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That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
Intergalactic Bastionland Public Playtest
Intergalactic Bastionland is now ready for public playtesting. Go here to find everything you need . We're a way off the Kickstarter yet, ...
www.bastionland.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
That's right, you can now try Intergalactic Bastionland in a very early, messy state.
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
www.bastionland.com/2026/02/inte...
Something for TTRPG fans to keep an eye on; Discord is incorporating age verification features starting next month, which might affect adult content. discord.com/press-releas...
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally
Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13.
discord.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Something for TTRPG fans to keep an eye on; Discord is incorporating age verification features starting next month, which might affect adult content. discord.com/press-releas...
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Discord remains a prominently popular tool for community building and communication among fans of games and communities.
Tomorrow is Hasbro’s Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which should offer some more info on D&D’s current financial health. Still a lot of questions around the company’s plans for 2026, but I do imagine MTG will remain a big focus as well as video games.
February 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Tomorrow is Hasbro’s Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which should offer some more info on D&D’s current financial health. Still a lot of questions around the company’s plans for 2026, but I do imagine MTG will remain a big focus as well as video games.
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Before the charity stream began, content creators from @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social weren't sure what number to aim for — maybe $30,000 or $50,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Minneapolis video game livestream raises $250K for rent aid during ICE surge
Podcasters from MinnMax and Giant Bomb, two video game media outlets, played games for eight hours during their “ICE Out” livestream.
www.mprnews.org
February 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Before the charity stream began, content creators from @minnmax.com and @giantbomb.bsky.social weren't sure what number to aim for — maybe $30,000 or $50,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
Within 15 minutes, they raised $58,000 for local food pantry VEAP. Within an hour, $100,000.
In this TTRPG news roundup, we delve into why designers are talking about Neopets, take a look at HBO's plans for Baldur's Gate and I interview the people making wrestling accessories for D&D fans. Yeah, it's a thing.
TTRPG Insider
An inside look at the scene shakers, content makers and upstarts in the tabletop gaming industry
www.ttrpginsider.news
February 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
In this TTRPG news roundup, we delve into why designers are talking about Neopets, take a look at HBO's plans for Baldur's Gate and I interview the people making wrestling accessories for D&D fans. Yeah, it's a thing.
Currently working on a story about all the Neopets TTRPG discourse, but wanted to share some remarks I found from one of the games' designers on why they seem to lean into a Fifth Edition-focused gameplay style.
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
February 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Currently working on a story about all the Neopets TTRPG discourse, but wanted to share some remarks I found from one of the games' designers on why they seem to lean into a Fifth Edition-focused gameplay style.
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
www.reddit.com/r/neopets/co...
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DCC Demo Con, our FREE online con for new players, is happening RIGHT NOW!
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
February 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM
DCC Demo Con, our FREE online con for new players, is happening RIGHT NOW!
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
Learn DCC RPG with experienced game masters this weekend today and tomorrow (Feb 7-8!)
tabletop.events/conventions/...
#gaming #TTRPG #DungeonCrawlClassics #DCCRPG #roleplayinggames #GoodmanGames #tabletoprpg #DCC #free
The Isekai-themed TTRPG Gates of Krystalia has been on a big advertising push recently to get people interested in the game. It was reviewed and featured by Polygon and TTRPG reviewer David Thaumavore in recent days, and had ads featured in at least one notable TTRPG newsletter.
February 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Isekai-themed TTRPG Gates of Krystalia has been on a big advertising push recently to get people interested in the game. It was reviewed and featured by Polygon and TTRPG reviewer David Thaumavore in recent days, and had ads featured in at least one notable TTRPG newsletter.
HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate television show that will expand the narrative beyond BG3. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
HBO is turning Baldur’s Gate into a TV show
A return to the Forgotten Realms.
www.theverge.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
HBO is developing a Baldur's Gate television show that will expand the narrative beyond BG3. www.theverge.com/entertainmen...
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
The show will be made by LAST OF US co-creator Craig Mazin but will not involve Larian.
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I'm going to be so real if my ex friend dragged me into a fantasy world, I'm immediately going apeshit
like wow the power of magic but also you can't just change the plans like that
like wow the power of magic but also you can't just change the plans like that
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I'm going to be so real if my ex friend dragged me into a fantasy world, I'm immediately going apeshit
like wow the power of magic but also you can't just change the plans like that
like wow the power of magic but also you can't just change the plans like that
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as a journalist, the gutting of wapo makes me anxious; as an american, it makes me terrified
February 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
as a journalist, the gutting of wapo makes me anxious; as an american, it makes me terrified
Our latest at TTRPG INSIDER: We spoke with @threesailsstudios.bsky.social about GALLOWS CORNER, their new game that attempts to tell a story about political action and rebellion in the 14th century. www.ttrpginsider.news/p/how-gallow...
TTRPG Insider
An inside look at the scene shakers, content makers and upstarts in the tabletop gaming industry
www.ttrpginsider.news
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our latest at TTRPG INSIDER: We spoke with @threesailsstudios.bsky.social about GALLOWS CORNER, their new game that attempts to tell a story about political action and rebellion in the 14th century. www.ttrpginsider.news/p/how-gallow...
WIZARDS OF THE COAST is combining its two most popular properties with the Roll for Initiative Superdrop, which includes MTG cards inspired by Baldur's Gate 3 and other D&D properties. Shadowheart, Gale, Candlekeep and Strahd all appear to be featured.
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
Secret Lair: Roll for Initiative Superdrop
Magic fans from Baldur's Gate, Ravenloft, and beyond—rally your party for the Roll for Initiative Superdrop on February 9, 2026!
magic.wizards.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
WIZARDS OF THE COAST is combining its two most popular properties with the Roll for Initiative Superdrop, which includes MTG cards inspired by Baldur's Gate 3 and other D&D properties. Shadowheart, Gale, Candlekeep and Strahd all appear to be featured.
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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The Bloggies 2026 submissions are officially closed. Get ready for the nominations next Monday.
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
What's Next After Submissions?
The Bloggies' 2026 submissions are closed. Here's what's next...
www.explorersdesign.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The Bloggies 2026 submissions are officially closed. Get ready for the nominations next Monday.
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
You can get the full schedule and submissions breakdown here:
www.explorersdesign.com/bloggies-sub...
Very quick factual check: This was written by @snow117.bsky.social, not Selkie. I got my tags all wrong.
Screaming Metal: Vector Soul is a "mecha ttrpg about toxic lesbians piloting living machines for exorbitant amounts of money so they can live lavish lifestyles before being torn to shreds by the poisonous arms of hyperspace." Published by @selkie.online
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Screaming Metal: Vector Soul
Screaming Metal: Vector Soul is a mecha ttrpg about toxic lesbians piloting living machines for exorbitant amounts of money so they can live lavish lifestyles before being torn to shreds by the poison...
www.backerkit.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Very quick factual check: This was written by @snow117.bsky.social, not Selkie. I got my tags all wrong.
I do also need to include a lot of Kickstarter's Zine Month projects as well. Here's that list!
With February starting, it's Zine Month! There's lot of projects to consider backing if you're inclined toward such within the TTRPG community. Some of these are made by veteran designers, others by AP and TTRPG veterans and icons. What so should you consider?
Here's my list of names to note:
Here's my list of names to note:
February 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I do also need to include a lot of Kickstarter's Zine Month projects as well. Here's that list!
With February starting, it's Zine Month! There's lot of projects to consider backing if you're inclined toward such within the TTRPG community. Some of these are made by veteran designers, others by AP and TTRPG veterans and icons. What so should you consider?
Here's my list of names to note:
Here's my list of names to note:
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 PM
With February starting, it's Zine Month! There's lot of projects to consider backing if you're inclined toward such within the TTRPG community. Some of these are made by veteran designers, others by AP and TTRPG veterans and icons. What so should you consider?
Here's my list of names to note:
Here's my list of names to note:
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to those about to crowdfund, we salute you
February 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
to those about to crowdfund, we salute you
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A small indie group from New York, a mixture of creatives from China and the United States, need the U.S. government to believe they should stay here. A new piece about the intersection of today's immigration climate and video games from @patrickklepek.bsky.social: remapradio.com/articles/the...
The Future of These Game Developers Rests on a Visa Application
A small indie group from New York, a mixture of creatives from China and the United States, need the U.S. government to believe they should stay here.
remapradio.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM
A small indie group from New York, a mixture of creatives from China and the United States, need the U.S. government to believe they should stay here. A new piece about the intersection of today's immigration climate and video games from @patrickklepek.bsky.social: remapradio.com/articles/the...
It’s Zine Month! Gotta start looking for all the cool zine projects on Kickstarter and Backerkit.
February 1, 2026 at 4:06 PM
It’s Zine Month! Gotta start looking for all the cool zine projects on Kickstarter and Backerkit.
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Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
Coming soon: The Thunder Perfect Mind
An Occult Action Thriller Tabletop RPG
www.kickstarter.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Get this occult action thriller ttRPG for 1-7 people. Perfect if you enjoy playing powerful undead revenants embroiled in breakneck action, interpersonal drama, and occult investigation. Soundtrack by @mollynoise.bsky.social and human-made art by @stregawolf.art. Jump in now for early bird deals!
This week's TTRPG roundup: an animator from SWORD ART ONLINE is helping translate Sword World RPG to English, MCDM announced its latest project, we spoke with @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social about their upcoming game and more!
www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This week's TTRPG roundup: an animator from SWORD ART ONLINE is helping translate Sword World RPG to English, MCDM announced its latest project, we spoke with @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social about their upcoming game and more!
www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
www.ttrpginsider.news/p/news-round...
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Starting tonight, TTRPG streamers and content creators are raising money to help the protesters and organizers in Minneapolis. Check out the details and tune in to support any way you can:
www.thefandomentals.com/role-for-res...
www.thefandomentals.com/role-for-res...
Role for Resistance: TTRPG Streams To Benefit Ant-ICE Organizations - The Fandomentals
Over the last week, several Actual Plays and Tabletop Roleplay Game designers have converged, focusing their efforts on Minnesota and the collective protest
www.thefandomentals.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Starting tonight, TTRPG streamers and content creators are raising money to help the protesters and organizers in Minneapolis. Check out the details and tune in to support any way you can:
www.thefandomentals.com/role-for-res...
www.thefandomentals.com/role-for-res...
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Veteran Dice Tower reviewer Sam Healey resigns in wake of saying Alex Pretti, Renee Good were to blame for ICE killing them, after comments began impacting review giant’s annual pledge drive:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
January 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Veteran Dice Tower reviewer Sam Healey resigns in wake of saying Alex Pretti, Renee Good were to blame for ICE killing them, after comments began impacting review giant’s annual pledge drive:
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...
@magpiegames.bsky.social is previewing gameplay for the upcoming TEMERAIRE TTRPG on Twitch tonight a 7 PM EST. Napoleon meets Dragons built on the company’s new ruleset it built FALLEN LONDON on. twitch.tv/magpiegameso...
MagpieGamesOfficial - Twitch
The official Twitch account for Magpie Games, a TTRPG company. We host Dev Talks, Q&As and Actual Plays of our current and future products like: Avatar Legends: The TTRPG, Root: The TTRPG, Rapscallion...
twitch.tv
January 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM
@magpiegames.bsky.social is previewing gameplay for the upcoming TEMERAIRE TTRPG on Twitch tonight a 7 PM EST. Napoleon meets Dragons built on the company’s new ruleset it built FALLEN LONDON on. twitch.tv/magpiegameso...