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Cult-classic Castle Ravenloft D&D board game rises from the grave with an all-new edition
Renegade Game Studios is releasing a new edition of the Dungeons & Dragons board game Castle Ravenloft in February 2027. This updated version features a visual overhaul to match modern D&D aesthetics, with both standard ($100) and premium ($200) versions available for pre-order. The game retains its classic co-op dungeon-crawling gameplay where players battle monsters and seek treasure before facing the vampire lord Strahd von Zarovich.
Renegade Games Studios Delves into the Past with Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game
Renegade Game Studios is developing Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Roleplaying Game, a tabletop adaptation of Anne Rice's gothic horror novels and their AMC television series adaptations. The game will focus on complex relationships and difficult choices, with the first rulebook based on 'Interview with a Vampire'. A crowdfunding campaign for the game is planned for Fall 2026.
Renegade Game Studios Announces End of Essence20 RPG System at Renegade Con 2026
Renegade Game Studios announced the retirement of its Essence20 RPG system, which powered games like Transformers and Power Rangers. New editions of these TTRPGs will be released, adapted to Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, and will be crowdfunded via Backerkit. A free conversion guide will be provided for existing Essence20 books.
Unstoppable review: "May just bring enough to the table to get me to put my controller down"
Unstoppable is a deck-building board game with a solid card crafting system and varied bosses, but it suffers from a disconnected sci-fi theme and a tedious card unsleeving process. Designed by John D. Clair and published by Renegade Game Studios, the game offers a unique, offense-focused puzzle-like experience that can be enjoyed solo or with one other player.
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter Becomes Most Successful TTRPG Project On Platform
Avantris Entertainment's Neon Odyssey Kickstarter campaign concluded as the most successful TTRPG project on the platform, raising over $16 million. The campaign aimed to produce three hardcover books for a sci-fi space opera fantasy world based on Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e. The company also announced the hiring of Todd Kenreck as Director of Media.
White Wolf Announces New Vampire: The Masquerade Project Coming to Gen Con 2026
White Wolf has announced a new project for Vampire: The Masquerade, with a sneak peek planned for Gen Con 2026. The project, overseen by Creative Director Jess Lanzillo, will be officially unveiled at the convention, where an actual play demonstration will also premiere. This announcement follows internal changes at White Wolf, including bringing all tabletop and IP development in-house.
G.I. JOE Heroscape: Rumble at the Rift review - "Continues to be one of the most approachable and welcoming tabletop miniature wargames"
G.I. JOE Heroscape: Rumble at the Rift is a successful crossover that brings beloved G.I. JOE characters into the Heroscape system, offering nostalgic appeal and new gameplay mechanics. The set is praised for its accessibility to new players and its compatibility with existing Heroscape products, though some generic units are noted as less detailed.
The Dungeon Crawler RPG Crowdfunding Campaign Just Launched and Has Already Decimated Its Goals
Renegade Game Studios has launched a crowdfunding campaign for multiple Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop games. The campaign has already surpassed its funding goals, raising over $3 million on its first day.
Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Has Already Raised $3 Million on Backerkit
Renegade Game Studios' crowdfunding campaign for a Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop RPG has surpassed $3 million, significantly exceeding its $250,000 goal. The campaign includes an official TTRPG adaptation and a deckbuilding game based on the series, with fulfillment expected in late 2026.
This two-player card game of memory and skill is a good way to kick off your games night
Fox in the Forest is a two-player trick-taking card game that blends memory and skill with a fairy tale theme. While the theme feels somewhat shoehorned, the game offers deep replayability through its unique scoring system and special card abilities. It is a portable and quick-playing game suitable for game nights.
