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		<title>Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game brings card-based kaiju battles to the tabletop</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tabletop & RPGs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Godzilla]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[IDW Games brings the King of the Monsters to your tabletop. Godzilla The Roleplaying Game uses a unique card based system to simulate desperate cinematic kaiju survival.]]></description>
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<p>IDW Games has launched a massive Kickstarter campaign to bring the King of the Monsters to the tabletop. <strong>Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game</strong> is a new, official card-based survival game set in the publisher&#8217;s comic-inspired Kai-Sei Era. The project has already smashed its initial funding target, raising over £100,000 to bring the 300-page hardcover rulebook and its miniatures to print.</p>



<p>Set decades after Godzilla&#8217;s first appearance in 1954, humanity has been forced to adapt to a reality where colossal beasts constantly threaten land, sea, and sky. Players take on the roles of the boots on the ground, undertaking high-stakes missions to ensure humanity survives another sunrise.</p>



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<p>Rather than relying on traditional polyhedral dice, the game engine uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Player characters are defined by four core stats: Constitution, Mindfulness, Intelligence, and Strength. When facing challenges, players draw a target number of cards, aiming to hit specific suits or values to succeed.</p>



<p>The game is designed to be highly cinematic, driven by a persistent &#8220;Crisis Clock&#8221; that ticks away in the background. Drawing Joker cards advances this clock, steadily escalating the danger and drawing the attention of the kaiju themselves.</p>



<p>Players can choose from twelve distinct character classes spread across command, combat, special operations, and support roles. Options range from battle-hardened Soldiers and cunning Thieves to mutated Scientists searching for a cure. There are even playable origin options for Mutants and Half-Breeds for those seeking abilities beyond baseline humanity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gods-of-the-tabletop">Gods of the Tabletop</h2>



<p>The core rulebook features an extensive roster of iconic Toho monsters, including Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Destoroyah, Anguirus, and Biollante. Each creature operates as a force of nature with signature traits and devastating special rules.</p>



<p>For game masters wanting to introduce new threats, a comprehensive &#8220;Kaiju Creator&#8221; provides robust mechanics for building custom behemoths. Furthermore, the book includes a dedicated alternate ruleset that allows players to take control of the kaiju themselves, slugging it out on a colossal scale.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Learn to Play Demo</h2>



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<p>For groups wanting to test the mechanics before committing, IDW Games has released the official <a href="https://issuu.com/idwpublishing/docs/godzilla_rpg_learn_to_play_guide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn to Play Guide</a> online. Originally showcased as a live demo at PAX Unplugged 2025, this digital booklet provides a streamlined overview of the card-based resolution system, the Crisis Clock, and the fundamental rules for surviving a kaiju encounter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reward-tiers">Reward Tiers</h2>



<p>IDW Games is offering a variety of pledge levels, ranging from digital access to a premium collector&#8217;s package featuring custom accessories.</p>



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<li><strong>Pledge $20 (approx. £15):</strong> <strong>G-Force Recruit.</strong> A digital copy of the core rulebook hosted on the IDW app, a digital comic collection, and a wallpaper pack.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $40 (approx. £30):</strong> <strong>G-Force Vanguard.</strong> The physical Starter Set (containing quick-start rules, an adventure, cards, and tokens) plus all digital rewards.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $60 (approx. £45):</strong> <strong>G-Force Commander.</strong> A physical copy of the core rulebook with a Kickstarter-exclusive cover, plus the digital rewards.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $80 (approx. £60):</strong> <strong>Kaiju Fanatic.</strong> Both the physical Starter Set and the Kickstarter-exclusive core rulebook, plus the digital rewards.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $125 (approx. £93):</strong> <strong>Kaiju Master.</strong> The ultimate bundle includes the Starter Set, the exclusive rulebook, a high-quality neoprene playmat, deluxe foil playing cards, a 4.5-inch resin Godzilla miniature, and all digital rewards.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $250 (approx. £186):</strong> <strong>Retailer Tier: G-Force Outpost.</strong> Four copies of the exclusive rulebook, four Starter Sets, and four playmats for brick-and-mortar stores.</li>
</ul>



<p>The project is all-or-nothing and will only be funded if it reaches its goal by <strong>Thursday, April 2nd, 2026</strong>. Digital rewards are expected in July 2026, with physical delivery estimated for <strong>October 2026</strong>.</p>



<p>The utter lack of an accessible Kickstarter story will be a red flag to some potential backers, though. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



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<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/idwgames/godzilla-the-roleplaying-game?ref=geeknative" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Back this Campaign</a></li>
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		<title>Hearts Of Ravensdale: Why Cooking Is The New Combat In Son Of Oak’s Latest Release</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tabletop & RPGs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[legend in the mist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Son of Oak launches Hearts of Ravensdale, the first setting book for Legend In The Mist, bringing rustic fantasy and the heroism of the hearth to the tabletop.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Tabletop studio Son of Oak has officially launched the first setting book for its breakout roleplaying game <em>Legend In The Mist</em>, pivoting the genre away from high-fantasy power fantasies toward the &#8220;heroism of the hearth.&#8221;</strong></p>



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<p>Released on 18 February 2026, <em>Hearts of Ravensdale</em> marks a significant expansion for the <strong>Boston</strong>-based developer. While the studio’s previous work, <em>City of Mist</em>, was defined by gritty urban neon, this new 348-page tome explores the Dales &#8211; a secluded mountain region where survival is tied more to a well-stoked fire than a sharpened blade. Lead designer <strong>Amit Moshe</strong> and his team have doubled down on &#8220;rustic fantasy,&#8221; a genre that prioritises the connections between community, folklore, and the land.</p>



<p>The launch represents a major milestone for the studio, now firmly anchored in<strong> Boston’s South End</strong>. By moving from a distributed indie model to a US-based powerhouse, <strong>Son of Oak</strong> is positioning itself to lead what many are calling the &#8220;cosy-dark&#8221; renaissance. Although the studio is collaborating with the Irish-owned <strong>Old Oak Games</strong> on the <em><a href="https://www.geeknative.com/171809/emmet-byrnes-beyond-the-woods-is-an-irish-hexcrawl-for-survival/" type="link" id="https://www.geeknative.com/171809/emmet-byrnes-beyond-the-woods-is-an-irish-hexcrawl-for-survival/">Beyond The Woods</a></em> supplement, <em>Hearts of Ravensdale</em> is a standalone achievement, focusing entirely on the internal lore of the Dales.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-heroism-of-the-hearth">The Heroism Of The Hearth</h2>



<p>In a bold mechanical departure from industry giants like <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>, <em>Hearts of Ravensdale</em> introduces rules where cooking and crafting are treated as heroic acts. Players do not just track rations; they master the &#8220;Oldways,&#8221; a system of folk magic where a carefully brewed herbal tea or a mended roof provides the mechanical leverage needed to face the supernatural.</p>



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<p>The Dales is a land of rustic fantasy, where ordinary village folk, farmers, hunters, herbalists, and peddlers, live close to nature and to the Unseen,&#8221; <strong>Amit Moshe</strong>, Founder of <strong>Son of Oak</strong>, said in a statement. &#8220;It is time to embark on a journey&#8230; to save your home.&#8221;</p>
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<p>The book includes 120 new &#8220;Theme Kits&#8221; designed to ground characters in this agrarian reality. Instead of &#8220;Paladins&#8221; or &#8220;Warlocks,&#8221; players take on roles such as <strong>Bone Tenders</strong> or <strong>Red Marshals</strong>. These tropes are designed to interact with the &#8220;Creatures of Twilight&#8221; &#8211; over 70 unsettling entities that represent the atmospheric, Ghibli-esque danger lurking just beyond the village fence.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Tale Of Two Magics</h2>



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<p>While the &#8220;cosy&#8221; elements are front-and-centre, the investigation into the book&#8217;s mechanics reveals a hidden &#8220;friction&#8221; point: Thaumaturgy. Described as a secret, unlockable path, this cultivation-based magic offers reality-shaking power that stands in stark contrast to the humble folk magic of the Dales.</p>



<p>This inclusion suggests that while <strong>Son of Oak</strong> is courting the &#8220;cosy gaming&#8221; audience, they are not abandoning the narrative tension that made their &#8220;Mist Engine&#8221; famous. The &#8220;Wake of the Oldways&#8221; campaign included in the book allows players to start as simple villagers and potentially uncover these deeper, more dangerous truths about the ruins of <strong>Old Gwyrdolin</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Accessibility And The Physical Gap</h2>



<p>The digital release is currently available at a significant discount, but physical collectors face a wait. While the PDF is out now, the printed books are not scheduled to ship until June 2026. For a studio based in a major shipping hub like <strong>Boston</strong>, the four-month lead time suggests a meticulous approach to production quality, though it remains a point of patience for those who prefer the tactile feel of a 300-page hardcover.</p>



<p>The book also includes comprehensive solo and co-operative support, acknowledging the growing trend of &#8220;lonely fun&#8221; in the roleplaying community. By providing the tools to play without a dedicated Narrator, <strong>Son of Oak</strong> is ensuring <em>Ravensdale</em> reaches beyond the traditional gaming group and into the hands of solo explorers.</p>






<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



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<li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/545238/legend-in-the-mist-hearts-of-ravensdale-setting-book?affiliate_id=31065" type="link" id="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/545238/legend-in-the-mist-hearts-of-ravensdale-setting-book?affiliate_id=31065" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hearts of Ravensdale</a></li>
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		<title>Why these new Dungeons and Dragons numbered rings aim to kill encounter clutter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wasted Wizard Games expands its stacking accessory range with numbered rings for Dungeons and Dragons, designed to track initiative and manage hordes in Tbilisi-born style.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Wasted Wizard Games</strong>, the independent accessory studio operating out of Tbilisi, Georgia, has launched a new set of numbered rings designed to streamline large-scale combat in <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em>. These accessories, which fit standard 25mm miniature bases, allow Dungeon Masters to distinguish between identical monsters, such as a horde of zombies or a pack of wolves, by assigning each a specific number from 1 to 30.</p>


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<p>The release follows the success of the company’s previous condition rings, which <a href="https://www.geeknative.com/204633/this-clever-dd-accessory-from-wasted-wizard-stacks-to-track-multiple-conditions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Geek Native featured</a> for their clever stacking design, allowing a single miniature to now display both its identity (e.g., Orc #5) and its current status (e.g., Stunned and Poisoned) in a single, stable column. This approach aims to replace the messy practice of hanging plastic bands or using &#8220;scrap paper&#8221; labels during complex roleplaying games.</p>



<p>The human element behind these designs is found in the studio&#8217;s founders, who left corporate roles just before the global pandemic to focus on tabletop utility. By operating in the Chugureti district of Tbilisi, they have tapped into a growing international design hub that prioritises minimalist efficiency.</p>



<p>However, while the design is elegant for standard skirmish play, it reveals a significant constraint for high-level play. The rings are precision-tooled for 25mm (one-inch) bases, meaning they are unusable for Large, Huge, or Gargantuan creatures without &#8220;hanging&#8221; them awkwardly on the miniature’s limbs, a practice that defeats the company’s stated goal of maintaining visual immersion. But then, do you need a reminder ring for such a fierce foe?</p>


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<p>These rings help DMs track identical monsters during combat with simple callouts like Orc #5 or Zombie #2, and they stack together with the condition rings you featured before.&#8221;</p>



<p>For Dungeon Masters running &#8220;horde&#8221; encounters, where 30 orcs might be represented by a single miniature for space reasons, the rings can also be used to track initiative order. By placing the &#8220;1&#8221; ring on the active mini, the DM can physically cycle through the turn order without losing their place in the initiative tracker.</p>






<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://wastedwizardgames.com/shop/dnd-accessories/numbered-dnd-status-rings/" type="link" id="https://wastedwizardgames.com/shop/dnd-accessories/numbered-dnd-status-rings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wasted Wizard</a></li>
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		<title>Age of Ambition: Forward-Facing Fantasy in a Changing World</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tabletop & RPGs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Age of Ambition]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leave the Dark Ages behind. The Age of Ambition RPG bundle offers a tabletop fantasy world of gunpowder, clockwork, and political upheaval. Get the core rules and 19 supplements for just $9.95.]]></description>
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<p>The Dark Ages have ended. The world of Trystell is hurtling toward an era of gunpowder, printing presses, matchlock firearms, and political upheaval. Will you guide civilisation into a brave new era, or will you be crushed under the wheels of progress?</p>



<p class="bundle">The <a href="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Ambition" type="link" id="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Ambition">Age of Ambition Bundle</a> is now live on Bundle of Holding. This enormous offer presents the complete game line from <strong>Tab Creations</strong>, offering a tabletop RPG setting where medieval fantasy is rapidly evolving into the Early Modern era. Tinker gnomes craft clockwork devices, pirate queens build fleets with magnetic compasses, and heroes are not just monster hunters—they are inventors, agitators, spies, and civic leaders.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-core-collection-9-95">Core Collection – $9.95</h2>



<p>For just <strong>$9.95</strong> (retail value $50), you get the complete starter set of DRM-free ebooks:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list dtrpg-bundle">
<li><em>Age of Ambition core rulebook</em> (Plus the Quick-Start, Consequence Cards, GM Screen Inserts, and a poster map of Trystell)</li>



<li><em>Six Sourcebooks</em> (<em>Character Options, Campaign Options, Bestiary, Expert Bestiary, Game Master&#8217;s Toolkit</em>, and <em>Heights of Power</em>)</li>



<li><em>Out of Shackles</em> (An introductory adventure featuring a slave rebellion on the high seas)</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-campaign-collection">Campaign Collection</h2>



<p>If you pay more than the threshold price (currently around $20.27), you will level up and receive an additional $67 worth of massive campaigns and standalone adventures:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list dtrpg-bundle">
<li><em>What Lies Beneath</em> (A massive campaign making the heroes elite guards in the city-state of Melanoc)</li>



<li><em>Strange Bedfellows</em> (A campaign focused on municipal politics, ruling a domain, and thwarting conspiracies)</li>



<li><em>Seven Standalone Scenarios</em> (<em>The Butcher&#8217;s War, Escape From Prison Isle, A Little Murder, Melanoc Adventures, Tainted Gold, Time Forgot</em>, and <em>Will to Power</em>)</li>



<li><em>Poster Maps</em> (Regional maps for Melanoc and Helix)</li>
</ul>






<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mechanics-of-change">The Mechanics of Change</h2>



<p><em>Age of Ambition</em> is inspired by grim, dynamic fantasy fiction <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">such as Joe Abercrombie&#8217;s <em>First Law</em> series, Scott Lynch&#8217;s <em>Gentleman Bastard Sequence</em>, and Brian McClellan&#8217;s <em>Powder Mage</em> trilogy</span>.</p>



<p>The game uses Tab Creations&#8217; card-based <strong>Saga Machine</strong> system. Instead of rolling dice, players flip cards from a standard poker deck to resolve actions and determine &#8220;consequences&#8221; (Fate-like conditions you can confer on other characters or suffer yourself). Drawing a Joker brings a dramatic critical failure.</p>



<p>Because the setting focuses on societal change, the rules extend far beyond standard combat. <em>Age of Ambition</em> includes robust lifepath character creation, and the expansions provided in this bundle offer deep systems for inventing magical devices, trading bulk goods, ruling domains, engaging in municipal politics, and leading armies in mass combat. You are just as likely to conquer your enemies with a printing press or a trade embargo as you are with a sword.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Ambition" type="link" id="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/Ambition">Age of Ambition</a></li>
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		<title>Check out the trailer for supernatural horror &#8216;Obsession&#8217;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bronwen Winter Phoenix]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all want to be loved, and have even probably wished for it to happen with someone we have feelings for... but never quite in this way. Focus Features has just dropped an insanely heavy first trailer for supernatural horror movie Obsession]]></description>
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<p>We all want to be loved, and have even probably wished for it to happen with someone we have feelings for&#8230; but never quite in this way. <strong>Focus Features</strong> has just dropped an insanely heavy first trailer for supernatural horror movie <em>Obsession</em>, which takes love wishes to an uncomfortable extreme.</p>



<p>Having premiered at the <strong>Toronto International Film Festival</strong> 2025 &#8211; and coming runner up for the People&#8217;s Choice Award &#8211; <em>Obsession</em> certainly made its mark on audiences with a 97% Tomatometer score, and now it&#8217;s your turn when it&#8217;s released in cinemas on the <strong>15th May</strong>. </p>



<p>The story begins when Bear, played by <strong>Michael Johnston</strong>, decides his naturally developing relationship with his best friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette) needs to be helped along, and when he finds a mysterious novelty item called a &#8216;One Wish Willow&#8217; he wishes Nikki would love him &#8220;more than anything in the world&#8221;. After that, it takes a sinister turn to say the least. </p>



<p>According to the official synopsis: </p>



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<p><em>After breaking the mysterious ‘One Wish Willow’ to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.</em></p>
</blockquote>



<p>Watch the full trailer below: </p>



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<p>Yep, that&#8217;s definitely a disturbing, uncomfortable watch that&#8217;s certainly had a lot of buzz! Which of course means I can&#8217;t wait for this to hit cinemas. </p>



<p>And, just to reiterate, you&#8217;ll be able to watch <em>Obsession</em> for yourself when it&#8217;s released on the <strong>15th May</strong>. Add it to your calendars!</p>



<p class="has-background" style="background-color:#f7f7f7">What do you think of the first trailer for <em>Obsession</em>? Will you be watching? Comment below to have your say.</p>
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		<title>The ADA irony: Niantic Spatial pivots Ingress toward high-stakes real-world intelligence</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Niantic Spatial suspends Ingress mapping as it pivots toward high-stakes geospatial AI. Is the game’s original purpose as a data-harvesting engine for the "Real World AI" race finally being revealed?]]></description>
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<p>On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, <strong>Niantic Spatial</strong> will formally pause access to <em>Operation Portal Recon</em> (OPR), halt all new portal nominations, and permanently retire the Overclock feature. The move marks a significant shift for <em>Ingress</em>, the long-running augmented reality game that has served as the foundation for the company’s global mapping efforts for over a decade.</p>



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<p><strong>Brian Rose</strong>, Lead Producer at <strong>Niantic</strong>, confirmed the suspension is part of a broader realignment with &#8220;Niantic Spatial priorities&#8221;. The company intends to redesign how it utilises the latest generation of spatial technology, focusing short-term efforts on game infrastructure and global operations while the core mapping tools undergo a fundamental overhaul.</p>



<p>This strategic pivot arrives exactly one year after <strong>Niantic</strong> shocked the industry by selling the majority of its gaming business, including the global phenomenon <em>Pokémon GO</em>, to <strong>Scopely</strong>. Crucially, the company chose to keep <em>Ingress</em> in-house. While the move was initially viewed through the lens of nostalgia, the subsequent formation of <strong>Niantic Spatial</strong> revealed a more clinical motive: <em>Ingress</em> is no longer just an AR capture-the-flag game; it is the primary sensor array for a pioneer in geospatial AI.</p>



<p>The features being &#8220;paused&#8221; or &#8220;retired&#8221; are the most overtly geospatial elements of the <em>Ingress</em> experience. OPR requires players to identify and verify real-world locations, while Overclocking involves the physical scanning of landmarks to create a 3D spatial mesh. As the broader technology market sees a massive influx of capital into &#8220;real-world AI&#8221;, with firms like Yann LeCun’s <strong>AMI Labs</strong> recently raising $1 billion, <strong>Niantic Spatial</strong> appears to be retooling its data-harvesting engine to keep pace with the next generation of spatial intelligence.</p>



<p>There is a biting irony in this transition that will not be lost on long-term &#8220;Agents&#8221;. For years, the <em>Ingress</em> narrative revolved around <strong>ADA</strong> (A Detection Algorithm), a fictional AI that sought to manipulate human minds. Today, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">reality mirrors fiction; <strong>Niantic Spatial</strong> is evolving into a pure-play AI organisation amid intense global anxiety about</span> the influence of such systems on the human psyche.</p>



<p>By retiring Overclock, <strong>Niantic</strong> is likely signalling that manual, player-driven scanning has served its purpose or has been superseded by more automated, AI-driven mapping techniques. For the dedicated community, this pause is likely the precursor to a relaunch that will cement <em>Ingress</em> as a challenger for the title of the world’s most sophisticated interface for real-world intelligence gathering.</p>



<p><strong>Brian Rose</strong>, Lead Producer at <strong>Niantic</strong>, said in a statement, &#8220;In order to better align our AR feature Overclock with our updated Niantic Spatial priorities, we&#8217;ll pause some of our legacy efforts so that we can redesign new ways to improve our game with the latest generation of our spatial technology.&#8221;</p>



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<p>Our goal is to make sure we can support our Ingress community for the long term. In the short term, this means focusing our time on campaigns and global ops, and improving our game&#8217;s infrastructure.</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a href="https://ingress.com/news/pausing-opr-retiring-overclock" type="link" id="https://ingress.com/news/pausing-opr-retiring-overclock">Ingress News</a></em></p>






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		<title>The Campaign Sleeve: Can $270 leather turn any tabletop game into a luxury experience?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saiko Leathers launches a handcrafted journal sleeve for roleplaying games aimed at the bespoke luxury market.]]></description>
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<p>The era of &#8220;disposable&#8221; gaming is receding. For decades, the tabletop hobby was defined by cheap plastic dice and battered spiral-bound notebooks, but a new wave of artisans is betting that players want gear that lasts as long as their characters&#8217; legacies. Enter <strong><em>The Campaign Sleeve</em></strong>, a handcrafted leather journal sleeve by <strong>Saiko Leathers</strong> that aims to bridge the gap between hobbyist utility and heirloom luxury.</p>



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<p>Launching on Kickstarter, the sleeve is a direct response to the &#8220;table clutter&#8221; that plagues long-form roleplaying games. Crafted from premium vegetable-tanned leather, the design integrates a 4&#8243; x 6&#8243; notebook, multiple pen slots, and a signature glass vial for a standard seven-piece polyhedral dice set. At a price point of $270, it sits firmly in the boutique market, challenging the dominance of high-end box sets by offering a &#8220;build-your-own&#8221; luxury experience for any system, from <em>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</em> to indie darlings.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-beadle-amp-grimm-s-effect">The Beadle &amp; Grimm’s Effect</h2>



<p>The rise of luxury tabletop goods has been spearheaded by companies like <strong>Beadle &amp; Grimm’s</strong>, co-founded by actor <strong>Matthew Lillard</strong>. Their &#8220;Platinum Editions&#8221; often retail for upwards of $500, proving that there is a significant appetite for high-fidelity, tactile gaming materials. However, while <strong>Beadle &amp; Grimm’s</strong> relies on official licensing deals with <strong>Wizards of the Coast</strong> and <strong>Paizo</strong>, <strong>Saiko Leathers</strong> is taking a more agnostic approach.</p>



<p>By focusing on the &#8220;everyday carry&#8221; of the player rather than a specific campaign book, <strong><em>The Campaign Sleeve</em></strong> allows gamers to apply that premium feel to their own homebrew worlds or niche systems. It is a pivot from &#8220;official luxury&#8221; to &#8220;personal luxury,&#8221; where the value is found in the manual labour of the stitch rather than the logo on the front.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hand-stitched-longevity">Hand-Stitched Longevity</h2>



<p>Unlike mass-produced leather goods that often use &#8220;genuine leather&#8221; (an industry term for lower-grade scraps bonded together), <strong><em>The Campaign Sleeve</em></strong> utilises vegetable-tanned leather designed to develop a patina over years of use. Each sleeve is cut, stitched, and finished by hand—a process known as saddle-stitching that is significantly more durable than machine-sewn alternatives.</p>



<p><strong>Saiko Leathers</strong>, said in a statement on their campaign; </p>



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<p>I wanted something at the table that felt like it belonged there, something made with the same care we put into the worlds we build. I didn’t want this to feel like merch&#8230; I wanted something that could exist inside the worlds we play in.&#8221;</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-small-batch-reality">The &#8220;Small Batch&#8221; Reality</h2>



<p>The primary friction for many potential backers will be the $270 investment. While the craftsmanship justifies the cost for those in the &#8220;fewer, better things&#8221; camp, the solo-maker nature of the project means production is limited. <strong>Saiko Leathers</strong> has been transparent that the project cannot scale quickly; it is a &#8220;considered purchase&#8221; intended for those who prioritise materials over mass-market convenience.</p>



<p>For the modern Game Master or player who has spent years perfecting their world-building, the question isn&#8217;t whether a notebook sleeve is worth $270, but whether their campaign notes deserve a permanent home.</p>



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<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saikoleathers/the-campaign-archive-leather-ttrpg-and-5e-journal-sleeve?ref=geeknative" type="link" id="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saikoleathers/the-campaign-archive-leather-ttrpg-and-5e-journal-sleeve?ref=geeknative">Check out the Campaign</a></li>
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		<title>Street level or corporate giant? Sneak Energy takes on the Man Without Fear</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sneak Energy joins forces with Marvel for a Daredevil Born Again season 2 collaboration. We investigate if the brand has traded its street level roots for an Avengers level corporate suit.]]></description>
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<p><strong>Sneak Energy</strong>, the Manchester-based caffeine disruptor, has announced a formal collaboration with Marvel Television to celebrate the upcoming second season of <em>Daredevil: Born Again</em>. The partnership introduces two limited-edition products: a returning <em>Black Cherry &amp; Vanilla</em> energy tub and a new <em>Strawberry Punch</em> can, both designed to coincide with the show’s premiere on Disney+ on 25 March.</p>



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<p>The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the brand&#8217;s evolution from a scrappy direct-to-consumer start-up to a global player capable of securing Disney-tier intellectual property. While the products are framed as &#8220;street-level&#8221; justice in a can, the scale of the deal suggests that <strong>Sneak</strong> has moved well beyond its indie roots, stepping firmly into the corporate landscape occupied by the industry giants it once lampooned.</p>



<p>It is a poorly kept secret in the industry that the editor of Geek Native is essentially powered by this specific brand. If the quality of our coverage of roleplaying games fluctuates, it is usually because the delivery driver was late. However, even as brand loyalists, we must ask: what would the &#8220;old&#8221; <strong>Sneak</strong> have thought of this?</p>



<p>Before the 2021 majority-stake acquisition by <strong>True Capital</strong>, <strong>Sneak</strong> founders <strong>Jonny Teeling</strong> and <strong>Will Peirce</strong> cultivated an image of &#8220;the underdog.&#8221; Their marketing was a middle finger to the &#8220;sugary junk&#8221; of <strong>Monster</strong> and <strong>Red Bull</strong>. Now, by partnering with the biggest media machine on the planet, <strong>Sneak</strong> is no longer the vigilante hiding in the kitchen; they are the high-tech tower on the skyline.</p>



<p>The product lineup itself offers a thematic nod to this transition. The <em>Black Cherry &amp; Vanilla</em> flavour is &#8220;Born Again&#8221;, a returning fan favourite, but it is being released in a 20-serving tub. This smaller format, while more accessible in price, offers half the value of the original 40-serving tubs that built the brand’s reputation for disruption.</p>



<p>Furthermore, the <em>Strawberry Punch</em> cans are heading to &#8220;select retailers.&#8221; This move into physical shelf space is the ultimate &#8220;Avengers-level&#8221; play. It pits <strong>Sneak</strong> directly against its rivals in the frantic environment of high-street retail, moving away from the curated &#8220;Sneak Army&#8221; community and into the mass market.</p>



<p><strong>Sneak</strong>, in a statement regarding the <em>Black Cherry &amp; Vanilla</em> flavour, said, </p>



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<p>Built in the dark, this Black Cherry and Vanilla combo is sweet&#8230; but certainly not innocent. The dark, sharp cherry hits first, with an almost dangerous Vanilla finish to smooth things out. Zero sugar, no mercy.&#8221;</p>
</blockquote>



<p>For fans of roleplaying games looking for a late-night session boost, the question remains whether this scale-up dilutes the rebel spirit of the brand. Is <strong>Sneak</strong> still the <strong>Matt Murdock</strong> of energy drinks, scrappy, bruised, and fighting for the little guy, or have they finally put on the corporate suit of <strong>Wilson Fisk</strong>? Regardless of the answer, the editor will likely be first in the queue when the shop opens on 18 March.</p>






<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



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<li><a href="https://sneakenergy.com/pages/daredevil-born-again-season-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shop the Range</a></li>
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		<title>Temeraire: The Roleplaying Game brings Napoleonic dragon riders to the tabletop</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tabletop & RPGs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dragons]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[magpie games]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magpie Games brings Naomi Novik's Temeraire novels to the tabletop. Play as dragons or aviators in the Napoleonic Wars. Back the Kickstarter today.]]></description>
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<p>Magpie Games has launched a massively successful Kickstarter campaign for <strong>Temeraire: The Roleplaying Game</strong>, an officially licensed tabletop adaptation of the award-winning fantasy novels by <strong>Naomi Novik</strong>. The project blew past its initial funding goal immediately and has already secured over £287,000 from thousands of backers.</p>



<p>Set in an alternate history of the Napoleonic Wars where sentient dragons are integrated into the world&#8217;s military forces, the game allows players to join the British Aerial Corps. Magpie Games, known for major licensed titles like <a href="https://www.geeknative.com/tag/avatar-legends/" type="link" id="https://www.geeknative.com/tag/avatar-legends/">Avatar Legends</a> and <a href="https://www.geeknative.com/tag/root/">Root: The Roleplaying Game</a>, brings their extensive design pedigree to the project with a brand new mechanical engine.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-aedana-system-and-draconic-combat">The Ædana System and Draconic Combat</h2>



<p>To simulate the high-stakes environment of Regency-era military life and aerial combat, <em>Temeraire</em> uses the newly developed Ædana System. The core mechanic relies on a straightforward d6 dice pool for challenge rolls. Players assemble dice based on their character&#8217;s attributes, skills, assets, and favourable circumstances, rolling to secure &#8216;hits&#8217; on results of 5 and 6.</p>



<p>The system goes beyond simple combat resolution by introducing a &#8220;Duties and Desires&#8221; mechanic. British society and the military chain of command act as a silken cage; players must balance their strict orders and obligations (Duties) against their personal passions (Desires). Invoking a Duty allows a player to guarantee a hit, while invoking a Desire allows for massive dice rerolls, mechanically rewarding characters who lean into their internal conflicts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-building-a-formation">Building a Formation</h2>



<p>Players are not restricted to playing human officers. A table will collectively build a flight formation, with players taking on roles such as the lead dragon, a bonded captain, or a signaller responsible for communicating orders mid-flight.</p>



<p>Character creation is highly specific to the setting. Humans select their Position, Nationality, Service Record, Station, and Temperament. Those choosing to play a dragon will select their Breed (from diminutive scouts to massive beasts like the Regal Copper), Age, Education, and unique Distinctions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reward-tiers">Reward Tiers</h2>



<p>The campaign offers a range of options, from accessible digital copies to deluxe collector packages.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Pledge $29 (approx. £22):</strong> <strong>DIGITAL ONLY.</strong> Digital PDF copies of the core rulebook, the <em>A World of Wings</em> supplement, and all unlocked digital stretch goals.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $59 (approx. £45):</strong> <strong>ENSIGN.</strong> A physical hardcover copy of the core book, plus the PDFs and digital stretch goals.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $99 (approx. £75):</strong> <strong>MIDWINGMAN.</strong> Physical hardcover copies of both the core book and the <em>A World of Wings</em> supplement, plus PDFs and digital stretch goals.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $149 (approx. £113):</strong> <strong>CAPTAIN.</strong> The physical core book and supplement, plus a GM screen, a custom dice pack, and all unlocked physical and digital stretch goals.</li>



<li><strong>Pledge $249 (approx. £188):</strong> <strong>ADMIRAL.</strong> Everything in the Captain tier, plus deluxe metal dice, a dice scroll, and an upgrade to a deluxe physical hardcover core book.</li>
</ul>



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<p>For players eager to test the skies immediately, Magpie Games has released a comprehensive preview. You can download the <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/554051/temeraire-the-roleplaying-game-quickstart?affiliate_id=31065">Temeraire: The Roleplaying Game Quickstart</a> right now to review the rules and run a preliminary mission.</p>



<p>The Kickstarter project is all-or-nothing and will close on <strong>Thursday, March 26th, 2026</strong>. Physical delivery is estimated for <strong>September 2027</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/temeraire-the-roleplaying-game?ref=geeknative" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Back this Campaign</a></li>
</ul>



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		<title>Campaign Starters: 0one Games maps your next adventure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Girdwood]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Tabletop & RPGs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[0one Games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bundle of holding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bundles]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Start your next fantasy RPG campaign right. The 0one Campaign Starters bundle offers dozens of interactive, customizable .PDF maps for just $9.95.]]></description>
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<p>Every great campaign needs a strong beginning. Whether you want to start your players in a desert oasis built upon a dragon&#8217;s skeleton or a gloomy fishing village controlled by a sinister syndicate, the cartographers at <strong>0one Games</strong> have you covered.</p>



<p class="bundle">The <a href="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CampaignStarters" type="link" id="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CampaignStarters">0one Campaign Starters Bundle</a> is now live, offering a massive collection of interactive digital maps and floorplans designed to kick off your next fantasy roleplaying campaign. These expertly drafted, system-agnostic PDFs are highly customizable, allowing Game Masters to toggle grids (square or hexagonal), room numbers, furniture, doors, and even wall fill styles with a single click.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-campaign-starters-collection-9-95">Campaign Starters Collection – $9.95</h3>



<p>For <strong>$9.95</strong> (retail value $47), you get the core map sets as DRM-free ebooks:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list dtrpg-bundle">
<li class="dtrpg-bundle"><em>0one Campaign Starters</em> (Three complete locations: <em>Dragonrift</em>, an oasis on a dragon&#8217;s bones; <em>Ironfrost</em>, an arctic hunting camp; and <em>Krakenmouth</em>, a sinister fishing village)</li>



<li><em>Dungeon Bookmarks</em> (48 printable mini-dungeon maps designed to act as physical bookmarks for your campaign notes)</li>



<li><em>Dungeon Bookmarks Workbook</em> (Templates to customise and map out the Bookmark dungeons)</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bonus-collection">Bonus Collection</h3>



<p>If you pay more than the threshold price (currently around $20.89), you will level up and receive three more complete map sets worth an additional $76:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list dtrpg-bundle">
<li><em>Dwarven Depths Virtual Box Set</em> (A 25-map underground dwarven fortress, from the Treasury to the Haunted Excavation)</li>



<li class="dtrpg-bundle"><em>The Abyss</em> (A 12-map expansion delving beneath the fortress to uncover an Elder Dragon Tomb and a Sleeping God)</li>



<li><em>City-State of the Black Sun</em> (A massive, brutal desert stronghold ruled by an immortal sorcerer-king, perfect for fans of the <em>Dark Sun</em> setting)</li>
</ul>






<p><em>(Note: The interactive features of these maps require the free Adobe Reader software to function correctly.)</em></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Cartography</h3>



<p>0one Games is renowned for its clean, classic &#8220;bluebook&#8221; and black-and-white architectural styles, ensuring these maps look excellent both on a screen and when printed at the table.</p>



<p>The <em>Dwarven Depths</em> box set alone provides a massive sandbox for an underground campaign, connecting 25 different maps into a single, cohesive dwarven city. The <em>City-State of the Black Sun</em> offers a sprawling, fully detailed urban environment dominated by a life-giving (and heavily guarded) geodesic water-purification dome.</p>



<p>By combining the highly detailed regional maps with the modular, drop-in utility of the <em>Dungeon Bookmarks</em>, this bundle provides a massive toolkit for any fantasy GM looking to save prep time without sacrificing detail.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quick-links">Quick Links</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Bundle: <a href="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CampaignStarters" type="link" id="https://bundleofholding.com/presents/CampaignStarters">Campaign Starters</a></li>
</ul>



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