GAMA makes Game Store Day a thing, Cyberpunk Red gets a single-player mode, DnD 2024 tries another round of updated subclasses, and Critical Role sets up an ominous trailer for Campaign Four.

WizKids announced two dragon-themed collectibles for 2026, content creators shared early breakdowns of the Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set, Stranger Things Dice Cups got revealed, and a Reddit detective caught key details about Critical Role’s new cast of characters.

StartPlaying is always on the lookout for the coolest new tools and toys to enhance our sessions. Recently, WizKids sent us several of their products to review. There’s an eclectic mix here, so we broke them down in quick bits so that you can peruse and get back to rolling dice! 

Coyote & Crow successfully fund VTT expansions, Apocalypse World announced a new version, Pathfinder reveals its first 2026 hardcover AP, and WotC’s president commented on how they view physical vs. digital.

WizKids Monster Manual minis take advantage of the more vibrant color schemes used in the 2025 Monster Manual art.

From date nights to deep friendships, tabletop RPGs help players reduce stress, build connection, and turn storytelling into real-life support.

EA game developers transfer to WotC, Pathfinder ends its monthly softcover release model, Grim Hollow comes to DnD Beyond with 40 subclasses, Beadle & Grimm launch a grim 5E city setting, and a Japanese mecha/fantasy TTRPG from the 80s gets an English print.

Critical Role to use DnD 2024 rules and not Daggerheart for Campaign 4, D&D Beyond teases Dark Sun revival, WotC releases a sci-fi TTRPG out of nowhere, and Starfinder 2E reveals a new Alien Core.