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D&D Beyond reveals 2026 roadmap: A complete engine rebuild and new DM tools
From a new character builder to advanced DM prep tools, find out what is coming to D&D Beyond in 2026 as Wizards of the Coast rebuilds the platform.
Dragonware Crockery: Eat like a Wyrm with these D20-inspired ceramic sets
Dine like a dragon with Dragonware Crockery Sets. These D20 inspired ceramic plates and bowls are dishwasher safe and available in six chromatic colours. Back the Kickstarter now.
Audio EXP Podcast #321: Love, Lasers, and Lost Caverns
Audio EXP #321 covers Atlas Games’ charity initiative, Hasbro’s controversial AI success, and the sad closure of White Dragon Miniatures. Plus, the return of TSR legend Rose Estes and a review of the new Looney Tunes movie.
Mondo reveals limited edition Beast figure from X-Men: The Animated Series
Mondo announces a limited 1/6 scale Beast figure inspired by X-Men: The Animated Series, featuring swappable portraits and accessories.
Is Superheroic Fantasy D&D’s Future? A Complete Class Compendium Conversation
Let’s look at the compendium, give my impressions, and talk to its creator about whether he wrote superheroic fantasy or the reader is reinterpreting his work.
Audio EXP Podcast #320: Samurai, Spielberg, and Shoggoths
Samurai, Spielberg, and Shoggoths! Audio EXP #320 brings you the week’s top geek news, including the Women in Games Manifesto, HBO’s Baldur’s Gate 3 series, and new releases for Dungeon Crawl Classics.
Cuddly carnage: A definitive ranking of the Warhammer plushies
We rank the latest Warhammer plushies from Merchoid, from iconic Servo Skulls to mischievous Nurglings. Find out which grimdark icons make the best companions.
Half of Japan’s samurai were women, according to new British Museum exhibition
A groundbreaking exhibition at the British Museum reveals that half of the samurai class were women and explores their impact on modern geek culture.
From Frieren to Dan Da Dan: Crunchyroll Store unveils romantic picks
Crunchyroll reveals its February highlights alongside the viral Adopt-a-Shoggoth campaign, perfect for both anime lovers and fans of cosmic horror.
