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Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish is a New Shooter That Pits Players Against Vampires
Developer Teyon and publisher Nacon have announced Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish, a new first-person shooter based on the World of Darkness tabletop RPG universe. The game, which pits players as vampire hunters against creatures of the night, is set to release in Summer 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The announcement trailer showcased a tone consistent with the Vampire: The Masquerade franchise and hinted at potential co-op gameplay.
Dropout's Newest Trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness Embraces Some New Kindred
Dropout has released a new trailer for Dimension 20 City Council of Darkness, a season that will feature the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG system instead of Dungeons & Dragons. The season premieres on April 8th and stars Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Zac Oyama, Brian Murphy, and Siobhan Thompson, with Brennan Lee Mulligan serving as Storyteller. The premise involves exiled vampires attempting to gain favor by ruling the quaint town of Burpee, Oregon.
Gnomecast 233 - Player Types: The Pros and Cons
This episode of Gnomecast discusses four common player types encountered in tabletop role-playing games. Hosts Ang and Jared, along with guest Carl Lehman, explore the advantages and disadvantages of each player type and offer strategies for leveraging their tendencies to enhance the overall game experience.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
The Division tabletop role-playing game has been announced with a Kickstarter campaign scheduled for April 2026. This announcement indicates a new venture for the franchise beyond its video game origins.
Coriolis The Fractured Library Offers More Adventures From The Lost Horizon
Free League Publishing announced Coriolis The Fractured Library & Other Tales From The Lost Horizon, a new collection of five prewritten adventures for the latest edition of the spacefaring sci-fi TTRPG, Coriolis: The Great Dark. The book also includes rules for a new ship, The Kumaranti, and is available for pre-order with a PDF copy included.
Vince Vaughn Buys a Dungeons & Dragons Melf Painting for Charity
Actor Vince Vaughn purchased a Dungeons & Dragons Melf painting for $5,000 at a Gary Con charity auction benefiting Extra Life and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. The painting, created by Jeff Easley, served as cover art for the upcoming Melf's Guide to Greyhawk sourcebook from Wizards of the Coast.
Invincible RPG Late Pledges Still Available Following Season 4 Premiere
Late pledges are now available for the official Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying tabletop RPG from Free League Publishing and Skybound Entertainment, following a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, will officially launch on July 30, 2026, at Gen Con.
Public Access Kickstarter Campaign Sweeps Platform, Providing Print Version of the Analog Horror Mystery RPG
The analog horror mystery tabletop RPG, Public Access, has launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for a printed release, exceeding its $10,000 goal by raising over $279,000. The campaign offers various pledge tiers for the core rulebook, an expansion titled 'Signals From The Other Side,' and accessories, with unlocked stretch goals including upgraded production materials and additional content.
This is one of the most exciting new wargames right now, but you've probably never heard of it
Malediction, a wargame from Loot Studios, is receiving a relaunch in 2026 with new beginner boxes, emphasizing accessibility through cardboard standees instead of expensive miniatures. This approach allows players to start playing without painting or assembly, making it a more time- and cost-effective option compared to many other wargames. The game features an Elden Ring-style world and offers 3D printable miniatures for those who wish to engage further.
I've run Curse of Strahd twice, so here's my advice for anyone hoping to use the best D&D campaign
This guide offers advice for Dungeon Masters running the Dungeons & Dragons campaign Curse of Strahd, based on two years of experience. It emphasizes detailed note-taking, utilizing supplementary materials like Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, considering popular modifications, pre-planning key plot points over randomization, and frequently involving the antagonist Strahd.
Esoteric Ebb and the Politics of Rolling the Dice
Esoteric Ebb is a CRPG that draws heavily from Disco Elysium and tabletop RPGs, exploring themes of politics, democracy, and the role of chance. The game uses its mechanics and narrative to comment on the privileged perspective of players and the complexities of democratic systems, drawing parallels between divine foresight and the player's awareness of game mechanics. It ultimately valorizes democratic involvement while critiquing absolutist dictations.
Axis Saga: The War of Silence, A Dungeons & Dragons Setting of Moral Complexity, Arrives on Kickstarter Soon
Wyldwolf Games is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Axis Saga: The War of Silence, a new dark fantasy Tabletop RPG setting for Dungeons & Dragons. The setting emphasizes moral complexity and player-driven consequences, shaped by years of community play. The Kickstarter, launching April 14, will offer GM tools, new player options, VTT support, and unique game mechanics.
I think Curse of Strahd is still the best D&D campaign 10 years after it first launched
Curse of Strahd is considered the best Dungeons & Dragons campaign ten years after its launch, praised for its gothic horror atmosphere, compelling characters, and player agency. The author highlights Count Strahd von Zarovich as the ultimate D&D villain due to his humanized, petty evil. The article also mentions upcoming D&D content like Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.
Esoteric Ebb Review - Thumb Culture
Esoteric Ebb successfully blends tabletop role-playing, story-driven CRPG mechanics, and player choice, drawing inspiration from games like Dungeons & Dragons, Planescape: Torment, and Disco Elysium. The game distinguishes itself with humor, meaningful consequences, and creative gameplay, featuring investigative mechanics, flexible task resolution, and adaptable spell systems.
Esoteric Ebb Review (PC) | 4ScarrsGaming
Esoteric Ebb successfully blends tabletop role-playing, story-driven CRPG mechanics, and player choice into a cohesive experience. Influenced by games like Dungeons & Dragons, Planescape: Torment, and Disco Elysium, it establishes its own identity through humor and meaningful consequences. The game features investigative mechanics, flexible task resolution, and spell systems that encourage experimentation.
As a Pathfinder 2e sicko, I'm excited for Starfinder: Afterlight after playing an hour of its playtest—but Epictellers has a lot of work to do before demo time this summer
Starfinder: Afterlight aims to bring the Pathfinder 2e experience to video games, utilizing the Starfinder 2e ruleset. While the combat mechanics are promising and the visual presentation, including voice talent like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark, is strong, the game is currently in a very unfinished state. Epictellers Entertainment needs to implement missing actions, improve the user interface for conveying information, and add a robust tutorial before its public demo this summer.
Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, A Revival of The Second Fantasy TTRPG, is Now Live on Kickstarter
Rebellion Unplugged has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, a revival of the 1975 tabletop role-playing game. The campaign has already surpassed its funding goal, aiming to offer a more approachable fantasy TTRPG experience with streamlined rules and new content.
TUNNELS & TROLLS: A NEW AGE IS AVAILABLE ON KICKSTARTER NOW
Rebellion Unplugged has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Tunnels & Trolls: A New Age, a reimagining of the classic 1975 roleplaying game. Developed by Scott Malthouse and Chris Bissette, this new version aims to blend the spirit of the original with modern tabletop design, featuring streamlined rules, lightning-quick combat, and the return of exploding dice. The Kickstarter offers special pricing and exclusive deluxe editions.
Dragonbane: Trudvang Kickstarter Surpasses $1M With Two Days Remaining
The Kickstarter campaign for Free League Publishing's Nordic fantasy tabletop RPG, Dragonbane: Trudvang, has surpassed $1,000,000 in pledges with two days remaining. The campaign, built on the Dragonbane system and licensed from CMON, has unlocked fourteen stretch goals, including additional playable kin and a bonus adventure. The project aims to bring the mythical world of Trudvang to life through four illustrated volumes.
This might be the best horror RPG I've ever played, and it's not even close
The Alien RPG Evolved Edition offers a refined horror tabletop experience with improved tension and streamlined mechanics, building upon its acclaimed predecessor. While not a drastic overhaul, it enhances the already excellent system, making it a strong recommendation for new players seeking an atmospheric and unsettling game.
