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Welcome to the heart of Geek Native: the Tabletop & RPGs category. This is your primary source for the latest RPG news and essential TTRPG news, from blockbuster releases to indie Kickstarter discoveries. We provide in-depth reviews of roleplaying games, board games, and card games, helping you decide what's worth your time and your shelf space. Whether you roll dice, shuffle cards, or push miniatures, you'll find your community and your next obsession right here.

Stay ahead of the curve with our popular Routinely Itemised summary. This regular feature is your essential digest of the TTRPG industry, curating the biggest news, trends, and hidden gems into one unmissable roundup. It's the best way to stay informed on the business of tabletop gaming.

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Tabletop & RPGs Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Tabletop & RPGs reporting (Archive Page 17).

Legend in the Mist Launchfest begins as Son of Oak prepares for June shipping

May 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Son of Oak reveals Legend in the Mist has raised $1.75 million ahead of its physical launch. Discover how Amit Moshe is using narrative-first roleplaying games to bridge the gap for 5e players during the month-long Launchfest event.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: amit moshe, legend in the mist, Son of Oak Game Studio

Beyond the Maps: Wizards of the Coast completes its transition to an official virtual tabletop platform

May 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast releases the free Zombie Clot Play-Along Pack, but the move signals a strategic shift towards gated seasonal content and an official pivot to Virtual Tabletop branding.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: d&d beyond, Dungeons & Dragons, Ravenloft, wizards of the coast

The dice that built a galaxy: How roleplaying games wrote the Star Wars bible

May 4, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how the 1987 Star Wars roleplaying game created the names and lore used in Andor and The Mandalorian. We explore the deep tabletop history of a galaxy far, far away.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: george lucas, star wars, west end games

Survive the Metroplex: The massive £183 Dark Conspiracy roleplaying game deal

May 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Dive into near-future horror and survive the Demonground with the complete Dark Conspiracy Complete RPG Bundle. Uncover ancient evils in a dystopian world.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundles, Dark Conspiracy, fanatical, Mongoose Publishing

Flintlock & Fog: A purpose-built Victorian Gothic TTRPG

May 3, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover Flintlock and Fog, a new Victorian gothic roleplaying game featuring original mechanics, tactical horror, and iconic literary characters in 19th-century London.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: kickstarters

Mayday! Mayday! Celebrate Traveller Day with these Mongoose 2E deals

May 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Celebrate Traveller Day 2026 with five massive bundles featuring Mongoose Traveller 2E. Command the Imperial Navy or explore the Great Rift in this limited-time event.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: bundle of holding, bundles, Mongoose Publishing, traveller

The Restorative Revolution: How cosy roleplaying games conquered the mainstream

May 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

An in-depth look at the maturation of the cosy genre, tracing the journey from niche Japanese imports to million-dollar crowdfunding success stories and historic award nominations in 2026.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit, Ryuutama, Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast

Driftforge Games unearths regional legends in Vault of Monsters for 5e

May 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Warwickshire independent studio Driftforge Games announces Vault of Monsters, a 200-page 5e bestiary inspired by authentic British folklore and regional legends.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit

Nightbane returns to print and audio in major Palladium Books partnership

May 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Discover how AudioRPG is bringing the cult classic Nightbane roleplaying games to life with first ever foil hardcovers and immersive audiobooks in a major new partnership with Palladium Books.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: backerkit, Kevin Siembieda, Palladium Books

Routinely Itemised: RPG #359

May 2, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Routinely Itemised: A sombre week as the community remembers Jodi Black, alongside major industry news on WotC unionisation, the official Justice League roleplaying games, and a massive Dune TTRPG bundle.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: jodi black, justice league, routinely itemised, shannon appelcline, wizards of the coast

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