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Battletech Owners Catalyst Game Labs Admits To Firing Reddit Mods Over Politics

March 23, 2024 by PaladinDragoon 8 Comments

In the wake of controversy over Battletech going woke, with the company blocking a vast number of its customers on X, Catalyst Game Labs fired most of its staff in a Stalin-esque purge. This comes soon after creator Blaine Pardoe whistled about the operation and how Catalyst Game Labs has fallen to new lows in […]

Filed Under: Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: battletech, catalyst game labs, DEI, Topps, Wargaming

Remembering Legendary TTRPG Designer James Ward: And His Work On Dungeons & Dragons

March 19, 2024 by Eddy Brock 1 Comment

James Ward Dungeons and Dragons TTRPG (tabletop roleplaying game) Game designer Fantasy author

The tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) community mourns the loss of James Ward, a pioneering game designer whose contributions to Dungeons & Dragons and the fantasy genre left an indelible mark. Ward, who passed away at the age of 72, was a driving force behind some of the most iconic elements of the beloved TTRPG. Ward’s […]

Filed Under: Celebrity, Pop Culture, Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: dungeons & dragons, obituary, TTRPG

Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Set To Return To The Realm Of Tabletop Role-Playing Games

March 2, 2024 by Jack Dunn Leave a Comment

Great A’Tuin by Discworld artist Paul Kidby

The renowned and cherished universe of Discworld, conceived by the late Terry Pratchett, is set to make a significant return to the realm of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) after a hiatus spanning over 25 years. This resurgence not only encompasses the forthcoming Discworld TTRPG but also includes a lineup of new board games inspired by […]

Filed Under: Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: Discworld, Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Terry Pratchett

Is The Kickstarter Board Game Rap Godz By Omari Akil Another Grift Which Will Never Fulfill?

February 22, 2024 by Aaron Alexander 1 Comment

Rap Godz Board Game

With mainstream entertainment in shambles, the crowdfunding of independent studios, be it comics, video games, TTRPGs, or board games, has become essential. A few of the best examples are The Rippaverse from Eric July and his all-star ensemble of writers and artists, the recent success of Palworld that has the entire gaming industry on notice, the ongoing success of […]

Filed Under: Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: Board Gaming, crowdfunding, Eric Lang, hoop godz, kickstarter, omari akil, rap godz, wokeism

80s Table Top – Star Frontiers

February 14, 2024 by The Dark Herald 3 Comments

Star Frontiers Character Record Sheets

A nostalgic anecdote and look back at 80s tabletop RPG, Star Frontiers, what fun it was while it lasted, and comparisons to other RPGS of the time. Recently, while cleaning out the garage I ran into something I’d completely forgotten about. Finding this book touched off a wave of bittersweet nostalgia for me.  80s tabletop […]

Filed Under: Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: Star Frontiers, Table Top RPGs, TSR

#DungeonDrama: How The Woke Has Dragged The TTRPG Industry Into Hell

February 12, 2024 by Aaron Alexander 4 Comments

Woke tabletop gaming companies like Wizards Of The Coast, Paizo, and Catalyst, backed by big companies that gorge off ESG money from BlackRock, like Hasbro, have made the tabletop roleplaying game or TTRPG industry radioactive. Then, to codify their takeover of TTRPGx, tourists like Matt Mercer set up dramatizations like Critical Role to act like […]

Filed Under: Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: cancel culture, Tabletop gaming, TTRPGs

Hasbro Seeks Buyer for Dungeons & Dragons As China Gaming IP Farm Tencent Eyes Acquisition

February 1, 2024 by Eddy Brock Leave a Comment

Hasbro Dungeons & Dragons Tencent Larian Studios Acquisition IP sale Financial crisis

Hasbro, the American toy giant, is actively looking to sell its renowned IP “Dungeons & Dragons” (D&D). Tencent, a prominent Chinese tech company, has emerged as a potential buyer. However, the negotiations are still in the early stages, and both parties have yet to reach a consensus on the transaction’s finer details. Larian Studios, a […]

Filed Under: Pop Culture, Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: dungeons & dragons, Hasbro, Tencent, video game

Catalyst Game Labs Block Hundreds Of Battletech and Shadowrun Fans On X After Unveiling Unpopular “Community Guidelines”

January 26, 2024 by Mage Leader 5 Comments

Catalyst Game Labs BattleTech: Rock of the Republic (2020)

Catalyst Game Labs has come under fire for its treatment of fans over the past week, beginning with another hostile takeover of a fan-run online space and culminating in a drastic change in the company’s online presence. This has resulted in the blocking of many Battletech and Shadownrun enthusiasts, which has created an uproar on […]

Filed Under: Pop Culture, Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: battletech, blaine pardoe, catalyst game labs, Discord, shadowrun, twitter drama

Dungeon & Dragons Forgotten Realms Creator Ed Greenwood Bows To Cancel Pig Mob After Getting Attacked For Supporting An Indie Comic

January 14, 2024 by Jon Del Arroz 10 Comments

Ed Greenwood Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms

Ed Greenwood, the legendary writer and editor of countless Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms projects, came under fire from a woke cancel pig mob this weekend after retweeting the IndieGoGo projects from Ryan “Word Nerd” Palmer, Hayvard Saints 8. The fantasy writer caved to the mob after receiving backlash for supporting an indie creator with […]

Filed Under: Books, Tabletop Gaming Tagged With: cancel culture, Cancel Pigs, D&D, dungeons & dragons, ed greenwood, forgotten realms

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