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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1h

Find out what Crunchyroll has planned for MCM London, including exclusive screenings, games, and photo opportunities at their booth in the South Hall.

Crunchyroll to premiere One-Punch Man and My Hero Academia seasons at MCM London

Anime fans at MCM Comic Con London can get a first look at the new seasons of My Hero Academia and One-Punch Man at exclusive Crunchyroll screenings.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2h

‘Tis the season to pick up some cool new horror art for your walls, and what better example can I find than this incredible colour poster for ’80s horror The Lost Boys by artist Suspiria Vilchez?

Check out this amazing poster art for 'The Lost Boys' from Suspiria Vilchez

'Tis the season to pick up some cool new horror art for your walls, and what better example can I find than this incredible colour poster for '80s horror The Lost Boys by artist Suspiria Vilchez?

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2h

The latest trailer for Starfleet Academy was just unveiled during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, and it seems like we’ve got plenty to get excited about!

Watch the new 'Starfleet Academy' trailer and get a peek at the future of the Federation

The latest trailer for Starfleet Academy was just unveiled during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, and it seems like we've got plenty to get excited about!

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 3h

The cosplay at Scottish conventions can be hit or miss. We were seriously impressed by the standard at #ComicConScotland this year. Read our thoughts and tell us about the best cosplay you saw.

A Review of Comic Con Scotland 2025

Geek Native reviews Comic Con Scotland at the Royal Highland Centre. Is it the biggest in the country? We cover the celebrity guests, amazing cosplay, and unique merch.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 3h

9th Level Games launches legacy wrestling TTRPG Wrastlevania

QR code-powered Wrastlevania pits pro wrestlers against Ultra Dracula

Explore a gothic castle and suplex vampires in Wrastlevania, a new boxed campaign TTRPG that uses QR codes and legacy mechanics to tell its story.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 5h

Bring your character to life with the Dungeons & Dragons: Call to Arms collection of clothing, accessories and foam weapons from Burgschneider.

Official D&D costumes for Clerics, Paladins, and Wizards are now on Amazon

Costume specialist Burgschneider has a full range of officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons outfits and LARP weapons, and much of it is on Amazon.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 6h

Bone Broth graphic novel blends ramen, murder, and dark humour #books

SelfMadeHero announces "kitchen gothic" debut from Alex Taylor

Award-winning artist Alex Taylor's debut graphic novel, Bone Broth, is a queer thriller set in a London ramen restaurant. Read about the "kitchen gothic" tale from SelfMadeHero.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 8h

Geek Native's patrons help support indie nerdy news and can become heroes in mini adventures! Our patrons can now also vote in this month's RPG Publisher Spotlight

Patrons can now vote in November's RPG Publisher Spotlight

Anyone can nominate, but only Patrons can vote in the RPG Publisher Spotlight. Those who do are awesome heroes.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 9h

The first day of NYCC brings a flurry of reveals, with Crunchyroll confirming its winter anime schedule and indie publisher Bad Idea announcing a major motion picture deal.

Crunchyroll, Bad Idea and Mondo drop major news as NYCC 2025 opens

New York Comic Con 2025 is underway, and Geek Native rounds up the opening news from Crunchyroll's anime lineup, Bad Idea's comic exclusives, and Mondo's latest collectibles.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

Get the latest on the official Ghost in the Shell TTRPG and new releases like Welcome to the Night Vale. Plus, Comic Con news and a D&D world record!

Routinely Itemised: RPG #330

This week's TTRPG news summary covers the official Ghost in the Shell roleplaying game, Inkarnate's AI policy, and the world's longest D&D game.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

Find out where to buy the new and limited edition Judge Dredd pure silver coin, the first of its kind for the 2000 AD comic.

First-ever 2000 AD pure silver coin is Judge Dredd's badge

Rebellion and 101 Collectibles have launched the first pure silver coin for the 2000 AD franchise, a limited-edition collectable shaped like Judge Dredd's badge.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

Renegade Game Studios have really outdone themselves this time, with a crazy value Month of Darkness 2025 bundle from Humble – including a relentless total of 57 items, for just £18.54.

Find yourself in a world of darkness this October with this Month of Darkness 2025 Humble bundle

Renegade Game Studios have really outdone themselves this time, with a crazy value Month of Darkness 2025 bundle from Humble - including a relentless total of 57 items, for just £18.54.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

Dice maker Fanroll has released its popular Halloween advent calendar for 2025, featuring four new sets, a dice bag and a metal d20 in a coffin-shaped box.

Fanroll launches coffin-shaped 2025 Halloween dice advent calendar

The annual Dice Goblin Halloween Advent Calendar from Fanroll is now on sale, offering a daily TTRPG treat for the entire month of October.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

On World Mental Health Day, video games charity Safe In Our World launches its new 'Press Pause: Mysteries of the Mind' puzzle fundraiser to mark six years of advocacy. www.geeknative.com/2...

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

Explore the Secret War in this dieselpunk RPG. The Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 Bundle combines the chaos of WWII with the cosmic horror of the Cthulhu Mythos.

Punch Nazis, battle shoggoths with the Achtung! Cthulhu bundle

Punch Nazis and battle shoggoths in Achtung! Cthulhu. This new 2d20 Bundle from Modiphius offers a pulp-action RPG of adventure in the Secret War.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 1d

The card game of ever-changing rules gets a feline theme with Cat Fluxx, a great way for players to explore the game's official solo mode.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Entrepreneur Abby is opening a brick-and-mortar fantasy bookshop in Bebington Village after a five-month delay and a successful Kickstarter.

Paper + Word to open dedicated fantasy bookshop after community backing

Following a successful £25,000 Kickstarter campaign, the specialist fantasy bookshop Paper + Word is set to open a physical store in the Wirral.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Discover Mystic Crossroads, a cooperative tabletop game on Kickstarter that makes tarot fun and easy for beginners. Read our full preview and creator interview. www.geeknative.com/2...

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

SelfMadeHero is set to publish Bone Broth, a coming-of-age story about a young transmasculine chef who finds himself covering up the death of his boss.

SelfMadeHero announces "kitchen gothic" debut from Alex Taylor

Award-winning artist Alex Taylor's debut graphic novel, Bone Broth, is a queer thriller set in a London ramen restaurant. Read about the "kitchen gothic" tale from SelfMadeHero.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Catch up on the first big announcements from NYCC, including details on [OSHI NO KO] Season 3, a new theatrical Slime movie, and an upcoming film adaptation from the creator of John Wick.

Crunchyroll, Bad Idea and Mondo drop major news as NYCC 2025 opens

New York Comic Con 2025 is underway, and Geek Native rounds up the opening news from Crunchyroll's anime lineup, Bad Idea's comic exclusives, and Mondo's latest collectibles.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Find out how comic creators can now sign digital editions and earn from the secondary market with Neon Ichiban's new Remarques technology.

Digital comic signatures that pay royalties? Neon Ichiban unveils Remarques

A new feature from Neon Ichiban called Remarques is set to change the digital comic economy, offering artists a new revenue stream.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Publisher 9th Level Games has launched Wrastlevania, a Metroidvania-style legacy TTRPG about professional wrestlers fighting Dracula, now crowdfunding on Backerkit.

QR code-powered Wrastlevania pits pro wrestlers against Ultra Dracula

Explore a gothic castle and suplex vampires in Wrastlevania, a new boxed campaign TTRPG that uses QR codes and legacy mechanics to tell its story.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Charge your devices seamlessly with the Krafted Couch, a 15W wireless charger designed for your sofa. Learn about this innovative product from UK startup Krafted.

Krafted unveils the Couch: A wireless charger designed for sofa comfort

The Krafted Couch brings discreet, fast wireless charging to your living room. Read about Krafted's new tech that blends into your home décor.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

Looking to get into Warhammer roleplaying? The latest Humble Bundle from Cubicle 7 collects the starter sets and rulebooks you need to begin your first campaign. But time is running out!

Wrath & Glory, Soulbound and Fantasy Roleplay feature in one new bundle

Explore the worlds of Warhammer with the new RPG Starter Bundle from Cubicle 7. Get digital books for Wrath & Glory, Soulbound, and more while supporting charity.

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Geek Native @geeknative.bsky.social · 2d

We interview Warhammer fans James Gill & James Isaacs about their grimdark gamebook, Legion of the Necromancer, and blending heavy metal, art, and horror. www.geeknative.com/2...

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