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Dungeon Masters Is Wizards of the Coast’s New Official Dungeons and Dragons Actual Play Series
Wizards of the Coast has announced a new official Dungeons and Dragons actual play series titled Dungeon Masters, premiering on YouTube on April 22nd. The series will feature unreleased D&D content, with a cast including Jasmine Bhullar, Mayanna Berrin, Christian Navarro, Neil Newbon, and Devora Wilde. SVP Dan Ayoub stated the show is a "love letter to actual play shows" and aims to showcase official source material.
Wizards of the Coast Announces Dungeon Masters, Its First Official Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play
Wizards of the Coast has announced its first official Dungeons & Dragons actual play series, titled Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22, featuring a campaign arc that showcases upcoming content for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e, including the book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within. The series will be hosted by TTRPG veterans and feature an original score by David Arkenstone.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion and Lae'zel actors join D&D creator's official campaign, but not as their…
Baldur's Gate 3 actors Neil Newbon (Astarion) and Devora Wilde (Karlach) are participating in a new actual-play Dungeons & Dragons series from Wizards of the Coast called Dungeon Masters. While they will be playing new characters, the series aims to appeal to both D&D veterans and newcomers, featuring new canon D&D content.
Dungeon Masters Brings D&D to Life With an Accessible Actual Play Experience
Wizards of the Coast has launched its own Dungeons & Dragons actual play show, Dungeon Masters, featuring prominent community figures. While the show excels at educating newcomers with infographics and features a cast that immerses viewers in the story, its production value and presentation fall short compared to popular shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20.
Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG Has Already Raised $3 Million on Backerkit
Renegade Game Studios' crowdfunding campaign for a Dungeon Crawler Carl tabletop RPG has surpassed $3 million, significantly exceeding its $250,000 goal. The campaign includes an official TTRPG adaptation and a deckbuilding game based on the series, with fulfillment expected in late 2026.
Ravensburger Brings Players Into The Mists with Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft
Ravensburger has announced Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft, a standalone expansion that integrates Dungeons & Dragons mechanics with the Horrified board game system. Players will face iconic monsters like Strahd Von Zarovich and the Carrionette in the Domains of Dread. The expansion is available for pre-order at Target for $29.99.
Tabletop-Inspired Co-op RPG, Wyldheart Hits 140,000 Wishlists on Steam as Kickstarter Reaches 80% Funded
The co-op fantasy RPG Wyldheart has surpassed 140,000 wishlists on Steam and its Kickstarter campaign is 80% funded with 16 days remaining. Developed by Wayfinder Studios, a 10-person remote team including veterans from EA DICE, Embark Studios, and Mojang, the game is designed around flexible co-op play inspired by tabletop RPGs. The studio aims to fund its route to Early Access via Kickstarter, with a full release targeted before the end of 2027.
New Horrified D&D board game goes to Ravenloft, and here's your exclusive first look at it
Ravensburger and Wizards of the Coast are releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed board game, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft. This cooperative game features players working together to defeat four new monsters, including Count Strahd Von Zarovich, and introduces five new player classes. The game is set to release on July 19th and will be available for pre-order at Target for $34.99.
Humble's Massive Pathfinder 2E Bundle Includes A Physical Book
Humble Bundle is offering a massive deal on the Pathfinder 2E tabletop roleplaying game, featuring up to 41 items including a physical hardcover copy of the Pathfinder NPC Core book for $45. The bundle, valued at $658, is available until April 30 and includes digital PDFs, maps, and scenarios. A portion of the proceeds benefits ComicBooks for Kids.
New Horrified D&D board game goes to Ravenloft, and here's your exclusive first look
Ravensburger is releasing a new Dungeons & Dragons-themed board game, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons – Ravenloft, on July 19th. This cooperative game features players working together to defeat four new monsters, including Count Strahd Von Zarovich, and introduces five new player classes. The game builds upon the previous Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons installment and will be available for pre-order at Target for $34.99.
Gloomhaven-style RPG declared dead because "continuing to make this game is just not feasible"
Fantasy Flight has announced the discontinuation of its board game Descent: Legends of the Dark and its planned Act III expansion due to prohibitive manufacturing and development costs. While the game will no longer receive new content, the accompanying app will remain functional for existing players. The company has not ruled out a future return to the Descent franchise in a different form.
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.
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.
Monte Cook Games' Jewel in the Sky Brings Sci-Fi Fantasy Megadungeon to the Cypher System
Monte Cook Games has launched a new crowdfunding campaign for Jewel in the Sky, a tabletop RPG campaign set in a gigantic floating island called Vocurro. The campaign offers two versions of the megadungeon: one fantasy-themed and one sci-fi-themed, blending magic and technology. The project, designed by industry legend Monte Cook, is the first original dungeon crawl for the Cypher System and has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
How Vampire Hunter D’s World Could Redefine Tabletop Roleplaying
The Vampire Hunter D franchise, originating from Hideyuki Kikuchi's novels and Yoshitaka Amano's art, presents a unique blend of gothic horror and post-apocalyptic sci-fi that is well-suited for tabletop roleplaying games. Its world, featuring a dhampir protagonist named D, combines classic fantasy elements with advanced technology, offering diverse storytelling possibilities and character archetypes.
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.
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.
Free League Launches City of My Nightmares, a New Vaesen Campaign of Murder and Mystery
Free League Publishing has released City of My Nightmares, a new four-part campaign expansion for their Vaesen – Nordic Horror Roleplaying tabletop game. Set in 19th-century Stockholm, the expansion features a murder mystery that escalates into a conspiracy tied to the origins of the Society, expanding the game's lore and offering an immersive investigative experience.
Traveller 5e Backerkit Campaign Brings Spacefaring TTRPG to Dungeons & Dragons' System.
A new Backerkit crowdfunding campaign is adapting the classic sci-fi tabletop RPG Traveller to the Dungeons & Dragons 5e system. The campaign features four hardcover books that convert Traveller's mechanics, character creation, and setting to D&D 5e/5.5e rules, including new classes, subclasses, and spaceship combat. The campaign has already surpassed its funding goal, raising over $489,000.
