judge Dredd board game as a free download. Get the PDF here.
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition: A great superhero RPG returns
Mutants & Masterminds returns with a 4th Edition on Kickstarter. Steve Kenson updates the classic d20 superhero RPG with new reaction mechanics and streamlined archetypes.
From TSR to today: Rose Estes unveils Different and a new fantasy figure line
TSR legend Rose Estes launches a Kickstarter for her new fantasy novel Different and a series of collectible tabletop figures.
Zatu Games marks 10 years with anniversary cashback and mystery boxes
UK board game retailer Zatu Games celebrates its 10th anniversary with a cashback flash sale and limited-edition mystery birthday bundles.
Couples beware: The top 10 board games that cause the most arguments
New research reveals that Diplomacy is more likely to cause arguments than Monopoly. We look at the top 10 board games that spark the most conflict on Reddit.
Rogues’ Gambit: Luke Gygax’s unconventional heist adventure
Luke Gygax launches Rogues’ Gambit, a new 5E heist adventure on Kickstarter. Explore the Whispering Tower in the World of Okkorim before the campaign ends on February 24th.
Hasbro CEO claims AI integration is a “clear success” as Wizards of the Coast profits soar
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks reveals that AI integration has saved the company over a million work hours, even as Wizards of the Coast reports record-breaking 2025 profits.
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Caverns of Tjoscanth
Explore the nuances of AD&D 1e through the lens of a modern cavern crawl. This preview covers the tactical depth of turn-based exploration, the abstraction of combat rounds, and how classic roleplaying games handle skills without the need for complex modern lists.
Maestro Media announces asymmetric lane-battler Avatar: Fight for Pandora
Avatar: Pandora’s Power
