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 […]
Tabletop Gaming
Remembering Legendary TTRPG Designer James Ward: And His Work On Dungeons & Dragons
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 […]
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld Set To Return To The Realm Of Tabletop Role-Playing Games
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 […]
Is The Kickstarter Board Game Rap Godz By Omari Akil Another Grift Which Will Never Fulfill?
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 […]
80s Table Top – Star Frontiers
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 […]
#DungeonDrama: How The Woke Has Dragged The TTRPG Industry Into Hell
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 […]
Hasbro Seeks Buyer for Dungeons & Dragons As China Gaming IP Farm Tencent Eyes Acquisition
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 […]
Catalyst Game Labs Block Hundreds Of Battletech and Shadowrun Fans On X After Unveiling Unpopular “Community Guidelines”
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 […]
Dungeon & Dragons Forgotten Realms Creator Ed Greenwood Bows To Cancel Pig Mob After Getting Attacked For Supporting An Indie Comic
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 […]