10 Minute Tabletop News

Nov 21 2024 40 ep. 9 mins 4

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Each week we highlight the three biggest stories and news from TTRPGs in a quick ten minute breakdown. What happened and why is it important. Everything from new Virtual Tabletops, game launches, industry news and more!

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Discworld Kickstarter wins, Walmart and Wizkids team up, Star Trek Warps into Starter Sets!

Nov 21 2024 7 mins

The Discworld TTRPG Kickstarter campaign has concluded, raising an impressive $2.9 million, with late pledges still open. While it didn't surpass record-breaking campaigns like Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG, it's a huge success likely to spark future expansions. Other TTRPG news includes Walmart teaming up with WizKids to sell exclusive D&D mini bundles online, perfect for ho

Hasbro Stock misses because Baldur's Gate 3, Strahd Novel, Life is Strange TTRPG, and More!

Nov 07 2024 7 mins

Hasbro's quarterly earnings meeting where the mixed bag of news for Wizards of the Coast has been revealed, with strong D&D book sales but a drop in digital revenue. The chilling new Ravenloft novel Heir of Strahd by Delilah S. Dawson is previewed, giving a haunting look at an adventure in Barovia set for release in April 2025. Meanwhile, Starfinder 2E playtests its level 10 c

D&D Breaks Sales Records, MÖRK BORG Video Game, and Magic the Gathering Animated Series is Back!

Sep 30 2024 7 mins

This week, we chat about the MÖRK BORG video game adaptation, "Mork Borg Heresy Supreme," set to launch via Kickstarter on October 1. We also dive into Wizards of the Coast's big win with the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook, which has become the fastest-selling book in D&D history. Plus, we talk about WotC’s search for a new Senior Brand Publicity Manager follo

Curse of Strahd Novel?! The Newest Diceless TTRPG! Pirate Borg, King of the Borg!

Sep 24 2024 11 mins

Critical Role's Daggerheart is now available for pre-order, with two editions set to release in Spring 2025. Meanwhile, D&D fans in Australia and New Zealand are frustrated as the 2024 Player's Handbook alternate covers are severely undersupplied, with many pre-orders being canceled. Hero Forge has launched an exciting new Kitbashing feature, allowing Pro users to creat

D&D Beyond Adds Lord of the Rings, Greg Tito Leaves Wizards of the Coast, Heated TTRPG Union Battle

Sep 09 2024 10 mins

Greg Tito bids farewell to Wizards of the Coast to embrace a government role in Washington, stirring social media with candid comments about his move. Meanwhile, the D&D 2024 Player's Handbook is already receiving updates and corrections in its digital format, addressing community feedback on spells and character mechanics. On another note, Dropout's Misfits & Magic

Jon Hamm D&D Podcast, WotC Promo Woes, and Cosmere Breaks Records

Aug 12 2024 10 mins

This week, Hasbro is issuing copyright strikes against YouTubers reviewing the new Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook, sparking controversy; Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG Kickstarter is breaking records, with millions raised in its first hours; WotC's virtual tabletop, Project Sigil, received mixed reviews after a GenCon demo; Free League announced a second edit

Twitch competitor? Which monster will show up in Stranger Things season 5

Jul 17 2024 7 mins

This week we cover Moonbeam, a new live streaming platform that's crowdfunding on BackerKit, designed to rival Twitch with AI moderation tools and a promise of 100% revenue for creators. Major tabletop names like Kobold Press and Green Ronin Games are already on board. We also delve into the controversy sparked by the new book "The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons

Will D&D Beyond Marketplace Sink or help New TTRPGs?

May 18 2024 12 mins

This week's we’re talking about "Flee, Mortals!" from MCDM, has launched on D&D Beyond. Could the success of the DnD Beyond marketplace impact third party publishers striking out on their own with new TTRPG systems? The virtual tabletop platform, One More Multiverse, is shutting down. D&D announced new content for its 2024 Player's Handbook and Dungeon M

Asmodee Takes on $700 Million in Debt and D&D Is Good for Your Health

Apr 30 2024 9 mins

This week, how playing Dungeons & Dragons could positively impact your mental health according to a recent study published in Games for Health. Learn about the big shakeup at Asmodee as it splits from its parent company Embracer Group, inheriting debt. Plus, get ready for Roll20's new integration with Discord. Lastly Find Familiar Spirits' newest whiskey inspired by Cri

Hasbro bets on Kidults, D&D Partners with Kobold Press, and the future of setting books?

Mar 28 2024 9 mins

This week Kobold Press' Tome of Beasts, launches on D&D Beyond. The updated Tome of Beasts on D&D Beyond offers streamlined mechanics, new monster art, and improved organization for easy reference. Lego has released a 3,745-piece D&D set called "Red Dragon’s Tale," complete with its own playable one-shot adventure. This collaboration highlights D&D&