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How do I Pick the Right Game?
This guide helps prospective Game Masters select the right tabletop role-playing game by prompting self-reflection on preferred playstyles, genres, tones, and rule complexity. It suggests considering available community support and provides examples of various RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark. The article emphasizes finding a game that aligns with both the GM's and players' enjoyment.
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.
Zero Parades For Dead Spies review - ZA/UM's spy drama stands strong, but doesn't escape Disco Elysium's shadow
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies offers a compelling spy drama with strong TTRPG elements, though its narrator lacks the distinctiveness of Disco Elysium's. The game explores themes of capitalism, colonialism, friendship, and betrayal, featuring a unique bald spot-touching mechanic for buffs and a turn-based dramatic encounter system. Despite some missing voiceover and a less varied narrator, the game stands as a distinct and often humorous experience.
Asmodee USA Announces Three New Distribution Partnerships with Beloved Developers
Asmodee 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.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for A Short Hike, Octopath Traveler 0, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring its lowest prices ever on a wide selection of games, including A Short Hike and Octopath Traveler. The sale encompasses numerous titles across various genres, with significant discounts available on many popular and niche games.
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.
To Stand Out, This TTRPG Podcast Network Chose The Risky Route Of Avoiding D&D
The Glass Cannon Network, a prominent actual play podcast network since 2015, has differentiated itself by avoiding Dungeons & Dragons and focusing on other tabletop roleplaying games like Pathfinder, Blades in the Dark, and Call of Cthulhu. Co-founder Troy Lavallee explains this strategy aims to stand out in a crowded market dominated by D&D content. The network is currently touring with a live Call of Cthulhu show to increase brand awareness.
On Sale
Several video games are currently on sale on Steam, including Frostpunk, Call of Cthulhu, Hero Siege, and The Planet Crafter, with discounts up to 85%. A bundle called The Carnival Unreal Engine Megapack is also available.