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
Game Manufacturers Association Draws Line: Opposes Devastating Trade Tariffs
The rumble of economic warfare has reached the tabletop gaming industry, and the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is not backing down. They’ve issued a resounding opposition to the United States’ recently imposed 54% tariff on Chinese goods, warning of dire consequences for the entire US tabletop market. GAMA Stands Firm Aga
Texas Bill’s Broad Wording Threatens RPGs in Schools
A controversial bill proposed in Texas, aimed at addressing concerns about students identifying as “furries,” is raising alarms within the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) community. The “Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education Act” (F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act) could inadvertently lead to the banning
Shadowdark’s Western Reaches Explodes on Kickstarter, Blazing Towards the Two Million Dollar Mark
Hold onto your torches, adventurers! The Arcane Library has just launched their highly anticipated new setting, Western Reaches, for the critically acclaimed Shadowdark roleplaying game, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. This exciting expansion rocketed past half a million dollars in its first few hours on Kickstarter. A
Madness at Geneva Lake: A Cosmic Horror Crawls into Gary Con XVII
Prepare yourselves, Investigators! Chaosium has announced a chilling new Call of Cthulhu adventure, “Madness at Geneva Lake,” set to debut at Gary Con XVII, and it’s bringing a unique blend of Lovecraftian terror and tabletop RPG history to the shores of Lake Geneva. For those planning to attend Gary Con XVII at the