Mar 11, 2020

  The Coronavirus strain COVID-19 has impacted the tabletop game convention scene yet again.     Cool Mini or Not Expo, held every May, has been canceled for 2020. CMoN, itself an international company based in Hong Kong, made the following statement: “This year, we had a very difficult decision to make. The Coronavirus pandemic is spreading at...

Mar 9, 2020

  Awhile back, we told you that Cubicle 7 lost the Middle Earth License.  We have some great news if you’re a fan of RPG Set in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. Free League Publishing today announced a partnership with Sophisticated Games to publish tabletop roleplaying games set in Middle-earth and based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Francesco...

Mar 9, 2020

  The OP have announced a licensing agreement to combine Critical Role, a story-driven and world-building digital media brand, with Steve Jackson Games’ card game “Munchkin.”     “We couldn’t be more excited to release this game to fans of Critical Role and ‘Munchkin’ and meet an ever-growing demand for both franchises,” Heather Campbell, vice...

Mar 9, 2020

  The GAMA Expo is coming up this week, and they will down as many companies are pulling out due to fears from the Coronavirus.     The companies include several major exhibitors and sponsors: Wizards of the Coast Star City Games Southern Hobby Distribution Skytear (Italy) Max Protection Lion Rampant Imports (Canada) GTS Distribution Bushiroad...

Mar 5, 2020

  We talk about Update 45.3, Pax East Meet Up News, Also Do We Really Need Magic The Gathering In D&D?   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN254.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (62.6MB) YouTube Watch Links DDO Players News Is Brought To You By The Skullsplitter Dice Company Skull Splitter...

Mar 3, 2020

  Plaid Hat Games is now an independent game studio, Plaid Hat Games’ founder Colby Dauch reached an agreement with the Asmodee Group to reaquire the rights to Plaid Hat and many of its titles.   03 Asmodee acquired Plaid Hat Games in 2015 as part of F2Z Entertainment .  Plaid Hat Games will once again operate as an independent game publisher. Asmodee...

Mar 3, 2020

  Wizards of the Coast announced Mythic Odysseys of Theros, a new sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons, for release on June 2, 2020.   Get ready to clash with the gods of Theros! Wizards of the Coast is combining the world’s greatest roleplaying game with the world’s greatest strategy game to create one amazing adventure! Mythic Odysseys of Theros is...

Feb 28, 2020

  This week Drac is joined by Rent and Tae as we talk about the 14th Anniversary, Update 45.2, Gen Con And Scooby-Doo??   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN253.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (90.1MB) YouTube Watch Links   Game News Happy 14th Anniversary Dungeons & Dragons Online!...

Feb 25, 2020

  Ravensburger announced Wonder Woman: Challenge of The Amazons Strategy Game, a new cooperative strategy game, for release on March 1.     A powerful tribe of warriors have lived in peace for centuries on the tranquil island of Themyscira. That peace is shattered when their enemies invade. Now it’s up to you to defend your home! In this...

Feb 25, 2020

  Help Scooby Doo and the gang solve the mystery!   Debuting a series of The Op’s new signature line of Coded Chronicles™ games, Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion puts you right in the roles of Fred, Daphne, Shaggy, Velma, and Scooby to unfold a mystery in real-time! Coded Chronicles™ games are like no other tabletop game you’ve ever played...

Feb 24, 2020

  “Looks like we’ve got another mystery on our hands”   Jinkies!, the Mystery Inc. gang is about to face the ultimate betrayal! Designed by the team behind the critically acclaimed Betrayal Legacy, Betrayal at Mystery Mansion lets players take on the role of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred, as they explore the mysterious...

Feb 19, 2020

  This week, we talk about Hardcore Season 2, Dice and Godzilla?   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN252.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (47.4MB)   YouTube Watch Links   Game News Hardcore League 2 Information Coming Later This Week Hardcore Season 2 rewards 1750 favor: Devil bone...

Feb 18, 2020

  Dice, we all love them right? you can never have enough of them it seems, and there is no shortage of options it seems.     This collectible d20 is 55mm (a little over two inches) across and is made with a unique process that creates layers of color within the die itself. The die is big with easy-to-read numbering that is sequenced in the...

Feb 18, 2020

  The Op has partnered with Toho International to bring two ‘Godzilla’ branded board games, Jenga: Godzilla and Monopoly: Godzilla, to retailers in 2020.   In Jenga: Godzilla Extreme Edition, the King of Monsters is trying to destroy a Jenga tower.  It features custom rules where players remove and replace blocks according to directives...

Feb 17, 2020

  Sorry! I don’t want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea – any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Goodbye!” – Bilbo Baggins.   Players can embark on more adventures in Shadowed Paths which adds new heroes, including Gandalf and Arwen, to games of The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth.     This...

Feb 14, 2020

  Netflix is sending “Stranger Things” fans some love on Valentine’s Day — all the way from Russia.     The streaming giant on Friday released a teaser trailer for the sci-fi series’ upcoming fourth season, which includes confirmation that David Harbour‘s beloved character is, in fact, alive and well. (Well, he’s alive. That’s enough for now.)...

Feb 14, 2020

  On the show this week, we talk about Update 45: Age of the Alchemist Release Notes, also Hasbro releases sales figures for D&D and more!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN251.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (89.0MB)   YouTube Watch Links  ...

Feb 13, 2020

    Hasbro released their earnings during a call to investors and its good news all around for the company and the brands and games we, and readers of this site love.     The TLDR Bullet point version for you D&D grew again for the sixth year in a row. Streaming D&D content was up nearly 50% on last year. Substantial new (digital)...

Feb 13, 2020

  The hunt for One-Eyed Willy’s hidden treasure makes the jump from screen to Monopoly board in this The Goonies inspired game.     Players will buy, sell, and trade locations around Astoria, Oregon, including One-Eyed Willy’s cabin, the Pirate Ship Cavern, and Sloth’s room. The game box will include a game board, six collectible mover tokens...

Feb 5, 2020

  This week we talk about the producers letter and our thoughts on what’s coming, and NOT Coming!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN250.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (79.6MB) YouTube Watch Links  ...