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Figure skating duo go viral with Mortal Kombat routine
A figure skating duo have gone viral after performing a pretty badass Mortal Kombat routine during the Winter Olympics 2026.
Audio EXP Podcast #322: Tariffs, Tech Roadmaps, and Tic Tac Toe
Ryan Dancey leaves AEG over an AI dispute, PaizoCon 2026 takes a hiatus, and D&D Beyond rebuilds its engine. Girdy breaks down the week in tabletop gaming.
From Elizabeth Moon to Aaron Allston: How Surbrook Press builds encyclopaedic RPG worlds
Veteran RPG writer Michael Surbrook discusses his upcoming portal fantasy setting Well of the Worlds and adapting beloved literary universes for the tabletop.
Merchoid opens pre-orders for limited edition metal Transformers Matrix of Leadership
Merchoid has opened pre-orders for a limited edition metal replica of the Matrix of Leadership from the Transformers franchise, priced at £27.99.
Zatu Games ditches keyword domain for zatu.com in global rebrand
Zatu Games has moved from its board-game.co.uk domain to Zatu.com. We look at the international strategy behind the move and the technical glitches causing customer frustration.
Hachette Board Games UK enters direct-to-consumer market with new webshop
Hachette Board Games UK has launched a direct-to-consumer store. CEO Flavien Loisier explains why the site will stick to MSRP to support local retailers.
Card combat and hero’s harems: Andrea Ruggeri on the Gates of Krystalia
Andrea Ruggeri discusses the mechanics of Gates of Krystalia, from card-based strategy to the debate surrounding AI and adult content in TTRPGs.
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.
