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The goblin-free zone: OpenAI’s secret instructions reveal a fear of roleplaying game creatures
OpenAI has issued strict instructions to stop its models from discussing goblins and ogres. We speculate weather this is a legal shield against roleplaying games copyright or a move towards corporate elitism.
This Halloween (or now) you can invest in your own 6’8ft animatronic xenomorph – and seriously, who wouldn’t want that?
In the latest ‘what a time to be alive!’ news, we have a 6’8ft animatronic xenomorph that’s ready for you to purchase RIGHT NOW from Spirit Halloween. This bad boy’s highly detailed, got a working inner mouth that shoots out, with a torso that moves in a side-to-side motion – perfect for freaking out your […]
Free digital comics lead DSTLRY recovery on Neon Ichiban platform
Chip Zdarsky and Rachael Stott’s political satire White House Robot Romance returns. Discover how DSTLRY is using digital platform Neon Ichiban to recover from industry-wide distribution turmoil.
Review: Bronwen tried out HeroForge Pro and made her own Warforged dino rider hero!
Bronwen received a free memberhip of HeroForge Pro to try out the system, create a character and receive a range of items created from that character, courtesy of HeroForge. This is her review.
Audio EXP #330: Convention cancellations, Symbaroum’s return, and Coyote vs Acme
Girdy unpacks a frustrating week of convention cancellations in Audio EXP 330. We also explore the return of Symbaroum and the leaked Coyote vs Acme trailer.
Acer challenges the TV with a portable projector that doubles as a digital battle mat
Acer launches the PD1520Us ultra short throw projector in the UK, offering a 100 inch cinema experience and a unique tabletop mode for interactive digital battle mats.
The CarlRPG effect: How BackerKit is rewriting the roleplaying games rulebook
The record-breaking success of the CarlRPG signals a major shift in roleplaying games crowdfunding. We examine how BackerKit is evolving from a pledge manager into a pro-creator ecosystem while facing fresh challenges in trust, safety, and project abandonment.
Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets and Shonen Jump debuts lead Goldin sale
Goldin’s 2026 elite auction tests the market for investor-grade manga and rare 1992 Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets. Discover the archaeological value of these foundational assets.
London Film and Comic Con cancels 2026 event, blaming flight costs
Showmasters has cancelled London Film and Comic Con 2026, citing US flight costs while fans point to cheaper alternatives and a major PR blunder regarding Carrie Fisher.
