RPG news: Origins Awards finalists, D&D on Yoto, Hasbro’s boss on AI, LOTR starters, and the Monty Python RPG (yes, it’s out!)
Archives for March 2025
Shadowdark smashes a million again with The Western Reaches setting and a premium edition
In 2023, Shadowdark hit $1.3 million on Kickstarter and won multiple awards. Two years later, and Kelsey Dionne’s The Arcane Library looks set to repeat and better that tally with The Western Reaches setting.
La Muerta vigilante is a stunning statuette
Brian Pulido’s La Muera is a human vigilante with a skull painted on her face. She’s tangled with the Zevala crime family and dangerous Incan priests.
D&D now has an Yoto interactive audiobook for kids
The for-kids smart speaker brand Yoto has landed a deal with Wizards of the Coast.
Gift idea: Customise these “Loading” beer glasses to hit points
There are two glass sizes, both with handles, one at 370ml and a larger at 580ml. You get one with your purchase.
Celestial Bodies: Pilot mechs to fight over dead gods
Celestial Bodies is a funding Kickstarter from Binary Star Games. They’re asking for $30,000 and have raised $26,700 with April 3rd as the end date. It’s looking good for the publisher’s first campaign.
Humanzee: Award-winning manga “The Darwin Incident” now has a teaser trailer
Studio Bellnox Films is bringing to life Shun Umezawa’s acclaimed manga, The Darwin Incident.
Sneak Peek: Hellborn Descended interview and art gallery
Studio Hex is soon to launch a TTRPG inspired by Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, except it’s a combat-centric game.
2025 Origin Award finalists announced
The Origins Game Fair is at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from June 18th to 22nd.
Tiny Supers (but a lot of them): A TTRPG flash sale
Gallant Knight Games’ TinyD6 system started with Tiny Dungeon and grew, but stayed tiny. In particular, it grew large enough to include Tiny Supers.
