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The Bodhana Group and Onyx Path release therapeutic RPG Branch Riders
The Bodhana Group and Onyx Path Publishing have released Branch Riders, a new TTRPG that blends dimension-hopping adventure with therapeutic gaming tools.
Roll with History: New dice collection embeds 15th-century chainmail and T-Rex fragments
FanRoll Dice partners with Mini Museum for “Roll with History”, a new collection embedding real dinosaur fossils, chainmail, and meteorites into RPG dice.
Rob Heinsoo and Jonathan Tweet’s 13th Age gets a definitive second edition
From revised Fighter mechanics to clearer Icon rules, 13th Age 2E is officially out. Here is what has changed in the 350-page core book.
CHEW, mecha pilots, and heists feature in Forged in the Dark 3 bundle
Bundle of Holding has a new deal collecting seven “Forged in the Dark” RPGs, including the original Blades in the Dark, CHEW, and DISASTER/WING.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #339
Australian legislation blocks teens from D&D on Twitch, though VTTs remain accessible. Meanwhile, Jason Carl departs World of Darkness, Justice Arman becomes D&D’s new design director, and a new Google feature allows you to prioritise Geek Native as your news source.
WotC Asks for DM feedback after delaying key VTT features
Wizards of the Coast has delayed D&D Maps features including 3D dice to 2026 and scrapped the Campaign Console, asking DMs for feedback on what to build next.
Moonbase Alpha returns: Space: 1999 Core Rulebook is out now
The Space: 1999 roleplaying game is out now. Modiphius brings the cult classic sci-fi series to the tabletop using the 2d20 system.
The Sword of Cepheus 2nd Edition arrives in print on Amazon
Stellagama Publishing has released The Sword of Cepheus 2nd Edition in print on Amazon, bringing the 2d6 OGL fantasy RPG to a mainstream retailer.
Jason Carl departs World of Darkness to lead Dungeon Master University
Jason Carl announces his departure from World of Darkness and Paradox Interactive after 10 years. The Vampire: The Masquerade veteran joins D&D in a Castle.
