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Archives for August 2021

Discover what was posted on the blog during August 2021. This collection covers topics in Tabletop & RPGs, Cool Tech, and Geek Stuff.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS REVIEWS WITCH+CRAFT XII: INNER DEMONS VIRTUAL REALITY

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Designer demons: A review of XII – Inner Demons

August 5, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I think the indie RPG community should look again at XII: Inner Demons, but we should keep the edgelords away.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: reviews, witch+craft, XII: Inner Demons

VR might help us leave lockdown, or at least cope as it leaves us

August 5, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

As the world spins and our reality changes, it seems likely that virtual reality will become a more extensive and more helpful part of it.

Filed Under: Cool Tech Tagged With: virtual reality

Flying Buffalo, the oldest RPG publisher in existence, bought by fulfilment company Webbed Sphere

August 5, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood 5 Comments

Webbed Sphere companies generated an estimated $40m in sales every year.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: flying buffalo, Rick Loomis, steven crompton

Wholesome D&D: Enjoy Teatime Adventures in the Verdant Isles

August 5, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Snowbright’s 5e compatible and heartwarming RPG, one that comes with tea pairings, has been funded on Kickstarter, and there’s still plenty of time to join the party.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters, snowbright studios, Verdant Isles: Teatime Adventures

Low stock alert: Uniqlo and Nintendo’s Animal Crossing range is popular

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The fashion venture by Nintendo and Uniqlo is as popular as you’d expect and many of the designs are marked “low stock” as the ranges sell swiftly.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: animal crossing, fashion, nintendo, t-shirts, Uniqlo

Evil: When You Broke My Heart

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

When You Broke My Heart is an eight-year-old animation that feels as relevant today as it did then.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: animation, short film

Highmoon Press to delete all PDF titles and give away print products

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Daniel Highmoon of Highmoon Press has emailed previous customers to say that on September the 1st every all the company’s products will be taken offline and not sold again.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: sales

No mercy: Mary Elizabeth Winstead kicks butt as Kate

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Kate starts Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the titular role as an assassin out for revenge in Tokyo. There are only 24 hours to avenge her forthcoming death, and yet she bonds with the daughter of a past victim.

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: netflix, trailers

Werewolves, except Disney! Zygomatic invite you to the Gathering of the Wicked

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In Gathering of the Wicked, Disney Villains and their Henchmen find themselves in a dark realm.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Asmodee, card games, werewolves

Joe Manganiello hints at a big D&D project

August 4, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

There is something in the works right now that would take all of my attention and time.

Filed Under: TV Tagged With: derek kolstad, Dungeons & Dragons, Joe Manganiello

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