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Hit Point Press reveals a criminal underworld for 5e in Most Wanted
Hit Point Press reveals the cover for Big Bads: Most Wanted, a new 5e supplement featuring criminal syndicates and organised villainy.
Gallows Corner: A Peasants’ Revolt RPG powered by hope and rage
Rise up in Gallows Corner, a new historical RPG set in 1376 England. Three Sails Studios presents a game of community and resistance where you play as peasants fighting for a better future.
From Marvel to SXSW: Victor Varnado on the Worldwide Tic Tac Toe Championship
The Worldwide High Score League is bringing a high-stakes Tic Tac Toe tournament to NYC and SXSW, turning the classic game into a “trial by grid.”
Neon City Overdrive: High-Tech, Low-Life, Low Price
Experience fast-playing cyberpunk action with Neon City Overdrive. This Bundle of Holding offer collects the complete game line, including The Grid, Skinjobs, and Psions, for just $5.95.
Atlas Games launches Fork ICE February charity sale to support Minnesota neighbours
Minnesota-based Atlas Games is running a daily charity sale throughout February to support local communities affected by federal enforcement actions.
Axolotl with a Gun: The arcade-style RPG where the horrors persist, and so must you
Play as an adorable amphibian with a heavy arsenal in Axolotl with a Gun 2nd Edition. This coin-op style TTRPG is funding on Kickstarter until Feb 26th.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #348
Explore the latest roleplaying games news as Hasbro credits AI for profits and Planet of the Apes hits DTRPG. Plus, an exclusive look at a massive project mapping 29,000+ global TTRPG publishers.
Rebellion releases free rulebook for Ian Livingstone’s Judge Dredd board game
Rebellion Unplugged has released the rulebook for Ian Livingstone’s classic Judge Dredd board game as a free download. Get the PDF here.
Mutants & Masterminds 4th Edition: A great superhero RPG returns
Mutants & Masterminds returns with a 4th Edition on Kickstarter. Steve Kenson updates the classic d20 superhero RPG with new reaction mechanics and streamlined archetypes.
