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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.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne TTRPG Will Return
Hobby Japan announced that the TTRPG rulebook for Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne will be restocked in June 2026, with pre-orders closing on June 10, 2026. The 372-page book includes the Tokyo Conception and Supplement: Labyrinth of Amala, edited for this re-release, and can be played by three to five players and a game master. It is designed for newcomers to the franchise and features Demon Negotiation.
Night Shift: Devil Division Brings 90s Anime OVA Grit to Draw Steel
Slightly Reckless Games has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Night Shift: Devil Division, a new Tabletop RPG inspired by 90s anime OVAs and the tactical gameplay of Draw Steel. Set in a dystopian 1990s Tokyo, players investigate and combat devils. The campaign has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
If you're fed up of rattle cans for Warhammer, this is the ultimate upgrade
This article argues that airbrushes are a superior and more cost-effective alternative to rattle cans for painting Warhammer miniatures. It highlights the benefits of airbrushing, such as better detail preservation and control, and suggests affordable options available during sales events like Memorial Day.
GM/Player Interactions, Part 2
This article discusses effective Game Master (GM) and player interactions in tabletop role-playing games, focusing on creating engaging choices, allowing players to shine, celebrating accomplishments, and providing constructive critique. It emphasizes the importance of mutual feedback to enhance the overall gaming experience and prevent GM burnout.
Critical Role Celebrates Daggerheart One-Year Anniversary with New Actual Play, Age of Umbra: Sallowlands
Critical Role is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their tabletop RPG, Daggerheart, with a new actual play series titled Age of Umbra: Sallowlands. The six-part miniseries, set in the dark fantasy world of the Halcyon Domain, will be streamed weekly starting July 9th and features a cast including Matt Mercer, Marisha Ray, Jennifer English, Abubakar Salim, Vico Ortiz, and Zachary Renauldo. Darrington Press is also releasing commemorative events and an expansion for Daggerheart.
Critical Role finally releases a full-scale map of Campaign 4's main city, and I'm deeply jealous to not have their personal cartographer at my table
Critical Role has released a detailed, full-scale map of Dol-Makjar, the central city for their fourth campaign. The map, created by artists Daniel Jiménez Villalba and Andy Law, helps visualize the campaign's political intrigue and the city's rugged verticality. The author expresses envy for the production value compared to personal tabletop experiences.
Gnomecast 237 - New Campaign Beginnings
This episode of Gnomecast features Ang and Jared with guest Andy Jaksetic discussing the process of starting new tabletop RPG campaigns. They cover essential elements to consider before initiating session zero, with mentions of Matinee Adventures, Origins Game Fair, and the DC Justice League Unlimited RPG.
D&D Maps virtual tabletop will become "a simplified, streamlined version of what we wanted to do for…
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks revealed that Dungeons & Dragons Maps will be a simplified, 2D, browser-based version of the ambitious virtual tabletop Sigil. Sigil was canceled after its early access launch due to high system requirements and development team layoffs. The new Maps product aims to retain Sigil's immersive map experience with customization options for avatars and interactive stickers, running on lower-end hardware like iPads and PCs.
I can't believe a tabletop RPG based on Ubisoft's The Division has proved to be so popular
Tom Clancy's The Division: The Official Tabletop Roleplaying Game has exceeded its Kickstarter funding goal by a significant margin, raising over $383,000 with 15 days remaining. The game adapts the post-apocalyptic live service shooter for a tabletop format, focusing on community rebuilding and player agency beyond combat.
Zero Parades For Dead Spies review - ZA/UM's spy drama stands strong, but doesn't escape Disco Elysium's shadow
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies offers a compelling spy drama with strong TTRPG elements, though its narrator lacks the distinctiveness of Disco Elysium's. The game explores themes of capitalism, colonialism, friendship, and betrayal, featuring a unique bald spot-touching mechanic for buffs and a turn-based dramatic encounter system. Despite some missing voiceover and a less varied narrator, the game stands as a distinct and often humorous experience.
The original GURPS Fallout campaign predating the entire franchise still exists thanks to a handwritten note just found…
Franchise co-creator Tim Cain has unearthed handwritten notes detailing the GURPS version of Fallout, which predates the final game's SPECIAL ruleset. These notes reveal a comprehensive list of advantages, disadvantages, quirks, and skills that were developed before a licensing deal shifted the project. Cain shared these lost design documents in a YouTube video, offering a rare glimpse into the early development of the iconic RPG.
