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gaming7 months ago

Mads Mikkelsen Reprises Le Chiffre in Hitman and Casino Royale

Hitman World of Assassination will be released on iOS devices and Mac this summer, and a tabletop version is also in development. The game will feature a new Elusive Target, Le Chiffre from Casino Royale, voiced by Mads Mikkelsen, with a limited-time mission. Additionally, players can unlock an exclusive suit in the upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light by completing the Le Chiffre mission.

science-and-technology1 year ago

"NASA's Sci-Fi Adventure: The Lost Universe Tabletop RPG"

NASA has released its first tabletop role-playing game, The Lost Universe, which combines educational elements about the Hubble Space Telescope with a sci-fi/fantasy narrative involving magic and dragons. Set on the planet Exlaris, the game follows Earthlings brought through a portal to save the stolen telescope from a dragon. The 44-page gameplay book is available for free and emphasizes the telescope's scientific importance, while also incorporating fantasy lore and references to NASA.

gaming1 year ago

"Switching from Cyberpunk 2077? Try Cyberpunk Red RPG!"

With CD Projekt Red moving on from Cyberpunk 2077, fans looking for a fresh take on the IP can turn to Cyberpunk Red, a tabletop RPG similar to Cyberpunk 2020. While it lacks the visual and gameplay appeal of the video game, it offers extensive lore and customizable gameplay. As CD Projekt Red focuses on future projects, Cyberpunk Red provides an alternative for fans seeking a new experience within the Cyberpunk universe.

gaming1 year ago

"Pre-Order the Latest Fallout RPG and Miniatures Skirmish Game Now"

Fallout fans can now pre-order Fallout: Factions, a tabletop PvP skirmish game set in Nuka-World, designed by James Hewitt. The game features miniature models, standard ten-sided dice, and a streamlined resolution system, offering fast and tactical gameplay. With multiple crews to choose from, players can engage in campaign-style battles on a 24”x36” board, with each game lasting around 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and veterans of miniature wargaming.

gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: A Fan-Focused Campaign with Mind Flayers and Streamlined Exploration"

Wizards of the Coast has released a new campaign book for Dungeons & Dragons titled "Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk," which is designed to appeal to fans of the popular video game Baldur's Gate 3. The campaign takes place in the Sword Coast of The Forgotten Realms and features encounters with mindflayers, similar to those in Baldur's Gate 3. The book also includes connections to other adventures in the D&D lore and provides guidance for Dungeon Masters. While it doesn't introduce new character races or classes, it serves as an excellent starting point for new players and will be available starting September 19.

gaming2 years ago

"The Timeless Dominance of Pokémon Trading Card Game on Game Boy Color"

The Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Nintendo Game Boy Color, despite its simplicity and age, remains one of the most engaging entries in the Pokémon series and an unmatched introduction to the world of pocket monsters. The game's mechanics, modeled after the mainline Pokémon games, require strategy and understanding of card interactions. With the recent addition of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, it provides a great opportunity for newcomers to try the game without the learning curve and financial investment of the digital platforms. The game's limitations and small card pool encourage players to learn and master the cards, making it a refreshing and complete package compared to modern microtransaction-driven games.

gaming2 years ago

"Trepang2: The Fear-Inspired FPS You Need to Play Now"

Mixtape Massacre: Time Warp, the latest expansion in the Tales from Tall Oaks series, has been launched on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its funding goal in under 2 hours. The expansion takes players on a time-hopping slasher journey back to Tall Oaks, where they must work together to clean up or mess up the town's timeline while being chased by new slashers of the past and future. The expansion includes new survivors and slashers, new modes of play, and multiple possibilities for endings.

entertainment2 years ago

Limited-Edition Dungeons & Dragons Dice Set Returns to Arby's

Arby's is bringing back its limited-edition Dungeons & Dragons dice set, which sold out within hours when it was first introduced in 2019. The set, which includes seven transparent dice with gold lettering and a small Arby's hat embedded inside, will be available for $12 on ArbysShop.com while supplies last. Dungeons & Dragons has regained popularity in recent years, and the release of the theatrical film "Honor Among Thieves" has given the game another boost.

gaming2 years ago

"Warhammer 40K 10th Edition Streamlines Rules and Offers Free Army Rules"

Games Workshop has announced the 10th edition of Warhammer 40,000, featuring streamlined rules and a new format called Combat Patrol, which uses pre-constructed boxes of miniatures as a balanced fighting force. The new edition will use a "datasheet" system to contain all the rules needed to run a single unit of miniatures, and Universal Special Rules will be reintroduced to the format. The Arks of Omen series of books will introduce a new way to play called Boarding Action, which is compatible with both editions of the game. The 10th edition is set to release this summer.