Christopher Hutton --> PAX Unplugged
@newsnerd.bsky.social
Journalist. 32. Pro DM. Autistic. Diet Coke Addict. I write about the TTRPG industry and the creative people behind it.
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Email me with tips, scoops at [email protected]. Discord also available.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
“We can produce results that meet our quality standards without its assistance.”
buff.ly
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Indie game developers have a new sales pitch: being ‘AI free’
Interesting: The co-founder of Chinese Room (dev behind VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: BLOODLINES 2) didn't want to call it that. www.pcgamesn.com/vampire-the-...
Chinese Room co-founder wanted Paradox to drop the 'Bloodlines 2' name, because "no one would be happy" with the final game
Speaking on The Goth Boss Podcast, co-founder of The Chinese Room Dan Pinchbeck says Paradox should've ditched the 'Bloodlines 2' name.
www.pcgamesn.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Interesting: The co-founder of Chinese Room (dev behind VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: BLOODLINES 2) didn't want to call it that. www.pcgamesn.com/vampire-the-...
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A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
societyofauthors.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
Looking for a half-decent deal on TTRPGs this Black Friday week?
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
Cornucopia 2025
Adventurer! In time for the American Thanksgiving holiday, we present this all-new Cornucopia 2025, our 13th annual feast of top-quality tabletop roleplaying game ebooks. For just US$12.95 you get all...
bundleofholding.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Looking for a half-decent deal on TTRPGs this Black Friday week?
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
@bundleofholding.com is hosting its Cornucopia. Doomsong, Punk is Dead, and Sentients for $13 or add BREAK!! RPG, Sentai & Sensibility, Tartarus Gate, and Tidal Blades for $28
bundleofholding.com/presents/Cor...
PAX Unplugged 2026 confirmed dates for Dec. 4-6, 2026. It will be the 10-year anniversary of the event.
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
PAX Unplugged 2026 confirmed dates for Dec. 4-6, 2026. It will be the 10-year anniversary of the event.
OUR #Paxunplugged TTRPG NEWS ROUNDUP www.ttrpginsider.news/p/all-the-ne...
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
All the News from PAX Unplugged 2025: Daggerheart, Roll For Combat
Daggerheart, Eldamon and Deathbringer are among the games previewed at the TTRPG and board game convention based out of Philadelphia.
www.ttrpginsider.news
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
OUR #Paxunplugged TTRPG NEWS ROUNDUP www.ttrpginsider.news/p/all-the-ne...
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
Daggerheart news, Roll for Combat updates and a lot more.
And with that, I am hopping on a plane to Indiana here soon. Thank you to all I got to meet. Sorry I missed others. Until next time!
What’s a game that you found at #paxunplugged so far and really enjoyed or are really hyped for? Looking for recommendations.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What’s a game that you found at #paxunplugged so far and really enjoyed or are really hyped for? Looking for recommendations.
Day 3 at #paxunplugged !!!! I got a couple of appointments left then off to Indiana this evening. Please grab me if you see me cuz I will be in a haze of hitting all my to-do list. Should have a newsletter up later as well, if all goes well.
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Day 3 at #paxunplugged !!!! I got a couple of appointments left then off to Indiana this evening. Please grab me if you see me cuz I will be in a haze of hitting all my to-do list. Should have a newsletter up later as well, if all goes well.
Loved writing non-fiction and got into freelance writing in college ——->got opportunities to study journalism in DC and NYC ———>got a grad sociology degree after doing retail for forever ——> returned to DC to cover tech in policy —-> laid off, so I decided to make my own thing to fit my interests.
November 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Loved writing non-fiction and got into freelance writing in college ——->got opportunities to study journalism in DC and NYC ———>got a grad sociology degree after doing retail for forever ——> returned to DC to cover tech in policy —-> laid off, so I decided to make my own thing to fit my interests.
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You may encounter some traffic trying to reach #PAXUnplugged 2025 this morning due to the Philadelphia Marathon, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. Full details for what you need to know about arriving can be found on our website. http://PAXun25.com/Entry
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
You may encounter some traffic trying to reach #PAXUnplugged 2025 this morning due to the Philadelphia Marathon, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. Full details for what you need to know about arriving can be found on our website. http://PAXun25.com/Entry
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We're teaming up with @darringtonpress.bsky.social for tonight's Acq Inc show @ PAX Unplugged!
TONIGHT @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT in Main Theatre or watch live on www.youtube.com/@Dar... or twitch.tv/pax
Catch the VoD soon on @criticalrole.bsky.social 's streaming platform: @hellobeacon.bsky.social
TONIGHT @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT in Main Theatre or watch live on www.youtube.com/@Dar... or twitch.tv/pax
Catch the VoD soon on @criticalrole.bsky.social 's streaming platform: @hellobeacon.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're teaming up with @darringtonpress.bsky.social for tonight's Acq Inc show @ PAX Unplugged!
TONIGHT @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT in Main Theatre or watch live on www.youtube.com/@Dar... or twitch.tv/pax
Catch the VoD soon on @criticalrole.bsky.social 's streaming platform: @hellobeacon.bsky.social
TONIGHT @ 8pm ET / 5pm PT in Main Theatre or watch live on www.youtube.com/@Dar... or twitch.tv/pax
Catch the VoD soon on @criticalrole.bsky.social 's streaming platform: @hellobeacon.bsky.social
I can kinda see it. The entire con space is luxury spending for a lot of attendees.
I feel like vending at conventions is a good barometer for how the economy is doing
November 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I can kinda see it. The entire con space is luxury spending for a lot of attendees.
Long day. Lot of interviews and play tests. Off to try and write. #paxunplugged
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Long day. Lot of interviews and play tests. Off to try and write. #paxunplugged
Daggerheart panel begins. Will be live-posting here. #paxunplugged
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Daggerheart panel begins. Will be live-posting here. #paxunplugged
#paxunplugged day 2! The big news, I imagine, will come from the Daggerheart panel here in about 30 minutes, which will include new info on the upcoming expansion. #daggerheart
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#paxunplugged day 2! The big news, I imagine, will come from the Daggerheart panel here in about 30 minutes, which will include new info on the upcoming expansion. #daggerheart
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I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I spoke with people role-playing ICE raids in video games to help educate people on their rights and what to do in real-life situations. Tonight, they're holding an event in Fortnite www.wired.com/story/activi...
Got to try Jubensha for the first time at PAX Unplugged. I won’t spoil anything, other than to say I got away with murder by the end despite slipping up on a lie.
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Got to try Jubensha for the first time at PAX Unplugged. I won’t spoil anything, other than to say I got away with murder by the end despite slipping up on a lie.
This game would perfectly fit my little brother. #paxunplugged
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This game would perfectly fit my little brother. #paxunplugged
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JUST ANNOUNCED
Our first #Daggerheart expansion Daggerheart: Hope & Fear!
Featuring new character classes & adversaries, campaign frames & fresh gameplay accessories!
Pre-order the Standard Edition & Deluxe Edition at our #PAXU booth #3637 or https://bit.ly/4a3chhF
Watch https://bit.ly/3LJQhP5
Our first #Daggerheart expansion Daggerheart: Hope & Fear!
Featuring new character classes & adversaries, campaign frames & fresh gameplay accessories!
Pre-order the Standard Edition & Deluxe Edition at our #PAXU booth #3637 or https://bit.ly/4a3chhF
Watch https://bit.ly/3LJQhP5
Daggerheart: Hope & Fear is Coming!
YouTube video by Darrington Press
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November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED
Our first #Daggerheart expansion Daggerheart: Hope & Fear!
Featuring new character classes & adversaries, campaign frames & fresh gameplay accessories!
Pre-order the Standard Edition & Deluxe Edition at our #PAXU booth #3637 or https://bit.ly/4a3chhF
Watch https://bit.ly/3LJQhP5
Our first #Daggerheart expansion Daggerheart: Hope & Fear!
Featuring new character classes & adversaries, campaign frames & fresh gameplay accessories!
Pre-order the Standard Edition & Deluxe Edition at our #PAXU booth #3637 or https://bit.ly/4a3chhF
Watch https://bit.ly/3LJQhP5
We’re on TikTok! Posting stuff there here at #paxunplugged www.tiktok.com/@chrisjourno...
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We’re on TikTok! Posting stuff there here at #paxunplugged www.tiktok.com/@chrisjourno...
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First event of the day: @rollforcombat.bsky.social ‘s Deathbringer, Shadowdark, Pathfinder and D&D: The Future of Roll for Combat.
It’s a preview of upcoming RFC products, including the new Shadowdark-based TTRPG by @dungeoncraft aka Professor DM from YouTube
It’s a preview of upcoming RFC products, including the new Shadowdark-based TTRPG by @dungeoncraft aka Professor DM from YouTube
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
First event of the day: @rollforcombat.bsky.social ‘s Deathbringer, Shadowdark, Pathfinder and D&D: The Future of Roll for Combat.
It’s a preview of upcoming RFC products, including the new Shadowdark-based TTRPG by @dungeoncraft aka Professor DM from YouTube
It’s a preview of upcoming RFC products, including the new Shadowdark-based TTRPG by @dungeoncraft aka Professor DM from YouTube
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Daggerheart announced its first official expansion: HOPE AND FEAR. It will offer new player options, DM tools and adversaries. A lot of which we have seen tested in Daggerheart’s void so far. www.daggerheart.com/daggerhearts...
I imagine we will learn more tomorrow at the PAX Unplugged panel.
I imagine we will learn more tomorrow at the PAX Unplugged panel.
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Daggerheart announced its first official expansion: HOPE AND FEAR. It will offer new player options, DM tools and adversaries. A lot of which we have seen tested in Daggerheart’s void so far. www.daggerheart.com/daggerhearts...
I imagine we will learn more tomorrow at the PAX Unplugged panel.
I imagine we will learn more tomorrow at the PAX Unplugged panel.