News Dimension 20 announces a spate of D&D actual play live shows in the UK and Ireland Confusing ticket sale system left fans believing shows sold out in a matter of seconds. Aug. 31, 2023 Chase Carter
News Eat the Reich is a gory, indulgent, quickfire RPG about WWII vampires out to drink all of Hitler’s blood. Sic exsanguinatis tyrannis. Aug. 30, 2023 Chase Carter
News $300,000 worth of MTG cards stolen from Gen Con 2023 have been recovered Indianapolis Metropolitan Police expect to file charges against the suspected thieves soon. Aug. 30, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
News Venture into the Mines of Moria with new Lord of the Rings RPG sourcebooks Beware the Balrogs. Aug. 30, 2023 Alex Meehan
Feature The world's best Pokémon TCG players on the decks, lucky draws and near-defeats that led to their World Championship wins This year’s world champions reflect on their winning strategies. Aug. 30, 2023 Alicia Haddick
Opinion Baldur’s Gate 3 allows D&D players to live out their horny fantasies without making anyone uncomfortable Larian Studios knows what the people want. Aug. 30, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
News Development on Witcher 4 video game sends The Witcher RPG into hiatus R. Talsorian Games’ Cody Pondsmith says “The Witcher TTRPG line is not dead” but don’t expect big, new books in the near future. Aug. 30, 2023 Chase Carter
News Hans Niemann resolves $100m lawsuit against Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com out of court Niemann will be allowed to take place in tournaments, while Hikaru Nakamura continues to stir the pot. Aug. 30, 2023 Chase Carter
News Classic RPG Mutant Chronicles goes noir gumshoe in mystery-focused Luna City Blues Moon-based mysteries. Aug. 29, 2023 Chase Carter
News Undaunted co-designer's next title is a print-and-play solo game about World War II Solitary soldiering. Aug. 29, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Dungeon Kart is basically Mario Kart: The Board Game, from the makers of Boss Monster Play your cars right. Aug. 24, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Cyberpunk and Witcher RPG maker teases new tabletop project condenamed Blue Moon R. Talsorian Games will reveal more information about Project: Blue Moon on August 31st. Aug. 24, 2023 Chase Carter
News Lorcana cards could include characters from Disney shorts in the future, as Ravensburger outlines a 10-plus-year plan for the TCG From Paperman to card? Aug. 24, 2023 Matt Jarvis 1 comment
News Critical Role maker’s new board game Queen by Midnight throws deckbuilding and battle royale into a blender A royal rumble. Aug. 24, 2023 Chase Carter
Feature A weekend with Jessica Robinson: the expectations and pressures of the record-making British Yu-Gi-Oh! pro at this year’s World Championships The TCG’s first female European champion and first woman to compete at Worlds recalls her journey to the top. Aug. 24, 2023 Alicia Haddick
Feature Magic: The Gathering isn’t in a rush to try and top its ‘intensely ambitious’ Avengers: Endgame moment from March of the Machine “It definitely pushed our team to a level of world-building that I wouldn’t be eager to return to.” Aug. 24, 2023 Samantha Nelson 1 comment
Feature Pokémon's new animated series Path to the Peak is a charming introduction to the trading card game A short but sweet inspiring tale of taking your TCG talents to the next level. Aug. 23, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Warhammer’s Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin RTS announces release date and third playable faction Step into the crackling, golden suit of Sigmar's armour on November 17th. Aug. 23, 2023 Chase Carter
News Phandelver and Below promises a nostalgic romp through Dungeons & Dragons 5E’s beginnings You can’t go back home to old Phandalin. Aug. 22, 2023 Chase Carter
News Board game giant Asmodee’s corporate owner allegedly loses $2bn deal with Saudi Arabian partner Savvy Gaming Group, a public investment fund attached to the Saudi government, reportedly pulled out on the eve of the deal. Aug. 22, 2023 Chase Carter 4 comments
How To How to play Disney Lorcana: TCG’s rules, how to build a deck and how to win explained Get started with the new collectible card game from the House of Mouse. Aug. 22, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Fan-made Lorcana digital app gives the Disney TCG the Hearthstone treatment Disney lawyers: do not interact. Aug. 21, 2023 Chase Carter
Feature The Amsterdam board game club that became one woman's legacy “People come in, they don’t know anybody, and then they are there for two years.” Aug. 21, 2023 Samantha Nelson 2 comments
News X-Wing meets LEGO miniatures game Snap Ship Tactics releases a starter set into retail next month Comes with versus, co-op and solo mode against a card-powered AI. Aug. 21, 2023 Chase Carter
News Spooky podcast sensation Welcome to Night Vale heading to tabletop from the makers of Power Rangers RPG A friendly desert community where the people are NPCs and dice rain from the sky. Aug. 21, 2023 Chase Carter
News Challengers followup opts for beach-themed name for standalone competitive deckbuilder Sand, surf and sequels Aug. 21, 2023 Chase Carter
News Next Pokémon TCG expansion features cards inspired by Scarlet & Violet Paradox Pokémon Past, ancient and future. Aug. 18, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Dolmenwood is mushroom-infested Old School Essentials by way of British Isles folklore Spore me a pint, adventurer. Aug. 18, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
News Trans women banned from competing in FIDE women’s chess tournaments Regulations labelled “discriminatory” by chess official. Aug. 18, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Disney Lorcana releases in local gaming shops and Disney Times Square store today Coming to Disney Parks “soon.” Aug. 18, 2023 Alex Meehan
How To D&D 5E bard class guide Pick the best spells, master Bardic Inspiration and choose the right college to capture the hearts of allies and enemies alike. Aug. 18, 2023 Alex Meehan
How To D&D races and species guide: Which to choose in 5E Pick between pointed ears, horns, tusks and more. Aug. 18, 2023 Alex Meehan 2 comments
News Here’s what Baldur’s Gate 3’s narrator thinks is the best class in D&D A debate hotter than the fires of Avernus. Aug. 17, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
News Baldur’s Gate 3 narrator “can't wait” for people to discover D&D thanks to video game Expects to see more D&D web series. Aug. 16, 2023 Alex Meehan
Feature A weekend of celebration, competition and community among Yu-Gi-Oh!’s top players at the first World Championships in four years Meeting with hopefuls - and eventual champions - ahead of their appearance on the card game’s grandest stage. Aug. 16, 2023 Alicia Haddick
How To How to build a Lorcana deck in the Disney TCG Ensure your Disney Lorcana deck is up to scratch by following our guide. Aug. 16, 2023 Matt Jarvis
Opinion Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally forced me to play D&D 5E by the rules My shenanigans have been Silenced. Aug. 16, 2023 Alex Meehan 5 comments
Feature Guilty Gear Strive: The Board Game hits as fast and hard as the video game fighter I’m Sol’d. Aug. 16, 2023 Matt Jarvis 1 comment
News Wilds of Eldraine not a “filler episode”, will introduce at least one big character for the TCG’s Omenpath Arc Story designer says the fairy tale-centric set is not related to the release of Lorcana in any way. Aug. 16, 2023 Chase Carter
News MTG Wilds of Eldraine Mechanics and draft archetypes: storybook Roles, costly Bargains and Celebrations Plus, the return on Adventures and Food tokens in the fairy tale-flavoured set. Aug. 15, 2023 Chase Carter
Best Games 6 best Disney Lorcana item cards in The First Chapter Equip yourself with shields, forks, frying pans and more. Aug. 15, 2023 Matt Jarvis
Best Games 6 best Disney Lorcana action cards in The First Chapter Banish characters, draw cards and hinder your opponents using these essential abilities. Aug. 15, 2023 Matt Jarvis
Best Games 6 best Disney Lorcana song cards in The First Chapter Something to sing about. Aug. 15, 2023 Matt Jarvis
Deals Pathfinder RPG Humble Bundle shelves up nearly $200 worth of fiction for $25 A novel experience. Aug. 15, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
Deals Take up a life of space piracy with this Humble Book Bundle for sci-fi RPG Traveller Do spacecrafts have poop decks? Aug. 15, 2023 Chase Carter
News Underdog Vance Kelley becomes Pokémon TCG champion as international players dominate card game’s first Worlds in Japan Kelley defeated experienced pro Tord Reklev during overtime. Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Pokémon World Championships returning to Hawaii in 2024 for first time in a decade The Pokémon Company donates to relief efforts in the wake of deadly wildfires on the island of Maui. Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Paradox Pokémon bring past and future Paldea to the Pokémon TCG as TMs and Ace Spec items return Ancient Roar & Future Flash will release later this year, reviving mechanics not seen in a decade. Aug. 14, 2023 Alicia Haddick
Best Games What’s the best Lorcana starter deck? The Disney TCG’s first three starters, compared Find out the best place to jump into the new trading card game. Aug. 14, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Dimension 20 resumes production of RPG actual play series after SAG-AFTRA contract clarification Dropout CEO Sam Reich gives Mulligan and co. the go-ahead to roll more dice on-camera. Aug. 11, 2023 Chase Carter
Opinion Baldur’s Gate 3 has made me more interested in Dungeons & Dragons’ world than I’ve ever been Fae-run to the D&D video game. Aug. 11, 2023 Alex Meehan
Feature Star Wars: Unlimited's fan-pleasing trading card game struggles to escape the shadow of its peers A good TCG at the wrong time? Aug. 11, 2023 Matt Jarvis 1 comment
News Ducktales-inspired tabletop roleplaying game sees players embarking on avian adventures Bird of a feather, roleplay together. Aug. 11, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Magic: The Gathering creator’s most underrated game - in his own opinion - is getting a re-release SpyNet returns as Shadow Blades. Aug. 11, 2023 Matt Jarvis
Feature Yu-Gi-Oh!’s first Master Duel world champions and Duel Links winner on the sacrifice of qualifying and team camaraderie on the TCG’s grandest digital stage Team snipehunters and Jian Yu Jiang discuss their victories at the first Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championships in four years. Aug. 11, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Werewolf: the Apocalypse 5E writer alleges racist and belittling treatment by White Wolf staff Writing team reportedly asked to create “a player’s guide to being a Nazi werewolf” Aug. 11, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
News Pikachu in a poncho is Pokémon collectors’ favourite new obsession, as card prices rocket “I've never seen anything like it.” Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News SPONSORED: Role of Fate blends Magic: The Gathering and D&D influences together in a TCG-RPG hybrid With a community-driven narrative. Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Amateur drawings of Pokémon set to fetch tens of thousands at auction in wake of $5m Pikachu Illustrator sale Just 100 copies of each Art Academy card were given to winners of 2015 competition, with some still to reappear. Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis 1 comment
Feature Could another Pokémon card ever dethrone the Pikachu Illustrator as the TCG’s Holy Grail? Collectors weigh in After selling for a record $5.2m, Pokémon's most valuable card has only reinforced its legendary status. Aug. 10, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Lovecraftesque, the Cthulhu-inspired GM-less tabletop RPG, is getting a second edition Features “hundreds” of prompts. Aug. 10, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Horrified: Greek Monsters is basically a horror-themed Hades board game Not a minor-taur challenge. Aug. 9, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
Feature Yu-Gi-Oh! champion Paulie Aronson on winning the TCG’s first Worlds since 2019 to become its first-ever US victor Yu-Gi-Oh!’s top player discusses the nerves of competing on the global stage, dealing with human mistakes - and missing his birthday celebrations to practise. Aug. 9, 2023 Alicia Haddick
Opinion The Adventures of Robin Hood’s choose-your-own-adventure story and tactile board make it a surprisingly innovative family game I Sherwood like to play some more. Aug. 9, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens update for Duel Links brings Rush Duels to mobile The first time English-speaking players will be able to use new cards alongside Japanese fans. Aug. 9, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Dungeons & Dragons maker will revise AI-processed artwork in upcoming sourcebook Midjourneys in the Forgotten Realms. Aug. 9, 2023 Chase Carter
News You can get the Pokémon Trading Card video game on Switch right now With Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership. Aug. 8, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Pokémon: Path to the Peak is an animated short film based on the trading card game Will premiere at Pokémon Championships 2023. Aug. 8, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Dune: Imperium deckbuilding video game coming just in time for next film Alongside digital versions of Cascadia and Ark Nova. Aug. 8, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
Feature Commander Masters is a fantastic Magic: The Gathering set that’s impossible to recommend due to its exhausting, extortionate price Capitalism Masters. Aug. 8, 2023 Jason Coles
Feature Disney Lorcana lays an impressive, enchanting foundation for trading card games’ biggest shift in 25 years A glimmer of brilliance. Aug. 8, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Gen Con 2023 breaks event attendance record with over 70,000 visitors In time for its 20th anniversary. Aug. 8, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
News Galactic death races and a return to both Tarkir and Lorwyn highlight Magic: The Gathering’s three-year plan Dragons, Scarecrows and aliens all walk into a deck. Aug. 8, 2023 Chase Carter
News Yu-Gi-Oh! will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an event in Japan’s biggest stadium next February The TCG returns to the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome for the two-day Quarter Century: The Legend of Duelist. Aug. 7, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Yu-Gi-Oh!’s 2023 World Championships crowned their first North American winner in nearly 10 years As no Asian duelists qualified for top cut for the first time in the returning tournament’s history. Aug. 7, 2023 Alicia Haddick
News Avatar RPG, Blade Runner RPG and Vaesen snatch multiple Ennie awards at Gen Con 2023 Fabula Ultima wins Best Game. Aug. 7, 2023 Alex Meehan 2 comments
News Eve Online board game looks to turn the MMORPG into a Twilight Imperium-esque tabletop title Will feature a “player-driven narrative.” Aug. 7, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Dune: Imperium sequel features characters from Dune: Part Two and a semi co-op team mode Supports up to six players. Aug. 7, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Brandon Sanderson deckbuilding game in the works at Stormlight Archive RPG studio Planned for release in 2024 alongside tabletop RPG and author's next book. Aug. 6, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Magic: The Gathering announces a fourth booster pack type releasing with Assassin’s Creed crossover Four-barreled booster fun. Aug. 5, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
News Jurassic Park’s classic dinosaurs stomp into Magic: The Gathering - Lost Caverns of Ixalan Hold onto your butts. Aug. 5, 2023 Chase Carter
News Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy cards will include every mainline game up to XVI Tentpole booster release will arrive in 2025. Aug. 5, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News A Wild West set, Modern Horizons 3 and Ravnica Remastered lead Magic: The Gathering’s 2024 releases A standalone Ravnica Clue crossover and a Haunted Mansion-themed set are also planned. Aug. 5, 2023 Chase Carter
News Magic: The Gathering continues its video game crossovers with Fallout Commander decks next year Dropping a bombshell. Aug. 5, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News $300,000 worth of TCG cards stolen from Gen Con 2023 UPDATE: Disney Lorcana unaffected by reported theft of pallet ahead of convention. Aug. 5, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News King’s Dilemma creators’ frantic co-op game Quicksand is like disarming a bomb against the clock, with sand timers Short, stressful and satisfying. Aug. 4, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Whisperstone makes learning a new RPG as simple as doing a jigsaw puzzle Beginner-friendly Heirloom system uses unique pieces for equipment, skills and spells. Aug. 4, 2023 Matt Jarvis 1 comment
News Disney Lorcana fans are queuing for 16+ hours to get their hands on the TCG’s first cards at Gen Con 2023 US convention marks the first release of the trading card game - and it’s proving fairly popular, to say the least. Aug. 4, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Guilty Gear Strive board game turns the video game fighter into a two-player throwdown on the tabletop Exceed-ing expectations. Aug. 4, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News Cy_Borg, Pirate Borg and Death in Space talk new expansions at Gen Con panel Smorgas Borg. Aug. 3, 2023 Chase Carter
News Pathfinder and Starfinder have no plans to take on D&D’s virtual tabletop with their own VTT, Paizo says “We're focused on making the best tabletop products we can, not the best VTT we can.” Aug. 3, 2023 Matt Jarvis
News The One Ring RPG delves too deep in upcoming Moria - The Long Dark campaign expansion They are, in fact, calling it a mine. Aug. 3, 2023 Chase Carter
News Pathfinder’s sci-fi tabletop RPG sibling Starfinder is getting a second edition Compatible with Pathfinder 2E. Aug. 3, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Indigenous RPG Coyote & Crow wins 2023 Diana Jones Award Tabletop's oddest-looking award honours this year's "excellence in gaming" and emerging designers with a new resin pyramid. Aug. 3, 2023 Chase Carter
News Next Kingdomino game expands into the wild west with mix-and-match dominos Featuring cowboy meeples. Aug. 3, 2023 Alex Meehan 1 comment
News MTG’s Wilds of Eldraine reprints several powerful enchantments as anime girls (and one goose) Honk if you love powerful animated women. Aug. 2, 2023 Chase Carter 1 comment
News Digital version of Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game releases on Roll20 today Super heroic support. Aug. 2, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Post Malone buys one-of-a-kind Magic: The Gathering Lord of the Rings card The One Ring changes hands. Aug. 2, 2023 Alex Meehan
News Netflix show based on the Exploding Kittens card game is getting turned into a card game IP loops into IP. Aug. 1, 2023 Alex Meehan