Hasbro bets on Kidults, D&D Partners with Kobold Press, and the future of setting books?
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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 to the world of tabletop gaming.
Aconyte Books has announced the release of "Welcome To Arkham Guidebook," an illustrated guide to the mysterious town of Arkham, a setting steeped in Lovecraftian lore. This setting book is system-agnostic, making it suitable for use with a variety of RPG systems, including Call of Cthulhu, Trail of Cthulhu, and more. This release marks a new trend in RPG supplements, offering lore-rich setting guides without the need for additional rules or mechanics, potentially paving the way for more system-agnostic content in the future.
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