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Band of Brothers remains a tremendous entry point into WWII history
Band of Brothers, the blockbuster HBO miniseries, is now on Netflix. Whether you’re watching it for the first time or the 50th, here’s how to prepare. → Read More
Wilderfeast asks you to consider what owlbear actually tastes like
In Wilderfeast, a new TTRPG published by Horrible Guild, leveling up requires cooking a meal for the whole party. So what does owlbear actually taste like? → Read More
As his Kickstarter passes $1.3 million, publisher defends Terraforming Mars’ generative AI art: ‘It’s too powerful a technology’
Popular board game Terraforming Mars will use generative AI broadly for its next expansion, which Indie Game Studios’ president claims in new interview was a necessity. → Read More
Disney Lorcana’s first animator-drawn cards are spectacular
With Disney Lorcana’s Disney100 Edition, Disney Animation’s biggest talents are flexing on tiny trading cards. We have notes on all of the artists included. → Read More
Disney Lorcana’s second set of cards will include Pinocchio, Zootopia, and more
Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn expands the list of playable characters when Pinocchio, Zootopia and more arrive at local game stores in November. → Read More
Starfield’s best early-game gunfight happens in zero gravity
One of Starfield’s best early-game gunfights is in zero-G. After years of feather-lite Fallout firearms, Bethesda’s new arms feel weighty and precise. → Read More
Magic community mourns Sheldon Menery, creator of the beloved Commander format
The creator of Magic’s Commander format, Sheldon Menery, has died after a long battle with cancer. Condolences have begun to stream in from across the community. → Read More
Wingspan publisher Stonemaier Games’ next board game is full of bees
Wingspan publisher Stonemaier Games’ next title, Apiary, arrives in October. Will it be the next big mainstream hit, or just another high-concept strategy game? → Read More
You can invite Critical Role’s Matt Mercer to join your crew in Starfield
Matt Mercer voiced a character in Starfield, Bethesda’s latest starfaring RPG. Dimension 20’s Aabria Iyengar is in the game as well! → Read More
Assassin’s Creed tabletop RPG puts the video game’s most divisive feature at its center
Assassin’s Creed is being turned into a D&D-like tabletop RPG. By focusing on the Animus technology, developer CMON says players will be set loose across time. → Read More
Disney Lorcana trading card game’s launch set will be reprinted due to high demand
Disney Lorcana is a hit. It’s also incredibly hard to find at a reasonable price. → Read More
D&D’s latest campaign book feels specially made for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 fans are in for a treat. D&D’s newest campaign book, Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk, feels custom made for them. No romance, though. → Read More
Flesh and Blood, Tolarian Community College team up for new multiplayer boxed set
Flesh and Blood, Tolarian Community College teamed up to develop a first-of-its-kind multiplayer boxed set. We talked with The Professor about Round the Table. → Read More
Starfield owes its existence to Traveller, one of the first tabletop RPGs
Starfield might not exist without Traveller, the classic pen-and-paper RPG. We spoke with historians and modern-day game developers about the classic game. → Read More
Warhammer’s Old World setting is coming back, and you had better like painting textiles
The new Warhammer Cities of Sigmar line gives a sneak peek at the upcoming return of the Old World setting. But you’ll need some new painting skills to keep up. → Read More
If video games taught real-life skills like in Gran Turismo and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem…
Gran Turismo made Jann Mardenborough a real racer. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles says Forza Horizon is driver’s ed. So we should be experts in all these skills: → Read More
The first adventure published for D&D’s 5th edition finally comes to a close
D&D’s Phandelver and Below adventure completes the story from the original D&D Starter Set, published in 2014. Sample the many horrors inside with our preview. → Read More
A Disney Lorcana guide for absolute beginners
Polygon’s Disney Lorcana guide is meant for true beginners. How does the game work? What accessories do you actually need? And where can you find a game? → Read More
Is Magic: The Gathering’s new set intentionally similar to Disney Lorcana?
Magic: The Gathering’s next set was inspired by fairy tales. Did Wizards schedule it to disrupt the launch of Disney Lorcana? Sources tell Polygon no. → Read More