Miko was at last month’s Gen Con showing off its AI-powered chessboard, the Miko Chess – Grand, which features self-moving pieces for solo or online play.
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Freaky cool: Oogie Boogie mug
I don’t think it’s the glow that makes the mug freaky. It’s the way Oogie Boogie has a snake sliding into his mouth. Or is it out of it?
Audio EXP Podcast: #298 – Pathfinder, J-TTRPGs and media empires
News podcast: The TTRPG world sees Luke Gygax recovering, mourns Bud Baird, and welcomes Brennan Lee Mulligan as Critical Role’s new GM. Upcoming events like Tabletop Scotland aim to combat loneliness through gaming.
MCM Birmingham 2025: A Star-studded autumn at the NEC
The convention, which runs from 28 to 30 November, has announced guests from some of the most popular video games and animated series currently captivating geek culture audiences, including stars from Baldur’s Gate 3, the Hellaverse, and the legendary voice of Mario.
The Innsmouth Face
The story follows a young man’s visit to the strange, decaying seaport of Innsmouth, Massachusetts, where he uncovers a terrifying secret that has corrupted the town and its inhabitants for generations.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: An Infinite Re:Imagine interview with Michael Sayre
Michael is a name many will recognise from the world of Pathfinder roleplaying games. He was formerly the Director of Rules & Lore at Paizo and a prolific author, with his work gracing the covers of books like Guns & Gears, Treasure Vault, War of Immortals and Battlecry!.
The Dreadnought interview with Liminal Artifact: The Final Act?
The Kickstarter for Liminal Artifact’s Dreadnought: War of the Heretic King is live, funded and describes the new TTRPG as a nobledark finale to the Exquisite Corse series.
Short film: Outlandish
The protagonist’s exploration of an unknown world mirrors the sense of adventure common in TTRPG campaigns.
Hasbro Hub London: D&D and Transformers feature in new pop-up
Beyond the Forgotten Realms, the hub will cater to a broad church of fandoms. Visitors will find products and experiences related to Transformers, My Little Pony, Nerf, Littlest Pet Shop, and Furby, alongside brands for younger children like Peppa Pig and Play-Doh.
Short film: Sakimi
“Sakimi” depicts a cyclical process of destruction and rebirth orchestrated by machines. A robotic entity initiates a “13th simulation program” to achieve “digital power of instant creation.”
