Actor and Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast Matthew Lillard’s spirits company, which takes its name from a classic wizard spell, is expanding its portfolio from fantasy to horror.
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Audio EXP Podcast: #295 – Another Gygax legal battle
Explore a week of drama and new releases in tabletop gaming. We look at legal disputes over the Castle Wolfmoon Kickstarter, the sale of the 7th Sea IP, and new RPGs like Force of Extinction and bundle deals for Hearts of Wulin.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: Empyreal Media Productions and Julien Pirou
Interviews with talent like Julien Pirou make me proud of the six years of Spotlight and the patrons who vote each month for candidates.
Incredible or horrendous? The Eye of Fate dice?
Crafted from eco-friendly resin and soft polymer clay, the die has a substantial, weighty feel.
Vader’s on-screen lightsaber surfaces for auction with a $3m high-end estimate
A piece of cinematic history, Darth Vader’s primary duelling lightsaber from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, is heading to public auction for the first time.
Critical Role announces “Echoes of Exandria” global tour, including Edinburgh Castle
The Echoes of Exandria tour, produced in partnership with AEG, will visit Atlanta, Berlin, London, and Fort Worth, with the Edinburgh show scheduled for July 12, 2026.
All Aboard the Smurf-Express: Paramount movie promotion hits the UK rails
The upcoming animated Smurfs movie, set for release in cinemas on July 18th, features some notable names attached. It’s directed by Chris Miller, who also directed Shrek the Third and Puss in Boots.
The sinisterly cute Alastor from Hazbin Hotel can now be pre-ordered
The infamous Radio Demon, Alastor, is now available for pre-order from retailers like Just Geek.
Audio EXP Podcast: #294 – What the heck?
This week’s roleplaying games news round-up covers the disappointing Prime Day TTRPG deals, Green Ronin’s fight for its assets, and major leadership changes at Dungeons & Dragons and World of Darkness.
SnapGrip Review: Beyond the touchscreen: A look at the SnapGrip ShiftCam camera accessory
Beyond its ergonomic benefits, the SnapGrip has a few extra tricks. The device houses a 3200mAh battery and doubles as a wireless Qi power bank.
