Today, Critical Role announced the launch of Beacon, its new membership program, available on web browser and Android app (with an iOS app on the way), accessible on both mobile and tablet. Beacon will provide a wide range of exclusive and early access programming, live event pre-sales, instant access to VODs and podcasts, an exclusive Discord server invite, discounts on merchandise, and more. All current programming available on Critical Role’s Twitch and YouTube channels will remain accessible to fans worldwide, with some new content made available at a later date following its initial launc ..read more

In late 2022, R. Talsorian Games announced a brand new addition to their Cyberpunk RED TTRPG, letting fans of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077 bring their favorite chooms to the tabletop for the very first time. This week, they revealed new details about the boxed set, including new art and their release window this June with plans for both physical and digital releases. The Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit is a standalone set developed with CDPR meant not only for brand new players getting into the Cyberpunk RED tabletop roleplaying game but also veteran fans wanting new ways to p ..read more

Just in time for the character’s 50th anniversary, the Wolverine legend begins anew! Following Krakoa’s tragic fall and the brutal “Sabretooth War” storyline currently unfolding in the final issues of Benjamin Percy’s Wolverine run, Logan will turn his back on humanity, mutantkind, and the X-Men in an all-new ongoing Wolverine series by acclaimed writer Saladin Ahmed (Daredevil) and Marvel Stormbreaker artist Martín Cóccolo (Immortal Thor). Ahmed and Cóccolo’s new run begins deep in the Canadian wilderness where Wolverine reunites with his wolf pack and embraces the beast within! But Wolverine ..read more

What if George R. R. Martin’s Fire and Blood was written more like HBO’s House of the Dragon? Caroline and Gretchen analyze Martin’s work from this perspective and search for hidden stories in the text. This week Caroline and Gretchen welcome back friend of the show Musa to discuss (read: defend) the Good King Jaehaerys. The three ask the important question: but how does the man feel? Listen below, Subscribe to our RSS feed, or search for “House of Fire & Blood” on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Listen: https://rss.com/podcasts/house-of-fire-and-blood/1471780/ Where to Find Us Carolin ..read more

The Op Games has launched a brand-new official version of one of the most popular family game and fight starter: MONOPOLY: One Piece Edition. Under license by Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, this new game transforms one of the longest-running manga turned anime series into tabletop form, giving fans a new adventure with the Straw Hat Crew. In MONOPOLY: One Piece Edition, fans can join the thrilling adventure as the crew divides into three dynamic teams: the Factory Destruction & Samurai Rescue Team, the Ceasar Delivery Team, and the Thousand Sunny Guard Team. Players can buy, sell ..read more

While the X-Men’s mission forces them to work outside the law, certain teams have found ways to fight for mutant rights within the system as officially sanctioned strike forces! In the upcoming From the Ashes era, that tradition continues in a new volume of X-Factor from Eisner winning writer Mark Russell (Fantastic Four: Life Story, The Flintstones) and acclaimed X-Men artist Bob Quinn (Captain America, Knights of X). Formed by the government in response to a post-Krakoa outbreak of mutant paramilitary, ops squads, and mercenary teams, X-Factor will be co-led by Angel and Havok and include re ..read more

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of creating knit or crocheted stuffed yarn creatures. The Woobles took this concept and ran with it, developing a line of amigurumi toys at different levels.  “Hello Kitty’s Once in a Milk-ion Bundle” is part of the Sanrio x The Woobles collaboration which also includes Cinnamoroll and My Melody. When the kit is finished, the crafter is left with a Hello Kitty plush and a small milk bottle. It’s advertised as a beginner’s project that takes 3-8 hours on average. I managed to go beyond the average and spend over 12 hours trying to complete the kit. It’s a ..read more

If May The 4th is a day to celebrate the heroes of the galaxy, then the Revenge of the 6th is when we indulge our darker sides. Celebrate the Dark Side of the Force and add these figures to your collection. Available now for pre-order exclusively on Amazon. STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR 3-PACK (HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99 / Available: Fall 2024)  The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS JEDI: SURVIVOR 3-pack is inspired by the appearances of the MagnaGuard, Super Battle Droid and Battle Droid characters in the video game. In his fight ..read more

Later this year, Marvel Comics will kick off Pride Month with its annual Marvel’s Voices: Pride anthology one-shot, titled X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, followed by an all-new series of Pride variant covers. On sale throughout June, this year’s Pride variant covers were drawn by two of the industry’s most promising talents—Betsy Cola and Davi Go. Across eight stunning covers on Marvel’s hottest titles, celebrate LGBTQIA+ heroes from throughout the Marvel Universe, including members of the Avengers, the X-Men, and more. Each piece teams up LGBTQIA+ characters with one of their fellow icons, sh ..read more

This is another guest piece from writer and fan analyst Amanda Winstead The fandom industry is booming at the moment. Just a cursory glance at sites like Etsy and Shopify shows that you can buy all manner of merchandise and goodies based on your favorite TV shows, books, bands, and movies.  Founding your own small business can help you connect with the community and get more from your passion, too. Using your creative talents to create shirts, pins, and artwork can quickly become lucrative and help you build a profitable small business.  However, before you start selling goodies, you ..read more