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Maestro Media is tackling the "bad translation" boss fight with a new global localisation partner.
The Binding of Isaac and Smurfs board games target better localisation with new deal
Maestro Media, the studio behind The Binding of Isaac board game, partners with PTS to improve global localisation and distribution for its tabletop titles.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Maestro Media is tackling the "bad translation" boss fight with a new global localisation partner.
Does the hiring of the Godsbreath creator mean we are finally getting a Southern Gothic D&D setting book?
Wizards of the Coast Hires Erin Roberts: Is a Godsbreath campaign setting next?
Erin Roberts, creator of the Southern Gothic setting Godsbreath, joins the D&D design team. Is a full campaign book on the horizon?
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January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Does the hiring of the Godsbreath creator mean we are finally getting a Southern Gothic D&D setting book?
Fresh from the Switch 2 launch, Doug Bowser is taking his talents to the home of D&D.
Former Nintendo boss Doug Bowser joins Hasbro Board of Directors
Doug Bowser, fresh from retiring as Nintendo of America President, has joined the Board of Directors at Hasbro. Read what this means for D&D and Magic.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Fresh from the Switch 2 launch, Doug Bowser is taking his talents to the home of D&D.
Most RPG designers do not start as professional travel writers. Duncan Rhodes did, and he explains how real world locations like Krakow and Barcelona inspired the fantasy maps in his new guide to designing extraordinary settings.
From travel writer to DM: How real-world wanderlust shapes extraordinary RPG locations
We interview Duncan Rhodes about his new book, The Creative Game Master's Guide to Extraordinary Locations. Learn how his background as a travel writer helps him turn generic fantasy maps into versatile, session-sustaining set pieces.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Most RPG designers do not start as professional travel writers. Duncan Rhodes did, and he explains how real world locations like Krakow and Barcelona inspired the fantasy maps in his new guide to designing extraordinary settings.
Saddle up, partners; Deadlands is turning 30, and Pinnacle just made it easier than ever to enter the Weird West.
Pinnacle Announces Standalone Deadlands Core Book for 30th Anniversary
Pinnacle Entertainment Group reveals a standalone Deadlands core book and a 30th-anniversary commemorative volume launching on BackerKit this February.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Saddle up, partners; Deadlands is turning 30, and Pinnacle just made it easier than ever to enter the Weird West.
Perfect for your next D&D session—a Demogorgon lamp that actually lets you pose the petals. www.geeknative.com/2...
January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Perfect for your next D&D session—a Demogorgon lamp that actually lets you pose the petals. www.geeknative.com/2...
Modern Awesome Labs is crowdfunding dice made from real Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils. They use what they call gift shop asaurus material, which is too small for museums to create these unique tabletop accessories
Roll with the King of Dinosaurs: Real T-Rex bone dice hit Kickstarter
Own your very own 65 million year old dinosaur bones crafted into beautiful dice and works of art.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Modern Awesome Labs is crowdfunding dice made from real Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils. They use what they call gift shop asaurus material, which is too small for museums to create these unique tabletop accessories
Games Workshop positions human-made art as a luxury as it bans generative AI. We discuss the latest TTRPG industry news and the decline of big licensed IPs
Audio EXP Podcast: #317 - Demon Ponies vs Computers
Explore why Games Workshop is banning AI and how Gwar conquered the Pink Pony Club in this episode of Audio EXP. We also look at the rise of indie roleplaying games.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Games Workshop positions human-made art as a luxury as it bans generative AI. We discuss the latest TTRPG industry news and the decline of big licensed IPs
We all have gaps in our DriveThruRPG library. This Call of Cthulhu bundle is a cost-effective way to acquire Dead Light, Gateways to Terror and the 7th Edition core rules without paying full retail. www.geeknative.com/2...
January 20, 2026 at 9:31 PM
We all have gaps in our DriveThruRPG library. This Call of Cthulhu bundle is a cost-effective way to acquire Dead Light, Gateways to Terror and the 7th Edition core rules without paying full retail. www.geeknative.com/2...
From media to manufacturing, the group behind Wayland Games continues to expand its tabletop empire. www.geeknative.com/2...
January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
From media to manufacturing, the group behind Wayland Games continues to expand its tabletop empire. www.geeknative.com/2...
Chris Pratt plays a surprisingly unlikable character in Mercy. It is a grim dystopian thriller that relies heavily on the premise that an AI judge is never wrong.
Mercy review: Chris Pratt faces the AI Judge
Chris Pratt stars in Mercy, a near-future thriller about an AI judge. Is this dystopian courtroom drama worth your time? Read the Geek Native review.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Chris Pratt plays a surprisingly unlikable character in Mercy. It is a grim dystopian thriller that relies heavily on the premise that an AI judge is never wrong.
"Dicedangle II", "Swords Without Masters", "Ice Rebirth", but the headline Kickstarter goes to Periat Games' "Overzealous: Your cult has no chill!"
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January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
"Dicedangle II", "Swords Without Masters", "Ice Rebirth", but the headline Kickstarter goes to Periat Games' "Overzealous: Your cult has no chill!"
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Loneliness is a crisis, but can board games help? Asmodee UK thinks so. #LondonToyFair
Gaming for Good: Asmodee UK and Mind team up to tackle loneliness
Asmodee UK and Mind have announced a three-year partnership to combat loneliness through board games. The initiative launches at Toy Fair 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Loneliness is a crisis, but can board games help? Asmodee UK thinks so. #LondonToyFair
Is the TTRPG industry moving toward original ideas or better versions of old ones? Our deep dive into 14 years of rankings reveals a massive shift in how we value community-led creators over corporate brands. Explore the data behind the decade-long battle www.geeknative.com/2...
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Is the TTRPG industry moving toward original ideas or better versions of old ones? Our deep dive into 14 years of rankings reveals a massive shift in how we value community-led creators over corporate brands. Explore the data behind the decade-long battle www.geeknative.com/2...
Sky Castle aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds with 600+ collectable Minecraft stickers.
Sticki Rolls targets broader audience with major Minecraft partnership
Over 600 Minecraft stickers are coming to your wrist. Sky Castle announces a new Sticki Rolls collection featuring iconic game elements for late 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Sky Castle aims to bridge the digital and physical worlds with 600+ collectable Minecraft stickers.
The show might be over, but you can still light up the dark with this new articulated Stranger Things lamp.
Miss Hawkins? This Demogorgon mood light brings the horror home
Stranger Things may have ended last year, but the merchandise continues. We look at a new posable Demogorgon lamp featuring articulated petals.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The show might be over, but you can still light up the dark with this new articulated Stranger Things lamp.
From cosmic gore to pop glitter Gwar proves that great songs transcend the galaxy.
Gwar conquers the Pink Pony Club in viral Chappell Roan cover
Watch Gwar deliver a blistering metal cover of Chappell Roan’s Pink Pony Club for The A.V. Club’s record-breaking Undercover session.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
From cosmic gore to pop glitter Gwar proves that great songs transcend the galaxy.
Iron Crown Enterprises has revealed a clever staggered release schedule to keep their new digital tools bug free.
Rolemaster Unified core books get a staggered rollout on Foundry VTT
Iron Crown Enterprises has announced an imminent staggered release for Rolemaster Unified on Foundry VTT to ensure a stable digital experience.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Iron Crown Enterprises has revealed a clever staggered release schedule to keep their new digital tools bug free.
This week's new releases include Issue 1 of "Soulstone", the Warhammer adventure "Thirst of Three", "Tooth Fairy", "Asymetria", but the headline goes to Crossed Path Press's "Drakonym" www.geeknative.com/2... #ttrpg #routinelyitemised
January 19, 2026 at 4:53 PM
This week's new releases include Issue 1 of "Soulstone", the Warhammer adventure "Thirst of Three", "Tooth Fairy", "Asymetria", but the headline goes to Crossed Path Press's "Drakonym" www.geeknative.com/2... #ttrpg #routinelyitemised
🎧 How far can a trebuchet throw a Kobold? We test the Warwolf’s limits, review the Brides of Dracula quickstart, and round up the latest roleplaying game bundles. 🎧
Audio EXP Podcast: #317 - Demon Ponies vs Computers
Explore why Games Workshop is banning AI and how Gwar conquered the Pink Pony Club in this episode of Audio EXP. We also look at the rise of indie roleplaying games.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
🎧 How far can a trebuchet throw a Kobold? We test the Warwolf’s limits, review the Brides of Dracula quickstart, and round up the latest roleplaying game bundles. 🎧
The Wyld Group is growing again as Wayland Games welcomes Kraken Wargames to the family.
Kraken Wargames joins Wayland Games in major tabletop merger
Wayland Games' parent company, the Wyld Group, has acquired German manufacturer Kraken Wargames, bringing their premium mats and hobby racks into the family.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Wyld Group is growing again as Wayland Games welcomes Kraken Wargames to the family.
From the ENNIE Awards to DriveThruRPG, the gatekeepers of the tabletop world are setting new standards against generative AI. Check our updated list of companies with formal policies, and let us know if we have missed any publishers from our research
The Human Touch: The growing list of tabletop companies banning AI
Discover which tabletop gaming companies have banned generative AI. From Games Workshop to Paizo, we list the publishers committed to human-made roleplaying games.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:09 PM
From the ENNIE Awards to DriveThruRPG, the gatekeepers of the tabletop world are setting new standards against generative AI. Check our updated list of companies with formal policies, and let us know if we have missed any publishers from our research
Minecraft mobs are coming to your wrist with the new Sticki Rolls collection arriving in 2026.
Sticki Rolls targets broader audience with major Minecraft partnership
Over 600 Minecraft stickers are coming to your wrist. Sky Castle announces a new Sticki Rolls collection featuring iconic game elements for late 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Minecraft mobs are coming to your wrist with the new Sticki Rolls collection arriving in 2026.
The smartest part of the Warhammer AI ban isn't the lore connection—it's the copyright protection.
Games Workshop isn't just banning AI; it’s positioning "Human Made" as the ultimate luxury product
By rejecting AI and hiring more artists, Games Workshop is differentiating itself from competitors like Wizards of the Coast and securing a "talent moat" for the future.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The smartest part of the Warhammer AI ban isn't the lore connection—it's the copyright protection.
Explore the top RPGs of 2026 as voted by the community and the latest on Chaosium Con 2026, R. Talsorian’s retail expansion, the new Flowers of Algorab expansion for Coriolis, and the debut of the cyberpunk title Bite The Hand www.geeknative.com/2... #routinelyitemised
January 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Explore the top RPGs of 2026 as voted by the community and the latest on Chaosium Con 2026, R. Talsorian’s retail expansion, the new Flowers of Algorab expansion for Coriolis, and the debut of the cyberpunk title Bite The Hand www.geeknative.com/2... #routinelyitemised