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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.
The Secret of Weepstone uses old-school D&D to drive a pulpy dungeon-crawler
DreadXP is releasing The Secret of Weepstone, a new game that blends old-school Dungeons & Dragons mechanics with a pulpy dungeon-crawler experience. The game is described as having an 1980s aesthetic.
Octopath Traveler TRPG Rulebook English Release Set for October 2026
Square Enix and Dark Horse Comics have announced that the English version of the Octopath Traveler TRPG Rulebook will be released in October 2026. The 328-page book is set in the world of Orsterra and uses a 2d6-based rules system. The Octopath Traveler series has sold over seven million units worldwide and is available on multiple platforms.
Free League Publishing Third Party OGL Has Expanded with Several RPGs, Including Forbidden Lands
Free League Publishing has expanded its third-party Open Game License to include five of its tabletop roleplaying games: Dragonbane, Coriolis: The Third Horizon, Coriolis: The Great Dark, Symbaroum, and Forbidden Lands. This royalty-free and irrevocable license allows creators to develop and publish their own supplements for these titles in multiple languages.
Free League Expands Open Game License Across Five RPGs and Multiple Languages
Free League Publishing has expanded its open game license program to cover five of its core tabletop RPGs: Dragonbane, Forbidden Lands, Symbaroum, Coriolis: The Great Dark, and Coriolis - The Third Horizon. The program now supports multiple languages beyond English, allowing creators worldwide to publish third-party supplements royalty-free.
Super Meat Boy Flops into 3D: A Dimension Too Far... | TAG
Several gaming updates are covered, including the "fine" but uninspired port of Kena: Bridge of Spirits to Nintendo Switch 2, speculation surrounding a God of War Trilogy Remake by Sony Santa Monica, and a critical review of Super Meat Boy 3D's transition to 3D platforming. The article also highlights a sale on the Lovecraftian TTRPG Trail of Cthulhu, financial dealings related to a potential EA buyout, the upcoming Truxton Extreme shoot 'em up, and Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase featuring Gears of War: E-Day.
Grab my favourite ever Lovecraftian TTRPG along with a huge range of adventures and supplements for an amazing price…
A digital bundle for the Lovecraftian tabletop RPG Trail of Cthulhu is available through Bundle of Holding, offering the core game and 14 supplements for a pay-what-you-want price. The bundle includes a starter collection with eight books for $17.95 or more, and a higher tier for the average price of $36.85, which includes six additional books. The bundle is available until April 6, with a second edition of the core rules expected in July.
Wyldheart is a co-op RPG for people that don’t have time for 300-hour D&D campaigns
Wyldheart is a new cooperative RPG from Wayfinder Studios designed for players with limited time, featuring bite-sized campaigns that can be completed in a few hours. The game offers character customization with various races and backgrounds, and gameplay inspired by classic tabletop RPGs, focusing on shorter, more manageable adventures. It is set to release on PC and is available for wishlisting on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
10 Year Retrospective
This article reflects on ten years of writing for Gnome Stew, detailing the author's initial struggles with article length and feedback, and their subsequent growth in breaking down complex topics into series. The author also discusses the evolution of the TTRPG landscape, noting the rise of indie publishers and encouraging readers to explore games beyond Dungeons & Dragons.
Ex-AAA devs unveil new fantasy tabletop inspired co-op RPG, Wyldheart. Coming soon to PC!
Wayfinder Studios, a new developer founded by ex-AAA game creators, has unveiled Wyldheart, a rustic fantasy co-op action RPG. The game is coming soon to PC and will feature a classless system, extensive character customization, and a focus on cooperative play for up to four friends. Wyldheart is inspired by tabletop RPGs and will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store, with Kickstarter support also being sought.