Dan Ayoub’s appointment is a clear indicator of the direction Hasbro envisions for D&D. Before joining Wizards of the Coast in 2022, he spent over a decade at Microsoft, where he was a Studio Head and Executive Producer at 343 Industries, the developer responsible for the Halo franchise.
D&D TTRPG news and articles
Dungeons & Dragons is more than a game; it's a cultural titan and the gateway to fantasy adventure for millions worldwide. At its heart, D&D is a collaborative storytelling experience. Players create unique heroes, from mighty barbarians to wise wizards, and embark on perilous quests in a world brought to life by the Dungeon Master. The rules provide structure, but the real magic comes from the shared imagination of the group. Every roll of the dice and every player decision shapes a unique narrative, making each campaign a truly personal epic forged in creativity and chance.
The game’s enduring appeal lies in its powerful social core. In an age of digital screens, D&D brings people together to cooperate, solve problems, and build legends face to face. This spirit has fuelled its explosive resurgence in pop culture, introducing the magic of tabletop roleplaying games to a new generation. Yet for all its grand legacy, D&D remains wonderfully accessible. All it takes is a set of dice, a few friends, and a spark of imagination to unlock infinite worlds of adventure. It is the ultimate engine for heroic storytelling.
Eastern Farraway: 5e that’s low on magic and whimsy but high on success – an interview with Midnight Tower
I met Midnight Tower and UK Games Expo, knew The Adventurer’s Guide to Eastern Farraway was coming and especially wanted to tackle the pair’s approach to low/high fantasy. I shy away from comic book fantasy, too, even in D&D.
Steamforged unveils two New Epic Encounters: Sanctuary of the Steelborn and The Titan’s Vigil
Tabletop games publisher Steamforged Games has announced two new additions to its popular Epic Encounters range, bringing fresh mysteries and a colossal boss battle to gaming tables.
Free League expands Middle-earth RPGs with new “Over Hill and Under Hill” Starter Sets
The adventure contained in the boxes, Over Hill and Under Hill, sends a fledgling company of heroes into the rugged, houseless hills of northern Eriador.
Routinely Itemised: RPG #316
This week’s TTRPG news summary covers Diamond’s shocking seizure of games, the 2025 ENnie nominees, Gary Con badge sales, and “new” DC roleplaying games.
BlackMilk summons a second D&D collection
The upcoming range promises 18 new pieces that draw inspiration from the rich lore of D&D.
Unleash hordes of horrors with the Cawood Monsters bundle
Beyond just stat blocks, these bestselling Cawood monster guides are packed with maps, lore, encounter and event tables, and detailed regions and locations to energise your campaigns.
Epic adventures await! Scarred Lands 5th edition RPG bundle: Your journey begins at £1.80
There’s a straightforward pitch from Onyx Path Publishing, Fanatica, and DriveThruRPG: the 5e Scarred Lands bundle comes with two tiers.
Dark Horse and Wizards of the Coast team up for new Dungeons & Dragons comic series: “The Fallbacks”
Dark Horse Comics, in a new licensing agreement with Wizards of the Coast, is set to launch a new Dungeons & Dragons comic miniseries this winter.
Hasbro’s boss seems certain that AI is in the future of TTRPGs: Does he mean a free tool like CharGen?
CharGen is a free tool you can use right in your browser to whip up D&D-style character portraits, monsters, and battle maps in no time.
