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DDO Players News Episode 348- The One With Lanterns Crossbows And Sabertooth

Posted by on Oct 19, 2024

  This week we discuss update 70, Crossbows Changes, Cormyr, Lanterns in the Mist, and much more! 0:00 Start 00:38 Update 69.4 Release Notes 02:02 Update 69.4.1 Release Notes...

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DDO Players News Episode 348- The One With Lanterns Crossbows And Sabertooth

Posted by on Oct 19, 2024

  This week we discuss update 70, Crossbows Changes, Cormyr, Lanterns in the Mist, and much more! 0:00 Start 00:38 Update 69.4 Release Notes 02:02 Update 69.4.1 Release Notes...

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Dungeons & Dragons 5E

Hasbro’s Magic: The Gathering and D&D: A Deep Dive into Q3 2024 Results

Posted by on Oct 25, 2024

  Despite the highly anticipated release of the 2024 Player’s Handbook, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) appears to be struggling to make a significant impact on...

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Tabletop Games

Dive into the Depths of R’lyeh: New Arkham Horror: The Card Game Expansions Announced

Posted by on Oct 31, 2024

  Prepare to submerge yourself in the Lovecraftian horror of R’lyeh with the upcoming expansions for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Fantasy Flight Games has unveiled...

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Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 Coming From Z-Man Games

Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 Coming From Z-Man Games

Jul 20, 2020

  Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 is a prequel story that puts players in the role of medical graduates called upon by the CIA during the Cold War in 1962.  A deadly Soviet bioweapon, Project Medusa, will have players traveling between Allied, Neutral, and Soviet cities as they eliminate Soviet operatives, acquire specific targets, and set up other CIA agents in...

Pathfinder 2 Humble Bundle

Pathfinder 2 Humble Bundle

Jul 19, 2020

  Pathfinder Second Edition takes the game further away from its D&D roots and more towards its own distinct system which is a good thing. They have taken user feedback from the first edition and the second edition playtests and incorporated them into an all-rounded game that feels and plays better.     The bundle itself represents tremendous...

DDO Players News Episode 265 The Great Cornholio

DDO Players News Episode 265 The Great Cornholio

Jul 2, 2020

  This week we talk about the 2 newest DDO Updates, New D&D Icewind Dale book and the return of Beavis and Butthead!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN265.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (68.5MB)   YouTube Watch Links   Game News 46.2.3 Release Notes Update 46.3 Release Notes...

Beavis And Butthead Reboot Announced

Beavis And Butthead Reboot Announced

Jul 1, 2020

  ” I am the Great Cornholio, I need T.P. for my bunghole” -Beavis.   Iconic cartoon Beavis & Butt-Head is returning Comedy Central today announced an expansive deal with Emmy® Award-winning Mike Judge to reimagine MTV’s seminal, Gen X-defining “Beavis and Butt-Head,” as well as additional spin-offs and specials. Creator Mike Judge has...

Wil Wheaton Announced As Games By Bicycle Global Board Game Ambassador

Wil Wheaton Announced As Games By Bicycle Global Board Game Ambassador

Jul 1, 2020

  Bicycle® brand is excited to announce the signing of actor, writer, and board game enthusiast Wil Wheaton as its first global board game ambassador.  In his role, Wil supports the new “Games By Bicycle” line of board and card games.  Bicycle is proud to be partnering with Wil, who for years has been an advocate for expanding the board game hobby to new...

R.I.P. Famed Artist Jim Holloway

R.I.P. Famed Artist Jim Holloway

Jun 30, 2020

  Roleplaying game artist Jim Holloway passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by his family, according to a post by his son to the Art of Jim Holloway Facebook group.     Mr. Holloway was a prolific artist from the early days of  Dungeons & Dragons, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Dragon magazine.  He also provided art for  Paranoia,...

Thames & Kosmos Announces The Release Of My City

Thames & Kosmos Announces The Release Of My City

Jun 30, 2020

  Thames & Kosmos has announced that the highly-anticipated tabletop game, My City, is available to pre-order now through Barnes & Noble and will be launching in stores next month. Developed by award-winning game designer Reiner Knizia, My City was named one of three nominees for this year’s prestigious Spiel des Jahres Award (German for “Game of...

Critical Role Announces Return This Thursday

Critical Role Announces Return This Thursday

Jun 28, 2020

    It’s been a long wait, we told you when they announced there were putting a halt to the live stream due to Covid.   Looks like they figured out a way to do the show, live together, but apart!   According to the “State Of The Role” Update, they are coming back Thursday.     They showed off a look at the new...

Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion Unboxing First Look

Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion Unboxing First Look

Jun 27, 2020

  Unboxing and taking a first look at Scooby-Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion! This is a spoiler lite video, I do show off some of the tiles, but not the haunts! so if you consider the tiles a spoiler, you have been warned! Thank you to Avalon Hill/Wizards Of The Coast for sending the review copy! This game will be released on July 24th. Pre-order now via...

Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Dice & Miscellany

Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Dice & Miscellany

Jun 20, 2020

  WOTC has announced like the past few releases, there will be set of dice & miscellany for Icewind Dale.   Ice Dice, Baby! Premium dice for the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Planning an expedition to Icewind Dale? Prepare for a cold reception by arming yourself with dice that bring the heat. Includes: Eleven dice (two d20s, one d12, two...

Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Is The New D&D 5E Book

Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden Is The New D&D 5E Book

Jun 20, 2020

  Wizards of the Coast will release the new Dungeons & Dragons volume Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden on September 12. Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden puts adventurers on the path to Icewind Dale.   SOME SECRETS ARE WORTH DYING FOR Feel the cold touch of death in this adventure for the world’s greatest roleplaying game. In Icewind...

DDO Players News Episode 264 Surprise! Hardcore Season 3 For All!

DDO Players News Episode 264   Surprise! Hardcore Season 3 For All!

Jun 18, 2020

  This week we talk about the surprising news that Hardcore season 3 is coming NEXT WEEK and it’s open to all. And More!   Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN264.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (53.1MB) YouTube Watch Links   Game News Hardcore Season 3 Starts Next Wed And Open To All...

GAMA CANCELS ORIGINS GAME FAIR 2020

GAMA CANCELS ORIGINS GAME FAIR 2020

Jun 13, 2020

  Origins Online got the plug pulled, and now the new postponed date for Origins is also canceled.   The Game Manufacturer’s Association has canceled Origins Game Fair 2020 one day after canceling Origins Online. “GAMA made the decision to postpone Origins Game Fair to October to provide time to evaluate the possibility of holding a tabletop...

ORIGINS ONLINE CANCELED BY GAMA

ORIGINS ONLINE CANCELED BY GAMA

Jun 11, 2020

  Well, looks like Origins online is not going to happen, as GAMA announced they have pulled the plug on the show.  We told you That Origins was postponed until October due COVID 19 fears, but they were planning to hold an online convention on the original dates. That was the plan until an uproar happened over on twitter.   The move comes after a day...

DDO Players News Episode 263 – By The Power Of The Unicorn Mount!

DDO Players News Episode 263 – By The Power Of The Unicorn Mount!

Jun 10, 2020

  On this SUPER SIZED episode we have Patrick from DDO cast join us to talk about The Freebie Code, Update 46 Patch 2, DDO Cast Hitting 600 episodes and much more! Grab a drink and keep it handy, this is a long episode folks! Audio Only Listen And Download Link http://subvertedmadness.com/ddo/playersnews/DPN263.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download...

CMON Announces Massive Darkness 2

CMON Announces Massive Darkness 2

Jun 8, 2020

  CMON is printing money yet again it would seem.. Massive Darkness 2 has been announced with a reveal trailer teasing its release later this year. The upcoming board game is a sequel to the 2017 co-op game in which players ventured into a series of perilous dungeons to defeat the crushing forces of Darkness spreading across the land....

Blood Rage: Digital Edition is Now Available on Steam (PC and Mac)

Blood Rage: Digital Edition is Now Available on Steam (PC and Mac)

Jun 1, 2020

  Asmodee Digital, a leader in video game entertainment inspired by board games, is proud to announce the release of Blood Rage: Digital Edition on Steam (PC and Mac, 19,99 € / $19.99).     The faithful digital adaptation of the legendary Viking board game designed by Eric Lang, with art by Adrian Smith, is developed by Exozet. The hit board...

CMON Announces Masters of the Universe: The Board Game

CMON Announces Masters of the Universe: The Board Game

May 31, 2020

  By the Power of Grayskull!   When Eternia is threatened by Skeletor and his vile minions, the noble Prince Adam holds aloft the Sword of Power and proclaims, “By the Power of Grayskull, I have the power!”, transforming into He-Man! These battles have raged endlessly in toy stores, living rooms, and playrooms, but soon, gamers will be able to...

Gen Con Online Registration Opens Monday

Gen Con Online Registration Opens Monday

May 31, 2020

We told you that Gen Con 2020 was canceled and is going to hold an online convention due to COVID-19.  They have announced that registrations will open this Monday.     Last week, we had the sad duty of announcing the cancellation of Gen Con 2020 in Indianapolis due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19. However, while we can’t...

FREE RPG DAY RESCHEDULED FOR JULY

FREE RPG DAY RESCHEDULED FOR JULY

May 30, 2020

  Gaming Days, LLC has announced that they have rescheduled Free RPG Day for July 25 from the event originally slated for June. Free RPG Day is a yearly event aimed at helping retailers provide previews on new games to their community.   “2020 has been a crazy ride and we feel that our communities need a reason to celebrate role playing games...