The French tabletop role-playing game Shadows of Esteren has significantly exceeded its initial Kickstarter funding target. The campaign, which aimed to raise $10,000, has already collected over $79,933 from 748 backers, with three weeks remaining until its closure on May 17. Shadows of Esteren is celebrated for its focus on deep narrative roleplaying with a simple system designed to enhance storytelling rather than complicate it. It has been described by Geek & Sundry as “the gothic fantasy RPG you’ve always wanted,” ideal for those who value story-driven gameplay. This year marks the 1 ..read more

This April, Paizo is introducing several new products for its Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing game lines. The releases include a detailed world guide, adventure paths, and game mats, along with a scenario designed for higher-level play in the Starfinder universe. Explore Tian Xia with Pathfinder Lost Omens World Guide The “Pathfinder Lost Omens Tian Xia World Guide” provides an extensive overview of the continent of Tian Xia, detailing its history, cultures, and over 20 nations. The guide includes a large poster map and is available in a special edition featuring faux leather binding a ..read more

CMON Limited has entered into a business partnership with Japon Brand, an agent and promoter of Japanese board games and card games. This partnership aims to leverage CMON’s infrastructure and management capabilities, enabling Japon Brand to continue promoting Japanese games internationally as an independent division. Japon Brand, established in 2006, has been a key player in introducing successful Japanese games such as “Love Letter,” “Machi Koro,” and “Time Bomb” to international markets. Under the new arrangement, Japon Brand will maintain its operational independence while continuing its ..read more

The Kickstarter campaign for “3D Printable Fantasy Props Vol 2” has successfully surpassed its initial funding goal, securing $18,441 in pledges from 324 backers, with 29 days remaining until its conclusion on May 24. This campaign serves as a follow-up to the successful first installment, “3D Printable Fantasy Props.” This new collection aims to expand the variety of board game props available to enthusiasts, featuring designs that can significantly enhance tabletop gaming experiences. The models are designed at a 32mm scale, which allows users to scale them according to specific printing re ..read more

In a recent update shared on the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Todd Kenreck offered insights into the development of the Revised 2024 Player’s Handbook. The team is currently in the midst of print reviews, refining final details to ensure the handbook meets their standards of quality and gameplay. The discussion highlighted recent reveals, including a new wizard class illustration, part of the enhanced artwork set to feature across the Player’s Handbook and its accompanying volumes, the Dungeon Master’s Guide and the Monster Manual. The creative t ..read more

“Corps of Discovery,” a new board game combining historical exploration with monster combat, has successfully launched on Kickstarter. The game, designed by Sen-Foong Lim and Jay Cormier, who have previously worked on projects like MIND MGMT, Belfort, and Junk Art, has quickly surpassed its funding goal. Since the start of the campaign, “Corps of Discovery” has raised over $120,285, far exceeding its initial goal of $36,594. The campaign still has 19 days remaining and will conclude on May 14th. The game has already attracted 1,155 backers. This cooperative game, suitable for 1 to 4 players ..read more

Pandasaurus Games has announced the upcoming release date of “Courtisans,” a new board game created by Romaric Galonnier and Anthony Perone, with artwork by Noëmie Chevalier. The game is scheduled for release in the United States on May 17, and will be priced at $24.95. Designed for 2 to 5 players and suitable for ages 8 and up, “Courtisans” offers 20-30 minute sessions of gameplay. The game is set during a royal banquet, where players guide Courtiers around the hall to influence various families and secure points. Each player manages a set of Courtier cards divided among six families, with 1 ..read more

Renegade Game Studios has announced the availability of the G.I. JOE Mission Critical Cobra Ascendant expansion as of today. This new addition to the G.I. JOE Mission Critical game series introduces fresh challenges and characters into the strategic tabletop environment. In the Cobra Ascendant expansion, the stakes are higher as players face off against Serpentor, the new boss leading the sinister Cobra organization. Accompanying Serpentor are the twin lieutenants, Xamot and Tomax, enhancing the opposition with their coordinated attacks. The expansion not only increases the threats but also b ..read more

Free League Publishing has announced that Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, is set for release on June 4. This new game is designed for fast-paced miniature skirmishes within the popular post-apocalyptic setting of Mutant: Year Zero. In Zone Wars, players command groups of mutant Stalkers venturing into a hazardous wasteland called the Zone, engaging in battles to claim artifacts from the Ancients. The game aims to blend survival strategies with high-stakes skirmishes, challenging players to either secure their territory or face defeat. Developed by industry veterans including Andy Chambers and T ..read more

Looney Labs is set to release a new game titled “JINXX” to its Looney Pyramids™ collection on May 3rd. The game is designed to incorporate both simple rules and strategic depth, consistent with the brand’s existing lineup of games. “JINXX” is the latest of six Looney Pyramids™ titles and is designed for 2-4 players. It features a 3×3 board where players utilize pyramid-shaped pieces in three sizes and four monochromatic colors: black, white, gray, and clear. The gameplay revolves around strategic placement and movement of pieces, influenced by dice rolls and pyramid sizes. Players must choose ..read more