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ABGF Philippines 2026: Free Tabletop Event Coming to Pasig This May — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
The Asian Board Games Festival (ABGF) will debut in the Philippines on May 2-3, 2026, at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. This free event will feature tabletop game designers and publishers from across Asia, allowing attendees to try and purchase games. Origame, the Singaporean publisher that first organized ABGF in 2019, is bringing the event to the Philippines with the help of local publisher Larong Atin. The festival will include over 50 exhibitors from 10 countries and will donate 10% of its proceeds to the Kythe Foundation.
Vince Vaughn Buys a Dungeons & Dragons Melf Painting for Charity
Actor Vince Vaughn purchased a Dungeons & Dragons Melf painting for $5,000 at a Gary Con charity auction benefiting Extra Life and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The painting, created by Jeff Easley, served as cover art for the upcoming Melf's Guide to Greyhawk sourcebook from Wizards of the Coast.
Mark Cerny Confirms Frame Generation ″Should Be Seen At Some Point On PlayStation Platforms″
Mark Cerny has confirmed that frame generation technology is expected to arrive on PlayStation platforms at some point. The article also touches on Hasbro's CEO Chris Cocks discussing the company's investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of Monopoly Go and plans for original titles like Exodus.
10 Stars Who Admitted They Were in It for the Money
Several prominent actors have openly admitted to taking roles primarily for financial reasons, citing the need to pay bills, purchase property, or fund passion projects. From Jackie Chan's straightforward approach to Rush Hour to Alec Guinness's label of Star Wars as 'fairy-tale rubbish' for the right price, these celebrities highlight the pragmatic side of Hollywood careers. Even stars like Jim Carrey and Harrison Ford have acknowledged financial motivations for their roles.
I think Curse of Strahd is still the best D&D campaign 10 years after it first launched
Curse of Strahd is considered the best Dungeons & Dragons campaign ten years after its launch, praised for its gothic horror atmosphere, compelling characters, and player agency. The author highlights Count Strahd von Zarovich as the ultimate D&D villain due to his humanized, petty evil. The article also mentions upcoming D&D content like Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discussed the company's significant investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of the mobile game Monopoly Go. He also mentioned the expansion of video game initiatives, including the upcoming original game Exodus, alongside established brands like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons.
Ahead of Starfield's PS5 launch, Bethesda teases this is far from the end
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discussed the company's significant investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of the mobile game Monopoly Go. He also touched upon the expansion of established brands like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as the development of new original games such as Exodus.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked ‘Warlock’ update now available
Resolution Games has released the 'Warlock' update for the cooperative tactical adventure game Demeo, which features a crossover with Dungeons & Dragons. The update introduces new content and features for players.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks on AI, KPop Demon Hunters, and Harry Potter
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discussed the company's significant investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of the mobile game Monopoly Go. He also touched upon the importance of established brands like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as Hasbro's expansion into original video games such as Exodus.
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks on AI, KPop Demon Hunters, and Harry Potter
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks discusses the company's significant investments in games and digital media, highlighting the success of the mobile game Monopoly Go. He also touches upon the expansion of established brands like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as new ventures such as the upcoming video game Exodus.
Hasbro CEO Promises No Generative AI In Its Video Games
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has stated that the company will not be using generative AI in its video games, particularly for its Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons franchises. This stance follows backlash from fans regarding AI-generated artwork in a D&D sourcebook and marketing imagery for Magic: The Gathering. While Cocks acknowledged potential uses for AI in concept generation, he emphasized a commitment to human creators for the final game products.
Hasbro CEO still has 'so much AI-based' grist in his own D&D games 'it would floor you', but he's not putting it in MTG cards or D&D books because people 'just don't want it'
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks still uses AI extensively in his personal Dungeons & Dragons games but does not believe it is suitable for official Magic: The Gathering cards or D&D books due to fan reception. Despite his personal use, Cocks acknowledges the disruptive potential of AI in the industry but notes that business models are still undefined.
Gamer Creates Custom PS2 Box to Honor Epic D&D Campaign Finale
A gamer created a custom PlayStation 2 game box and disc to commemorate the finale of a JRPG-themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This project highlights the intersection of tabletop and video game cultures, with the PS2 era being a fitting choice due to its significant JRPG library. The creation serves as a testament to the personal and creative ways players celebrate meaningful gaming experiences.
Tabletop gaming saved videogame RPGs
Tabletop gaming mechanics have significantly influenced the evolution of video game RPGs, leading to greater player agency and more creative combat systems. Games like Disco Elysium and Baldur's Gate 3 demonstrate this trend, offering deep role-playing experiences that owe a debt to tabletop origins. This approach is proving successful for both large and small studios, revitalizing the genre.
One Of My Favorite TTRPGs Is Kicking Butt On Kickstarter
The tabletop role-playing game Nimble, originally a D&D 5e ruleset, has evolved into its own system and is currently exceeding its Kickstarter goals for a reprint and expansion. Designer Evan Diaz highlights the system's speed and simplicity, with new content including a monster book, creator's kit, and additional character classes like the Artificer and Psion. Diaz emphasizes a focus on maintaining the system's scope and avoiding complexity creep as it grows.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAG
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.
D&D's clunkily-named 2024 ruleset, a revamp of 5e, finally throws up its hands and goes fine, we'll call…
Wizards of the Coast is unofficially adopting the '5.5e' moniker for the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons ruleset on its D&D Beyond website, a move that simplifies branding for players and Dungeon Masters. This iteration, while maintaining backward compatibility with the 2014 5th edition, introduces significant changes to mechanics like grappling and class designs.
Dungeons & Dragons Takes Inspiration from Live-Service Video Games, With a New Plan For Themed Seasonal Releases - IGN
Dungeons & Dragons is adopting a live-service video game model by introducing themed seasonal content updates for its products, starting with a 'Season of Horror' in April 2026. This new strategy includes major book releases and accompanying products tied to unifying themes throughout the year, a move inspired by companies like Bungie and Blizzard. The publisher, Wizards of the Coast, is owned by Hasbro, and the article also notes the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and its upcoming TV series.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of March 2 - March 8 — MP3s & NPCs
This guide highlights Los Angeles events happening from March 2 to March 8, focusing on comedy and improv shows. Featured events include "Mindblower" at The Pack Theater, "The Best Time With Nnamdi" at UCB Theatre, and Amy Vorpahl's D&D musical comedy "She's Got Non-Player Character Energy" at The Elysian. The weekend also includes improv showcases, an all-ages show, and a unique cooking and improv show called "Clean Plate Fun".
Dungeons & Dragons 2026 Roadmap Promises Seasons of Horror and Magic
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the 2026 roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons, introducing a seasonal release model. The first three seasons, 'Season of Horror,' 'Season of Magic,' and 'Season of Champions,' will feature themed sourcebooks and adventures, including 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall'.
