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Built on a foundation of objective journalism, Geek Native has tracked Chris Metzen for more than 6 years. This archive collates 5 reports, ensuring that breaking developments are evaluated with deep topical expertise. This resource evaluates first-hand data from official industry announcements and crowdfunding mechanics.

Wizards of the Coast confirms shipping delays for D&D: World of Warcraft launch

October 29, 2026 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Wizards of the Coast confirms physical shipping delays for D&D: World of Warcraft in North America, leaving hobby stores waiting past early access.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Blizzard Entertainment, chris metzen, Dungeons & Dragons, Forbidden Planet, wizards of the coast, World of Warcraft

$100,000 earned by Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent in the 5e setting’s opening minutes

April 20, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This first book in the series is over 100 pages long, has 5 new races, 4 new subclasses, new spells and introduces the gritty fantasy setting.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Auroborus: coils of the serpent, chris metzen, Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters, warchief gaming

Ads of the Serpent: How Warchief Gaming promoted Auroboros’ Kickstarter ahead of launch

April 18, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

In just a few days, Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent opens on Kickstarter. In a world of 5e campaign settings looking for money from Kickstarter, Auroboros deserves a little bit of a longer look. We might learn something from it.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Auroborus: coils of the serpent, chris metzen, Dungeons & Dragons, warchief gaming

If Blizzard did D&D: Auroborus – Coils of the Serpent

March 24, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Chris Metzen left his position as vice-president and Blizzard last year to set up Warchief Gaming and publish the D&D 5e high-power fantasy setting Auroborus: Coils of the Serpent.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Auroborus: coils of the serpent, chris metzen, Dungeons & Dragons, warchief gaming

Warchief Gaming a big new RPG and tabletop games publisher

October 28, 2020 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Chris Metzen was SVP at Blizzards Entertainment and the gaming company’s main visionary at the time. He, along with Mike Gilmartin, another Blizzard boss, have set up Warchief Gaming.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: chris metzen, warchief gaming

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