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How do I Pick the Right Game?
This guide helps prospective Game Masters select the right tabletop role-playing game by prompting self-reflection on preferred playstyles, genres, tones, and rule complexity. It suggests considering available community support and provides examples of various RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark. The article emphasizes finding a game that aligns with both the GM's and players' enjoyment.
Parts of The Duskbloods are "very similar to a lot of RPG elements you might find in a tabletop RPG," says FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki
FromSoftware director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that elements of the upcoming game The Duskbloods are inspired by tabletop RPGs, including unique multiplayer objectives and player relationships. The game, which is a Nintendo Switch exclusive, will feature skill-based matchmaking and is expected to release later this year.
Latest Dungeons & Dragons Underdark Unearthed Arcana Introduces Playable Mind Flayers
Wizards of the Coast has released new Dungeons & Dragons Unearthed Arcana playtest material focused on the Underdark setting. This update introduces rules that allow players to play as Mind Flayers, offering a new character option for tabletop roleplaying.
The Duskbloods Is Inspired By One Of Tabletop Gaming’s Most Famous Vampire RPGs
FromSoftware's upcoming game, The Duskbloods, draws inspiration from tabletop role-playing games like Vampire: The Masquerade and modern vampire literature. Game director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that the Virtue System and Sigil system are directly influenced by tabletop mechanics, while the game's lore and aesthetic are shaped by his passion for vampire fiction. The Duskbloods is expected to launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.
The Duskbloods Preview: FromSoftware's Multiplayer Switch 2 Exclusive Is Special, Here's How It Plays
The Duskbloods, an upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware, blends tabletop RPG rules with Souls-like gameplay. This ambitious title aims to offer a unique experience on the new platform.
MCDM's New TTRPG, Crows: Fortune or Death, Brings Dungeon Crawling Terror
MCDM Productions, led by Matt Colville, has announced its new tabletop role-playing game, Crows: Fortune or Death. This survival-horror dungeon crawler is now available on Backerkit, offering a terror-filled dungeon crawling experience.
The Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth Board Game Plays Like a Tabletop RPG Without a GM
Miskatonic Tales: Journey to Innsmouth is described as a board game that functions more like a tabletop role-playing game without a Game Master. It offers a way to experience RPG-like narratives in a board game format.
Dropout's Newest Actual Play, Dimension 20: Toylight, is Toy Story Meets Lord of the Rings
Dropout has released a trailer for its new actual play series, Dimension 20: Toylight. The series blends the themes of Toy Story with a Lord of the Rings-inspired fantasy adventure, focusing on childhood toys in a tabletop RPG setting.
Lord of the Rings fans need to try this tabletop RPG, especially now it's getting a beginner-friendly update
The One Ring tabletop RPG is receiving a significant update and new expansions, including a beginner-friendly core rulebook revamp and campaign books set in Gondor and Rohan. These updates, revealed via a Backerkit crowdfunding campaign, will also feature Dungeons & Dragons-compatible versions. Developer Free League is confident in the new content, building on the success of their previous acclaimed tabletop games.
The Secret of Weepstone Preview
The Secret of Weepstone is a visually striking game featuring hand-drawn black and white art with heavy influences from 1980s tabletop RPGs. The preview highlights its unique aesthetic and retro-inspired design.
I desperately need this TTRPG to become a videogame—it's one of the coolest things I've ever seen
The author expresses a strong desire for the tabletop RPG "10,000 Swords Against Heaven" to be adapted into a video game. This "dark science fantasy cultivation RPG" by JK Saavedra is praised for its unique blend of revolutionary themes, mystical combat, and influences ranging from Southeast Asian culture to Bloodborne and Disco Elysium.
Published Adventures and Me | Gnome Stew
The author discusses the challenges of running published role-playing game adventures after years of creating homebrew campaigns. They explore why adapting pre-written material can be difficult, often requiring significant GM effort to fill narrative gaps and align with player group styles. The piece concludes that while published adventures can be valuable resources, they are not a shortcut to easier game mastering and should be modified as needed.
White Wolf Announces Vampire: The Masquerade V6 at Gen Con 2026
During Gen Con 2026, White Wolf announced Vampire: The Masquerade V6, a new edition of their influential gothpunk tabletop role-playing game. This marks a significant update for the long-running franchise.
World Of Warcraft Is Coming To D&D, And Will Let You Grind Renown Just Like The MMO
Blizzard Entertainment is releasing Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft in November, translating the popular MMORPG into a tabletop roleplaying experience. The adaptation will feature all 13 WoW classes, new subclasses, over 40 class specializations, 11 WoW races, and systems like Renown grinding with factions. Preordering certain editions will also unlock in-game cosmetic items for World of Warcraft.
Star Wars Is Coming to Dungeons & Dragons in 2027, and Darth Vader Delivered the News Himself
Wizards of the Coast announced that Star Wars will be integrated into Dungeons & Dragons starting in 2027, with Darth Vader himself delivering the news at Gen Con. This crossover will utilize the 'Universes Beyond' model, similar to Magic: The Gathering, allowing for campaigns set in George Lucas's universe. Details on how the Force will be implemented in D&D 5.5e remain unknown.
Dungeons & Dragons officially announces a World of Warcraft campaign for 2026
Wizards of the Coast has officially announced a Dungeons & Dragons campaign expansion based on World of Warcraft, set to release by the end of 2026. This expansion will allow players to explore familiar zones, dungeons, and face iconic foes from the World of Warcraft franchise in a tabletop setting.
Star Wars will also be coming to D&D, and I'm worried Hasbro's trying to turn a TTRPG into Magic: The…
Wizards of the Coast announced a Star Wars crossover for Dungeons & Dragons, set to release in 2027 as part of a 'Season of Rebellion'. While the company assures this is additive to their existing roadmap, the author expresses concern that Hasbro might be attempting to replicate the extensive crossover monetization strategies seen with Magic: The Gathering, potentially misapplying them to the TTRPG format.
Dungeons & Dragons is Getting an Official Star Wars Expansion
Dungeons & Dragons is releasing an official Star Wars expansion under its Universes Beyond label. This new content will integrate the Star Wars universe into the popular tabletop role-playing game.
D&D Star Wars revealed for 2027, but fans worry this means a beloved RPG is dead
Wizards of the Coast announced a Dungeons & Dragons Star Wars crossover set for 2027, revealed at Gen Con 2026. While generating excitement, the announcement has also sparked concern among fans that it signals the end of Edge Studios' Star Wars Roleplaying game. The article discusses the potential fit for Star Wars within the D&D framework and compares it to previous 'Universes Beyond' initiatives.
Dark Sun, D&D's most heavy metal setting, will be back in 2027
Wizards of the Coast has announced the return of the Dark Sun setting for Dungeons & Dragons, with new rulebooks and a setting guide planned for release in 2027. The announcement was made at Gen Con, confirming a revival for the popular dark fantasy world that was originally popular in the 1990s.
