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The organizers of PAX East 2025, ReedPop and Penny Arcade, have revealed an initial look at the tabletop exhibitors set to appear at next year’s event. The East Coast’s largest gaming convention will return to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from May 8–11, 2026, featuring a dedicated section for tabletop gaming enthusiasts. Among the…
Chaosium, in collaboration with GaxxWorx, has announced the release of Madness at Geneva Lake, a new Call of Cthulhu adventure that combines a lesser-known chapter of TSR’s history with a story of cosmic horror. Written by Alyssa Faden and Gary Con founder Luke Gygax, the 72-page softcover book will be available for the first time…
Cardboard Edison has revealed the finalists for its 2025 Cardboard Edison Award, celebrating unpublished board game designs. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the competition, which continues to attract a growing number of participants from around the world. The 2025 contest received 348 submissions, setting a new record and surpassing the previous year’s 339…
Chaosium in collaboration with AEG Presents, has announced Call of Cthulhu Live, a live theatrical adaptation of the popular game. The production will tour five UK cities in May and June 2025. The show will feature a narrative centered around the Cthulhu Mythos, blending elements of horror, mystery, and interactive storytelling. Mark Meer, known for…
Alchemy RPG, in partnership with Modiphius Entertainment, has announced the launch of the FALLOUT: The Complete Collection for Alchemy VTT Humble Bundle, with proceeds going toward relief efforts for communities affected by recent wildfires in California. The bundle will be available from February 20 through March 13, offering fans of tabletop roleplaying games a chance…
Solarian Games and TotalCon have introduced the James Carpio Memorial Golden Fez Awards to honor the memory of James Carpio, co-founder of Solarian Games, who passed away earlier this year. These awards aim to recognize creativity, innovation, and fun in tabletop role-playing games The awards are open to TTRPGs released in 2024, with an exception…
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The schedule for PAX Unplugged 2024, the largest tabletop gaming event on the East Coast, has been announced ahead of its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, December 6, to Sunday, December 8, 2025. Organized by ReedPop and Penny Arcade, the event will feature a wide range of panels, live shows, and gaming…
More than 750 figures from the game design community have endorsed Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president in the 2024 U.S. election. This group, which includes designers, writers, publishers, and reviewers from across the industry, has rallied behind the Democratic ticket under the slogan “Harris/Walz: It’s the Correct Play.” Among the…
Lucca Comics & Games will mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with a series of events running from October 26 to November 3, in Lucca, Italy. The celebration will include an extensive art exhibition, along with a unique tribute to the creators of the game, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. A central feature…
The creators of The Last Wardens, the popular grindhouse horror comic series, have revealed exciting new developments for their franchise. Co-creators Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl are expanding their universe with adaptations that will bring the story to new platforms. Fans can look forward to the release of a trade paperback edition, an immersive audio…
Chaosium has announced the return of its Call of Cthulhu Humble Bundle in an encore edition. This bundle includes over $425 worth of digital content for $25, featuring the core Call of Cthulhu rules, the Starter Set, the Investigator Handbook, and the Keeper Rulebook. The encore edition also adds the newly released Nameless Horrors 2nd…
It’s Prime Day, and as a struggling news site for the tabletop hobby, Tabletop Gaming News could have used this day to rake in some much-needed cash. But I didn’t want to. Prime Day is a concept created by a mega-corporation to shovel even more money into their own pockets, often at the expense of…
Safe In Our World, a video game mental health charity, has partnered with The Multiplayer Group to launch a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) adventure as part of the Press Pause 2024 fundraising campaign. Gamers are invited to participate in the exclusive one-shot adventure, The Gatekeeper, created to support the charity’s mental health initiatives. The…
Goodman Games and Humble Bundle are offering a new deal for those looking to expand their Fifth Edition Fantasy collection. This special bundle provides a wide range of 5E virtual modules, supplements, and player aids at a significant discount. For $40, you can get a total of 39 items, which includes two new adventures: Tales…
Since 2019, Kromlech has celebrated Orktober, a month-long event that brings together fans and hobbyists of tabletop wargaming to enjoy all things Orc. This year, Orktober 2024 starts on 1 October 2024 at 10:00 AM (GMT+2), with an exciting lineup of new Orc miniatures. Kromlech will introduce an exclusive range of miniatures featuring dynamic designs…
DV Games has announced its participation in the upcoming Essen Spiel 2024, one of the largest board game conventions in the world, taking place from October 3rd to October 6th in Essen, Germany. Visitors can explore DV Games’ latest releases and innovations at booth 3L611. At this year’s event, DV Games is set to premiere…
As the season for spooky adventures approaches, Paizo has teamed up with Humble Bundle to release the Pathfinder Second Edition Bundle of the Dead. Available until October 10, this bundle offers $811 worth of Pathfinder content, providing players and Game Masters with everything they need to create eerie, undead-themed campaigns, whether for in-person or virtual…
PAX Unplugged 2024 is set to welcome Elizabeth Hargrave as its keynote speaker, ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced today. The event will run from December 6-8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, with Hargrave opening the popular tabletop gaming convention. Elizabeth Hargrave has gained recognition in the gaming industry for her debut, Wingspan, an award-winning board…
Mox Boarding House, known for its combination as a tabletop game store and restaurant, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Chandler, Arizona. The event is scheduled for the weekend of September 20th to 22nd, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 20th, featuring Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. Located…
New Quest Entertainment, LTD is set to host the first annual championship tournament for its superhero-themed card game, BAM, at the 27th annual Nan Desu Kan (NDK) Anime convention on August 31, 2025. The tournament’s grand prize will be a professional wrestling-style championship belt. Alex Menson, founder of New Quest Entertainment, explained the choice of…
The third annual KiwiRPG Week, scheduled to start on June 23rd, coincides with the celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The event highlights New Zealand’s contributions to the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry and features a week of live gaming sessions, game launches, and community-focused activities. Throughout the week, a variety of New Zealand-designed…
KessCo has officially announced the introduction of a new tabletop game, “Luffy’s Bento Panic,” inspired by the popular anime series One Piece. The game, licensed by Toei Animation, will be available for early release at Gen Con 2024, scheduled from August 1st to August 4th, with a broader retail release planned for early Q4 2024….
The annual PaizoCon event, dedicated to celebrating Paizo’s extensive range of gaming products, wrapped up this Memorial Day Weekend. The event, held online with additional in-person sessions facilitated by partnerships with KublaCon and local game stores globally, highlighted a series of significant upcoming releases. The event’s key revelation was the introduction of Starfinder Second Edition,…
Tomorrow, on Saturday, April 27, champions from various trading card games (TCGs) including Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Runeterra, Digimon, and KeyForge will converge to participate in the Mindbug Invitational 2024. The event will be broadcast live on YouTube starting at 8 PM CET, where enthusiasts can witness these players contend for…
In May, the tabletop RPG community is invited to participate in the CABIN FEVER game jam, which revolves around the Pirate Borg RPG. The event encourages creators from across the globe to submit their original content in one of five categories: Adventures and Modules, PC Class, Monsters, NPCs, or Ships, Generators and Random Tables, and…
The official schedule for PaizoCon Online 2024 has been released, detailing a comprehensive lineup of activities spanning from May 24th to May 27th. The event, hosted online, will feature a variety of programming across Twitch and Discord platforms, including community content creator streams. The event will kick off on Friday, May 24th, with the PaizoCon…
The next Warhammer Preview event is set to take place on March 20th, coinciding with the annual AdeptiCon 2024. This event is part of a series that showcases new products and updates from the Warhammer universe. AdeptiCon, a key event in the Warhammer competitive calendar, will be held from March 20th to March 24th in…
This March, Hoard of Tales has announced the return of its Women in Gaming Month event, aligning with Women’s History Month to spotlight women and femme talents in the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) community, especially those from marginalized communities and residing outside the United States. The event is set to kick off on International Women’s…
Kobold Press has officially announced the launch of its first online convention, Kobold Con, scheduled for May 10-12, 2025. This event marks a significant milestone for Kobold Press as it celebrates its 18th anniversary by venturing into the realm of digital conventions. Kobold Con 2024 is set to become an annual event, bringing together enthusiasts…
