From independent podcasting to the stage at The O2: Roll Britannia joins the official Dungeons & Dragons Fan Expo London 2026. Discover why this signals a shift toward local talent for British roleplaying games.
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.
Transparency concerns as WizardCon 2 shuts down days before opening
WizardCon 2 organisers cancel the Battle Creek roleplaying games event citing an unspecified incident. Attendees are left waiting for a YouTube livestream for news.
No crowdfunding allowed: The strict new rules for UKGE’s Bastion Indie Market
UK Games Expo and Bastion Games launch the Bastion Indie Market in 2026, a dedicated space for handmade, small-run tabletop games with a strict no-crowdfunding rule.
Why Onyx Path’s virtual convention is a win for professional gaming
Onyx Path Publishing partners with StartPlaying for their 2026 Virtual Convention, signalling a major shift toward professionalised tabletop gaming and digital infrastructure.
Wizards of the Coast takes over The O2 for first official Dungeons & Dragons arena expo
Wizards of the Coast announces the first official Dungeons and Dragons Fan Expo at London’s O2 Arena for August 2026 featuring the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast.
Paizo skips PaizoCon 2026 to rethink event strategy
Paizo has removed PaizoCon 2026 from the calendar, citing a need to reevaluate how they connect with fans and announce new Pathfinder products.
Scotland’s oldest roleplaying convention announces 2026 dates and “On Top of the World” theme
Conpulsion 2026 returns to Edinburgh this April with a focus on diversity and accessibility in roleplaying games.
What’s Your Game 2026 raises a glass with new headline sponsor: The Afon Mêl Mead Hall
What’s Your Game 2026 is moving to Gloucester’s GL1 Leisure Centre. Discover the dates, the new Afon Mêl Mead Hall sponsor, and what it means for UK LARP fans.
Cairn roadmap revealed: New setting book, Barebones edition, and Between Two Cons
Cairn creator Yochai Gal outlines plans for 2026 on New School Revolution, including a new Portland convention, the Book of Vald setting guide, and a shift to full-time publishing.
