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Neopets TTRPG In Trouble, License With Geekify Terminated
World of Neopia has terminated its license with Geekify Inc. due to the troubled development of the crowdfunded Neopets TTRPG. The tabletop game, which raised over $400,000 on Kickstarter, deviated from Neopets' family-friendly image by emphasizing combat and including unapproved subject matter. Development is now considered dead, and backers are advised to seek refunds from Geekify.
Celebrate Game Master's Day With 8 Different RPG Book Bundles
Fanatical is celebrating Game Master's Day with a promotion featuring eight different tabletop RPG book bundles. The deals offer significant savings on rulebooks and adventure supplements, with some bundles redeemable through DriveThruRPG. Specific bundles like the Introduction to Pathfinder 2nd Edition and Monsters & Mayhem Mega RPG Bundle have different end dates.
Hasbro CEO still has 'so much AI-based' grist in his own D&D games 'it would floor you', but he's not putting it in MTG cards or D&D books because people 'just don't want it'
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks still uses AI extensively in his personal Dungeons & Dragons games but does not believe it is suitable for official Magic: The Gathering cards or D&D books due to fan reception. Despite his personal use, Cocks acknowledges the disruptive potential of AI in the industry but notes that business models are still undefined.
Tim Cain says he got hired at Interplay because he knew THAC0 better than the other guy, and went out of his way to…
Legendary PC RPG developer Tim Cain recounts how his deep knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons' THAC0 system helped him secure a job at Interplay Entertainment over another programmer. He also discusses the influence of GURPS on his career and the development of Fallout, noting that GURPS was initially considered for the game before the SPECIAL system was created.
D&D's most annoying rule helped Fallout co-creator Tim Cain get his big break at legendary RPG studio Interplay…
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain credits his knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons' THAC0 rule with helping him secure his first major game development job at Interplay. Cain explained that during his interview, his ability to recall specific THAC0 values for different classes impressed the hiring managers, leading to his role at the legendary RPG studio.
Gamer Creates Custom PS2 Box to Honor Epic D&D Campaign Finale
A gamer created a custom PlayStation 2 game box and disc to commemorate the finale of a JRPG-themed Dungeons & Dragons campaign. This project highlights the intersection of tabletop and video game cultures, with the PS2 era being a fitting choice due to its significant JRPG library. The creation serves as a testament to the personal and creative ways players celebrate meaningful gaming experiences.
CEO of Kitfox Games reckons hundreds of hours playing Civilization could be the secret to the Dwarf Fortress publisher's success: 'Maybe Kitfox wouldn't be as successful if I didn't know how to alternate between science trees and army defences'
Tanya X. Short, CEO of Kitfox Games, discusses her gaming habits and how playing games like Civilization has influenced her leadership style. She highlights the importance of 'plate spinning' in managing projects and her fondness for database games and her studio's first title, Moon Hunters.
In what may be the worst new game reveal ever, Robocop: Rogue City was briefly replaced on Steam by an unannounced World…
RoboCop: Rogue City was briefly replaced on Steam by an unannounced game titled Hunter: The Reckoning due to a publishing error by Teyon or Nacon. The mistake was quickly corrected, but not before being documented on social media and SteamDB. Hunter: The Reckoning is based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG series.
RoboCop: Rogue City Update Accidentally Exposed a Possible Hunter: The Reckoning Game
An update for RoboCop: Rogue City on PC accidentally replaced the game's files with a build for an unannounced game, Hunter: The Reckoning. The build was playable for about 30 minutes before publisher Nacon pulled it, restoring RoboCop: Rogue City. This incident suggests a new game or remake in the Hunter: The Reckoning franchise, which is part of the World of Darkness universe.
World of Darkness lovers take note: new "Hunter" game accidentally released as a RoboCop: Rogue City update
Files for an unannounced game titled Hunter: The Reckoning were accidentally released as an update for RoboCop: Rogue City on SteamDB. The files, which included "Hunter.exe" and "HuntingSim," were quickly removed, but screenshots of a "Hunter: The Reckoning" title screen and early in-game environments have surfaced. It remains unclear if this is a new game from RoboCop developers Teyon or a different project, especially given publisher Nacon's recent insolvency filing.
Steam Game Briefly Replaced By A Completely Different, Unannounced Project
A development error by Teyon briefly replaced RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business with an unannounced project, Hunter: The Reckoning, on Steam. The incorrect build was quickly removed and replaced with the intended update. The status of the Hunter: The Reckoning project is currently unknown, especially given publisher Nacon's recent financial difficulties.
Modiphius Entertainment Brings Fascist Murder to Table With Wolfenstein: The Roleplaying Game
Modiphius Entertainment is developing an official tabletop roleplaying game based on the Wolfenstein franchise, titled Wolfenstein: The Roleplaying Game. The game will utilize Modiphius' 2d20 system and focus on the narrative and setting of the more recent Machine Games titles, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Wolfenstein: The New Colossus. Crowdfunding for the TTRPG is planned for Fall 2026.
One Of My Favorite TTRPGs Is Kicking Butt On Kickstarter
The tabletop role-playing game Nimble, originally a D&D 5e ruleset, has evolved into its own system and is currently exceeding its Kickstarter goals for a reprint and expansion. Designer Evan Diaz highlights the system's speed and simplicity, with new content including a monster book, creator's kit, and additional character classes like the Artificer and Psion. Diaz emphasizes a focus on maintaining the system's scope and avoiding complexity creep as it grows.
TAVERS: The Meow Wolf Roleplaying Game Kickstarter Live Through April 3
The TAVERS: The Meow Wolf Roleplaying Game Kickstarter campaign is now live, aiming to fund a collaborative mystery-forward TTRPG from Meow Wolf and Exalted Funeral. The game features lightweight rules, open storytelling, and is designed for both veteran and new players. The Kickstarter will run through April 3 with a goal of $50,000.
Tavers: The Meow Wolf RPG Expands Minds On Kickstarter
Tavers: The Meow Wolf RPG, an experimental tabletop role-playing game developed in collaboration with the immersive art company Meow Wolf, has successfully launched its Kickstarter campaign, surpassing its initial funding goal. The game features a light rules system focused on open storytelling and worldbuilding, with pledge tiers ranging from $25 for a digital copy to $195 for a comprehensive collector's set.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAG
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.
D&D's clunkily-named 2024 ruleset, a revamp of 5e, finally throws up its hands and goes fine, we'll call…
Wizards of the Coast is unofficially adopting the '5.5e' moniker for the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons ruleset on its D&D Beyond website, a move that simplifies branding for players and Dungeon Masters. This iteration, while maintaining backward compatibility with the 2014 5th edition, introduces significant changes to mechanics like grappling and class designs.
If Baldur's Gate 3 is the ultimate D&D sandbox, Esoteric Ebb is like a tabletop campaign with the best Dungeon Master ever
Esoteric Ebb is a highly reactive RPG that draws comparisons to Disco Elysium and Dungeons & Dragons, offering a unique fantasy setting with deep world-building and character writing. Developed by Christoffer Bodegård and published by Raw Fury, the game features innovative dialogue-based combat and a reactive world, making it a standout title for RPG fans.
It's only March, but I'm calling it: Esoteric Ebb is 2026's best RPG and the first worthy successor to…
Esoteric Ebb is a new CRPG that draws heavy inspiration from Disco Elysium, offering a deep tabletop RPG-like experience with a focus on player choice and emergent gameplay. The game allows for extensive experimentation and features a unique skill system that acts as companions in the player's head. It is being praised for its innovative approach to CRPG combat and its ability to accommodate player-driven narratives, even when they deviate from the main quest.
Dungeons & Dragons 2026 Roadmap Promises Seasons of Horror and Magic
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the 2026 roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons, introducing a seasonal release model. The first three seasons, 'Season of Horror,' 'Season of Magic,' and 'Season of Champions,' will feature themed sourcebooks and adventures, including 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall'.
