Anime Limited is bringing Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece Akira back to UK cinemas and IMAX screens from 17 April to celebrate 35 years of the cyberpunk classic.
Archives for February 2026
Browse the Geek Native archives from February 2026. This collection covers topics in Anime, Tabletop & RPGs, and Books.
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Genre Police: Lost In Static
“Help! My player won’t leave the inn!” We break down the four types of passive players and how to engage them without railroading.
Review: The Creative Game Master’s Guide to Extraordinary Locations: & How to Design Them
Duncan Rhodes applies travel writing expertise to roleplaying games in this review of thirty original fantasy locations. Discover how real world geography creates session sustaining set pieces for 5e and beyond.
Rob Grant returns to Red Dwarf with prequel novel Titan
Red Dwarf: Titan is the first new novel in 30 years. Series co-creator Rob Grant returns to the mining ship for a prequel adventure set on Saturn’s moon.
New Dungeons & Dragons job openings signal a major digital shift
Wizards of the Coast is hiring for several Dungeons & Dragons roles, focusing on a major rebuild of the D&D Beyond platform and new game design talent.
Small Folk in Big Coats: A collaborative struggle for sartorial supremacy
A new roleplaying games zine, Small Folk in Big Coats, challenges players to pilot a trench coat while pursuing secret, conflicting goals.
Audio EXP Podcast #322: Tariffs, Tech Roadmaps, and Tic Tac Toe
Ryan Dancey leaves AEG over an AI dispute, PaizoCon 2026 takes a hiatus, and D&D Beyond rebuilds its engine. Girdy breaks down the week in tabletop gaming.
From Elizabeth Moon to Aaron Allston: How Surbrook Press builds encyclopaedic RPG worlds
Veteran RPG writer Michael Surbrook discusses his upcoming portal fantasy setting Well of the Worlds and adapting beloved literary universes for the tabletop.
Merchoid opens pre-orders for limited edition metal Transformers Matrix of Leadership
Merchoid has opened pre-orders for a limited edition metal replica of the Matrix of Leadership from the Transformers franchise, priced at £27.99.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #349
A short month packed with TTRPG developments: We cover the passing of Patrick Campbell, the US board game tariff situation, and new releases like Skies Above. Explore the latest RPG tips and a curated summary of reviews and interviews.
