Archvillain Games’ Kickstarter for Erevan’s Guide to Death and Beyond has crossed three-quarters of a million dollars in backing and more than 4,500 backers.
BuzzFeed Studios launches new Dungeons & Dragons live-play series “Magic & Stuff”
Premiering on YouTube on May 31st, “Magic & Stuff” consists of eight half-hour episodes. It offers a fresh take on the genre, which often features longer, unedited content.
Nightfall Games to develop 5e setting with Anne Stokes’ Lillithea
The Lillithea Quickstart print edition and some impressive collectable coins debuted at the UK Games Expo 2024.
A hands on review of The Deck of Many Drinks
Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor have another Simon & Schuster published goodie in the Dungeonmiester series.
D&D will have two SRDs by 2025 in a massive new update
Wizards of the Coast has announced that by 2025, D&D will have an updated Systems Reference Document.
Delve: Design and survive dungeons (easy) but get into a new system (gasp!)
There’s also a whole bunch of free to download Delve samples with monsters, treasure and player races/ancestries for D&D and Shadowdark.
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Gaming giant Embracer (Lord of the Rings) splits into three after deal falls through. D&D 2024 brings back psionics, Roll20 integrates with Discord, and TTRPG bundles support Palestine.
Whimsical and deadly: The solo 5e adventure The Secret of Oki Island sails through Kickstarter
Publisher Obvious Mimic has previous success with solo adventures and is back on Kickstarter with The Secret of Oki Island.
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Wizards of the Coast seeks new leadership as Cynthia Williams departs. Despite financial loss, Steve Jackson Games remains optimistic. Fallout TTRPG sells out, Pathfinder’s war deity faces demise, and roleplaying shows mental health benefits. Merchandise available from multiple publishers.
D&D’s 2-player Onslaught board game has a cracking sale 50% off
Zavvi offers the D&D Onslaught miniatures board game at 50% off, promising a thrilling campaign, 21 miniatures, and about 90 minutes of playtime for ages 8+.
