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Beadle & Grimm’s to Launch New Ravenloft & Arcana Unleashed Box Sets
Beadle & Grimm’s has announced their next two D&D box sets: a Silver version of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within and Platinum version of Unearthed Arcana: Deadfall.
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Wizards of the Coast Deals Out New D&D Tarokka Deck
We flip over the cards and look to the future with the D&D Tarokka deck, a new version of a classic Ravenloft accessory coming out in the summer of 2026.
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New D&D Cards for Spells, Monsters & Magic Items Coming Soon
Wizards of the Coast is dealing out new Dungeons & Dragons reference cards based on spells, magic items and monsters appearing in the 2024 D&D 5.5e rules.
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New D&D Adventure “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall” (First Look)
The Red Wizards of Thay are back and more evil than ever in an upcoming adventure entitled “Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall.” We take a look at what to expect.
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D&D Takes on High Magic With New “Arcana Unleashed” Sourcebook
Wizards of the Coast has just announced “Arcana Unleashed,” a new player-focused D&D supplement that includes new subclasses, spells, magic items and rules.
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Wizards of the Coast Restarts D&D Encounters Store Program
Wizards of the Coast recently announced the return of the D&D Encounters program, which is designed to bring more players into friendly local game stores.
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Wizards of the Coast Introduces D&D “Seasons” for 2026
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled a new initiative called “D&D Seasons,” which is designed to connect fans and build buzz. We look at what’s planned for 2026.
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New D&D Sourcebook “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within” (First Look)
The Domains of Dread are back, with a new D&D sourcebook entitled “Ravenloft: The Horrors Within.” We take a closer look at all the terrifying details.
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All DnD 5e Books: A Complete List (Updated for March 2026)
We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for March 2026.
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The DnD Release Schedule: All Upcoming Books for 2026
We look ahead to the complete DnD release schedule for 2026, including key dates and complete details on Wizards of the Coast’s upcoming books.
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D&D 2024 is Now Officially Known as “D&D 5.5e”
Wizards of the Coast has announced that D&D 2024 is now officially “D&D 5.5e.” We look at why they made the name change and whether it was the right call.
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D&D Fan Expo 2026 To Take Place This Summer in London
Wizards of the Coast and AEG Presents have just announced D&D Fan Expo 2026, a new live event that will be taking place this summer at the O2 Arena in London.
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D&D Beyond Gets a Total Party Thrill With “Everybody Dies”
Beadle & Grimm’s “Faster, Purple Worm! Everybody Dies, Vol. 1,” has arrived on D&D Beyond, offering one shots where a TPK isn’t just possible, it’s the goal.
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WizKids Unleashes New Monster Menagerie D&D Minis
We open the cage on WizKids’ Monster Menagerie Revisited, a new collection of D&D minis that pays homage to classic creatures and introduces some new beasts.
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D&D Beyond Announces Major Platform Updates
Wizards of the Coast has just announced some significant new features and improvements to D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at the 2026 roadmap.
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D&D Cartoon Returns in New Graphic Novel Collection
The 1980s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon is back, with the “D&D Animated Adventures Library Edition” collecting nine issues of the IDW comic books series.
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New Dungeons & Dragons Questers Toyline Announced
Wizards of the Coast and Basic Fun have just unveiled “Dungeons & Dragons Questers,” a new line of upcoming D&D toys aimed at younger kids.
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How D&D Dropped the Ball On One of Its Biggest Storylines
In a new interview, former D&D Creative Lead Chris Perkins reveals how Wizards of the Coast lost the plot for one of its most ambitious, decade-long storylines.
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New D&D Baldur’s Gate TV Show in the Works at HBO
A new TV series based on “Baldur’s Gate 3” is in the works at HBO from “Last of Us” showrunner Craig Mazin and D&D’s Chris Perkins serving as a consultant.
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New “Roll for Initiative” D&D Secret Lair Superdrop Arrives
Magic: The Gathering is crossing over with Dungeons & Dragons, with the new “Roll for Initiative” Superdrop featuring creatures and characters from D&D lore.
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New Humble Bundle Features 40 Forgotten Realms Novels
The new “Forgotten Realms Vault” Humble Bundle includes 40 classic D&D novels, including Ed Greenwood’s Elminster books and the popular Brimstone Angels series.
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New Pugilist Class Comes Out Swinging On D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2016, the “Pugilist Class” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We see if these scrappy sluggers still pack a punch.
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New Horrified D&D Expansion Coming from Ravensburger
Ravensburger has recently announced that a new expansion is coming for the Horrified D&D board game. We break out everything we know so far.
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New D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar Rolls a Crit With Cupid
We look for love inside FanRoll’s D&D Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar, a new box set that offers the ultimate way to win over any dice goblin’s heart.
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Sirius Rolls Out New Baldur’s Gate 3 Dice Sets
We open up Sirius Dice’s “Baldur’s Gate 3 Treasure Packs,” each of which includes a custom D20, dice bag and metal coin inspired by the iconic D&D video game.
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Shawn Merwin Joins D&D Team as Contract Designer
Veteran game designer Shawn Merwin has joined Wizards of the Coast as a contract designer for D&D. We take a closer look at what he brings to the table.
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Why D&D Desperately Needs a New Campaign Setting
It’s been over two decades since Dungeons & Dragons last had a new fully supported campaign setting. We look at why now, more than ever, D&D needs new worlds.
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Exploring Eberron Sourcebook Relaunches on D&D Beyond
First published on DMsGuild back in 2020, Keith Baker’s “Exploring Eberron” is now officially on D&D Beyond. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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D&D Team Expands Even Further With Designer Taylor Navarro
The D&D hiring frenzy continues, with Wizards of the Coast recently adding award-winning game designer, writer and editor Taylor Navarro to the team.
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WizKids Unveils New Life-Sized Displacer Beast Kitten
We take a closer look at the latest addition to WizKids’ Dungeons & Dragons Replica of the Realms line: a new adorably life-sized displacer beast kitten.
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Prolific D&D Designer and Writer Jean Rabe Has Passed Away
We look back at the incredible contributions of writer and game designer Jean Rabe, who played a key role in shaping D&D in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Loungefly’s New D&D Backpack is the Ultimate Bag of Holding
Los Angeles-based apparel company Loungefly has just released an officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons backpack. We open it up and look inside.
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Dungeons & Dragons Has Officially Arrived On Fortnite
Wizards of the Coast has officially launched five new Fortnite Islands that feature locations, NPCs and content from the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Unfurls New D&D Forgotten Realms Banners
Beadle & Grimm’s has a new way for D&D players to let their fan flag fly, with three high-end canvas banners featuring some of Faerûn’s most iconic locations.
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New Ed Greenwood Forgotten Realms Book Hits DMsGuild
A new Forgotten Realms book entitled “Souls for the Taking” has just launched on DMsGuild, featuring a novella and new D&D game materials from Ed Greenwood.
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D&D Team Adds Designer Erin Roberts to the Roster
The official Dungeons & Dragons team continues to expand, with Wizards of the Coast recently hiring award-winning writer and TTRPG designer Erin Roberts.
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New D&D Forgotten Realms Maps Now Available for Purchase
The new Forgotten Realms map from the “Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement is now available for purchase in print form from cartographer Mike Schley.
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D&D Universal Fan Fest Nights Returns for 2026
Dungeons & Dragons is back for Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights 2026, with brand new interactive experiences and the return of Xanathar himself.
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All Unearthed Arcana Playtests in 2026 (An Updated List)
We put together a list of all DnD Unearthed Arcana playtests for 2026, with information on what they’re about and links to all the new rules
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New D&D Unearthed Arcana Mystic Subclasses Playtest Arrives
Wizards of the Coast has released the first Unearthed Arcana D&D playtest of 2026. Entitled “Mystic Subclasses,” it introduces four brand new character options.
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Five Strange Things Stranger Things Five Got Wrong About D&D
We join the legions of grognards crying out “umm actually,” at some of the most glaring D&D errors in the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
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The 10 Best DMsGuild Products of 2025
2025 was a banner year when it comes to DMsGuild products. We look back at the 10 best adventures and supplements for D&D 5e.
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What is Passive Perception in D&D 5e?
Passive Perception is one of the most misunderstood rules in D&D 5e. We explain what it is, how to calculate it, and when DMs should use it during actual play.
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How to Calculate Armor Class in D&D 5e
In D&D, calculating Armor Class is something new (and even veteran) players can get wrong. We break out four simple steps for how to calculate AC in 5e.
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New D&D Romantasy Novel “The Feywild Job” Announced
Penguin Random House has just announced a new D&D romantsy novel entitled “The Feywild Job,” which is written by award-winning author C.L Polk.
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WizKids Rolls Out New Line of “Lost” D&D Action Figures
WizKids has just released a line of “lost” D&D action figures based on unreleased prototypes from the 80s. We take a closer at this blast from the plastic past.
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Award-Winning RPG Designer Leon Barillaro Joins D&D Team
Award-winning tabletop RPG creator Leon Barillaro has officially joined the D&D team as a Designer. We look at who they are and what this means for the game.
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Remembering The Life of Legendary D&D Designer Tim Kask
We look back at the life and legacy of the late Tim Kask, one of the earliest and most important contributors to original Dungeons & Dragons.
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New D&D Funko Pops Revealed for 2026
We take a closer look at the complete line up of new D&D Funko Pops coming out in 2026, including a whole new batch of villainous vinyl variants.
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Dungeons & Dragons Press-On Nails Are Now A Thing
Wizards of the Coast and Nailcissist have partnered on new officially licensed press-on nails inspired by Dungeons & Dragons’ creatures, classes and characters.
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James Haeck Hired as Senior Game Designer for D&D
Award-winning tabletop RPG designer and community commentator James Haeck has recently been hired by Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Game Designer for D&D.
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New AirD&D Resort Offers the Ultimate RPG Getaway
A new vacation rental mansion has just opened in British Columbia, Canada known as “AirD&D,” which is designed exclusively as a luxury getaway for TTRPG fans.
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New D&D Actual Play Stars Kansas City Chiefs NFL Players
Six members of the Kansas City Chiefs defensive line swapped strip sacks for saving throws in a new D&D actual play episode entitled “Dungeons & Defense.”
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New D&D Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Dungeon Master’s Workbook of Worldbuilding” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 DMG. We take a closer look at what’s inside.
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New D&D Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures (First Look)
A new D&D book entitled the “Player’s Workbook of Epic Adventures” is coming soon as a companion to the 2024 PHB. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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The 10 Biggest D&D News Stories of 2025
We break out our picks for the 10 biggest new stories that impacted the official Dungeons & Dragons game, brand and fan community in 2025.
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The Five Best DnD Classes for Beginners (2026 Guide)
New DnD players can feel overwhelmed creating their first character. We break out the five best classes for beginners, with tips on abilities and subclasses.
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Heroic Inspiration in D&D 5e (2024 Rules Explained)
We take a look at Heroic Inspiration, a new DnD 5e rule designed to replace the older (and largely unused) Inspiration rule.
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Where Are All the New D&D Books in 2026?
Why hasn’t Wizards of the Coast announced any new D&D books for 2026? We look at what may be happening internally and what we may see in the coming year.
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Justice Arman Promoted to D&D Game Design Director
Wizards of the Coast has recently promoted Justice Ramin Arman to the Game Design Director of D&D. We look at what this means for the future of the game.
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New Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Video Game Revealed
Invoke Studios and Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled a new video game entitled “Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons.” We eldritch blast apart all the details.
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The New Changeling (DnD 2025 Species Guide)
The D&D Changeling species is back with a new face lift in the pages of “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer.” We go skin deep into all the changes.
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The New Dhampir (DnD 2025 Species Guide)
The Dhampir has risen again as a playable species for the DnD 2025 rules. We sink our teeth into all the new features found in “Astarion’s Book of Hungers.”
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New Christmas One Shot Adventure Pack Lands on D&D Beyond
Roll & Play Press’ “One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack” is now on D&D Beyond, offering five festive quests you can run in a single seasonal session.
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The New 2025 D&D Spellfire Sorcerer (Subclass Deep Dive)
We get lit with the Spellfire Sorcerer, a brand new subclass which has just debuted in the “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement.
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The 15 Best DnD Christmas One Shots (Updated for 2025)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grab an eggnog and slap on your Yuletide Sweater of Ugliness as we unwrap the 10 best DnD Christmas one shots.
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FanRoll Gets Frosty With New D&D Advent Calendar
We walk into a winter wonderland with FanRoll’s new Frostmaiden’s Aurora D&D Advent Calendar, featuring 12 days of dice and accessories.
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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer (Deep Dive & Review)
We look under the hood of “Eberron: Forge of the Artificer,” a new D&D supplement which returns to one of one of the game’s most iconic settings.
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The 20 Best DnD Black Friday Deals for 2025
Grab your bag of holding and let the bargain hunting begin! We roll a saving throw for discounts and dig into the best DnD Black Friday deals of 2025.
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Ed Greenwood Announces New Forgotten Realms D&D Sourcebooks
The Father of Faerûn is returning to the Forgotten Realms, with Ed Greenwood announcing a series of new D&D sourcebooks coming out in 2026 on DMsGuild.
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The New 2025 D&D Banneret Fighter (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Banneret Fighter (formerly the Purple Dragon Knight) is back in the “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” D&D supplement. We charge into all the details.
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Lorwyn: First Light D&D Expansion (Deep Dive & Review)
We head out of the shadows and into “Lorywn: First Light” the new D&D Beyond supplement that ties into both Magic: The Gathering and the Forgotten Realms.
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The New 2025 D&D Knowledge Domain Cleric (Subclass Deep Dive)
The Knowledge Domain Cleric is back in the Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn D&D supplement. But have they learned any new tricks? We seek out the answer.
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Shawn Levy Gives Update On Netflix Dungeons & Dragons TV Show
More information has just been revealed for the upcoming Netflix D&D TV show entitled “The Forgotten Realms.” We break out everything we know so far.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Launches New D&D Battle Boards
Beadle & Grimm’s has just launched new D&D Battle Boards, a durable dry-erase character sheet that lets you track hit points, conditions, spell slots and more.
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Netheril’s Fall D&D Expansion (Deep Dive & Review)
We take the plunge into “Netherl’s Fall,” a new D&D expansion that contains adventure materials set in the legendary lost empire of the Forgotten Realms.
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FanRoll Unveils New Official D&D Dragon Scale Dice
FanRoll has just unveiled two new sets of official D&D Dragon Scale Dice that are designed to capture the look feel of real dragon skin.
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Astarion’s Book of Hungers (Deep Dive & Review)
We sink our teeth into “Astarion’s Book of Hungers,” a new vampire-themed Forgotten Realms supplement that’s available now on D&D Beyond.
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WizKids Launches New D&D Monster Manual Collection II Minis
WizKids has just unveiled a second set of pre-painted D&D minis based on creatures from the 2025 Monster Manual. We take a closer look at what’s included.
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New D&D Minis Pay Tribute to Legendary Holmes Boxed Set
Sirius Dice has just unveiled a new set of officially licensed D&D minis that pay homage to the cover art from the iconic Holmes Boxed Set from 1977.
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Why A New D&D Dark Sun Book May Be Coming Soon
Dark Sun remains one of Dungeons & Dragons most popular (and problematic) settings. We look at why Wizards of the Coast may be returning to the world of Athas.
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New D&D Subclasses Playtest Hits Unearthed Arcana
Wizards of the Coast has released a new Unearthed Arcana playtest, which updates five previously published D&D 5e subclasses. We take a look at all the details.
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Forgotten Realms Adventures in Faerûn DM Expansion (Deep Dive)
We offer a deep dive and full review of “Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn,” the new Dungeon Master expansion designed for D&D 2024.
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Forgotten Realms Heroes of Faerûn Player Expansion (Deep Dive)
The new “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” sourcebook is finally here. We offer our take on this return to one of Dungeons & Dragons’ most iconic settings.
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New Official D&D Xanathar Device Holder & Dice Tower Unveiled
We feast our eye stalks on the official D&D Xanathar Device Holder & Dice Tower, a unique and functional collectible from Wizards of the Coast and EXG Pro.
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The Sigil VTT Officially Fails Its Death Saving Throw
Wizards of the Coast is officially pulling the plug on the Sigil VTT, with further development cancelled and the platform’s servers scheduled to be shut down.
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Hasbro CEO Says D&D Going All In On Video Games and Digital
Dungeons & Dragons received a surprising amount of attention on Hasbro’s Q3 2025 investors call. We take a closer look at what CEO Chris Cocks had to say.
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D&D Beyond Releases Free Adventure “The Tenebrous Stone”
D&D Beyond has just released “The Tenebrous Stone,” a free Level 3 adventure from the upcoming “Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn” supplement.
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New D&D Dragonlance Project In the Works from Series Creators
A new mystery D&D Dragonlance project is in the works from actor Joe Manganiello and authors Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. We look at what it might be.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 May Be Coming to the Nintendo Switch
A recent online leak from a video game insider suggests that Baldur’s Gate 3 may be headed to the Nintendo Switch 2. We break out everything we know so far.
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Popular D&D Board Game “Lords of Waterdeep” Gets New Reprint
The popular “Lords of Waterdeep” D&D board game is coming back, with a new reprint scheduled to hit shelves in the spring of 2026. We unbox all the details.
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D&D Cranks Up the Critical Hits With New “Playlist of Holding”
Wizards of the Coast has just released the “Playlist of Holding,” a list of fan-selected tunes for Spotify designed to capture the sonic vibes of D&D.
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New D&D Spells Revealed for Upcoming Forgotten Realms Book
Wizards of the Coast has just revealed two powerful new D&D spells that will appear in the upcoming “Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn” player guide.
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D&D Beyond Reveals New Circle Magic Spell Mechanics
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled new D&D rules for Circle Magic, a powerful form of group spellcasting that will appear in the Heroes of Faerûn supplement.
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The Finest Edge of Twilight (D&D Book Review)
We offer our review of R.A. Salvatore’s “The Finest Edge of Twilight,” a new D&D novel following the adventures of Drizzt Do’Urden’s daughter Breezy.
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FanRoll Scares Up New 2025 DnD Halloween Dice Advent Calendar
Boo! FanRoll has just unveiled this year’s new DnD Halloween Dice Advent Calendar, filled with plenty of spooktacular monsters and math rocks.
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More D&D Beer and Swag Coming from New Holland Brewing
Dungeons & Dragons continues its collaboration with New Holland Brewing, with a series of new alcoholic beverages, apparel and accessories coming soon.
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Beadle & Grimm’s Forgotten Realms Premium Map Collection (First Look)
Beadle & Grimm’s has just unveiled their new Forgotten Realms Premium Map Collection, which features a ton of high-end maps of the lands of Faerûn.
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Starbreeze’s Upcoming D&D Video Game Has Been Cancelled
Swedish video game studio Starbreeze Entertainment has recently confirmed that they have cancelled the upcoming D&D video game that was started in 2023.
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New DnD Psion Class Updated in Latest Unearthed Arcana
Prepare to have your mind blown as we dig into the new DnD Psion class that’s just been released in the latest Unearthed Arcana Playtest.
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