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Geek Girl Authority
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Tavern Talk Thursday: Kickstarters To Keep an Eye on in June
Welcome to Tavern Talk Thursday! We are expanding! What started as a column dedicated to chatting with members of the TTRPG community is growing to talk about all things TTRPG. We aim to continue sharing all the things we love about the community and all the content within. So, consider this a little peek into our favorite worlds and creators as we explore everything we love. As we head into warmer months, we can't forget all the tabletop games waiting for us to fall in love with them. And while our picks on Kickstarter might not be availble for a few months, we think it's crucial to get invested early. Whether you are looking for a fun board game to pass the time or a dark adventure in a new TTRPG, we have a few picks we know you will love. The only question is – where will your adventure begin? City of the Black Rose Kicking off our list of Kickstarters to keep an eye on in June, we have Roll & Play Press' City of the Black Rose . This is a campaign setting filled with gothic horror, dark comedy and tons of drama. The team is marketing it toward fans of The Great Gatsby , Sin City , Arcane or Nosferatu. While those four don't usually get rolled together, we can't help but be excited about the potential story hooks, world and chaos this setting will unfold. It is designed to work within the confines of Dungeons & Dragons 5e , as well as Daggerheart and other TTRPG games. Learn more about City of the Black Rose on the official Kickstarter page. RELATED: 5 TTRPGs You Need to Check out for Your Next Game Session Sleddy's Lost Tapes Next, our second pick is Key Enigma's Sleddy's Lost Tapes . This is a co-op, creepypasta-themed escape game that combines puzzles, narrative, and technology to create a challenging experience. If you have ever played Hunt a Killer or similar games, this one will be right up your alley. Players will work together to sift through evidence-filled envelopes to uncover the truth before it's too late. The gameplay is the perfect blend of tabletop elements and current technology. This makes the game accessible to players of all skill levels. Learn more about Sleddy's Lost Tapes on the official Kickstarter page. Top Frog Our final pick for Kickstarters to keep an eye on is YadCo Games' Top Frog . This is a fun card game that will have players hopping around the swamp to try and stack up fashionable frogs for points. It's a quick-paced game where all players' moves occur simultaneously, keeping everyone on their toes. We love it when games built to create chaos are wrapped up in adorable artwork. We can't wait to see who is able to build the tallest stack of frogs wearing the best hats at a future game night. It's a great game to challenge long-time gamers, but perfect for those new to the table. Learn more about Top Frog on the official Kickstarter page. Tavern Talk Thursday: Everything We Know About Critical Role's AGE OF UMBRA
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Games Workshop to reward staff with £20MILLION payout
Games Workshop is handing its employees £20million following another bumper year for the beloved table-top games maker The Warhammer creator, which has struck a deal to have its creations star in potential TV and film blockbusters for Amazon, said the cash payments would be given on 'an equal basis' to every staff member. Games Workshop's shares have soared in recent years and it recently joined the UK's leading FTSE 100 stock market index for the first time. The £20million payout represents an increase on the £18million awarded last year and £11million the year before that. It comes as Games Workshop forecast sales to soar to at least £560million for the year ending 1 June, up from £494.7million in the previous 12 months. British actor and Superman star Henry Cavill, a self-declared lifelong fan of the figures, will star in and produce a Warhammer 40,000 series with Amazon Prime and Games Workshop. Last December, Cavill posted on Instagram: 'To celebrate some Warhammer news, I decided to make a pilgrimage to the very first place I bought Warhammer models over 30 years Little Shop, on my home island of Jersey! 'My incredible team and I, alongside the brilliant minds at Games Workshop, have been working away in concept rooms, breaking down approaches to the enormity and magnificence of the Warhammer world. 'Together, we've been sifting through the plethora of incredible characters and poring over old tomes and texts. 'Our combined efforts have led us to a fantastic place to start our Universe, which has been agreed upon by those up on high at both Amazon and Games Workshop. That starting place shall, for now, remain a secret.' Games Workshop said today that it expects to achieve record licensing sales of about £50million, although the company does not envision repeating that figure in the next financial year. Alongside this, the business believes its core operating profits and pre-tax profits will total no less than £210million and £255million, respectively. Two months ago, Games Workshop upgraded its earnings forecast thanks to strong trading across licensing and its core operations. This followed the firm's best-ever first-half result, with sales buoyed by record retail sales in the UK, North America and Continental Europe. Revenues were further boosted by the release of video game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which sold two million copies on the opening day of its launch and five million by the end of November. During the half-year period, Games Workshop agreed 'creative guidelines' with Amazon to adapt Warhammer 40,000 into films and television shows. In addition, the company entered the blue-chip FTSE 100 after enjoying nearly a decade of consistent growth under its chief executive, Kevin Rountree. During his tenure, Games Workshop has improved its relationship with fans and introduced games with more simplified rules, including Blood Bowl, a parody of American football. Its revenues benefited considerably from the Covid-19 pandemic, when consumers sought new indoor hobbies to occupy their time. Although lockdown curbs eventually ended, the firm's trade has continued expanding, and its market value now stands at almost £5billion. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: 'Games Workshop has a rock-solid core business, underpinned by an army of fans emerged in its fantasy worlds who collect miniature figures and play its board games. 'This success has enabled the company to build a rich library of intellectual property that it is now the platform for additional revenue generation. 'Licencing the rights to certain brands and characters is easy money, but Games Workshop is fiercely protective of its assets and won't let anyone come along and milk them.' Despite the optimistic forecasts, Games Workshop shares were 4.5 per cent lower at 15,150p on Friday morning, making them the Footsie's biggest faller.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
A Tabletop Games Gift Guide For Geeky Moms On Mother's Day
30 April 2020, Berlin: Tim Overkamp shows the game "Settlers of Catan" in the Ludothek "Spielwiese". ... More In the "Spielwiese" he and his team lend out about 1,500 games. Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa-Zentralbild/ZB (Photo by Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty Images) Mother's Day is often depicted as a holiday where moms can take a moment to finally relax and do something for themselves. It's good to take a moment to celebrate the important people in our lives. Many aspire to give them something meaningful, be it a card, a lovely brunch or a gift from the heart. While traditional gifts like flowers and chocolate are common, remember that many moms come from a nerdy background. They've written fan fiction, played Dungeons & Dragons and obsess over the latest episode of Andor. He're a selection of great tabletop games to give as gifts on Mother's Day, though as a bonus we recommend clearing out some time to play them with Mom, too. Settlers of Catan is one of the game that changed the current landscape in board games. It showed audiences worldwide the joys of Euro games, a type of board game played over a specific number of turns to avoid experiences that drag on forever. The game, now simply CATAN, offers an unclaimed island where players compete to build their own settlement through trade and exploration. A new edition printed this year upgrades the components, clarifies the rules and is ready to show a new generation the quiet joys of this classic game. The base game is for four players but there are expansions that allow five and six players to join in. There are also add-ons that expand the world of the game, such as the shipbuilding of Seafarers and the urban planning of Cities & Knights. Not every mom wants to quietly trade sheep and wool with each other. Sometimes they want to kick down the door of a dungeon and slay a dragon. They might have lost their old school D&D stuff along the way, however. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Luckily, Necrotic Gnome created Old School Essentials to keep those classic rules a live even as original copies balloon in cost on the secondary market. The game uses the classic Basic/Expert rules of D&D with a modern eye to better organization and clarity. Classic materials are easily compatible for those moms who still have old modules kicking around the house. The rules are available as hardcover books but for extra giftability, check out the boxed sets that are available. Classic Fantasy includes everything to run the original rules liked classes, monsters, magic, treasure and more. Advanced Fantasy takes things even further with more character classes, magic and monsters. Moms who love the classic books by J.R.R. Tolkien have an excellent game to play them in. The One Ring captures the essence of characters battling a world filling with shadow. Its sister game, Lord of the Rings Roleplaying adapts the best concepts for Fifth Edition Dungeons and Dragons. The most recent release for the game deals with the Elves role in Middle-Earth. There are two books, one for each version of the game. Both Realm Of The Three Rings and Keeper Of The Three Rings have new character options, story ideas and rules mechanics for the long lived. Plenty of moms love media that features supernatural intrigue and a bit of romance such as True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Interview With The Vampire. The world is full of hot monsters. Sometimes you have to fight them, other times you have to kiss them. The second edition of Urban Shadows puts players in a modern city where magic and monsters secretly rule. They are the movers and shakers in the setting whether they are mortal, witch, werewolf or worse. The game does an excellent job creating drama for the players as they forge alliances, battle rivals and reveal their feelings to one another. For moms looking to play games with their kids, Heroscape remains one of the mot satisfying gateways into wargaming. Not only does everyone build their armies but they create the battlefield thanks to a collection of clever locking hex pieces. The game recently returned with a new core set and has been releasing expansions. The latest wave spreads out over many genres with add-ons ranging from alien queens to a sky marshal flying over the battle in a homemade balloon. The game offers additional terrain sets which are useful for any miniatures games. The choice between pre-painted and unpainted miniatures provides an opportunity for a family paint night to those who want one. These games are available online and through Friendly Local Game Stores. To make sure they'll be in hand for Mother's Day on Sunday, shop locally if possible.
