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Audio EXP Podcast: #314 – The VTT ecosystem
Analyse the 2025 VTT ecosystem with an in-depth look at the top-selling modules on Fantasy Grounds. This episode explores why Shadowdark and Pathfinder are dominating the charts and reviews new roleplaying games like Runeway and Snail Mail.
Our take on Chaosium’s updated store locator
Find your nearest friendly local gaming store using our hacked Mythos-themed store locator. We’ve wrapped Chaosium’s map in an “occult haze”—dare you break the seal to find hidden archives in Salem, Providence, and beyond?
Competition: Dune – Bene Gesserit Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Win the Dune: Bene Gesserit Tarot Deck and Guidebook. This UK competition offers a chance to own the 78-card deck featuring art from the recent films. Closes Jan 6.
Audio EXP Podcast: #313 – Crazy hippy Santa time
Toho acquires Anime Limited, the definitive 13th Age arrives, and we discuss the economics of community over competition with BackerKit CEO Max Salzberg.
Anime Limited becomes Toho subsidiary in strategic split from Plaion
Toho acquires Anime Limited and announces a new European HQ in London. Read about the new strategic alliance with Plaion and what it means for UK anime fans.
Matthew Mercer and Critical Role cast announced for MCM London 2026
ReedPop announces the cast of Critical Role, including Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson, will attend MCM Comic Con London in October 2026.
Check out the new featurette for Paramount’s chimp horror ‘Primate’
Paramount has released a new featurette for the upcoming release of Primate, and it gives us a much better idea of what to expect from Johannes Roberts (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City) upcoming horror.
Beyond the pledge manager: How BackerKit is changing the business of roleplaying games
The era of the lonely crowdfunding campaign might be ending. BackerKit CEO Maxwell Salzberg explains how collab-funding turns a solo sprint into a shared event and why prioritising community over competition offers a more sustainable path for indie publishers.
Wear your trauma: Octopus launches “Easy Revenge” Chainsaw Man collection
Octopus returns with a second Chainsaw Man streetwear drop, featuring “Easy Revenge” hoodies and Power-inspired gear.
