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MetaArcade to Launch Tunnels & Trolls Adventures on August 17 at Gen Con 50

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Jul 162017

MetaArcade to Launch Tunnels & Trolls Adventures on August 17 at Gen Con 50

Developer to Celebrate Release of Inaugural Title on “Adventure Creator” Platform; RPG Fans Invited to Visit Booth #509 from August 17–20 to Play Iconic RPG on iOS and Android

SEATTLE, WA – (July 12, 2017) – MetaArcade, a developer building a platform to allow players to create and publish their own RPG adventures, announced it will launch Tunnels & Trolls™ Adventures on the App Store and Google Play on August 17^th, coinciding with the first day of Gen Con 50 in Indianapolis. Tunnels & Trolls Adventures, which will also release on PC, Mac and Steam later this year, is a dungeon crawling RPG experience that brings new and classic quests to life from Tunnels & Trolls, the second RPG ever published. The game is the first component of MetaArcade’s new platform, with the other being the upcoming Adventure Creator software that will allow players to create their own quests for the game.

To celebrate the game and platform launch, MetaArcade will showcase the mobile RPG adventure title at Gen Con from August 17–20. Media and roleplaying fans alike will have a chance to play the game, talk to its creators and get an early look at the Adventure Creator software for creating your own quests.

SYRINSCAPE RELEASES DREAMS OF THE YELLOW KING SOUNDPACK

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Jul 162017

SYRINSCAPE RELEASES DREAMS OF THE YELLOW KING SOUNDPACK

Dragons, A River Journey, A Water-Born Raid, Ghosts and More Fill the Official Soundtrack to the Third Chapter of the Pathfinder RPG Strange Aeons
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (July 14, 2017) – Syrinscape, creator of the award-winning apps that bring tabletop games to life with movie-like sound, releases today the Dreams of the Yellow King SoundPack for Syrinscape’s Fantasy Player, custom-created to accompany the third chapter of the Pathfinder RPG’s Strange Aeons Adventure Path. The Dreams of the Yellow King SoundPack ($15.99, or as part of either the Fantasy or SuperSyrin subscription packages) is now available in the Syrinscape store.

The Dreams of the Yellow King SoundPack is the complete audio companion for the Pathfinders who have boarded a riverboat to Cassomir. They explore the Dreamlands and attempt a number of bizarre dream quests, fragmenting their minds and trying to survive against a dimension of nightmares. All the while, Syrinscape immerses players in the adventure with the sounds of the river journey, a water-born raid from the cult of Razmir (featuring voices by Pathfinder Lead Designer Jason Bulmahn), spooky haunts, dream parties, a drug den, a nightmare dragon, ambient music, one-shot sound effects and much more.

Watch Syrinscape creator and host of the Dicestormers Benjamin Loomes in this video a preview of Dreams of the Yellow King SoundPack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLEO8IR1pxM

The award-winning Syrinscape apps bring fantastic, realistic sound to tabletop gaming and are compatible with nearly any mobile device or computer. Syrinscape’s Fantasy Player, Sci-Fi Player and Board Game Player apps are free to download and the official sounds of Pathfinder, Starfinder, Mutants & Masterminds, Catan and hundreds of other sound creations for nearly any tabletop game are available for sale individually or as part of the Supersyrin Subscription for $10/month.

Syrinscape can also be completely unlocked for free for 30 days at Syrinscape.com/freetrial and includes two free SoundSets to keep after the trial.

About Syrinscape
Using a powerful audio engine and complex algorithms to produce ever-changing soundscapes and rich encounter-specific music, Syrinscape conjures every aural landscape imaginable, from ethereal forests and stony shorelines, to dank, vermin-filled dungeons, to the spooky depths of the underdark. Designed by accomplished composer and tabletop gamer Benjamin Loomes, along with the developers at the Interaction Consortium, Syrinscape builds on more than 8 years of prototyping and community feedback. Syrinscape is based in Australia. Syrinscape is available for a wide range of devices, including PCs, Macs, Android Tablets and phones, iPhones and iPads, and the players can be downloaded via syrinscape for free.

World of Chaldea Casting Call

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Jul 122017

PETER ADKISON AND WORLD OF CHALDEA CALL ON GAMERS AND FANTASY FANS EVERYWHERE TO GET IN THE PICTURE

Casting Call Opens for Hundreds of Extras to Be Drawn into the World of Chaldea

Join Director Peter Adkison on Facebook Live at 12:00pm Pacific Today
SEATTLE, WA (July 10, 2017): World of Chaldea, the new web series by Peter Adkison, founder of Wizards of the Coast, co-owner of Gen Con and filmmaker (Chaldea: War Room and The Devil Walks in Salem), opens today a casting call for gamers and fantasy fans everywhere with World of Chaldea’s Part of the Picture. Hundreds of extras from fantasy and history will be immortalized in Chaldea’s graphic novel scenes – from local folk to Legionnaires, necromancers to knights, druids to drunks and many more.

The Part of the Picture call is open to anyone ages 13 and up and requires no previous acting experience. To become #PartofThePicture, fans will pick a character from the extras list, take a couple of photos in costume inspired by the character and post them to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtags #PartofThePicture and #WorldofChaldea, along with the name of the character they are portraying. For complete details, including the extras list and guidelines, visit:
www.worldofchaldea.com/become-a-part-of-the-picture
“Initially, we started to create characters from scratch until we realized that it would be a lot of fun to make these characters look like people we know. Then we realized, if we think this is fun, maybe others will too, so we’re opening it up for everyone!”, says Adkison, World of Chaldea director.

Adkison will be live on Facebook.com/PeterAdkison at 12:00pm Pacific Time today, Monday July 10, for a behind-the-scenes look at the World of Chaldea and to answer questions about the casting call.

The World of Chaldea series is currently in production, featuring a cast that includes Jen Page, Conner Marx, Sarah Moore, Brandon Marino, Jesse Cheever, Stefan Hajek, Yasmine Aker and Eric Ray Anderson. Created by Adkison along with long-time collaborator Steve Conard, and developed directly from scenarios gamed by players in Adkison’s RPG campaigns dating back to 1981, World of Chaldea brings those games to life in a trans-media web series, using graphic novel art, music, sound, and live action film sequences. Chaldea has adult themes, traditional fantasy roots mixed with real-world places and times in history, and real-world pantheons of deities, all of which are brought together in an epic tale in an innovative blend of film, comics, and fiction.

Those cast by Adkison through #PartofthePicture will be drawn into the graphic novel pages that will become a part of the series. They will also receive a custom digital portrait of themselves as their character and an “extras” name credit.

Photos will be accepted through 12:00pm Pacific Time, September 15, 2017.

Facebook.com/worldofchaldea
Twitter.com/worldofchaldea
Instagram.com/worldofchaldea

Gen Con Sells Out of 4-Day Badges, Limited Single-Day Badges Remain

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Jul 072017

Gen Con Sells Out of 4-Day Badges, Limited Single-Day Badges Remain

INDIANAPOLIS (July 6, 2017) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running hobby gaming convention in North America, has announced a sellout of 4-Day badges for Gen Con 50, its historic 50th convention to be held August 17-20. Sales of single-day badges (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Family Fun) will continue at gencon.com, though supplies are limited. The company urges those interested in attending to purchase these badges soon, as single-day badges also are expected to reach a sellout.

Due to these expected sellouts, Gen Con will not offer on-site badge sales at Gen Con 50. Any remaining attendee-type badges will be available for sale at gencon.com with will call pick-up. As in prior years, Gen Con will offer 24-hour will call, starting at noon on Wednesday, August 16 and staying open throughout the entire convention. The will call area also will expand to expedite the packet pick-up process.

“Though 4-Day badges have sold out for Gen Con 50 there are still many opportunities to attend the convention and take part in the celebration,” said Adrian Swartout, CEO/Owner of Gen Con LLC. “Family Fun Day badges provide a great opportunity for visitors who wish to sample the show for the first time. Anyone still interested in attending Gen Con 50 should purchase their badges soon.”
Family Fun Day, held on Sunday, August 20, allows a family of four to attend for $45. Children ages 8-and-under are free to attend any day of Gen Con with a child wristband.
Gen Con has capped Trade Day and some individual badge types previously in Indianapolis, but has never limited its 4-Day or single-day badge sales.

Gen Con 50 will take place August 17-20, 2017 in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and participating hotels. The convention will feature more than 500 exhibitors, more than 19,000 events, and an exclusive concert from Grammy Award-winning recording artist They Might Be Giants.

About Gen Con
Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Last year’s Gen Con featured attendees from all 50 states, each Canadian province, and more than 60 countries. Celebrating 50 years in 2017, Gen Con 50 will be sponsored by Mayfair Games, Paizo, Inc., and Rio Grande Games.

Figure Forge 91: Rathor From the Wrath of Kings Starter

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Jul 032017

Watch Matt assemble Rathor from the Wrath of Kings two player starter. This model is super easy to assemble and even cooler looking.

So far this set has been a lot of fun and I can’t wait to play.

Box Breaking 210: Ulterior Motives for Frostgrave

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Jun 272017

Watch as Matt takes a look at Ulterior motives the latest expansion for Frostgrave. These cards change the objective of some the scenario you are playing.

I have played three games now with Ulterior Motives and I like it. Check back for more details in a few days, or better yet subscribe so you don’t miss it.

Ravenwood Castle Presents Trouble in on Tatooine

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Jun 272017

The second mystery of the season of the Ravenwood Detective Agency returning to one of our favorite settings, a galaxy far, far away!

Last year an Imperial laboratory, buried deep in the swamps of Dagobah, was infiltrated by the Rebellion. Rebel spies made off with top secret weapons research, research that must be recovered! After a galaxy wide search, Imperial intelligence has tracked the spies to the desert world of Tatooine, specifically to a Hutt stronghold known as Ravenwood. The Imperial agent’s last report claims that he has successfully infiltrated the stronhold.

New Walking Dead Releases from Mantic Games

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Jun 262017

First up we’ve got an exciting new release for The Walking Dead: All Out War – a replica of Hershel Greene’s barn! This set is designed to fit the dimensions of the cardboard terrain included in the recently released Miles Behind Us expansion. Included in the set is:

MDF barn with opening doors and removable roof
MDF tractor
six MDF fences
four resin hay bales

You can pre-order the Greene Family Farm from the Mantic website NOW! Or look for it in your local gaming store soon.

From Kobold Press

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Jun 262017

Streets of Zobeck is a 112-page supplement and adventure anthology set in the seedy underbelly of Zobeck, containing:

Seven adventures dealing with underhanded themes, shady locations, and double-crossing deals gone wrong
Six locales including the Cartways Market Gallery
A dirty dozen NPCs: kobold gearsmiths, failed Arcane Collegium students, barge captains, undead ambassadors to use as rivals, patrons, peers and foes
New clockworks, street magics and odd enchantments that make Zobeck the distinctive jewel of the River Argent!

This official Midgard adventure anthology is easily portable to any setting. Designed by Ben McFarland, Chris Harris, Matthew Stinson, Christina Stiles, Mike Franke, and Richard Pett.

Bombshell Miniatures News on the Masters

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Jun 262017

87dcbec4-6e4c-41a7-b658-e6da29e3a54c According to Bombshell the masters for the Resin minis are at the factory!

This is cool. They are going to a resin.

Resin has its ups and downs to it, but I think this is a good move.

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