Discover how independent roleplaying game creators are uniting for the ENNIEs Emporium 2026 on BackerKit to streamline international shipping and offer exclusive community discounts.
Audio EXP #340: Superhero Week, Cancelled Arenas, and Audio-Driven Horror
Girdy discusses the sudden postponement of London’s D&D Fan Expo, Free League’s Invincible RPG pre-orders, and August’s spotlight voting lines.
Paizo warns Discord users about new looking for game art scams
From Discord LFG scams to AI generated slop, discover how to protect yourself when commissioning art for your next session of roleplaying games.
Help independent news: Pick August’s RPG Publisher Spotlight
As we prepare for a busy August festival season in Edinburgh, Geek Native Patrons can vote for the next RPG Publisher Spotlight. See the candidates.
Audio EXP #339: Advertising Regulators, Steam Sweeps, and the 5e Aftermath
Girdy discusses the UK advertising watchdog’s ruling on digital disclosures, Games Workshop’s Steam sweep, and the 5e community aftermath.
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG link systems for instant digital delivery
BackerKit and DriveThruRPG launch a new API integration connecting crowdfunding campaigns directly to backer digital libraries for instant reward delivery.
Audio EXP #338: European Game Erasure, FLGS Allocations, and Sci-Fi Legends Return
Girdy discusses the European Commission’s video game preservation decision, Warhammer 40k’s 90-second store allocations, and Andy Weir’s comic return.
Audio EXP #337: Paizo’s Diamond Deadlock, DriveThru Rules, and the Dark Timeline Backlash
Girdy breaks down Paizo’s sudden layoffs amid a Diamond distribution deadlock, DriveThruRPG’s new software ban, and Bronwen’s dark timeline rant.
DriveThruRPG limits storefront rules to eliminate new executable software
DriveThruRPG institutes a strict ban on new executable software and applications, citing device safety and code validation challenges.
Audio EXP #336: The Tabletop AI Tax, Record-Breaking Expos, and Gothic Summer Dread
Girdy breaks down the severe time and money toll of the “tabletop AI tax” as indies fight community suspicions, plus record-breaking UKGE 2026 logistics and Paizo’s brutal playtest.
