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Getting Started with D&D in 2026: A No-Nonsense Beginner's Guide | TAG
This guide provides a no-nonsense approach for beginners looking to start playing Dungeons & Dragons in 2026, emphasizing its nature as a collaborative storytelling game. It recommends starting with the 2024 core rulebook update and suggests minimal initial purchases, such as dice and a character sheet, with the Starter Set being ideal for Dungeon Masters. The article also debunks common myths about time commitment, complexity, and required creativity, and offers alternative RPGs for those who might not find D&D suitable.
D&D rival Paizo forced to make layoffs after "devastating" loss stemming from $10m in stock being held…
Pathfinder publisher Paizo has announced layoffs affecting 12 staff members due to significant financial losses stemming from its former distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors, going bankrupt and holding onto approximately $10 million in Paizo goods. The company also faces challenges with declining book-trade sales and increased production costs, leading to a reduction in organized play scenarios and a shift towards community-created content.
Exodus: The Big Preview – Hands-on gameplay and developer access to the upcoming space sci-fi RPG
Archetype Entertainment's upcoming space sci-fi RPG, Exodus, is drawing comparisons to Mass Effect due to its genre and developer backgrounds. A recent preview offered hands-on gameplay, revealing a tactical combat approach and exploration of hostile environments. Narrative director Drew Karpyshyn also discussed inspirations beyond Mass Effect, with the game currently slated for a 2027 release.
Exodus: Everything you need to know about the sci-fi RPG from former Mass Effect devs
Exodus is a new sci-fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by former BioWare developers. The game is set 40,000 years in the future and features a choice-driven narrative with a time dilation mechanic. It is scheduled for release in Early 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Exodus hands-on: "Carries the Mass Effect baton well into deep space with ambitious RPG mechanics that let me get…
Exodus is an upcoming sci-fi action RPG from Archetype Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, set to release in early 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The game features ambitious RPG mechanics, including deep companion interactions and tactical combat with an emphasis on stealth and positioning. Players take on the role of Jun Aslan, tasked with saving their world from a disease called the Rot by salvaging alien technology.
Mark Rosewater's infectious love of Marvel has changed my mind on Magic: The Gathering's next Universes Beyond…
Initially fatigued by Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets, the author's perspective shifted after hearing Head Designer Mark Rosewater's infectious enthusiasm for the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes collaboration. Rosewater's deep knowledge and passion for Marvel, evident in his explanations of card mechanics and design choices, convinced the author of the set's potential, despite past disappointments with the Spider-Man set.
Wizards of the Coast Addresses Some Elements of Controversial D&D Beyond Drops
Wizards of the Coast is revising its controversial D&D Beyond content drop policy following player feedback. The company will address issues such as the inability to share content from drops and will offer an annual bundle for non-subscribers to purchase a year's worth of material. Updates on content sharing are expected in the coming weeks.
MTG: Marvel Super Heroes exclusive card reveal - Beast, Erudite Aerialist
Wizards of the Coast has revealed an exclusive card for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering - Marvel Super Heroes set: Beast, Erudite Aerialist. This legendary creature costs 3 generic mana plus green or blue, has 3/3 stats, and gains flying and card draw abilities under specific conditions. A launch event for the set will take place on June 24th at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, with the full set releasing on June 26th.
This year's PC Gaming Show will provide looks at more than 50 games and also feature a behind-the-scenes look at one of my most anticipated games of the year — here's how to tune in
The PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and a new project from the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The event will also include behind-the-scenes looks, competitions, and premieres. Viewers can tune in via platforms like YouTube and Twitch starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Exclusive: Magic The Gathering’s Marvel Set Just Added Another Fantastic Commander
Wizards of the Coast has revealed Captain America, Wings of Freedom, a new card for the upcoming Magic The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes set. This Legendary Creature – Human Soldier Hero card features flying, first strike, and ward, and buffs other Hero cards you control based on its toughness. The set will contain over 600 mechanically unique cards.
Magic: The Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle - Where to Find In Stock
The Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundle is now back in stock at Best Buy. This product is one of the most sought-after items for fans of the trading card game.
How to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026, including Exodus extended gameplay reveal highlights
The PC Gaming Show 2026 will air on June 7, featuring over 50 games, including extended gameplay highlights from Exodus. Hosted by Sean "Day[9]" Plott and Mica Burton, with a pre-show hosted by Frankie Ward, the event will showcase world premieres from numerous developers and publishers. The broadcast will be available on multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
I may not like mixing MTG Marvel Super Heroes with classic Magic, but from what I've seen it deserves a chance
Wizards of the Coast is releasing MTG Marvel Super Heroes, a full Magic: The Gathering set that integrates Marvel characters and mechanics. The set will be legal in Standard and Eternal games, and available on MTG Arena starting June 23, 2026, with a tabletop release on June 26, 2026. Despite some debate about crossovers, the set introduces new mechanics like 'Power Up' and features characters from the Avengers and their supporting cast.
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set brings back completely uncontroversial and universally beloved…
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a new Magic: The Gathering set, "Marvel Super Heroes," on June 26, which will feature iconic Marvel events like World War Hulk and The Super Hero Civil War as saga cards. The set will draw from a broad range of Marvel comics, with Doctor Doom also receiving his own Commander pre-constructed deck.
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Set Is Hiding Some Notable First Reprints
The upcoming Magic: The Gathering expansion, Marvel Super Heroes, will include five legendary creature cards that were previously only available in limited-time Secret Lair drops. These cards, featuring characters like Black Panther and Captain America, will be available in standard Play Boosters and Collector Boosters for the first time ever. The expansion launches on June 26.
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Crossover Features “600 Mechanically Unique Cards,” Here’s An Overview
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a new Marvel Super Heroes set for Magic: The Gathering on June 26, featuring over 600 mechanically unique cards. The set introduces new mechanics like Teamwork, Power-Up, and Plans, alongside returning mechanics such as Connive and Improvise. This expansion aims to replicate the success of the previous Final Fantasy crossover.
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — New Mechanics, Heroes & Where To Find Them!
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new mechanics and details for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set. The set introduces returning mechanics like Connive and Sneak, alongside new ones such as Power-up and Plans. It also features special card treatments and various product offerings, with pre-release events starting June 19, 2026.
Deep Dive Into Domains Of Dread With Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, a new Dungeons & Dragons tabletop horror book, is set to release soon, offering DMs extensive information on Domains of Dread, Darklords, and new player options. The book features 288 pages of content, including new subclasses, species, feats, and backgrounds, with a focus on character development and horror mechanics. Additional products like a Tarokka deck and DM screen are also being released to complement the book.
The Baldur's Gate remakes should scrap the original combat system and fully embrace superior turn-based fights
This opinion piece argues that upcoming remakes of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2 should adopt the turn-based combat system popularized by Baldur's Gate 3, rather than retaining the original real-time-with-pause mechanics. The author believes turn-based combat offers a superior, more strategic, and authentically Dungeons & Dragons experience.
Rykte: En Baldur's Gate 2-remake är på gång
A rumor suggests that Wizards of the Coast is working on a remake of Baldur's Gate 2, with BioWare veteran Kevin Martens reportedly involved. This follows the success of Baldur's Gate 3, and speculation also points to a potential remake of the first game being developed concurrently.