A survey of 1,000 parents reveals tabletop roleplaying games help kids build teamwork, manage frustration, and spend meaningful time with family.
Free League launches Invincible RPG worldwide and debuts Unbound digital platform at Gen Con 2026
Free League Publishing has launched Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying worldwide alongside the Early Access debut of digital reader platform Free League Unbound at Gen Con 2026.
Why UK Games Expo’s most underground RPGs only need to convince one person
StartPlaying data reveals the surprising secret to indie RPG success. Learn how the Game Master multiplier effect fuels the UK Games Expo’s Bastion Indie Market.
Son of Oak ramps up LaunchFest with managed Hearts of Ravensdale campaigns on StartPlaying
Son of Oak partners with StartPlaying for a massive Legend in the Mist LaunchFest event, bringing the Hearts of Ravensdale campaign to life with professional GMs ahead of shipping.
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.
StartPlaying accidentally launches “Shadowdark Mode” after engineering typo
StartPlaying delays its highly anticipated dark mode for an elaborate April Fool’s prank. Find out how to survive the Shadowdark Mode desktop minigame.
Paizo to donate up to 10,000 meals via new Pathfinder crowdfunder
Publisher Paizo has partnered with the Power Word Meal charity event, pledging to donate a meal to the U.N. World Food Programme for every backer of Pathfinder Quest.
Get free D&D, Cyberpunk and ALIEN adventures during Roll20Con this weekend
Celebrate nine years of the VTT with Roll20Con. The online event offers giveaways, free games, and a chance to support Outright International.
Study finds 1 in 4 players experience real romance from in-game relationships
More than just a game: A survey of 1,000 players shows how TTRPGs are helping people find romance, process trauma, and build lasting friendships.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #308
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 GenCon over safety, and Canada’s biggest mini maker is closing.
