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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| RPG News: 15 June 2024 | It's that time again - Friday! Unless it's already Saturday for you. This week, we've our routinely rounded up and itemised TTRPG news! | Origins Award |
| RPG News: 8 June 2024 | Tabletop RPG industry shakeup: Demiplane joins Roll20, Bradford moves to Fantasy Grounds, Steamforged acquires Privateer Press, Mantic buys River Horse, D&D gets stamps, TV show… | CyberpunkDungeons & DragonsStamps |
| RPG News: 25 May 2024 | Get your weekly dose of RPG news with Geek Native's routinely itemised round-up. Stay up-to-date on the latest releases, interviews, and events in the tabletop… | CyberpunkPaizocon |
| RPG News: 18 May 2024 | Okay, Girdy's birthday weekend is over so back to hardcore RPG coverage? Well, um, day job.. but here's the TTRPG summary of summaries! | Gallant Knight GamesMagnetic PressPlanet Of The Apes |
| RPG News: 11 May 2024 | Wizards of the Coast announces SRD 5.2 for 2025. Critical Role launches Beacon streaming platform. R. Talsorian Games delves into Cyberpunk: Edgerunners TTRPG. Green Ronin… | Kobold PressR. Talsorian GamesTales Of The Valiant |
| RPG News: 4 May 2024 | Wizards of the Coast revisits AI art policy amidst ongoing OGL backlash. PocketQuest ends, Arkham Horror RPG details revealed, and Hasbro commits to digital games. | Arkham HorrorEdge |
| RPG News: 27 April 2024 | Gaming giant Embracer (Lord of the Rings) splits into three after deal falls through. D&D 2024 brings back psionics, Roll20 integrates with Discord, and TTRPG… | Dungeons & DragonsSkirmisher PublishingThe Secret World |
| RPG News: 20 April 2024 | Wizards of the Coast seeks new leadership as Cynthia Williams departs. Despite financial loss, Steve Jackson Games remains optimistic. Fallout TTRPG sells out, Pathfinder's war… | Cynthia WilliamsDungeons & DragonsSteve Jackson GamesWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 13 April 2024 | TTRPG News: Black Company RPG in development, Planet of the Apes gets tabletop treatment, Adventure Time joins 5e, plus cool LEGO and Raspberry Pi D&D… | ChaosiumDungeons & DragonsLegoMagnetic Press PlayPlanet Of The ApesThe Black Company |
| RPG News: 6 April 2024 | Monte Cook Games has launched an online Cypher System character builder. DriveThruRPG's Pocket Quest event is underway, focusing on heist-themed games. | Dungeons & DragonsLeyline Press |
| RPG News: 30 March 2024 | D&D goes all-in on Vecna for 50th thanks to Stranger Things, Larian pivots to new projects, Osprey drops 'When Nightmares Come', AND my weekend's packed… | Dungeons & Dragons |
| RPG News: 23 March 2024 | We're nearly a quarter of the way through 2024, and it's Friday again or Saturday morning, depending on where you are. What does that mean?… | Dungeons & DragonsGary ConJames M. WardRaven |
| RPG News: 16 March 2024 | Huge RPG sale to help a developer! Plus, Critical Role playtests, D&D AI news, and new releases! | Artificial IntelligenceChris CocksCubicle 7 EntertainmentDungeons & DragonsWizards Of The Coast |
| RPG News: 9 March 2024 | It's not even the start of the month, but there's Patreon news thanks to the awesome Terry Maranda. | Arkham HorrorBasic RoleplayingChaosiumNasaSteamforged Games |
| RPG News: 2 March 2024 | TTRPG news! Discworld RPG returns, Doctor Who expands, Warhammer grows, Pathfinder updates, Cypher Tools coming, Daggerheart seeks playtesters, and a Mimic-fueled D&D surprise. | DiscworldEvil Genius ProductionsJagexModiphiusRunescapeShadow Of The Weird WizardSteamforged Games |
| RPG News: 24 February 2024 | Become a Tomb Raider! Explore the thrilling world of the new official TTRPG, and maybe snag a D&D ooze LEGO. Plus, Rascal News launches for… | Dungeons & DragonsTomb RaiderUltrapro |
| RPG News: 17 February 2024 | Hasbro's profits fall amid 'Universes Beyond' controversy, hinting at changes coming to D&D. New D&D 2024 books revealed, pre-orders open for Vecna: Eve of Ruin.… | Cubicle 7 EntertainmentCyberpunkDoctor WhoDungeons & DragonsHasbroJust Crunch Games |
| RPG News: 10 February 2024 | Lightforge Games receives critical acclaim, Paizo expands staff, D&D marks 50th anniversary, Zine Quest sees activity shift, Evil Genius experiences staff departures. | Chamomile Has AdventuresMongoose PublishingTraveller |
| RPG News: 3 February 2024 | RPG news is summed up in bullet points, and this week, we've have denials of Hasbro flogging to D&D to Tencent, 50th birthdays, Pendragon and… | Dungeons & DragonsKing Arthur PendragonMarvelMarvel Multiverse Role-playing Game Nexus |
| RPG News: 27 January 2024 | RPG news is summed up in bullet points, and this week, we've news of a new Warhammer TTRPG, D&D's birthday, Evil Genius versus Netflix, the… | Dice BoxFoodSchwalb EntertainmentShadow Of The Weird WizardTerminatorWarhammerWarhammer: The Old World |
