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Archives for September 2025
How Nintendo used technical jargon to patent “summoning a character”
Nintendo has been granted a US patent for summoning characters in video games, a move that could have a chilling effect on indie developers.
Audio EXP Podcast: #300 – The Aftermath
From AI art controversy at Dragon Con to romance in RPGs, this week’s podcast covers the big topics. Plus, new Kickstarters and a huge Rifts bundle.
RPG Publisher Spotlight: DMing the World Press
Go behind the scenes with game designer Than Gibson and learn about the creation of sci-fi settings DarkSpace and Xenosalvage in our latest publisher spotlight.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #326
Get the latest on tabletop gaming and comics, from Tabletop Scotland’s continued success to Diamond Comics’ legal battles. Also, crowdfunding shifts and the growing controversy over AI art.
D&D creators called to Baldur’s Gate for official new content jam
DMsGuild has announced a ‘Game Jam’ for third-party D&D creators to write new adventures and supplements set in the city of Baldur’s Gate.
Red Hood #1 becomes instant collector’s item after DC cancels series
The new ongoing Red Hood comic has been cancelled by DC, who will refund retailers for issue #1, after the writer made inflammatory online remarks.
Rifts Mega-deal: Bundle of Holding launches five bundles to collect all 36 World Books
In all my years reporting on RPG bundle deals, I’ve never seen anything quite like this. It’s Rifts World Books Week at the Bundle of Holding, and publisher Palladium Books has gone to town.
Owlcat releases free Dark Heresy wallpapers to dress your tech in grimdark style
New art for the upcoming tactical RPG Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy has been released, showcasing the grim and gothic style of the Inquisition.
Get free Shadow Scar supplements ahead of the Cyberpunk RED publisher’s next Kickstarter
As the Kickstarter for the TTRPG Shadow Scar approaches, publisher R. Talsorian Games has released a free and growing bundle of DLC on DriveThruRPG.
