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Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent now availableThe tactical RPG Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, set in the Descent universe, is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Developed by Artefacts Studio and published by New Tales, the game features eight unique adventurers, 20 dungeons, and both a solo campaign and cooperative multiplayer.
Former Embracer CEO says Fellowship Entertainment spin-off is the "most effective long-term solution"Embracer Group's former CEO Lars Wingefors has stated that spinning off Fellowship Entertainment is the most effective long-term solution for its undervalued intellectual properties. The new entity will focus on IPs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Tomb Raider, and Lord of the Rings, aiming for industry-leading profitability and organic growth. This move is part of Embracer's broader restructuring efforts following significant layoffs and asset sales.
Embracer is splitting in half again, sending Fellowship Entertainment on its merry wayEmbracer Group is splitting into two segments, creating a new company called Fellowship Entertainment to house major IPs like The Lord of the Rings and Tomb Raider, with an IPO planned for 2027. This move aims to better communicate Embracer's diverse operations and unlock the potential of its undervalued assets. The company has undergone previous splits and significant layoffs following financial difficulties.
Asmodee USA Announces Three New Distribution Partnerships with Beloved DevelopersAsmodee USA has announced new non-exclusive distribution agreements with three tabletop game developers: Chaosium Inc., Dire Wolf Digital, and Capstone Games. This expansion aims to broaden Asmodee USA's catalog and provide retailers with a comprehensive selection of hobby gaming products. The partnerships will bring popular titles like Call of Cthulhu, Clank!, and Ark Nova to a wider retail audience.
Marmalade Game Studio Gives a Free Token to Celebrate the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion LaunchMarmalade Game Studio has launched the Ticket to Ride: Poland Expansion on digital platforms including Steam, iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate, all players will receive a free Ferris locomotive token. The expansion adapts the physical board game, introducing new mechanics like Country Coins and characters.
Asmodee Brings Massive Tabletop Showcase to UK Games Expo 2026 | Invision Game CommunityAsmodee will host a large tabletop gaming showcase at the UK Games Expo 2026 in Birmingham, featuring over 160 games available for play and purchase. The event will include a new TCG Village for trading card games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, alongside a Party and Play zone with themed activities.
Zombie board game series is dredged back up after its publisher sank, now with a pirate themeThe zombie board game series Zombicide is returning with a pirate-themed spinoff called Zombicide: Dead Men Tales. This new iteration follows CMON's financial difficulties and Asmodee's subsequent rescue of the Zombicide franchise. Dead Men Tales introduces nautical mechanics, cannons, and new enemy types, aiming to refresh the core gameplay.
Asmodee USA Announces Neuroscape Distribution Partnership, Bringing Crowdfunded Card Game to More PlayersAsmodee USA has announced a distribution partnership with the developers of the cyberpunk sci-fi card game Neuroscape TCG. This deal will bring the crowdfunded game, which raised over $570,000 on Kickstarter, to mass retail and Amazon in the United States, as well as supporting its first expansion, Genesis.
Board Game Cafes Are Booming. Here's the Data Behind It.The board game market, particularly board game cafes, has experienced significant growth, reaching $2.84 billion in the U.S. and Canada by 2024. This boom is attributed to cultural shifts, popular media portrayals like The Big Bang Theory and Stranger Things, successful crowdfunding campaigns, and the increased accessibility of games like Dungeons & Dragons. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has shown resilience and a permanent step-up in engagement.
Cthulhu: Dark Providence Board Game Review - IGNCthulhu: Dark Providence is a thematic reimagining of the 2013 board game A Study in Emerald, featuring Lovecraftian artwork and a blend of deck-building, area control, and hidden role mechanics. While the game offers a unique and tense experience with its bidding wars and paranoia-inducing hidden loyalties, it suffers from sub-par components and some fiddly rules that may require multiple plays to fully grasp.