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Dire Wolf Launches Kickstarter for War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time
Dire Wolf has launched a Kickstarter campaign for "War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time," the first official board game adaptation of the popular fantasy series. The grand strategy game features tableau building, action selection, and area control mechanics, with two distinct play modes: Hero Mode for beginners and Epic Mode for experienced players. The campaign has already surpassed its funding goal, offering different editions with varying components and miniatures.
BoardGameGeek Fires Advertising Manager Over Board Game, Possess Me, Satan
BoardGameGeek has fired its advertising manager, Chad Krizan, following a controversy over his refusal to run ads for the crowdfunded tabletop game 'Possess Me, Satan.' Krizan cited personal religious objections and concerns about the game's subject matter being triggering, which led to backlash from the game's developers, Falling Whale Games, and widespread discussion on social media. BoardGameGeek founder Scott Alden stated that Krizan's response did not represent the company's values.
Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game Kickstarter Launching This Fall
Mantic Games will launch a Kickstarter campaign this fall for Plants vs. Zombies: The Board Game, a cooperative tabletop game for one to four players. The game aims to capture the humor and chaos of the franchise, with players growing defensive plants to protect their homestead from zombie hordes. Backers can expect a collector's edition and exclusive content.
City of Ash is one of my favorite Warhammer box sets in years, and it's finally back in stock
The popular Warhammer Age of Sigmar beginner box set, City of Ash, is back in stock at Amazon for $220. This set provides two complete armies, terrain, and rules for the Spearhead game mode, making it an easy entry point into the wargame. The article highlights the quality of the miniatures and the engaging gameplay mechanics.
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.
Highlights From the First Comic Con Oakland
Comic Con Oakland returned to the Oakland Convention Center on May 9-10, 2026, marking the first major fan convention in the city since 2018. The event featured a well-organized show floor with vendors, artists, and community groups, alongside panels discussing comics, film, and animation. Highlights included appearances by industry professionals and a strong community turnout.
Battle Systems Announces Core Space: Evolution
Battle Systems has announced Core Space: Evolution, the second edition of its sci-fi dungeon-crawler, set to launch on Gamefound. This new edition features a streamlined rule set, expanded faction mechanics for the Rogue Purge, and branching narrative campaigns, while remaining compatible with existing miniatures and terrain. The game aims to incorporate a decade of player feedback and modern design principles.
I never understood the appeal of a jumbo novelty d20 until I saw one inspired by one of my favorite new RPGs
Die Hard Dice has released a new line of d20 dice inspired by the RPG Esoteric Ebb, featuring designs based on the game's characters. The collection includes standard-sized dice and a large novelty metal d20 celebrating 'The Cleric'. The article also touches on the game's developer, Christoffer Bodegård, and his approach to save scumming.
Star Wars Day Is On Its Way, Here's Everything Lucasfilm Has Announced
Lucasfilm Games has announced several new titles and collaborations to celebrate Star Wars Day. These include the racing game Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a Monopoly crossover, and updates for mobile titles like Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. Additionally, characters like Luke Skywalker are being added to Brawlhalla, and discounts are available for games such as Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
XCOM is getting a miniatures game from the company that brought Fallout to tabletop
Firaxis Games announced a new XCOM miniatures game for its 30th anniversary, developed by Modiphius. The reveal was made via a sparse website featuring the logo style of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, with further details on gameplay mechanics and scale yet to be released.
Warhammer 40K Armageddon box set for 11th Edition revealed, and it's crammed with incredible models
Games Workshop has fully revealed the Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition Armageddon box set, featuring numerous new models including an Ork gun mech and a Space Marine Landspeeder. The set contains approximately 700-800 points worth of Orks and Space Marines, forming a new Combat Patrol for each faction, but notably excludes terrain.
The Best Star Wars Games Of All Time
This article ranks the best Star Wars games of all time, spanning various genres from flight simulators to RPGs and VR experiences. It highlights titles like Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, discussing their impact and gameplay.
John Blanche’s En Garde Miniatures Launch on Kickstarter May 1st
Harrowhound Miniatures, in collaboration with artist John Blanche and designer Tuomas Pirinen, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new 1-v-1 miniature dueling game, En Garde. The game is set in the baroque city of Therae and features sword masters, vampires, zombies, and pirate captains. The Kickstarter offers an initial set of six 54mm hand-sculpted miniatures, with the full tabletop game expected to release this winter.
Magic: The Gathering head designer reveals Mood Swings, a new card game 28 years in the making
Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater has revealed 'Mood Swings,' a new card game he has been developing for 28 years. This new game uses a similar five-color system to Magic: The Gathering but is designed to be much simpler and quicker to play, with matches lasting only 5-10 minutes.
MOOD Publishing Announces HITMAN: The Board Game in Collaboration with IO Interactive
MOOD Publishing has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Gamefound for HITMAN: The Board Game, developed in collaboration with IO Interactive. The 1-4 player competitive assassination game features iconic locations and targets from the World of Assassination Trilogy, with a modular setup for replayability. The campaign offers exclusive rewards for backers, including a growing Elusive Gift Box.
Asmodee Brings Massive Tabletop Showcase to UK Games Expo 2026 | Invision Game Community
Asmodee will host a large tabletop gaming showcase at the UK Games Expo 2026 in Birmingham, featuring over 160 games available for play and purchase. The event will include a new TCG Village for trading card games like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering, alongside a Party and Play zone with themed activities.
Three Montana Siblings Turn Childhood Imagination Into Family-Friendly Card Game In A World, Launching May 6 on Amazon
Ludonaut Games announced that their family-friendly storytelling card game, In A World, is available for pre-order on Amazon for $27.99, with a launch date of May 6. Designed for ages 10 and up, the game combines party play with creative problem-solving and is intended for family game nights and social gatherings.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The article highlights recent crossovers and collaborations in the gaming industry. Overwatch heroes are featured in new cosmetic designs, and XCOM is receiving a 30th-anniversary tabletop miniatures game from Firaxis Games.
XCOM To Get Miniatures-Focused Tabletop Game Celebrating 30 Years Of Firaxis
Firaxis announced a new XCOM tabletop miniatures game as part of its 30th-anniversary celebration. Developed by Modiphius Entertainment, the game will be inspired by XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Details on pricing and release date are forthcoming, though a previous XCOM board game was released by Fantasy Flight in 2015.
I've been hands-on with all the Warhammer 40K Armageddon Battalions, and here's the one I think you should buy
This article compares the four Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Battalion box sets, offering recommendations for players looking to expand their armies or start new ones. The author highlights the Ork battalion as the top pick due to its thematic appeal and value, while also discussing the strengths of the Astra Militarum, Adepta Sororitas, and Deathwatch sets for newcomers.
