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Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana Villainous Options 2 Introduces More Sinister Subclasses
Wizards of the Coast has released Unearthed Arcana Villainous Options 2 for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, introducing three new evil-themed subclasses: the Barbarian Path of Lament, the Warrior of Venom Monk, and the Primordial Patron Warlock. The playtest material is available on D&D Beyond, with a feedback survey scheduled for April 30.
The best possible fantasy author is writing a dark, tragic prequel novel for our beloved Baldur's Gate 3 boy…
Wizards of the Coast and Random House Worlds have announced an official prequel novel for Baldur's Gate 3's character Astarion, titled Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion, set to release in September. The novel is being written by author T. Kingfisher, known for her work on themes of abuse and trauma, and the audiobook version will be narrated by Astarion's voice actor, Neil Newbon.
The Hard-to-Find Secrets of Strixhaven MTG Commander Decks Are Finally Back in Stock
The highly sought-after Secrets of Strixhaven Commander decks for Magic: The Gathering are now back in stock on Amazon. These popular decks, previously difficult to find, are available at a discounted price, making them accessible to fans again.
Secrets of Strixhaven Impressions – Schools, Mechanics & First Impressions
Secrets of Strixhaven, the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, offers a return to the Strixhaven University setting with a focus on five distinct schools: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix. The set introduces new mechanics like 'Prepared' and 'Increment,' and features unique prerelease boxes designed to guide players in deck building. The author shares impressions from a prerelease event, highlighting the gameplay experiences with different schools and mechanics.
SILKROAD Project Unveils New Gameplay Trailer, Showcasing Fast-Paced Dual-Character Combat and Guesthouse Management
The solo-developed action game SILKROAD Project has released its first major gameplay trailer, showcasing its blend of fast-paced dual-character combat and guesthouse management. The trailer highlights the game's unique loop of stylish battles and the simulation aspects of running a caravanserai, including mini-games inspired by classic gameplay concepts.
Magic: The Gathering's next wizard university set feels like going back to school, because we sure are going to…
The upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, focuses on its five distinct colleges, each with a unique keyword mechanic. These mechanics include Infusion for Witherbloom, Opus for Prismari, Increment for Quandrix, Flashback for Lorehold, and Repartee for Silverquill. The set is scheduled to release on PC via Arena on April 21 and for tabletop on April 24.
The voices of Astarion and Lae’zel Are reuniting for an official D&D show called Dungeon Masters
Baldur's Gate 3 voice actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde are starring in Wizards of the Coast's new official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, Dungeon Masters. The show, launching April 22 on YouTube, will feature unreleased D&D content and aims to replicate the excitement of live D&D sessions.
Wizards of the Coast's official D&D actual-play series will feature Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from…
Wizards of the Coast is launching a new official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series titled Dungeon Masters, featuring actors Neil Newbon and Devora Wilde from Baldur's Gate 3. This anthology series will tie directly into upcoming D&D releases, starting with a gothic-horror campaign set in Ravenloft. Each episode will include a free play-along pack with encounters and monster stats.
Dungeon Masters Is Wizards of the Coast’s New Official Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Series
Wizards of the Coast has announced a new official Dungeons and Dragons actual play series titled Dungeon Masters, premiering on YouTube on April 22nd. The series will feature unreleased D&D content, with a cast including Jasmine Bhullar, Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon, and Devora Wilde. SVP Dan Ayoub stated the show is a "love letter to actual play shows" and aims to showcase official source material.
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.
