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The 6 top commanders in MTG Secrets of Strixhaven

Matt Bassil — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:30 +0000

There are 36 new legendary creatures in the brand new MTG set Secrets of Strixhaven. But while some of these commanders are top of the class, others will struggle to graduate. For every super-powered MTG commander worth building a deck around, there's another legend that you'd struggle to fit into your 99.

The 16 best Pokémon cards in the world

Matt Bassil — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:13:17 +0000

After three full decades of the Pokémon TCG, there are thousands upon thousands of candidates for the best Pokémon cards of all time. As years pass and sets rotate in and out, powerful cards will rise and fall, but in this list we name and honor the game's all time heroes: the Pokémon cards that dominated the game during their time in the sun. Some are loved, others are infamous, some even courted bans - but they all made their mark on the competitive Pokémon TCG scene. Read on for the all time Pokémon card hall of fame, from golden oldies to fresh hotness.

A full master set of all Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution expansions now costs over $13,000

Callum Self — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:34:20 +0000

While it seems like each successive expansion in the Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolutions era is getting smaller, the price of buying these cards certainly isn't. Even if you manage to score packs at a retail price, there's no guarantee you'll get those chase cards, and they all go for eye-watering prices on the secondary market. In fact, by my calculations, if you want a full master set of all Mega Evolutions expansions so far, you'll be spending over $13,000 on Pokémon cards. For reference, that's 85 booster boxes at retail price (or 27 Destined Rivals booster boxes at current market price, yuck).

Warhammer 40k reveals the new Armageddon Jump Chaplain at last - and he slaps!

Alex Evans — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:56:51 +0000

To use a very annoying piece of Warhammer 40k gameplay jargon, Games Workshop's Armageddon box set reveals have been a bit "uppy downy" so far. The new Intercessor and up-armed Ork Boy went down well enough, and the Weirdboy is delightful; but our long awaited new Vanguard Veteran was a real whiffer, catching a lot of hate for looking too similar to the existing jump assault intercessors. Well, as of Monday, the Warhammer 40k 11th edition clap-o-meter is about to leap back up, because the new Jump Chaplain is far more interesting.

Will D&D's new Actual Play series suffer from the 'Mercer effect'?

Matt Bassil — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:12:23 +0000

Dungeons and Dragons is dipping its toes into longform Actual Play content for the first time in many years, and the upcoming 'Dungeon Masters' show has a star-studded cast of actors, voice-actors, and D&D-adjacent celebs. Of course, that's practically a given for any high-profile AP show nowadays... Aside from being officially produced by the creators of the game, and having a kickass intro sequence, Dungeon Masters does have one other trick up its sleeve, a selling point to make it stand out from its competition. The show wants DMs to adapt the content for their own home games. Essentially, this is an actual play series where you can 'play-along' at home.

Forget New Vegas, the biggest Fallout reboot of 2026 is the miniature wargame

Timothy Linward — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:55:38 +0000

Fallout: Wasteland Warfare is getting a second edition later this year, and praise the atom, it looks like it's going to be far simpler than the overwrought original. I was given a brief demo of the revised Fallout miniature wargame at Adepticon, and was relieved to discover the rules have been greatly streamlined. This could be a perfect excuse to bring publisher Modiphius' excellent range of Fallout miniatures out of the vault and onto the tabletop wasteland.

The rarest and most expensive Lorcana cards of 2026

Matt Bassil — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:14:06 +0000

What are the rarest, most expensive Lorcana cards? When the characters and films are so beloved by so many, it only makes sense mega-fans are prepared to shell out for a rare Disney card with unique art of their favorite character. This guide covers all the most expensive Disney Lorcana card sales from the most recent sets.

I like Marvel Crisis Protocol's new board game spinoff - but can it reel in newbie wargamers?

Timothy Linward — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:36:47 +0000

Fans of arena battlers and co-op board games should keep an eye on Marvel Crisis Protocol: Alliances, a new series coming from Atomic Mass Games later this year. I got an early demo of the first game in the series, Night of the Goblin, at Adepticon 2026, and was equally impressed by the gorgeous miniatures and the slick way it has repurposed the core rules of a miniature wargame into a co-operative board game.

The $9 million Brass: Pittsburgh board game Kickstarter just won't end

Cat Bussell — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:50:40 +0000

Roxley Games, the folks behind the crunchy industrial board game powerhouse Brass: Birmingham, have garnered a huge amount of public support for their next title: Brass: Pittsburgh. Though its highly successful Kickstarter should have already ended, a final twist from Roxley has kept the ball rolling on the campaign, which has now amassed over $9 million (£6.67 million).

A legend returns in the latest Warhammer 40k preview

Cat Bussell — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:06:04 +0000

Welcome news from the front: the mortal forces of the Astra Militarum are getting some serious reinforcements courtesy of the latest Warhammer Community preview. In addition to the return of iconic, fan-favourite hero of the Imperium, Commissar Yarrick, two new vehicles and the fearsome Commissar Graves will also be rolling off the assembly lines.

This surprising scholar is currently more valuable than the Elder Dragons from MTG's Secrets of Strixhaven

Ben Macready — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:02:55 +0000

When thinking about chase cards from the new MTG set Secrets of Strixhaven, the elder dragons are probably the first cards to come to mind. After all, they have incredibly powerful effects that soup up all of your instants and sorceries, not to mention the fact that they're freaking elder dragons, and that's just inherently cool. There is one card from the set that currently outvalues them all, though, Emeritus of Woe.

The fanmade TTRPG for The Amazing Digital Circus is pure whimsical chaos

Gab Hernandez — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:52 +0000

The Amazing Digital Circus is a bonafide feel-good story for indie creatives in an otherwise unforgiving industry. With billions of views across social media and sold-out theaters for its upcoming finale, it's a treat to see a work of art get the respect it deserves. One of the most important boons to its success is a very passionate fanbase, who've spawned countless fanart of their own. Naturally, a fanmade TTRPG was bound to happen. Good news for TADC fans, it already has.

New to D&D 5e solo play? This 4th-level adventure is perfect for you!

Gab Hernandez — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Dungeons and Dragons is the most popular TTRPG of all time, and yet it's still a Herculean task to schedule games. I can count on one hand the number of games I've played face-to-face in the past few months. Even so, I've got plenty of fingers to spare. That's when I discovered the wonderful world of the solo RPG. These games let me enjoy my TTRPG fun times without those pesky players (who I very much miss). For those who aren't familiar, this upcoming adventure is a good place to start.

The Pokémon TCG's most subtly tragic playmat is now back in stock

Ben Macready — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:55:54 +0000

The Pokémon Center store offers a wide variety of Pokémon TCG accessories. Like many Pokémon TCG products, they tend to sell out quite quickly, so every once in a while, the storefront restocks with a selection of accessories from the past. They've recently relisted one of the most tragic card playing surfaces in the TCG, the Substitute Playmat.

This killer TTRPG app makes D&D amazing to play on your phone

Gab Hernandez — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:40:23 +0000

Whether you're a fan of 5e or 3.5e, there's no better time to be a Dungeons and Dragons fan than now. Not only is the fandom the biggest it's ever been, there are countless resources, apps and homebrew for players to dive deep into. While there will always be a special place in my heart for the days of pen and paper, I fully admit I adore blending technology with D&D. There's simply too much cool stuff out there for me to be puritan about how I play my sword n' sorcery games. And this VTT is an awesome resource for those in-person sessions.

Pokémon TCG players in Asia are going to get a new Mega Delphox promo card

Ben Macready — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:34 +0000

Greninja is getting a lot of focus at the moment. This is unsurprising, given that it's the star of the upcoming Chaos Rising Pokémon TCG expansion. Kalos has two other final form first partner Pokémon, though, Delphox and Chesnaught. Just like Greninja, both of these starters were given a new mega form in Pokémon Legends Z-A. While we've had no news on when Mega Chesnaught will make a TCG debut, players in Southeast Asia will be able to get their hands on new promotional Mega Delphox EXs starting in May.

There's a missing Elder Dragon in the new MTG Strixhaven Commander decks

Ben Macready — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:35:28 +0000

The new Secrets of Strixhaven Commander decks are packed with plenty of valuable MTG reprints. From Moonshaker Cavalry to Faerie Mastermind, there are a lot of appealing cards returning here. The decks also contain the versions of the Elder Dragons that appeared in the original 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages. Well, four out of the five decks do. One deck is missing its dragons...

A tactical TTRPG inspired by Chainsaw Man and 90s ultraviolence is coming soon

Gab Hernandez — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:17 +0000

The fantasy genre of anime has much to thank tabletop RPGs for. You may have noticed how several anime draw upon tropes typically found in Eurocentric fantasy, and there's one culprit: D&D. The 1970s saw a cult following for the classic TTRPG, with the most influential result being Records of Lodoss War. What started as a transcript of a D&D actual play soon became a franchise phenomenon, spawning novels, OVAs, and even its own RPG.

MTG Strixhaven Silverquill Influence precon deck upgrade guide

Matt Bassil — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:47 +0000

Silverquill Influence might just be the best precon deck of MTG Secrets of Strixhaven, but that doesn't mean it can't be improved. Here are 16 cards to cut and 16 cards to add to make your Killian deck more persuasive than ever.

Spicy $30 charity bundle gets you the fully loaded physical Dune RPG, 79% off

Alex Evans — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:16 +0000

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I'll almost certainly spend the last $30 of my April paycheck on this Dune RPG Physical Megabundle, because a) I frigging love Dune; b) I've kind of let Modiphius' Ennie-winning Adventures in the Imperium pass me by so far; and c) it's not often Humble's mega-cheap TTRPG bundles give you the real, physical editions of a game.

New Pokémon TCG Abyss Eye set comes to Japan in May - but it'll cost you

Callum Self — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:55:15 +0000

Is that an eclipse? Nope, it's Mega Darkrai! As Chaos Rising looms for English collectors, the Japanese Pokémon Abyss Eye expansion has been unveiled as the next major release, bringing the Gen IV Mythical as this set's mascot (and presumably, a banger of a chase Pokémon card for it). If this Japanese expansion catches your eye, you won't have to wait long to pick it up - though it looks like you'll be paying a little more per pack.

Why Wyldwood is my top Kickstarter board game to watch in 2026

Timothy Linward — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:36:01 +0000

The sheer table presence of Wyldwood is hard to convey in words. Sitting on the cusp of a skirmish wargame and a tactical board game, the game uses colossal display scale models so big they stretch the definition of the word 'miniature'. I got a hands-on test of the game at Adepticon, and I came away excited. This game could be huge - pun intended.

Wizards is launching an official D&D actual play starring Astarion and Lae'zel

Matt Bassil — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:01:16 +0000

Wizards of the Coast has announced it's starting its own D&D Actual Play series, Dungeon Masters, starring a bunch of Dungeons and Dragons celebrities. The game, which begins April 22, will feature content from the upcoming Ravenloft: The Horrors Within book, providing viewers a sneak peek at the material in this 2026 sourcebook.

This fan-made Warhammer 40k army builder tracks $$$ as well as points

Timothy Linward — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:58:30 +0000

When Warhammer 40k fans talk about the 'price' of a unit, there's about even chances that they're discussing how much of their army points budget it uses up, and how much it will cost to buy the models. If you've ever wanted a tool can calculate both sums at the same time, check out '40k army', a fan-made web app that does precisely that.

An oldschool MTG strategy is back and triggering a sudden 235% price spike

Matt Bassil — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:29:43 +0000

The Magic: The Gathering card Erayo, Soratami Ascendant has spiked, and spiked hard. Just one week ago, this innocuous rare from Champions of Kamigawa cost $8.65 on the secondary market. Now, copies are selling on TCGPlayer for upwards of $29.

Critical Role's D&D stars kick off new season of the Weird Kids podcast in May

Mollie Russell — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:14 +0000

Weird Kids, a podcast from D&D stars Ashley Johnson and Taliesin Jaffe, returns to Critical Role's streaming service Beacon on May 5. The new season, streaming every Tuesday, features 24 hour-long episodes. Johnson and Jaffe promise once again to get nostalgic, funny, and deep, sharing stories from their unique upbringings as child actors.

250 spicy Truth or Dare questions for couples, FWBs, and dirty game nights

Alex Evans — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:10:55 +0000

Spicy Truth or Dare questions turn a classic game into a hilarious adult affair. Playing is easy - players take it in turns to answer an intimate question or face a dare, while the other players brainstorm their cheeky challenge. The hardest part of the game, however, is coming up with enough spicy ideas. This guide offers over 200 of the best Truth or Dare questions for adults - plus 80+ dares that run from the silly to the scorching, as an added bonus!

All DnD languages explained

Mollie Russell — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:43:11 +0000

While adventuring, you're bound to come across a creature that speaks different DnD languages from you. The universal language of Common can only get you so far, and it pays to be fluent in a few extra dialects. This guide is for all potential polyglots who want to master the 17 key Dungeons and Dragons languages - or one of over 60 more obscure options from far away planes.

Full Warhammer 40k 11th edition guide - Armageddon box, new rules, and story explained

Timothy Linward — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:34:30 +0000

At last, Warhammer 40k 11th edition is confirmed! Announced by Games Workshop at Adepticon 2026, the new edition is dropping this Summer, with the Blood Angels vs. Orks Armageddon launch box, a bunch of intriguing rules updates, and the promise of massive updates to the game's app support. Read on for our best release estimates, GW's latest reveals, and everything else we know (or can reasonably predict) about the new, 2026 edition of 40k.

Wargamer meets Mike Franchina, Trench Crusade's nightmare prophet and all-round chill dude

Timothy Linward — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:52:04 +0000

Trench Crusade is the grimmest, darkest, nastiest wargame currently on the market, and it stems from the mind of one man. Mike Franchina is a well-established concept artist in the videogame industry, whose baroque, grimdark designs influenced the grimier elements of games including Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2. Trench Crusade started as his own personal imaginary universe, a place for ideas too grotesque even for his work. Imagine my surprise, then, when I get a chance to interview the man at Adepticon, only to discover that he is unbelievably chill.

Kings Cup rules - how to play the ultimate drinking card game

Timothy Linward — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:14 +0000

King's Cup is a drinking game played with an ordinary deck of 52 playing cards, and it's the perfect way to pregame before a big night out. You might also know it as Ring of Fire, Circle of Death, or Waterfall - though whatever you call it, the King's Cup rules remain the same. This guide will teach you how to play King's Cup, with clear descriptions of what each card does that you can follow even when you're sloshed.

Glass Cannon Network's Cthulhu RPG tour battles to "trailblaze" in a crowded actual play market

Mollie Russell — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:05:01 +0000

It's been almost 10 years since The Glass Cannon Network first took its Pathfinder podcast on tour. CEO and cofounder Troy Lavallee tells me their debut show was staged "at a games store in Queens that isn't around any more". "It was only 50 tickets, but it sold out", he says. "People flew in from all over the country to watch us do a four-hour one-shot." "That's when we started to realize: 'oh, something is happening here'.

Pokémon Center Chaos Rising ETBs are already going for over $200 on eBay

Callum Self — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:41:41 +0000

In an amusing case of nominative determinism (if you don't know what that is, look it up, it's a real fun concept to have in your back pocket), the Pokémon Chaos Rising expansion's pre-orders on the company's official website were nothing short of, well, chaotic. Despite having only a small selection of Pokémon cards and few major faces, this Greninja-led expansion sold out like a shot on Pokémon Center. And, just a few days later, its coveted exclusive ETBs are already selling for over $200 on marketplaces like eBay.

New Warhammer 40k combat rules show we're finally learning from Age of Sigmar

Timothy Linward — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:16:13 +0000

On Wednesday, Games Workshop revealed more details about the changes coming to the Warhammer 40k combat phase in 11th edition. There are a lot of little changes that, together with the recently revealed new terrain layouts for the game, should make melee armies a lot more viable - and it's clear that the 40k design team has been taking notes from the Age of Sigmar developers down the hall in Warhammer World.

MTG Back to School 2026 Secret Lair value breakdown

Matt Bassil — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:35:44 +0000

A new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair superdrop has arrived, and wow is it BAD. There are some cool art styles here, but the reprint value is the worst I can remember. Was the cancelled Monster Hunter drop even this poor? To help you decide which Lairs you might want to pick up when the collection releases on April 27, I've analysed each one, and ranked them all by card value.

Get a Pokémon Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box cheaper than market price at Walmart

Callum Self — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:11:01 +0000

Phantasmal Flames' Charizard, Mega Evolutions' Lucario and Gardevoir, and Ascended Heroes' countless chases have left a huge shadow that Pokémon Perfect Order currently resides in. Compared to other recent Pokemon sets, this small expansion isn't full of Big Names but, from my own experience, it has excellent pull rates and gorgeous cards, so don't sleep on it, I say. Fortunately, it hasn't flown off shelves like hotter sets, and right now, you can get a Perfect Order Elite Trainer Box full of Pokémon cards below market price at Walmart.

Hit Kickstarter board game Dice Throne comes to PC - but some fans can't stomach the price

Timothy Linward — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:04:47 +0000

Dice Throne, a head to head fighting board game powered by a Yahtzee-style dice-rerolling system, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to develop a digital edition. With $325,373 pledged against its $100,000 goal, the project is already fully funded - but a lot of fans of the tabletop game are disgruntled by the $60 price tag on the Kickstarter.

Warhammer rival One Page Rules reveals massive 3D printing campaign with 18 creators and 500+ minis

Timothy Linward — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:00 +0000

One Page Rules has revealed 'Worlds Beyond: Brawl', a massive crowdfunding campaign for over 500 minis from 18 different creators, adding 53 new warbands to OPR's small-scale battle games Grimdark Future: Firefight and Age of Fantasy: Skirmish. Not only is OPR teaming up with indie sculptors, but it's collaborating with companies that have their own games - so you'll soon be able to field forces from Warmachine, Arcworlde, and Warzone Eternal against one another, using bespoke OPR rules as a common language.

D&D rival Daggerheart's second rulebook releases in August, with four new classes

Mollie Russell — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:34:12 +0000

D&D rival Daggerheart has opened pre-orders of its next rulebook, Hope and Fear. As of April 14, a standard and deluxe edition can be ordered from Critical Role and Darrington Press stores, as well as local game stores. Digital versions can be pre-ordered on Demiplane and DriveThruRPG. These early bird copies will arrive on August 25, while additional stores will begin stocking the title from September 22.

All Pokémon sets in order of release

Matt Bassil — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:28:05 +0000

So far, there have been 126 mainline Pokémon sets, with special boosters and promos adding even more cards into the mix. That's a lot of Pokémon cards. If you need help keeping up with Pokémon TCG expansions, then we're here - with a complete, start-to-finish list of all Pokémon card sets.

Pathfinder Hellbreakers review: It gets better, I promise

Mollie Russell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:07:16 +0000

Pathfinder's latest adventure path wears its heart on its sleeve. Hellbreakers casts you as a scrappy group of revolutionaries, rebelling against a nation's tyrannical rulers. Your journey from ground-level grunt to uprising leader is a perilous one, and Hellbreakers sometimes struggles to capture its moral complexity, but overall, the story offers a cathartic kind of hope. Things can and do get better.

The first Warhammer 40k author, Ian Watson, has died

Timothy Linward — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:26:17 +0000

Ian Watson, prolific science fiction author and the first novelist to write Warhammer 40k tie-in novels, died on April 13 in Gijón, Spain, according to a notice by the official website of obituaries for the Asturias region. The author and co-author of 35 novels, Watson wrote the Inquisition War trilogy and the standalone novel Space Marine in the early '90s. His voice is completely distinct from the many Warhammer 40k books that have come after.

The 12 biggest chase cards in MTG Secrets of Strixhaven

Matt Bassil — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:25:56 +0000

We've now seen every single card from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven, and this looks like an absolute banger of a release. The power level is high, the bonus sheet is strong, and there are great cards for every format to entice you to crack packs. With pre-release just around the corner, now seems like the perfect time to take a look at the most valuable cards from this set.

My favorite Journey Together Pokémon card just got a figurine, and it's my new Moby Dick

Callum Self — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:57:57 +0000

Opening Pokémon TCG packs has always been about the thrill of the chase - you never know what you're going to get in each booster, and that ongoing search for your most wanted cards is a part of the fun. Now, there's a new chase with the Pokémon Dream Painting Water Ecology Figurine Set (try saying that three times as fast as you can), as my favorite Pokémon card from Journey Together has been turned into another chase. Regrettably, this little plastic Wailord is liable to become my Moby Dick.

DnD sizes explained for 5.5e

Mollie Russell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:57 +0000

Every character and creature in Dungeons and Dragons is assigned one of six different DnD sizes - crucial categories that define how much space they take up on a map, which weapons they can carry, and more. This guide explains all the size and weight rules from across the core D&D 5.5e rulebooks, including a handy DnD size chart you can reference.

D&D Ravenloft: The Horrors within - everything we know about Wizards' first book of 2026

Mollie Russell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:19 +0000

At Wargamer, the news of a new D&D Ravenloft book was met with screams (of delight, not horror). The rulebook returns to D&D's spookiest setting, and it releases globally on June 16 (with D&DBeyond subscribers able to access it as early as June 2, and pre-orders starting April 13).

D&D's new Ravenloft book turns Lovecraft's Innsmouth into an official setting

Mollie Russell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:33:17 +0000

Dungeons and Dragons dropped its contents list for upcoming book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within on March 13. We were expecting to see many of the subclasses and DnD races listed, but there are a few more surprising entries. Namely, "the new cosmic horror domain Innsmouth".

Wargamer on tour: my week with the team bringing Warmachine back from the dead

Timothy Linward — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:17:39 +0000

Painfully early on the morning of March 23, I crawl out of my hotel room and stumble towards terminal two at Manchester airport in the Northwest of the UK. It's the start of my pilgrimage to the famed wargames convention Adepticon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and also the start of a week embedded with the game designers and business leads at games design studio Steamforged Games (SFG). It's going to be a frantic week testing games, interviewing designers, writing up keynotes, schmoozing PRs. But whenever I'm not on business, I'll be hanging out with the people who now own the rights to one of my all time favorite wargames, Warmachine.

All DnD 2024 backgrounds explained

Mollie Russell — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:28:39 +0000

In a major shake-up to the Dungeons and Dragons rules, DnD 2024 backgrounds are now responsible for your character's ability score increases and starting feat. They still offer extra skills and backstory ideas, but they're now more crucial than ever before to your character build. This guide explains each of the new DnD backgrounds, including how they can be mixed and matched with different character options. After DnD classes, 5e backgrounds are now the second-most important choice for your character build. DnD races play a smaller but still influential role, so be sure to keep up-to-date with their rules, too.

Pokémon Chaos Rising pre-orders are live, and this small set is already making waves

Callum Self — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:21 +0000

Pokémon Chaos Rising has officially been revealed, weeks after Ninja Spinner, its Japanese twin, landed on shelves. If you want to collect some Pokémon cards from the upcoming set, Chaos Rising pre-orders are live now. Here's where to get them while they last.

The 21 best MTG cards of all time

Matt Bassil — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:13:31 +0000

What are the best MTG cards ever made? There have been many, many Magic: The Gathering cards printed over the years, but most of them are destined to sit in dusty drawers, untouched and unloved. Not these all-stars. Here, we've drawn up a list of the most powerful and popular, old and new, from all of Magic: The Gathering's many formats. We've looked back across countless MTG sets, from recent releases all the way back to Alpha, to find the coolest, most jaw-droppingly powerful cards in all of Magic: The Gathering. Some of these can still be played in your MTG Arena decks, though several have also done time on an MTG banlist or two.

Warhammer 40k Astra Militarum codex, lore, and new models in 2026

Alex Evans — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:48:07 +0000

The Warhammer 40k Astra Militarum army - a.k.a. the Imperial Guard - is among the oldest and most popular playable factions in Games Workshop's sci-fi wargame. An enormous force of trillions of regular humans, the Guard are humanity's first - and often only - line of defense. This complete guide includes full details of the most recent Astra Militarum codex including the killer Death Korps of Krieg models - so read on for everything you need to collect and play Imperial Guard in 10th Edition!

How to play Dungeons and Dragons for beginners

Mollie Russell — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:29:30 +0000

If you're learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons , you might be daunted by the chunky rulebooks and many-sided dice. But don't be dissuaded! D&D is well-worth learning to play, and it's far easier than you might think. This beginner's guide will tell you everything you need to know in 20 minutes, tops.

DnD level ups explained

Mollie Russell — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0000

A DnD level up is your character's reward for slaying enough monsters or completing a pivotal quest. Each level you gain brings new class abilities, spells, or even stat changes - pretty exciting stuff. If you need a refresher on how to level up in DnD, this guide is here to help.

After 18 years, Warhammer 40k reveals a new Ork Weirdboy, and he's odder than ever

Timothy Linward — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:04:37 +0000

The reveals for the upcoming Warhammer 40k 11th edition Armageddon box set are heating up, as GW has just previewed the first character miniature, a roaring Ork Weirdboy. This greenskin psyker is crowned in cables and fit to burst with psychic energy, and replaces a kit that debuted in 2008. But how will it play on the tabletop?

The best MTG Commanders 2026

Matt Bassil — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:01:43 +0000

The Commander is the legendary creature that leads your other 99 cards into battle in games of EDH: they dictate the colors you can include in your deck, and shape your overall strategy. If you're shopping for new options, our tried-and-tested guide to the best MTG commanders recommends plenty that reliably secure wins and are extremely fun to play.

This adorable new needlework board game is surprisingly sharp

Mollie Russell — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:47:33 +0000

Needlework isn't a topic often touched by board games. When the two hobbies meet, the result is usually a cozy tile placement game like Patchwork. Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points appears at first to follow the same trends. But, after several tests with a review copy, this pastel paradise turned out to be a world of cutthroat business enterprise.

How many Pokémon cards are there in 2026?

Matt Bassil — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:44:43 +0000

How many Pokémon cards are there? The trading card game has been running since 1999, with hundreds of new Pokémon cards added each year, so the number is up in the thousands. In fact, not counting promos or Japanese language cards, there are well over 17,000 Pokémon cards from main and special set releases right now - with plenty more coming all the time.

D&D rival Pathfinder just got 3D printable minis, and it could change its business model forever

Mollie Russell — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:17:41 +0000

On April 2, D&D competitor Pathfinder embarked on a new quest. Its publisher launched Paizo Printables, a new subscription service for printable mini files and accompanying TTRPG content. Plus, each mini is compatible with the One Page Rules system, pushing Pathfinder into the world of wargaming.

MTG card that upgrades top new Strixhaven deck sees a rapid 270% price spike

Matt Bassil — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:26:34 +0000

The Magic: The Gathering card Retether is in the middle of a serious price spike, jumping from $5.10 to $19.30 in the last week. This Sorcery card from the MTG set Planar Chaos has seen this 270% rise because it's one of the best possible cards to pick up if you're planning to upgrade a popular new Commander precon.

This $10,000 Mew ex Pokémon card is even better than 151's, but you won't find it in any packs

Callum Self — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:08:37 +0000

There's no shortage of Pokémon cards with prices in the five-figure or higher range. Our list of the most expensive rare Pokémon cards is full of older variants and promos that've accumulated scary value over the years. This Mew ex is a bit different, though; it's not a vintage classic, nor is it some big chase card with a BGS 10 Black Label grade. No, it's expensive because of how ridiculously scarce it is: only 1510 copies were ever made and, after this exclusive batch, there are no more coming out, ever.

This cyberpunk board game lets you stick it to AI in an upcoming crowdfunding campaign

Cat Bussell — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:13:50 +0000

We often see cyberpunk games neglect the anti-establishment element at the core of the beloved sci-fi genre. Sticking it to the man and tearing down the system are core elements of the cyberpunk experience, something which Tamashii: The Final Amendment seems to understand, at least if its imminent crowdfunding campaign is any indication.

This new Warhammer Age of Sigmar box looks like an ideal starter set

Cat Bussell — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:44:51 +0000

Warhammer Age of Sigmar can be pretty off-putting to potential newcomers. Despite the iconic, dark-fantasy aesthetic, the high-concept metaphysical battles and interplanar conflicts can be difficult to contend with. Fortunately, Games Workshop's latest Sunday Preview has given us details for a brand new self-contained Age of Sigmar box which looks grounded, glorious, and ideal for newcomers.

Some Pokémon TCG customers will be eligible for a new early access system

Ben Macready — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:48:40 +0000

Many Pokémon TCG fans know the frustration of seeing products go live on the official Pokémon Center store, and then watching it sell out effectively immediately before they have the chance to put in an order. Well, it looks like the Pokémon Company is planning to take some steps to address this by implementing a new early access system.

This folklore TTRPG features furry horrors in a dark fantasy world

Gab Hernandez — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:48 +0000

My favorite fantasy tabletop RPGS tend towards flavor rather than mechanics. Yes, I do love optimizing my builds in Pathfinder 2e but I'd be lying if it wasn't the Impossible Lands that drew me in first. Fantasy TTRPGs rely so much on their aesthetic because that's where fantasy shines most. Even so, there's a delicate balance between storytelling focus and engaging gameplay. In that regard, Mork Borg provides a rules-lite system that encourages storytelling. As for flavor, this upcoming folklore horror RPG fits perfectly.

MTG players mourn the death of Strixhaven's grossest li'l guy

Ben Macready — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:51:23 +0000

Blex, Vexing Pest was a legendary bog monster from the original Strixhaven: School of Mages set. He lurked in the campus's detention bog, hiding away from prying eyes and living his best pest life. Now, in a narrative bombshell unrivaled since the Phyrexian invasion, Blex is dead, and the Magic: the Gathering community is grieving.

DnD alternative Draw Steel just got a PC port, and it's on Steam

Gab Hernandez — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:55 +0000

Whether it's for Dungeons and Dragons or some other beloved TTRPG, one thing's for certain: it's really hard to get people together for a game. Many campaigns experience delays due to absences, schedule mishaps, or just plain laziness. In the absence of face-to-face dungeon crawling, players opted for online games. As of 2026, there are dozens of virtual tabletop options out there. Draw Steel may boast the most impressive of them all.

Warhammer 40k's new edition will change how objectives work - thank the Emperor

Cat Bussell — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:25:22 +0000

Warhammer 40k is due for a massive update this year, in the form of a brand new edition of the venerable sci-fi wargame. In a positive turn, Games Workshop is making moves to modernize how objectives work on the battlefields of the far future, giving us a rundown of its plans in an update on the Warhammer Community blog.

HeroQuest-inspired dungeon-crawling board game discontinued due to rising costs

Cat Bussell — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:38:49 +0000

While tales of success in the board game world are often cause for celebration, not every title is lucky enough to keep its head above capitalism's proverbial waters. Fantasy Flight Games is slated to discontinue Descent: Legends of the Dark, a charming dungeon delver in the mold of genre classic HeroQuest.

These vacation themed Pokémon TCG accessories make me wish I could really go to Unova

Ben Macready — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:30 +0000

The Pokémon Center store sells not only Pokémon cards, but also an eclectic collection of TCG accessories that often aren't available anywhere else. From polypropylene Snorlax playmats to an anniversary celebration collection depicting Nidorino and Gengar duking it out. The team they have brewing up new accessory ideas must be pretty busy. If they're looking to go on holiday, their latest offering shows a variety of Pokémon destinations they could potentially travel to if only they were actually real places.

This new cycle of Secrets of Strixhaven MTG cards fixes one of the game's worst mechanics

Ben Macready — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:06:06 +0000

The new Magic: the Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven features 5 sorceries with the new 'Paradigm' mechanic. Paradigm spells go into exile when they're cast, and then replay themselves on each of their controller's subsequent main phases at no cost. This has the potential to be pretty powerful, but it's actually inspired by an infamously underwhelming mechanic from 2005.

One of the best TTRPGs ever is being curated into a fanmade megabook

Gab Hernandez — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:59:29 +0000

Ars Magica wowed players in 1987 with its mechanical complexity and thematic resonance. It's also influential as one of White Wolf's earliest narrative-focused tabletop RPGs. Among its developers were none other than Jonathan Tweet (Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition) and Mark Rein Hagen (Old World of Darkness). While definitely intimidating, Ars Magica is one of the most satisfying magic systems you'll experience on the tabletop. And you can enjoy all of them in the most convenient way possible.

Unpack loads of D&D-style fun with this inventory management RPG

Gab Hernandez — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:44:08 +0000

Despite Dungeons and Dragons being the title of the most iconic tabletop RPG, there's a very important element unsaid. Why do adventurers go through all this trouble delving dungeons and defeating dragons? To save the town from great evils? To brave the unknown in search of adventure? Sure, but the real answer for many is simple: loot. Those magnificent magic items and glorious mounds of gold are the perfect motivation for any adventuring party. But what actually happens when it's time to start carrying all that loot around? That's where this charming little TTRPG comes in.

DnD stats explained

Timothy Linward — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:02:44 +0000

DnD stats are the axis that all of Dungeons and Dragons spins on. They decide what DnD classes I'm best suited for. When I want to sling a spell, dodge a blow, or fell a foe, it's the six Dungeons and Dragons stats that decide my fate. Naturally, it's pretty important to understand how DnD stats work. That's why I've whipped up a quick yet thorough guide to calculating and using ability scores. Let's start simple. The six DnD stats are Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma. You decide the starting value of these 'ability scores' during character creation, but they can be modified by your choice of DnD backgrounds (or, in the 2014 fifth edition rules, DnD races). They can also be improved with experience (see our DnD level ups guide to learn more).

"We had one shot": How first-time board game designers turned Whisker Wars into a crowdfunding success, despite "terrifying" tariffs

Mollie Russell — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:38:02 +0000

Board games, like many other industries, took a serious hit in 2025 thanks to Trump's aggressive tariff policies. The uncertain costs of manufacture and shipping caused delays, extreme price fluctuations, and even company shutdowns. It was a rough year to crowdfund a board game, but many tabletop titles survived. Some even thrived, despite the pressure. I spoke to one publisher that made its debut when Trump's tariff terror was at its peak.