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Dragons, lasers, and the Round Table: Reassessing Britain’s forgotten 1980s fantasy boom
Uncover the forgotten 1980s British fantasy boom. Dr Claire Hines explores how cult classics like Hawk the Slayer, Krull, and Dragonslayer were decades ahead of today’s sword and sorcery trend.
Paizo warns Discord users about new looking for game art scams
From Discord LFG scams to AI generated slop, discover how to protect yourself when commissioning art for your next session of roleplaying games.
Open-source game engine Godot blocks AI agents and vibe coding
The Godot Foundation has updated its contribution policy to ban AI-authored code and automated pull requests, protecting its volunteer maintainers.
Help independent news: Pick August’s RPG Publisher Spotlight
As we prepare for a busy August festival season in Edinburgh, Geek Native Patrons can vote for the next RPG Publisher Spotlight. See the candidates.
Intergalactic mating rituals and generative AI with Alicia Queen
Alicia Queen discusses her late-night Edinburgh Fringe comedy spectacle, exploring bouffon clowning traditions and using generative AI in live sci-fi performances.
Audio EXP #339: Advertising Regulators, Steam Sweeps, and the 5e Aftermath
Girdy discusses the UK advertising watchdog’s ruling on digital disclosures, Games Workshop’s Steam sweep, and the 5e community aftermath.
Brick-built Shenlong and young Goku rumoured for forty-year anime milestone
A new Lego Icons set featuring Shenlong and young Goku is rumoured for a November release, acting as a precursor to a wider 2027 Dragon Ball theme.
Why the ASA ruling against Microsoft and Argos matters for virtual tabletops
The ASA has ruled against Argos and Microsoft for omitting in-game purchase details, signaling a compliance warning that virtual tabletops targeting the UK may need to address.
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG link systems for instant digital delivery
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG launch a new API integration connecting crowdfunding campaigns directly to backer digital libraries for instant reward delivery.
