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Cubicle 7 has announced Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition, trimming edge rules and merging resource pools while keeping full backwards compatibility.
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition streamlines combat and resource pools
Cubicle 7 announces Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Fifth Edition, streamlining combat rules, merging meta-currencies, and retaining Fourth Edition compatibility.
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The final day is here for GURPS 4E Week. Grab the complete Essentials, Fantasy, and Action collections before they disappear from the store. #TTRPG
Steve Jackson Games and Bundle of Holding launch four tremendous GURPS 4E offers
Complete your GURPS 4E collection with four major bundles of holding. From core rules to fantasy and sci-fi supplements, explore infinite gaming worlds today.
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The campaign is coming to a close! Don't miss your chance to pick up Chaosium's d100 BRP rulebooks and support the World Wildlife Fund. #TTRPG
Master Chaosium’s D100 Engine: Rivers of London and Age of Vikings join new Humble Bundle
Dive into Chaosium's d100 systems with the From Rivers to Fjords bundle. Grab Rivers of London, Age of Vikings, and Basic Roleplaying rulebooks DRM-free.
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"XYZ RPG", "Resolve TTRPG", and quickstarts for "Raptor Ruckus", "Fallout" and "Djura", but the headline release is Bakagaijin Productions' magical girl TTRPG "Pretty Power Priestesses" www.geeknative.com/2... #ttrpg #routinelyitemised #ttrpg
Gareth Hanrahan is turning the classic megadungeon on its head. Forbidden Planet now has exclusive signed copies of The Dungeon Book available to pre-order ahead of its August release.
Gareth Hanrahan flips the classic megadungeon in The Dungeon Book
Forbidden Planet opens pre-orders for an exclusive signed edition of The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan, exploring classic fantasy tropes from a monster's perspective.
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From business mentorship to game publishing, Blue Ridge Games steps into the market with MAFATE, a contemplative walking adventure set in Réunion Island's Cirque de Mafate.
IndieGameBusiness team launches publishing label Blue Ridge Games with debut title MAFATE
The team behind IndieGameBusiness launches publishing imprint Blue Ridge Games, unveiling Réunion Island walking adventure MAFATE by Blue Ramen Studios as its debut title.
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Elmore, we’ve rounded up this week’s essential tabletop headlines. We also look at the latest D&D releases from Beadle & Grimm and Eberron’s return to D&D Beyond. #RPG www.geeknative.com/2... #routinelyitemised
Thank you to the patrons keeping Geek Native running. The next RPG publisher spotlight is in your hands. Check the 5 creators nominated for September. #TTRPGs
Help independent news: Pick September’s RPG Publisher Spotlight
Hello friends, and thank you for your support. This month we have Table Cat Games in the Spotlight as a result of our Patreons' vote. If you’re a Patreon, then we’ve a new shortlist for you to decide from.
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Rowen, Rook and Decard staff have unionised, and Paizo is bringing their full catalogue to DriveThruRPG. Catch up on these stories and other essential industry updates in this week’s Routinely Itemised. #RPG
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The Geek Native team reports from the Edinburgh Fringe with news of Rowen, Rook and Decard unionising, Paizo moving to DriveThruRPG, and new GURPS 4e bundles.
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DriveThruRPG now hosts Paizo's complete PDF library. Players can look forward to account linking across platforms and new print-on-demand options coming soon. #TTRPG
Paizo expands DriveThruRPG deal to sell over 1,200 digital roleplaying titles
Paizo brings over 1,200 Pathfinder and Starfinder titles to DriveThruRPG, expanding its digital roleplaying game distribution alongside upcoming print-on-demand options.
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Tabletop gaming studio Sirius Dice reveals officially licensed dice collections celebrating the heroes of Exandria, starting today with Vox Machina and expanding across all three Critical Role campaigns. #TTRPG
Vox Machina adventure dice sets arrive as Sirius Dice reveals Mighty Nein plans
Sirius Dice launches officially licensed Critical Role Vox Machina dice sets, alongside previews for upcoming Mighty Nein and Bells Hells collections.
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Sci-fi parody meets expert puppetry at the Pleasance Courtyard. See why this tiny-scale production of Planet of the Grapes is making a massive impact at this year's festival. #SciFi
Planet of the Grapes: Bringing tabletop toy theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe
Peter Michael Marino brings a high-stakes, miniature sci-fi parody to the Edinburgh Fringe. Discover how toy theatre is redefining immersive storytelling.
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The team behind IndieGameBusiness has launched publishing label Blue Ridge Games, backing Blue Ramen Studios' cosy Réunion Island adventure MAFATE as its maiden release.
IndieGameBusiness team launches publishing label Blue Ridge Games with debut title MAFATE
The team behind IndieGameBusiness launches publishing imprint Blue Ridge Games, unveiling Réunion Island walking adventure MAFATE by Blue Ramen Studios as its debut title.
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You do not need to know your Charisma modifier to enjoy Dungeons and Shakespeare. It is fast, funny, and currently turning Fringe audience members into accidental fireball victims. #DnD
Why Dungeons and Shakespeare is the Edinburgh Fringe’s most charmingly chaotic RPG experience
Forget traditional actual plays. Shelby Bond’s Dungeons and Shakespeare turns Edinburgh Fringe audiences into heroes, monsters, and accidental tragedies.
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Build any character you can imagine with GURPS 4E. The massive Essentials and genre bundles are now live, offering hundreds of dollars in content for a fraction of the price. #GURPS
Steve Jackson Games and Bundle of Holding launch four tremendous GURPS 4E offers
Complete your GURPS 4E collection with four major bundles of holding. From core rules to fantasy and sci-fi supplements, explore infinite gaming worlds today.
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From audience-driven quests to accidental fairy swarms on stage, creator Shelby Bond breaks down how Shakespeare and Dungeons & Dragons combine at the Edinburgh Fringe. #EdinburghFringe www.geeknative.com/2...
What happens when a classic sci-fi epic meets a kitchen pantry? Peter Michael Marino explains how Planet of the Grapes brings miniature tabletop theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe stage. #EdFringe
Planet of the Grapes: Bringing tabletop toy theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe
Peter Michael Marino brings a high-stakes, miniature sci-fi parody to the Edinburgh Fringe. Discover how toy theatre is redefining immersive storytelling.
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Kazakhstan hosted the Games of the Future 2026, putting Astana at the centre of international phygital sports. The hybrid format pairs video game matches directly with live physical competition to crown overall champions. #Kazakhstan
What is phygital sport? Lessons from the Games of the Future 2026 in Kazakhstan
The Games of the Future 2026 concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan, blending digital video games with physical sports. Here is how phygital competition works and why the location matters.
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Final call to back Section 9's official debut in tabletop roleplaying games before the campaign closes this week.
Last chance to join Section 9 in The Ghost in the Shell Tabletop Roleplaying Game
Mantic Games brings Shirow Masamune's iconic cyberpunk manga to tabletop roleplaying games. Read our deep dive into Section 9 rules and pledge options.
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Experience the evolution of a classic roleplaying game. HackMaster XXV is now funding on Kickstarter, bringing refined combat, new species, and expanded social rules to the table in a high-end four-book set.
HackMaster 25th Anniversary Edition: The Granddaddy of retro fantasy RPGs returns
Kenzer and Company brings the 25th Anniversary Edition of HackMaster to Kickstarter, featuring four premium leatherette rulebooks and overhauled tactical mechanics.
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Paizo has expanded its partnership with DriveThruRPG to host its entire digital catalogue, bringing over 1,200 Pathfinder and Starfinder rulebooks and supplements to the marketplace. #Pathfinder
Paizo expands DriveThruRPG deal to sell over 1,200 digital roleplaying titles
Paizo brings over 1,200 Pathfinder and Starfinder titles to DriveThruRPG, expanding its digital roleplaying game distribution alongside upcoming print-on-demand options.
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Time is running out to secure the deluxe furoshiki playmat and custom character plushies through the official En-nichi Kickstarter campaign. www.geeknative.com/2...
Sirius Dice has officially launched licensed Critical Role Vox Machina adventure dice sets, with custom character symbols for each hero. Future collections for the Mighty Nein and Bells Hells arrive later this year. #CriticalRole
Vox Machina adventure dice sets arrive as Sirius Dice reveals Mighty Nein plans
Sirius Dice launches officially licensed Critical Role Vox Machina dice sets, alongside previews for upcoming Mighty Nein and Bells Hells collections.
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What happens when you mix Elizabethan tragedy with Dungeons & Dragons mechanics? Nearly 900 shows later, Shelby Bond has perfected the art of the interactive quest at the Gilded Balloon. #EdinburghFringe
Why Dungeons and Shakespeare is the Edinburgh Fringe’s most charmingly chaotic RPG experience
Forget traditional actual plays. Shelby Bond’s Dungeons and Shakespeare turns Edinburgh Fringe audiences into heroes, monsters, and accidental tragedies.
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From Project K to a $50,000 prize pool in Stuttgart. Europe's top players face a tight two-week deck-building window after Radiance launches before competing for World Championship spots. #TCG
Riot Games confirms $50,000 European Regional Championship for Riftbound in Germany
Riot Games brings the first European Regional Championship for Riftbound to Stuttgart, featuring a $50,000 prize pool and World Championship spots.
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GURPS 4E Week is officially live on Bundle of Holding. Get the core rules, setting guides, and tech manuals for one of the most flexible RPGs ever written. #TTRPG
Steve Jackson Games and Bundle of Holding launch four tremendous GURPS 4E offers
Complete your GURPS 4E collection with four major bundles of holding. From core rules to fantasy and sci-fi supplements, explore infinite gaming worlds today.
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"Paws & Rolls", "Polynesian Subclasses & Monsters", "Ultimate Horror: Blood & Terror", and "Grimward RPG", but the headline Kickstarter is David Van Camp's "RocketSpace" www.geeknative.com/2... #routinelyitemised #ttrpg
Time is ticking to back Seven-Part Pact on Kickstarter and secure the deluxe Arcane Boxed Set before the campaign ends
Seven-Part Pact: A massive, asymmetrical tabletop ambition from Possum Creek and Steve Jackson Games
Possum Creek and Steve Jackson Games launch Seven-Part Pact on Kickstarter, an asymmetrical tabletop roleplaying game featuring board game mechanics and custom dice.
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Time is running out to back Children of Time: The Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter and secure exclusive physical accessories before the campaign ends. www.geeknative.com/2...
Time is running out to secure early digital rules and private session tiers for the Barkadan tabletop roleplaying game campaign on Kickstarter.
Barkadan: Filipino-inspired survival horror roleplaying game launches on Kickstarter
Discover Barkadan, a Filipino-inspired survival horror tabletop roleplaying game setting built around community bonds and classless skill trees.
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