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.
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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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| News Briefing | Summary | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| RPG News: 21 June 2025 | This week in tabletop RPG news: Darrington Press sees big hires and departures, Wizards of the Coast layoffs, Free RPG Day, and more! | Cubicle 7 EntertainmentDaggerheartDarrington PressFree Rpg DayWarhammer |
| RPG News: 14 June 2025 | A roundup of tabletop RPG news for Friday the 13th, covering Wizards of the Coast's new RPG 'Exodus', Sebastien de Castell on licensing, Free RPG… | Free Rpg DayHero ForgeHouseholdPaizo PublishingStarfinder |
| RPG News: 6 June 2025 | A new CEO for Chaosium and a new lead designer for D&D? This week's TTRPG news unpacks major industry changes, plus the latest bundles and… | Modiphius EntertainmentShadowdarkStar Trek AdventuresWizards Of The CoastWorld Anvil |
| RPG News: 30 May 2025 | Diving into TTRPG news from UK Games Expo: Rebellion Unplugged Kickstarts Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, Gary Con 2026 dates announced, and Kobold Press… | Gary ConLuke GygaxMork Borg |
| RPG News: 23 May 2025 | White Wolf is back! Paradox brings World of Darkness TTRPGs in-house. Plus, WizKids' Baldur's Gate 3 minis apology, a forgotten RIFTS game returns, new Invisible… | DaggerheartDarrington PressDungeons & DragonsInvisible SunMonte Cook Games |
| RPG News: 16 May 2025 | Daniel Fox back with ZWEIHANDER Reforged. Is drama over as Ad Populum buys Diamond? Plus ALIEN RPG deal & Geek Native news. | AlienDaniel D. FoxGeek NativePaizo PublishingZweihander |
| RPG News: 9 May 2025 | Recent RPG news includes a fundraiser for Rick Hershey's injured children, Goodman Games clarifying a controversial partnership, new D&D horror subclasses, a UK publisher skipping… | ChaosiumDrinkDungeons & DragonsGoodman GamesJudges GuildKids In The AtticRick HersheyStartplayingThree Sails StudiosWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 2 May 2025 | It's May. We've celebrated the ancient European festival of May Day and had RPG news. | Crow Land PublishingDemiplaneDiceMarvelPaizo PublishingPathfinderRoll20Wizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 25 April 2025 | D&D released SRD 5.2 with new free rules and commercial terms, Paizo is launching Starfinder Society 2.0, Goodman Games is preparing for Dungeon Con, Philip… | FoodMarvelMarvel Multiverse Role-playing Game NexusPhilip ReedStranger ThingsThe Twenty-sided Tavern |
| RPG News: 19 April 2025 | Fail to find any elves? It's easier to find the RPG news summaries. | Steve Jackson GamesVampireWhite Wolf |
| RPG News: 11 April 2025 | It's been another busy week, so let's distract ourselves with TTRPG news. | Atlas GamesDark ConspiracyDungeons & DragonsMongoose PublishingSpace: 1999Wizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 5 April 2025 | RPG news: Tariff worries for TTRPGs, D&D's Chris Perkins retires, GAMA turmoil, and a 100% off Svilland bundle. Catch up on the latest! | Chris PerkinsDungeons & DragonsForged In The Dark |
| RPG News: 29 March 2025 | Gaming updates: Remembering Greg Stafford, exciting Paksworld RPG announcement, unique D&D Earth Day dice, and Greyhawk bundles now available. | Alien RpgDiceDungeons & DragonsFree League PublishingSirius Dice |
| RPG News: 21 March 2025 | WotC cut VTT staff, Roll20 and Demiplane persist, UK Games Expo plans a large TTRPG event, Gary Con XVII occurs, and a new Stonehome Games… | Arkham HorrorEdgeEmily AllenMarvel Multiverse Tabletop Role-playing Game |
| RPG News: 15 March 2025 | RPG news: Origins Awards finalists, D&D on Yoto, Hasbro's boss on AI, LOTR starters, and the Monty Python RPG (yes, it's out!) | Crowbar CreativeExalted FuneralMonty PythonMonty Python's Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment ProgrammePaizo PublishingStarfinder |
| RPG News: 8 March 2025 | UK Games Expo press access! Roll20 price hikes, LEGO D&D minifig retirement, new D&D books, and Green Ronin's 25th. | Dungeons & DragonsLego |
| RPG News: 1 March 2025 | Weekend TTRPG news: Ernie Gygax passes, new Horus Heresy game, D&D VTT launch, Sigil's rename, VR charity event, and RPG Publisher Spotlight voting. | Cepheus EngineDungeons & DragonsIndependence GamesVirtual TabletopWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 22 February 2025 | Stay up-to-date on the latest TTRPG news! Snowbright hosted the second Nonbinary Tabletop Award, Rascal celebrates its first anniversary, the D&D Monster Manual 2024 has… | Cubicle 7 EntertainmentRenegade Game StudiosTarotVampire: The MasqueradeWarhammer: The Old World |
| RPG News: 15 February 2025 | Friday's TTRPG news: Netflix revives a D&D show, Chaosium launches QuestWorlds, Jared Rascher ends RPG reviews, and publishers support queer love. Plus, new Audio EXP… | ChaosiumDungeons & DragonsNetflix |
| RPG News: 8 February 2025 | This week's TTRPG news roundup highlights the impact of Zine Month on Kickstarter, DriveThruRPG's publisher fulfillment test, Atlas Games' concerns about tariffs, Green Ronin's 25th… | Atlas GamesJohn Nephew |
