Art historian Justin Fenech explores why roleplaying games like Elden Ring and Persona 5 Royal deserve a place in the 21st-century artistic canon.
Archives for April 2026
A notable highlight from 25th April 2026 by Andrew Girdwood is described as "The record-breaking success of the CarlRPG signals a major shift in roleplaying games crowdfunding. We examine how BackerKit is evolving from a pledge manager into a pro-creator ecosystem while facing fresh challenges in trust, safety, and project abandonment.". It also was tagged with Gamefound.
Keep exploring our discoveries and news published during April 2026.
Key Topics This Month
Top Contributors
Audio EXP #330: Convention cancellations, Symbaroum’s return, and Coyote vs Acme
Girdy unpacks a frustrating week of convention cancellations in Audio EXP 330. We also explore the return of Symbaroum and the leaked Coyote vs Acme trailer.
Pirates & Plunder: Kobold Press sails into nautical 5E expansion
Kobold Press launches Pirates & Plunder, a massive expansion for 5E roleplaying games featuring naval combat, new lineages, and gunpowder rules.
Acer challenges the TV with a portable projector that doubles as a digital battle mat
Acer launches the PD1520Us ultra short throw projector in the UK, offering a 100 inch cinema experience and a unique tabletop mode for interactive digital battle mats.
The Desert Beckons: Grab the Dune physical megabundle from Modiphius
Control the Spice with this massive physical bundle of the Dune TTRPG from Modiphius. Get the Atreides Collector’s Edition and more for a bargain price.
The CarlRPG effect: How BackerKit is rewriting the roleplaying games rulebook
The record-breaking success of the CarlRPG signals a major shift in roleplaying games crowdfunding. We examine how BackerKit is evolving from a pledge manager into a pro-creator ecosystem while facing fresh challenges in trust, safety, and project abandonment.
Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets and Shonen Jump debuts lead Goldin sale
Goldin’s 2026 elite auction tests the market for investor-grade manga and rare 1992 Magic: The Gathering playtest sheets. Discover the archaeological value of these foundational assets.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #358
Industry legend Louis Zocchi passes away as the tabletop community rallies to support Jodi Black and Meagan Kenreck. Explore the latest news on WizardCon 2’s sudden cancellation, new Cyberpunk RED sourcebooks, and the 10th anniversary of Symbaroum.
London Film and Comic Con cancels 2026 event, blaming flight costs
Showmasters has cancelled London Film and Comic Con 2026, citing US flight costs while fans point to cheaper alternatives and a major PR blunder regarding Carrie Fisher.
After stage 4 cancer battle, Owen KC Stephens rejoins Green Ronin Publishing
Roleplaying game veteran Owen KC Stephens rejoins Green Ronin in a behind-the-scenes role following a victory over Stage 4 cancer and a community-led fight against medical debt.
