Rowan, Rook and Decard Step Back from Gen Con 2025 Amidst International Travel Safety Concerns

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UK-based tabletop RPG publisher Rowan, Rook and Decard have announced their decision to forgo an in-person presence at Gen Con 2025. The creators of critically acclaimed games like Heart, Spire, and Eat the Reich cited growing concerns over the safety of international travel into the United States as the primary reason for their withdrawal. In [&he

WORST CASE GETS WORSE: China Tariffs Skyrocket to 104%, Hitting Games and Merch Hard

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Just when businesses thought the trade situation couldn’t get more challenging, it did. In a dramatic escalation, an executive order issued Tuesday has raised U.S. tariffs on many goods imported from China to a staggering 104%, effective starting today, Wednesday, April 9th. This represents a massive jump from the already high 54% rate establ

RPG Publishers Breathe a Sigh of Relief (For Now): Are Books Exempt From Trump’s Tariffs?

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  The recent wave of tariffs announced by the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the tabletop gaming industry, leaving publishers scrambling to assess the potential impact on their businesses. With tariffs reaching as high as 54% on goods from China and 46% from Vietnam, many feared the worst. However, a glimmer of hope has [&hel

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