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One of Us Will Die: A social deduction tabletop roleplaying game Discover One of Us Will Die, a tension-filled tabletop roleplaying game by Lone Colossus Games where one character is destined to perish by the end of the session.

Lone Colossus Games blends social deduction and narrative tension in One of Us Will Die. This new tabletop roleplaying game guarantees a character death every session. Find out how the secret roles and mechanics work.

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Keep Your Torches Lit: 26 Shadowdark modules from Menagerie Press for under £12 Explore 26 deadly Shadowdark RPG adventures from Menagerie Press. From Celtic myths to deep-space salvage, grab this £124 value bundle for under £12.

Need more peril for your Shadowdark sessions? 💀 The new Adventure Bundle includes everything from solo gamebooks to new character classes like the Berserker and Magus. All DRM-free via DriveThruRPG! #TTRPG #Shadowdark

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The World Dungeon expands with signed Matt Dinniman hardcover this May Pre-order the signed hardcover edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8, A Parade of Horribles, by Matt Dinniman at Forbidden Planet.

Matt Dinniman litRPG phenomenon continues its mainstream takeover with a new signed hardcover. A Parade of Horribles is available for pre-order at Forbidden Planet, offering a rare collector's item for those following Carl and Donut journey.

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"These Dice are Cheesy", "Into the Barrowlands", "Lowlife: A Dungeon Degenerates RPG", "HârnWorld: Kingdom of Evael", but the headline Kickstarter goes to Matthew Linder's "Grimdark Dungeon"
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Strange Bedfellows: Why the Plushie Dreadfuls x Emily the Strange collaboration is 28 years in the making American McGee and Rob Reger unite for a limited Emily the Strange plushie. Discover the history of this 28-year collaboration and the 2026 goth revival.

Nearly 30 years after their first meeting in San Francisco, American McGee and Rob Reger have finally collaborated. The Dreadful Emily is a limited-run plushie that bridges the gap between 90s alt-culture and modern emotional advocacy. Only 2200 units exist.

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Symbaroum returns: Free League restructures dark fantasy RPG for its 10th anniversary Free League Publishing announces the Symbaroum 10th anniversary Kickstarter with revised core rules, but questions remain for veteran players and VTT users.

Return to Davokar. The upcoming Symbaroum anniversary Kickstarter promises to lower the barrier to entry with three revised core rulebooks and introduces the new City States of Vendilyn campaign setting. Find out what this means for new and returning players.

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Si Pittman to lead new Forbidden Planet Norwich store launch National retailer Forbidden Planet confirms its new Norwich store will open at 59-61 St Stephen’s Street this May. Managed by former Regen Games owner Si Pittman, the 2,500 sq ft site brings a huge selection of comics and pop-culture merchandise to the city centre.

Forbidden Planet is coming to Norwich. Opening 2 May 2026 on St Stephens Street, the 2500 sq ft store will be led by former Regen Games manager Si Pittman. Expect a massive range of comics and roleplaying games in the heart of the city.

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Audio EXP Podcast: #329 - Conpulsion catch up, Paizo veterans debut 13 Omens and the Gygax legacy Girdy returns from Conpulsion to unpack the science of murderhobos, Dungeons and Dragons pre order fatigue and strict new rules for the UK Games Expo.

🎧 Girdy returns from Conpulsion to unpack the science of murderhobos, Dungeons and Dragons pre-order fatigue and strict new rules for the UK Games Expo. 🎧

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Transparency concerns as WizardCon 2 shuts down days before opening WizardCon 2 organisers cancel the Battle Creek roleplaying games event citing an unspecified incident. Attendees are left waiting for a YouTube livestream for news.

WizardCon 2 in Battle Creek has been cancelled at the last minute following an unspecified incident. Organisers are withholding details for a YouTube livestream while fans and vendors await clarity on new dates and hotel cancellations.

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From the creator of viral goat-themed roleplaying game modules comes a new siege adventure where your tactical choices determine the fate of Meadowfen. www.geeknative.com/2...

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Accessibility is a major focus for the new roleplaying game Duality. The creators partnered with DOTS RPG Project to ensure low math requirements and screen reader-friendly character sheets. www.geeknative.com/2...

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Magpie Games Megabundle gathers 25 Powered by the Apocalypse roleplaying games Explore 25 Powered by the Apocalypse roleplaying games in the new Magpie Games Megabundle. Includes Avatar Legends, Root, and Masks for a massive discount.

The final episode is airing. The Bundle of Holding offer for Magpie Games ends tomorrow. Secure the core rules for Avatar Legends, Root, and Masks right now.

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Critical Role doubles down on Beacon with 24-episode Weird Kids order Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe return to Beacon on 5 May for a massive 24-episode season of Weird Kids, exploring the strange reality of growing up in Hollywood.

From Hollywood child stars to actual play legends. Weird Kids returns to Beacon this May with a huge 24-episode order. New stories and strange nostalgia every Tuesday.

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This week's new releases include the "The Worm Ouroboros RPG", "Cry W.O.L.F.", "Gallows Corner - A Peasant's Revolt", but the headline goes to Schwalb Entertainment's "Godless: Novice Player's Guide" www.geeknative.com/2... #ttrpg #routinelyitemised

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The First Gamers: How women invented the d2 in Ice Age America Archaeologist Robert J. Madden identifies 12,000-year-old dice in North America, revealing a prehistoric gaming culture led by women. Discover how the d2 predates Old World gaming by 6,000 years.

Gaming is much older than we thought. Archaeologist Robert J. Madden has identified dice from 12,000 years ago used by ancient Native Americans. Evidence suggests these games were a female-led innovation used to manage social risk and diplomacy.

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Blue skin, dark humour, and British grit: Can Rogue Trooper conquer the global box office? Duncan Jones returns to sci-fi with a "Pythonesque" animated adaptation of 2000 AD's Rogue Trooper, starring Aneurin Barnard and Hayley Atwell.

Duncan Jones brings 2000 AD legend Rogue Trooper to life with an all-star British cast including Aneurin Barnard and Hayley Atwell. Shot in Oxford using Unreal Engine 5, this animated epic promises a brutal yet Pythonesque take on the anti-war classic.

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4K Crystal Dreams: Henson classics Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal set for June release Celebrate the legacy of Jim Henson with the definitive 4K Collector's Editions of Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Releasing 22 June, these Anime Limited sets feature restored 4K visuals, exclusive 68-page art books, and legacy bonus content. Secure your return to the world of Thra and the Goblin City.

Anime Limited has confirmed the 4K debut of The Dark Crystal and a new 40th Anniversary edition of Labyrinth for June. Both Collector’s Editions include a double-walled slipcase and production art booklets. Pre-order your copies on Amazon via the links below.

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Standing out in the crowded market of roleplaying games often means taking risks. One podcast network is avoiding Dungeons and Dragons entirely. Explore that bold strategy alongside the newly revealed Daggerheart release date and Ravenloft updates. www.geeknative.com/2... #routinelyitemised

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Modernise your game with the Pathfinder Remaster books. This bundle includes the new Player Core, GM Core, and Monster Core in DRM-free PDF. #RoleplayingGames #Pathfinder

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The World Dungeon expands with signed Matt Dinniman hardcover this May Pre-order the signed hardcover edition of Dungeon Crawler Carl book 8, A Parade of Horribles, by Matt Dinniman at Forbidden Planet.

Dungeon Crawler Carl fans can now pre-order a signed hardcover edition of A Parade of Horribles from Forbidden Planet. Despite a numbering error in the title, this is the eighth volume in Matt Dinniman's hit series and launches this May.

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Help independent news: Pick May’s RPG Publisher Spotlight In a world where fireballs are real, a trickster god is a terrifying wild card. Discover how to use mythological tricksters to challenge player assumptions and use our patron poll to vote for the May RPG Publisher Spotlight honouree.

Help us champion independent creators by participating in the May RPG Publisher Spotlight vote. Patrons are currently deciding between five candidates to receive a month of promotion. Your support keeps this roleplaying games news and analysis independent

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No crowdfunding allowed: The strict new rules for UKGE's Bastion Indie Market UK Games Expo and Bastion Games launch the Bastion Indie Market in 2026, a dedicated space for handmade, small-run tabletop games with a strict no-crowdfunding rule.

The Bastion Indie Market is bringing doujin gaming culture to the UK in 2026. Designed for creators with print runs of under 100 copies, the market offers tabletop designers a low-cost way to meet players at the NEC. www.geeknative.com/2... #UKGE2026

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Thistle Tavern expands: £2M milestone and new Edinburgh flagship Thistle Tavern hits a 2 million pound turnover and announces a new Edinburgh flagship. Read our interview with Stuart Robb on the future of Scottish tabletop gaming.

The Granite Mile meets Shandwick Place as Thistle Tavern scales up. With a unique stock rotation for rare cards and space for hundreds of players, the Scottish tabletop scene is evolving.

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Erik Bernhardt issues refunds as hardware failure halts Brinkwood expansion The Brinkwood expansion Refuge and Despair is cancelled after a major data loss. Read why Erik Bernhardt is issuing refunds and what indie devs say about backups.

Progress on the Refuge and Despair supplements for Brinkwood has stopped due to major data loss. While the core roleplaying game remains a success, this technical failure highlights the risks for small studios. Read our report on the cancellation and refund process.

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Keep Your Torches Lit: 26 Shadowdark modules from Menagerie Press for under £12 Explore 26 deadly Shadowdark RPG adventures from Menagerie Press. From Celtic myths to deep-space salvage, grab this £124 value bundle for under £12.

Keep your torches lit! 🕯️ The Shadowdark RPG Adventure Bundle is live on Fanatical, featuring 26 modules and classes from Menagerie Press for a fraction of the retail price. #ShadowdarkRPG #TTRPG #OSR

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Hello! No Hasbro hate here and absolutely nothing in the article bashed people for having fun playing D&D!

The article is about the potential for renewed legal scrutiny on actual play financing that might follow because of Hasbro getting involved. It's about the grey legal area. ~G

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Lore versus outrage: The curious case of Hommlet's Inn of the Paladin Prince The Inn of the Welcome Wench is now the Inn of the Paladin Prince. Discover why this lore-driven change in Legends of Greyhawk is a year old and purely story-led.

The outcry over Hommlet rebranding its iconic inn is a classic case of internet archaeology. The name change to the Inn of the Paladin Prince is actually a year old and rooted in deep Greyhawk lore rather than corporate mandates.

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Is it a show or a 60-minute advert? The legal grey area of the new D&D actual play Wizards of the Coast launches Dungeon Masters, a new official actual play series. We investigate the legal line between entertainment and product placement as the show features unreleased roleplaying games content.

Is it a show or an advert? The new Dungeon Masters series from Wizards of the Coast brings Baldur’s Gate 3 stars to the table but raises questions about product placement rules in the UK and US. Read our investigative report on the future of roleplaying games broadcasts.

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The Return of the Goat: Demonic caprine chaos for 5E Defend Meadowfen from a demonic caprine uprising in The Return of the Goat, a new D&D 5E roleplaying game module now on Kickstarter.

Players can now face the wrath of Baphogor the Horned King in a new D&D 5E module that pits a village against shadow-infused goats.

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The First Gamers: How women invented the d2 in Ice Age America Archaeologist Robert J. Madden identifies 12,000-year-old dice in North America, revealing a prehistoric gaming culture led by women. Discover how the d2 predates Old World gaming by 6,000 years.

New archaeological research has identified 12,000-year-old dice in North America. These bone d2s predate the Royal Game of Ur by 6,000 years and suggest that women were the primary masters of probability and social gaming in the Ice Age.

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