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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.
Gundam's Trailer Gives Hope for Armored Core Anime Drea... | TAG
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is breaking its Nintendo exclusivity to launch on PC and PlayStation 5 in 2026, featuring a new trailer and art style. The article also speculates on the potential for a FromSoftware Armored Core anime inspired by the latest Gundam trailer and discusses the recent volatility in RAM prices.
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.
Astronaut shows how to roll D&D dice in space, so Artemis II has no excuse not to run a campaign around the moon
Astronaut Rebea Rogge demonstrated how to roll Dungeons & Dragons dice in zero gravity while orbiting Earth. The technique involves spinning the die and catching it, allowing for ability checks even in space. This opens the possibility for running tabletop RPG campaigns during future space missions, such as the planned Artemis II lunar mission.
Dungeons & Dragons Left Impressed After Astronaut Shows How to Roll a D20 in Zero-G, Proving 'Roleplaying in Space Is Absolutely Possible'
An astronaut demonstrated that rolling a D20 for Dungeons & Dragons is possible in zero gravity, proving that roleplaying games can be played during space missions. This occurred during an earlier mission, with the Artemis II crew also noted for their lunar journey.
An astronaut rolled a D20 in space, so yes, you can play D&D in zero gravity
Astronaut Rabea Rogge demonstrated that playing Dungeons & Dragons is possible in zero gravity during a SpaceX mission. While rolling dice requires a specific technique, Rogge confirmed that roleplaying in space is feasible. The article also briefly mentions the increased player count for Kerbal Space Program following NASA's Artemis 2 mission.
New Dungeons & Dragons Villainous Options Unearthed Arcana Lets You Be The Bad Guy
A new Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana playtest introduces villainous character options, including new subclasses for Druid, Cleric, Sorcerer, and Fighter, along with ten new feats. These options allow players to explore evil character concepts, such as Titan Form Druids, Hell Knights, Demonic Sorcerers, Pestilence Domain Clerics, Death Knights, and Liches. Player feedback will be gathered via a survey before potential official publication.
Board Game Cafes Are Booming. Here's the Data Behind It.
The board game market, particularly board game cafes, has experienced significant growth, reaching $2.84 billion in the U.S. and Canada by 2024. This boom is attributed to cultural shifts, popular media portrayals like The Big Bang Theory and Stranger Things, successful crowdfunding campaigns, and the increased accessibility of games like Dungeons & Dragons. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has shown resilience and a permanent step-up in engagement.
If you want to try printing D&D models or wargame miniatures, this 3D printer feels almost foolproof
The Anycubic Photon P1 3D printer is presented as a near-foolproof option for printing Dungeons & Dragons models, cosplay items, and wargame miniatures. Despite challenging environmental conditions, the printer consistently produced high-quality, detailed prints with minimal user effort, featuring innovations like dual-print functionality and a thermal-controlled vat.
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.
D&D Beyond's slick new online character creator lets you make a hero in seconds
D&D Beyond has launched a new Quickbuilder tool designed to streamline the character creation process for Dungeons & Dragons. The updated interface allows players to create a character in seconds by selecting class, species, background, and portrait, with automated defaults for finer details.
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.