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One Of 2025's Best Games Is Getting A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' This Month
Jump Over The Age announced that Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will receive 'Nintendo Switch 2 Editions' on June 25th. These new versions will feature improved resolution up to 4K docked and a 60fps frame rate, with free upgrades available for existing owners of the Nintendo Switch versions.
What we've been playing - "Have you ever downloaded a game on Steam just to boot it up and delete it five minutes later?"
Several writers share their recent gaming experiences, including the meticulous character creation process for Dungeons & Dragons, the addictive gameplay of Mina the Hollower on Nintendo Switch, and the emotional conclusion of 007 First Light on PlayStation 5. Other titles discussed include Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and RuneScape, alongside reflections on taking breaks from gaming and enjoying real-world activities.
Wizards of the Coast Addresses Some Elements of Controversial D&D Beyond Drops
Wizards of the Coast is revising its controversial D&D Beyond content drop policy following player feedback. The company will address issues such as the inability to share content from drops and will offer an annual bundle for non-subscribers to purchase a year's worth of material. Updates on content sharing are expected in the coming weeks.
This Summer's GM Fest 2026 Will Feature Nine Actual Plays by Nine Game Masters
Comedian and Game Master Amy Vorpahl announced GM Fest 2026, a three-day online livestream event showcasing nine actual play productions. The event, hosted by Vorpahl and featuring her students, will run from June 12-14 and include games using Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Daggerheart systems on the Alchemy VTT platform with Czepeku maps and tokens.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked coming to Switch 2 on June 16
Resolution Games announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 16. The game combines elements of tabletop role-playing games with digital strategy.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked coming to Switch 2
Resolution Games announced that Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 16th. The digital tabletop RPG, which features turn-based combat and cooperative play, is already available on Steam VR, PlayStation VR2, and Meta Quest.
Raccoon Sky Pirates: Total Chaos Edition Takes Flight on Kickstarter
Hectic Electron has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Raccoon Sky Pirates: Total Chaos Edition, an expanded version of their GM-less tabletop RPG-board game hybrid. The new edition features a larger boxed set with enhanced components for increased replayability and faster gameplay, designed for 3 to 6 players. The campaign aims to raise $39,000 and offers early-bird pricing for the physical game.
Evil Hat Co-Founder Talks About Potential End of the Fate System
Evil Hat Productions co-founder Fred Hicks has indicated that the company's flagship Fate tabletop role-playing system may be nearing its end due to declining sales, accounting for less than 5% of the company's revenue. Despite this, Evil Hat Productions continues to publish other successful TTRPGs like Blades in the Dark and Monster of the Week.
Gnomecast 238 - Teaching New Rules
This guide discusses best practices for teaching new rules to players in tabletop role-playing games. It covers the differences between one-shots and campaigns, and various aspects of incorporating new rules, systems, and mechanics into a game session.
Deep Dive Into Domains Of Dread With Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, a new Dungeons & Dragons tabletop horror book, is set to release soon, offering DMs extensive information on Domains of Dread, Darklords, and new player options. The book features 288 pages of content, including new subclasses, species, feats, and backgrounds, with a focus on character development and horror mechanics. Additional products like a Tarokka deck and DM screen are also being released to complement the book.
Available Now: Free League's New Middle-earth RPG Releases Explore Saruman, Isengard, and the Shire
Free League Publishing has released three new Middle-earth roleplaying game supplements: Hands of the White Wizard and Hobbit Tales for The One Ring, and Trials of Saruman for The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5E. These releases allow players to explore adventures set in Isengard and the Shire, focusing on characters and events from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
PS5 RPG Announced 6 Years Ago Finally Gets Release Date Window
Anima Project has announced that Anima: Song from the Abyss, an action RPG first revealed over six years ago, is targeting a 2027 release window for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is set in the Anima: Beyond Fantasy universe and follows two protagonists exploring the Abyss. The original announcement was for PlayStation 4 as well, but that platform is no longer supported.
Campaign Management in Obsidian
This article details how to use Obsidian as a powerful campaign management tool for tabletop role-playing games. It explains Obsidian's core functionality as a markdown-based database and provides guidance on setting up vaults, utilizing community plugins like Dataview and Templater, and organizing campaign elements such as NPCs, locations, and session notes. The author emphasizes the benefits of hyperlinking and consistent updating for dynamic campaign tracking.
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.
Here's a choose your own adventure RPG from a former Capcom dev who spent six years in a remote Japanese mountain village making it
Former Capcom and Vanillaware developer Yoshio Nishimura has created Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, a choose your own adventure RPG developed over six years in a remote Japanese mountain village. The game, which heavily draws inspiration from tabletop RPGs and features hand-drawn art by Nishimura, is set to release on July 9th and is available to wishlist on Steam. The soundtrack is being composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto.
An artist from some of my favorite Japanese games spent 6 years in a remote mountain village making an old-school D&D RPG, and it's throwing down the gauntlet for Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3
Yoshio Nishimura, a veteran artist from Vanillaware games, is releasing his independently developed RPG, Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, on July 9th for PC. The game features hand-drawn illustrations and music by Hitoshi Sakimoto, aiming to capture the spirit of classic tabletop RPGs and fantasy literature. Nishimura spent six years crafting the game, emphasizing its handmade nature and distinct art style.
White Wolf Announces New Vampire: The Masquerade Project Coming to Gen Con 2026
White Wolf has announced a new project for Vampire: The Masquerade, with a sneak peek planned for Gen Con 2026. The project, overseen by Creative Director Jess Lanzillo, will be officially unveiled at the convention, where an actual play demonstration will also premiere. This announcement follows internal changes at White Wolf, including bringing all tabletop and IP development in-house.
Available Now: Replicant Rebellion and Asset Pack & Solo Mode for the Blade Runner RPG
Free League Publishing has released two new additions for the Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game: Replicant Rebellion and Asset Pack & Solo Mode. Replicant Rebellion is a campaign expansion placing players as members of the Replicant Underground, while the Asset Pack includes tools for Game Runners and a solo mode booklet for players to experience the game without a Game Runner. Both are available now digitally and at hobby stores.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked ‘Acquisitions Incorporated’ update now available
Resolution Games has released the 'Acquisitions Incorporated' update for their cooperative tactical adventure game Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons. This update adds new content and features to the game, expanding the tabletop RPG experience.
This gadget has let me make incredible Warhammer terrain and D&D props, and I don't know what I'd do…
This article reviews the Anycubic Kobra X 3D printer, highlighting its affordability and ease of use for creating custom terrain for games like Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. The reviewer praises the print quality and multi-color capabilities, recommending it for hobbyists looking to get into 3D printing.
