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Wizards of the Coast Announces Dungeon Masters, Its First Official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has announced its first official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, titled Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22, featuring a campaign arc that showcases upcoming content for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, including the book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be hosted by TTRPG veterans and feature an original score by David Arkenstone.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion and Lae'zel actors join D&D creator's official campaign, but not as their…
Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon (Astarion) and Devora Wilde (Karlach) are participating in a new actual-play Dungeons & Dragons series from Wizards of the Coast called Dungeon Masters. While they will be playing new characters, the series aims to appeal to both D&D veterans and newcomers, featuring new canon D&D content.
Dungeon Masters Brings D&D to Life With an Accessible Actual Play Experience
Wizards of the Coast has launched its own Dungeons & Dragons actual play show, Dungeon Masters, featuring prominent community figures. While the show excels at educating newcomers with infographics and features a cast that immerses viewers in the story, its production value and presentation fall short compared to popular shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20.
Ravensburger Brings Players Into The Mists with Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft
Ravensburger has announced Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft, a standalone expansion that integrates Dungeons & Dragons mechanics with the Horrified board game system. Players will face iconic monsters like Strahd Von Zarovich and the Carrionette in the Domains of Dread. The expansion is available for pre-order at Target for $29.99.
Dwarf Fortress is coming to Magic: The Gathering and I'm beginning to suspect Wizards of the Coast is targeting me,…
Wizards of the Coast announced a crossover between Magic: The Gathering and Dwarf Fortress as part of the Secret Lair's Back to School superdrop. The set will feature five cards with ASCII art inspired by classic Dwarf Fortress graphics. This collaboration is part of a larger superdrop that also includes sets based on My Little Pony and anime-style high school themes.
New Horrified D&D board game goes to Ravenloft, and here's your exclusive first look at it
Ravensburger and Wizards of the Coast are releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed board game, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft. This cooperative game features players working together to defeat four new monsters, including Count Strahd Von Zarovich, and introduces five new player classes. The game is set to release on July 19th and will be available for pre-order at Target for $34.99.
New Horrified D&D board game goes to Ravenloft, and here's your exclusive first look
Ravensburger is releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed board game, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft, on July 19th. This cooperative game features players working together to defeat four new monsters, including Count Strahd Von Zarovich, and introduces five new player classes. The game builds upon the previous Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons installment and will be available for pre-order at Target for $34.99.
GTA and Red Dead in the crosshairs: hacker drama unfold... | TAG
Rockstar Games is reportedly facing a data breach with hackers claiming to hold sensitive Grand Theft Auto 6 information for ransom. Separately, the tribal survival game Soulmask has left early access with a free Egypt-themed DLC, and Magic: The Gathering is reintroducing a canceled Monster Hunter card. In other news, Karl Urban expressed interest in playing John Marston in a Red Dead Redemption film, Pete Hines departed Bethesda citing dissatisfaction post-Xbox acquisition, and the AI in the 25-year-old game Black & White is being recognized as a precursor to modern AI.
Wizards of the Coast is uploading the old Dungeons & Dragons cartoon if you'd like a reminder of what the 1980s…
Wizards of the Coast has begun uploading episodes of the classic 1980s Dungeons & Dragons animated series to YouTube. New episodes are released in blocks of two or three every Friday, with the publisher aiming to release all 27 episodes. The series features voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, and includes characters and monsters from the tabletop role-playing game.
Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is The Most Video Gamey Set Ever
Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering set based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles draws heavily from the franchise's video game history, particularly Turtles in Time. The set incorporates mechanics like 'Character Select,' mirroring the arcade game's team-up system, and features nostalgic references that resonate with fans.
The Baldur's Gate HBO Show: What We Know and Why Fans Are Freaking Ou
HBO is developing a live-action television series based on Baldur's Gate 3, with Craig Mazin attached as showrunner. The series, titled "Baldur's Gate," will serve as a sequel to the game's events, featuring both new and familiar characters, though Larian Studios has no formal involvement. The adaptation faces challenges due to the game's numerous ending variations, but Mazin's deep fandom and HBO's track record offer some optimism.
Thank goodness Magic: The Gathering isn't doing a Harry Potter crossover set
This article discusses why Magic: The Gathering's Strixhaven setting is a superior take on the wizard school trope compared to Harry Potter. It highlights Strixhaven's more mature themes, broader curriculum, and self-aware humor. The author expresses relief that Magic is focusing on its own lore with the Secrets of Strixhaven sequel rather than pursuing a Harry Potter crossover.
Marvel's next big comic event kicks off with a special release that includes an exclusive Magic: The Gathering Card…
Marvel Comics is launching a new comic event, Avengers: Armageddon, which will include an exclusive Magic: The Gathering card called 'Warstorm Surge.' This collaboration ties into the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes card set, set to release on June 26, with the comic available on June 10. The event is described as a dramatic turning point for the Avengers.
MTG Secrets of Strixhaven finally fixes a problem I've had with Magic for years
Wizards of the Coast is releasing MTG Secrets of Strixhaven, the third Magic: The Gathering expansion of 2026, which returns to the Strixhaven magic school. The set introduces new mechanics and heavily-themed Commander decks, addressing a long-standing issue of thematic inconsistency in older sets. It will be available on MTG Arena on April 21, 2026, with the tabletop release on April 24, 2026.
Here's An Exclusive Look At MTG: Secrets of Strixhaven's Witherbloom Pestilence Commander Precon
Wizards of the Coast has revealed the Witherbloom Pestilence Commander preconstructed deck for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven. Senior game designer Daniel Holt discussed the deck's focus on sacrifice and lifegain mechanics, led by the new commander Dina, Essence Brewer. The article provides an exclusive look at the deck's strategy, key cards, and how it builds upon existing Witherbloom themes.
Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: New Mechanics and Powerful Cards Revealed
Wizards of the Coast has revealed details for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, focusing on new mechanics like Prepared, Paradigm, Repartee, Opus, Infusion, Flashback, Increment, and returning mechanics like Mystical Archives and Lessons. The set will feature five new research locations, student representatives, and new cards, including guest lecturers and special chase cards. Secrets of Strixhaven is set to release on April 24th and will also be available on Magic: The Gathering Arena.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven — New Mechanics, Archives & Where To Find Them!
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new mechanics, keywords, and artwork for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven set. The set introduces new keywords like Prepare and Paradigm, alongside returning mechanics such as Converge and Flashback, with each of the five Strixhaven Colleges having unique abilities. Special card treatments, including Borderless Field Notes and the Mystical Archive bonus sheet in both English and Japanese, will also be featured.
Magic The Gathering: Secrets Of Strixhaven Includes Banned Power Nine Spell And A Powerful Tutor
Wizards of the Coast has revealed details about the upcoming Magic The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven. The set introduces new mechanics like 'prepare' and 'paradigm,' alongside college-specific keywords such as 'repartee,' 'opus,' 'flashback,' 'increment,' and 'infusion.' Secrets of Strixhaven also brings back the popular Mystical Archive bonus sheet with powerful reprints and introduces new card treatments like borderless field notes and special guest cards.
Wizards of the Coast’s Sci-Fi Action RPG 'EXODUS' Gets New Gameplay Clip Ahead of Extended Reveal
Wizards of the Coast and Archetype Entertainment have released a new gameplay clip for their upcoming sci-fi action RPG, EXODUS. The footage showcases combat mechanics and environmental interactions within the Khonsu defense platform. The game is targeting an early 2027 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
10 Year Retrospective
This article reflects on ten years of writing for Gnome Stew, detailing the author's initial struggles with article length and feedback, and their subsequent growth in breaking down complex topics into series. The author also discusses the evolution of the TTRPG landscape, noting the rise of indie publishers and encouraging readers to explore games beyond Dungeons & Dragons.
