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The Expanse: Osiris Reborn swings for the Mass Effect crown, but struggles to match my enthusiasm for the TV show
Despite Owlcat Games' pedigree, an hour with The Expanse: Osiris Reborn failed to impress, struggling to showcase its RPG elements and instead focusing on combat and TV show ties. The demo highlighted solid cover shooting mechanics but lacked depth in role-playing choices and character interaction, leaving the reviewer unenthusiastic about its potential.
Paizo's Entire Pathfinder Catalog Is Coming to DrivethruRPG
Paizo Inc. has expanded its partnership with digital marketplace DrivethruRPG, making its entire Pathfinder catalog available on the platform. This move increases the accessibility of Paizo's tabletop role-playing game content for consumers.
Paizo May Finally Get Consigned Pathfinder Products Back From Diamond Comics
Paizo is set to have its consigned Pathfinder products returned by Diamond Comics as part of a new agreement. This deal involves multiple tabletop publishers regaining inventory held by the distributor, potentially resolving a long-standing issue for Paizo.
Baldur's Gate 3 third anniversary stats reveal most killed NPCs, most used weapons, and Dark Urge players aren't the most murderous playing the game
Larian Studios has released statistics celebrating three years since Baldur's Gate 3's launch, revealing player choices such as the most killed NPCs and most used weapons. Notably, more non-Dark Urge players murdered the NPC Alfira than Dark Urge players, despite the latter having a forced narrative event for her death. The developer has since moved on to a new RPG called Divinity.
After Pathfinder and One of the Best Warhammer 40,000 Games Ever Made, Owlcat's Next Step Is to Top Them All — and It's Grown to 600 People to Do It
Owlcat Games, known for Pathfinder and Warhammer 40,000 titles, has grown to 600 employees as it aims to surpass its previous successes. The studio is focused on developing its next major project.
Paizo Reaches New Agreement with Pathfinder Fan Directory, Archives of Nethys
Paizo and the fan-run website Archives of Nethys have reached a new agreement, ensuring the continued availability of Pathfinder and Starfinder rules and lore. The new arrangement is less formal, with reduced oversight and no royalty payments, though volunteers will receive advance PDFs less frequently. This deal is seen as a positive outcome for both the publisher and its community, especially given Paizo's recent financial challenges.
Roll20 Announces New Automatic Map Features in Partnership with Czepeku
Virtual tabletop platform Roll20 has partnered with Czepeku maps to introduce new automatic map features. The update includes support for UVTT file uploads, which automatically implement dynamic lighting, walls, and doors, significantly speeding up map setup for game masters. Additionally, Dungeon Scrawl integration allows for direct syncing and on-the-fly dungeon generation.
Paizo Inc. Ends its Partnership with Fan Directory Archives of Nethys
Paizo Inc. has terminated its official partnership with the fan-run reference website Archives of Nethys after eight years. The termination is due to the site not generating enough revenue to pay royalties to Paizo. While the partnership has ended, Archives of Nethys will continue to operate under Paizo's Community Use Policy, which will result in the removal of official artwork and the Paizo PRD, and a slowdown in content updates.
Mike Shea's Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Campaign Offers Vital Table Advice
TTRPG author Mike Shea has launched a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, 'Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster,' the fourth in his 'Lazy GM' series. The campaign has already surpassed its $35,000 goal, raising over $233,000. The book offers advice on running engaging tabletop RPG sessions with minimal effort and includes various resources like adventure outlines and maps.
Paizo Inc to Release Limited Printing of 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026
Paizo Inc will release a limited printing of the 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026. This 64-page book offers an early look at the new tabletop RPG, featuring playable rules and a scenario called 'The Haunting of Hollybrook Inn'. The game introduces a unique dice mechanic with 'Omen Dice' that increase danger as play progresses.
Paizo Inc. Lays Off 12 Employees As Result of Diamond Comics Bankruptcy
Paizo Inc. has laid off twelve employees due to financial strain caused by the bankruptcy of Diamond Comics. Diamond Comics, a major distributor for various outlets including Paizo, handled product shipping on consignment, leading to significant financial losses for Paizo when Diamond's assets were claimed by JP Morgan Chase. Complications from an exclusive distribution contract further exacerbated Paizo's financial difficulties.
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.
Sirius Dice Announces Official Critical Role Vox Machina Dice Set
Sirius Dice has announced a new line of Critical Role Vox Machina dice sets, inspired by the iconic characters of the popular actual play series. Each of the seven polyhedral dice sets will feature unique designs reflecting characters like Grog Strongjaw, Vex'alia, and Percival de Rolo. These dice sets will be available for an MSRP of $19.99 starting July 2026.
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, developed by Owlcat Games, presents a promising Mass Effect-like science-fiction RPG experience with impressive visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. While the gameplay demo showcases engaging combat, dialogue, and environmental destruction, the studio's use of generative AI tools during development raises ethical questions about the final product's human-made status.
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.
Owlcat Games is using gen-AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse
Owlcat Games is utilizing generative AI as a tool to accelerate prototyping and iteration for its upcoming RPG, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The studio emphasizes that all final game assets and content will be human-made, with AI used solely for internal processes and concept exploration. This approach contrasts with other studios like Pearl Abyss, which faced backlash for using AI-generated assets in Crimson Desert, while Capcom also plans to leverage AI for development efficiency.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAG
Sony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Paizo Inc Revealed, Then Quickly Removed, Announcement of New Pathfinder: Feybound Book
Paizo Inc accidentally revealed details for their upcoming Pathfinder supplement, Pathfinder: Feybound, before quickly removing the announcement. The book will introduce fey-themed content, including new character archetypes, ancestries like faun and nymph, and a gazetteer of the First World. This marks the debut of significant fey material in Pathfinder Second Edition.
