April’s Geek Native Spotlight features an interview with Jacob Haines, Creative Director of indie TTRPG publisher Greyplains, known for his smart game design.
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Audio EXP Podcast: #237 – Adventure of the Black Company Apes
Adventure Time picks 5e for its new RPG, Planet of the Apes will use a variant of West End Games’ D6 System for its RPG while Arc Dream Publishing won’t use either for the new The Black Company RPG. Also, in this podcast, we talk about Hasbro cashing in on Monopoly in a way that might highlight the dangers of capitalism.
Umbrella or Ultramarines Gladius? Both!
Here in Scotland, the weather can be a battle, but are Merchoid and Games Workshop taking things too far?
Chris Perkins answers, “What do you actually do?”
But not all of them – despite my many years working on the game! I don’t know the game’s complete history. Few people do. But in June, we’ll be releasing The Making of Original D&D: 1970-1977 – that will offer a glimpse at how the original game came to be.
Monte Cook Games’ free online character builder opens
Cypher is a multi-genre system, and Monte Cook Games notes that the character builder supports a range of supplements and games. Several are mentioned:
Check out this super cool Mobile Suit Gundam poster art by Dakota Randall
CALL GUNDAM! This amazing Mobile Suit Gundam art print entitled “0080: War in the Pocket” has been created by artist Dakota Randall and it is EVERYTHING.
Audio EXP Podcast: #236 – Gremlins and Conpulsion
A catch-up after a week off at Scotland’s old tabletop games convention that gets into D&D beyond year 50, loads of bundles, and branded shoes that seem a little weak.
Take a tour through the set of Star Trek’s Deep Space Nine with Armin Shimerman
Today we’ve got a bit of a treat for you, with this delightful video walkthrough of Deep Space 9 as Armin Shimerman guides you through all the things that made the set and design so special – including the iconic promenade.
Get your official Jurassic Park Barbasol replica thermal bottle (minus dino DNA) before they sell out!
In one of the most genius bits of marketing I’ve seen in a while, Merchoid are selling an official Jurassic Park Barbasol replica thermal JUICE BOTTLE that’s available to pre-order right now.
Publisher Spotlight: May 2024 vote opens to Patrons
Throughout the month, site and podcast backers of any tier can vote for an indie creator, curator, or publisher to feature. The perks, such as free merch or gaming goodies, are ad hoc but, hopefully, welcomed.
