Episodes
This week, how playing Dungeons & Dragons could positively impact your mental health according to a recent study published in Games for Health. Learn about the big shakeup at Asmodee as it splits from its parent company Embracer Group, inheriting debt. Plus, get ready for Roll20's new integration with Discord. Lastly Find Familiar Spirits' newest whiskey inspired by Critical Role's Vox Machina campaign, Sandkheg's Hide. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 05/01/24
Published 05/01/24
This week Kobold Press' Tome of Beasts, launches on D&D Beyond. The updated Tome of Beasts on D&D Beyond offers streamlined mechanics, new monster art, and improved organization for easy reference. Lego has released a 3,745-piece D&D set called "Red Dragon’s Tale," complete with its own playable one-shot adventure. This collaboration highlights D&D's growing popularity and appeal across generations, tapping into the nostalgia of adult fans while introducing younger audiences...
Published 03/28/24
This week we talk about Hasbro and their AI experiments. The announcement of a new survival farming D&D open world game. Wizards of the Coast embraces professional Dungeon Masters. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill Editing and Mixing - Viacheslav Zhiradkov Content Editor - Sergio Solorzano
Published 03/19/24
This week we chat about Wizard of the Coast being more collaborative in partnerships and licensing deals after Hasbro losses in Q4 earnings call. D&D goes Off-Broadway*. EN World Morrus reveals the rise and fall of Evil Genius Games. Youtube brings Tabletop Roleplaying games mainstream. The Legend in the Mist crushes their crowdfunding goals. D&D is finally releasing a high level adventure. Marvel does their first actual play. Rascal.News a worker owned TTRPG news site launches.Evil...
Published 02/26/24
This past week was full of AI fiasco's. With a false accusation against Wizards of the Coast, Terminator RPG pulling ai art (the irony), and Several Redditors accusing some creators on DriveThruRPG of producing ai art, unlabeled. MCDM also had the highest success out of any Backerkit to date! Plus updates on the D&D Streaming service! If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill
Published 12/26/23
Hasbro lays off 20% of their staff. MCDM breaks their crowdfunding record. Hasbro announces two new video games, one with a new IP and the other set in the world of D&D. Baldur's Gate 3 wins multiple awards.
Published 12/18/23
2024 is the year of TTRPG launches. Daggerheart, MCDM, D&D Update, and more! Wrath and Glory gets a starter set that might get a nice boost after Rogue Trader releases. Legends of Avantris has record breaking kickstarter. Get $10 off your first game on StartPlaying when you sign up for a new account with this link - https://startplaying.games/referral/ck90w2cdc0166bopk2h8f2mw5 Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If...
Published 11/13/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. The future of D&D and TTRPGs estimated TAM from Chris Cox. D&D Beyond launches it's first 3rd party product, Baldur's Gate draws new interests into D&D and makes more money for Hasbro then their films. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out...
Published 08/21/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. D&D faces backlash after AI art was discovered in their latest book release. GenCon has 2nd best attendance. Over $300,000 worth of Magic the Gathering Cards stolen from GenCon vendor floor. Darrington Press's new game gets early praise. The D&D Movie franchise faces obstacles for a sequal. Starfinder 2e is announced. Post Malone is Golem after purchasing the One Ring card. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to...
Published 08/07/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Dimension 20 announces new season with Hank Green and playing Kids on Bikes from Hunters Entertainment. Wizards of the Coast announces Planescape box set release, with critics warning of lack luster delivery similar to Spelljammer. Backerkit exists their closed beta, and is now officially competing against Kickstarter. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 07/31/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. The One Ring Card Magic the Gatherings Tales of Middle Earth has been found! D&D will stop direct sales of their books without bundles in an effort to grow D&D Beyond. Kickstarter is moving away from the hype of crypto and blockchain as they try to win back the community. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews,...
Published 07/05/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. The new Tales of Middle Earth Magic the Gathering set is bringing new players to the game, Gloomhaven has notable crowdfunding for their TTRPG, and Tales of Valiant crosses 1 million dollars for new D&D Competitor. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out...
Published 06/28/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Dimension 20 announces new season featuring some of the biggest drag stars. The anti-woke NuTSR files for bankruptcy. Paizo announces another video game in Vampire Survivor style. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com​​​​​ Watch...
Published 06/21/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Twitch tries to get more of the pie with new changes, and walks them back. These changes would have had a massive impact on Critical Role. Foundry VTT announces an exclusive TTRPG, called Crucible. Paizo workers ratify first contract. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out...
Published 06/13/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Critical Role snags two wins this week. First with huge viewership on Candela Obscura, and growth of the game being played on StartPlaying. CR also surprised everyone with a Nintendo Sectioned Zelda one-shot, is Nintendo going to enter the TTRPG space? Last, Pathfinder moves further away from D&D lore and the OGL be removing Drow wholesale from their lore. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 06/06/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG stories and industry news from the past week. Wizards of the Coast announces price increases for D&D Books, Kobold Press is within throwing distance of a million dollar crowdfunding campaign, and Magical Girl TTRPG Girl by Moonlight smashes through crowdfunding goal. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill
Published 05/28/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Hasbro is launching a 24/7 D&D Streaming Service with a terrible name, King Kong & Pacific Rim TTRPG launch, Kobold Press Announces Kickstarter launch date. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and...
Published 05/24/23
Here are the biggest TTRPG news stories from the past week. Fablecraft, the first Virtual Tabletop Roleplaying Game fully funds in 10 minutes on Kickstarter. Critical Role announced a new show using their own TTRPG system, Illuminated Worlds. Tractor Supply Store starts selling TTRPGs. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 05/12/23
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. D&D Beyond quietly announces they are working on a 3rd party marketplace. One that could be a direct DriveThru competitor. Roll20 announces their redesign. Pathfinder provides more details on their next upcoming video game, and shares it will be a hack & slash instead of turn based. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 05/08/23
Gloomhaven announces their crowdfunding date, and is sticking with Backerkit and leaving Kickstarter. Alchemy RPG, a VTT focused on Theater of the Mind play raised 20X their goal in a single day. Wizards of the Coast finds themselves in another PR crisis after sending Pinkerton agents to a content creators house. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon -...
Published 04/30/23
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. Critical Role's Darrington Press announces two TTRPGs. One that could be a direct D&D competitor. Avatar: The Last Airbender announces their first expansion, riding high on success. Arby's launches another TTRPG dice set, because, why not. Find the podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-tabletop-news/id1668590562 If you'd like to support the podcast head...
Published 04/22/23
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. Koboa Brings South American Stories To 5E, Pathfinder, And Black Flag/Tales of Valiant. Alchemy VTT Announces Partnership With Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu. Japanese D&D Players Get Their Own Adventuring Party in new starter set. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews,...
Published 04/17/23
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. The D&D Creator Summit was rife with issues, Paizo announces two new video games with BKOM Studios, and the ORC is now in public feedback stage. If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill -------- For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com​​​​​ Watch...
Published 04/10/23
Here are the 3 biggest tabletop roleplay gaming news stories from the past week and why they are important. Fablecraft Announces it's VTT RPG, Critical Role Acquires a Audio Drama, and Announcements from D&D Direct 2023 If you'd like to support the podcast head over to our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/totalpartychill For more actual plays, reviews, giveaways, and recommendations check out https://totalpartychill.com​​​​​
Published 03/31/23