How the Finale of the Dungeons & Dragons ’80s Cartoon Became a Pop-Culture Mystery

Hasbro’s multitude of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons include streaming the fan-favorite 1980s D&D cartoon on the 24/7 Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures FAST channel. The animated series, despite a relatively short run of three seasons and 27 episodes, has become a fantasy genre classic. The engaging storytelling and dark themes greatly … Read more

All the Fictional Characters Who Helped Us Survive 2023

Image: Peacock If we’re being honest, put Natasha Lyonne in anything and she’s likely to win us over. Her dry humor, raspy voice, and impeccable confidence almost always create a memorable character. But in the hands of murder mystery guru Rian Johnson on Poker Face, Charlie becomes something more. She’s on the run, so she’s … Read more

The Gathering Formally Bans the Use of Generative AI in ‘Final’ Products

An error in judgement earlier this year—when a D&D artist confirmed they had used generative AI programs to finish several pieces of art included in the sourcebook Glory of the Giants—saw Wizards of the Coast publicly ban the use of AI tools in the process of creating art for the venerable TTRPG. Now, the publisher … Read more

Baldur’s Gate 3’s New Epilogue Is an End, But Also a Beginning

When Baldur’s Gate 3 released this summer, its ending was one of the rare moments where praise for Larian’s take on the world of Dungeons & Dragons wasn’t united in effusive lauding. Abrupt, a little messy, and lacking in closure to characters players had just spent hundreds of hours with, it was both interesting and … Read more

The Buying Guide for the Sword Buff in Your Life

I can’t help but imagine the words “study the blade” spoken in the most nasally, pre-teen voice possible, but when Gizmodo asked staff what kinds of gift guides they were interested in writing this year, I couldn’t help myself. I’m using this opportunity for those who want to study the blade to, ahem, do just … Read more

Tabletop Roleplayer Accessories and Games

Including the unusual, hard-to-find, totally new and strangely wonderful, we’ve got a selection of gifts and games that will be appreciated by both hardcore tabletop roleplayers and people who are curious about TTRPGs but might not know where to start. Most—if not all—of these products physically came out this year, which means that they’re less … Read more

Wizards of the Coast Continues to Boost Hasbro’s Bottom Line

Screenshot: Larian Entertainment | James Whitbrook Last Thursday, Hasbro had an investor’s call to discuss the third quarter, and while Hasbro itself might be going through a rough time, with lower-than-expected earnings, Wizards of the Coast was once again the high earner for the company—bolstered by two big releases. Watch Chris Pratt and the Guardians … Read more

Dungeons & Dragons Pushes Back Deck of Many Things Release

A few weeks before its release, Wizards of the Coast revealed it’s pushing back the physical editions of its Deck of Many Things set. Gillian Jacobs Reacting to Her D&D Character Sheet From Community | io9 Interview On the Dungeons & Dragons forums, WOTC explained that an internal review led to the team realizing the … Read more

The Gaming Shelf Embraces the Violence of Gubat Banwa

You are a group of Dollys in a pinktastic plastic world who bought a Dolly Dream House to move in there together… Dolly, We Bought a Dream House is a GM-less one-shot story game for 2-6 players. It needs zero prep and is perfect for one-shots and great for adults and kids alike. Just gather … Read more

D&D Will No Longer Be Distributed Through Penguin Random House

Starting January 1, 2024, Penguin Random House will no longer be distributing Wizards of the Coast’s seminal TTRPG product, Dungeons & Dragons. The announcement was made via email to various retailers. io9 obtained a copy of this email for confirmation. There is currently a distributor portal live on Wizards’ site. Gillian Jacobs Reacting to Her … Read more