Dungeons and Dragons
The Monster Manual's Newest Addition: Dungeons and Dragons Itself
Wizards of the Coast kicks the licensing hornet's nest.
Be Wary of Liar: The Weird History Behind Elden Ring’s ‘Illusory Walls’
Most gamers probably associate the term with FromSoftware, but its roots go back decades into Dungeon & Dragons history.
When Drag Meets Dungeons & Dragons, Magic Happens
Drag collective Queer Arcana are enchanting audiences with their take on a classic game.
'Baldur's Gate 2' Didn't Just Change RPGs, It Changed Games Themselves
Lots of games give players "choice" and "freedom" but few understand those concepts as well as Bioware's magnum opus.
Underwater Video Games Ignore the Perilous State of Our Collapsing Oceans
In games, the ocean is often beautiful, sometimes terrifying, but rarely threatened by environmental catastrophe as our own is.
How the Art of Dungeons and Dragons Helped Make It a Phenomenon
A new book sheds light on the hardcore hobby that once caused a panic.
How the Makers of ‘Vampire: the Masquerade’ Convinced its Customers the Game Isn't for Nazis
After being accused of pitching its game to the alt-right, the makers of a tabletop RPG have forcefully come out against hate.
Rick and Morty Are Going on a 'Dungeons & Dragons' Adventure
The ultimate nerd TV show and the ultimate nerd role-playing game are about to enter the same dimension.
'Monstrous Races' Allows You to Play D&D as an Owlbear
Tyler Kamstra’s “Monstrous Races” offers guidelines for playing as species that are far from humanoids.
Some Villains Don't Deserve Sympathy
Mind flayers are a good enemy, but empathizing with them is moral quicksand.
'Stranger Things' Is Imprisoned by the Nostalgia That Inspired It
As the show's conceit falls apart, the second season's monster has become a self-portrait.
This Guy Is Living His Best Life as a Professional D&D Dungeon Master
'Stranger Things has brought me a lot of customers.'