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Online Shows (actual plays, streaming, etc)
Welcome to the Online Shows category, where we explore the ever-expanding universe of digital-first content. This section covers the latest series and movies from major streaming platforms, keeping you up-to-date with what’s new, what’s trending, and what’s worth binge-watching across the web.
From blockbuster originals on Netflix and Disney+ to the exciting world of Actual Play series like Critical Role, we highlight the shows that are defining the future of entertainment. If it's premiering online, you'll find the news and reviews right here.
JustWatch: What did we stream the most in 2022?
There was much competition this year, although the most-streamed movies of 2022 include the blockbuster hit “Top Gun: Maverick” and DC’s “The Batman”.
JustWatch October: Halloween didn’t dominate Halloween
We can also see in the graph above what that does for the relative market share of the two options.
Amazon shows us Critical Role’s The Legend of Vox Machina season 2
The show is based on Critical Role’s first live-streamed tabletop RPG campaign. Critical Role premiered in 2015, and the voice actors took part in a D&D campaign helmed by Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer.
Romancing the Dungeon: Award-winning D&D podcast embraces the joys and heartache of relationships
Romancing the Dungeon describes itself as “A Softcore DnD podcast about finding that special someone in a world full of peril, monsters and heartbreakers!”.
Michelle Yeoh’s Everything beats out Top Gun in June’s streaming battle
Top Gun: Maverick appears in both, and while I can find the pre-order on Amazon Video, I’m not quite sure how people are legit watching it online.
KiwiRPG Week will premiere two new tabletop games
Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud, will host KiwiRPG Week from May 1st. There will be bundles at DriveThruRPG and Itch, actual plays and game (sort of) premieres.
Critical Role will game with Stephen Colbert for Red Nose Day
The Critical Role team have curated several options for Stephen’s character, like a Fighting Fantasy book, and the audience making donations pick the option.
Children of Éarte: Deborah Ann Woll to GM a fairy tale for grown-ups
TV star and all-around nice person Deborah Ann Woll has a new show. Children of Éarte is an actual play 5e campaign with Demiplane.
GM Macleods Presents: Here’s what it takes to recruit celebrities into your actual play
The third season of GM Macleods Presents LOADED DICE ROLLERS kicks off on Thursday at 7pm PST and will be loaded with RPG celebrities.
