This is your essential weekly roundup of tabletop roleplaying games news from across the industry. The roleplaying hobby moves at a rapid pace, with a constant stream of news about new games, company announcements, and community-led projects.
Stay current with the latest briefing from 21 August 2026, or explore the full TTRPG news archive below.
Routinely Itemised serves as Geek Native’s curated intelligence briefing on the tabletop news that matters. Each week, we collate the most significant developments, from the latest Dungeons & Dragons updates to breakthrough indie titles on platforms like Itch.io and DriveThruRPG. Consider this your go-to source for a scannable list of headlines and links, ensuring you never miss a critical update in the world of tabletop roleplaying.
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| RPG News: 27 March 2026 | Is it almost Easter? That means we're approaching April Fool's and that dread day on which the internet makes even less sense than usual. Let's… | DiceFree League PubishingKobold PressMork BorgPathfinder |
| RPG News: 21 March 2026 | Tonight's TTRPG news is out on time (almost) and powered by two pots of tea! Let's get going with the summary of the summaries! We… | Danse MacabreGreyhawkLuke GygaxOrigins AwardStillfleet |
| RPG News: 14 March 2026 | Friday the 13th struck, and I didn't get this TTRPG newsletter out on time. Fear not, Saturday the 14th is just as good for gaming… | Dungeons & DragonsMork BorgPocketquestTunnels & TrollsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 6 March 2026 | It's March, which means it's too soon to be talking about Easter chocolate. Let's get going with the summary of the summaries! In D&D news… | Dungeons & DragonsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 28 February 2026 | It's nearly March. What a year it's been. Are you holding up? Can you see what's different about this week's Routinely Itemised? Let's get going… | Hard Wired IslandPathfinder |
| RPG News: 21 February 2026 | Here in the north, it is finally getting lighter. It's a short month, but we're not through it yet. Now, let's start with the TTRPG… | DicePaizoPaizoconUk Games Expo |
| RPG News: 13 February 2026 | Wayhay! Hullo February! It's the first Perfect Month in years. In other news, we're not through Friday 13th yet, as there's one coming in March.… | Chris CocksHasbroMagnetic Press PlayMatt MercerPinnacle Entertainment GroupPlanet Of The Apes |
| RPG News: 7 February 2026 | Huzzah! Goodbye January! Good riddance. Now, let's start with the TTRPG summary of summaries. There's a Baldur's Gate III TV show on the way. Dice… | Frog God GamesGallant Knight GamesGallows CornerHorrible GuildTanya FloakerThree Sails Studios |
| RPG News: 30 January 2026 | I'm 12,000 rows into a spreadsheet trying to categorise TTRPG publishers by country. I'm less than halfway through. Who knew there would be so many?… | Gm ScreensGurpsSolo LevelingWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 23 January 2026 | Last week there was the Winter Jazz and Blues Festival, and now it's just winter. Oh well. At least there's TTRPG news! Let's start with… | Gm ScreensJay DragonYazeba's Bed & Breakfast |
| RPG News: 17 January 2026 | It's the Winter Jazz and Blues Festival here in Edinburgh's docklands, but I've squeezed out of the crowded pubs to bring you the latest TTRPG… | Artificial IntelligenceEn WorldGames WorkshopR. Talsorian Games |
| RPG News: 9 January 2026 | Hello one and all, perhaps especially those who have just made it through their first week back at work. Let's dig into the week's news… | ConpulsionDungeon Crawl ClassicsGoodman GamesMatt MercerOld-school EssentialsSavage WorldsSteve Dee |
| RPG News: 2 January 2026 | It's no longer betwixtmas, and rather than coming out of a cheese fog, I'm finally moving on from Roll20 stats. This year OBS/Roll20 decided not… | DiceDungeons & DragonsGurpsNecrotic GnomeOld-school EssentialsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 26 December 2025 | It's Yule, and it looks like I've been sensible enough with gifts that come in bottles to get this TTRPG news summary live! Let's kick… | Penguin Random HouseStudio Hex |
| RPG News: 19 December 2025 | I need to wrap Christmas gifts after this, so let's get to the summary of RPG news summaries! Hope the upcoming holiday week is great… | BackerkitCritical RoleDraw SteelGreen Ronin PublishingJames OhlenSteve Jackson GamesThe Expanse Rpg |
| RPG News: 13 December 2025 | It's getting close to Yule, yikes! Let's look at the summary of TTRPG news summaries. Australia's new social media laws forbid teens from talking about… | Catalyst Game LabsDaggerheartDraw SteelJason CarlMetis MediaThundercatsWhite WolfWizards Of The CoastWorld Of Darkness |
| RPG News: 5 December 2025 | It's the Friday after Black Friday. How's the bank balance? There are still deals at the Geek Native store. Right, let's look at the news!… | 9th Level GamesDungeons & DragonsPlanet Of The ApesThe Black Company |
| RPG News: 29 November 2025 | It's the last RPG newsletter of November, and we're entering the final month of 2025. Wow. Let's not get ahead of ourselves, though. Here's the… | Cubicle 7Philip Reed GamesWarhammer 40k |
| RPG News: 21 November 2025 | Huzzah! It's the weekend, and only one Routinely Itemised to write up. Last week, after technical gremlins struck, it was a challenge with the team… | Alien RpgBattlemarkedColumbia GamesDaggerheartDarrington PressFree League PublishingKeith BakerMausritterMonte CookMork BorgNightfall GamesVaesen |
| RPG News: 15 November 2025 | What happened last week? Gremlins got into the machine. They've gone now. We're not sure what happened, but we are thankful that this is only… | Ghost In The ShellGodzillaIdw PublishingMana Project Studio |
