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Ok. So Halloween is pretty much here. Here’s my two cents: there’s probably no better way to get into the mood than getting the horror special issue of The International Player’s Review. Now on sale! While supplies last. itch.io/s/211461/hal...

In my book I argue that IP fandoms are a crucial part of the economic model of the current media monopoly landscape, as fan campaigns drive down the value of creative labor via harassment and disposability, scare artists from taking risks with IP, and give execs a direct fan base all their own

what is like the gold standard for hex and chit wargaming at the moment?

This is why I say I am a descriptor not a predictor. Didn’t see this coming. And right how as a descriptor I do not have enough caffeine to process. Live at the time of my posting.

My understanding of the situation:

Whomst among us…

Plus de 1000 préventes (1027 exactement) ! Il reste 17 jours de campagne, alors faites passer le mot ! A vous de jouer ! fr.ulule.com/jeux-et-stra...

“The algorithm is great at finding me new music in the limited style I listen to,” he writes. “But it is really bad at showing me something new and different. My listening has become homogeneous, even though I can pick any album ever created.” ——— Stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before…

Ready for the worst? Here's you handy checklist... Bottled water - 9L Tinned food - 3 days worth Hand sanitisers and wet wipes First aid kit Essential medicines Torch Blankets FM radio Batteries Cash Printed IDs Large pile of Wyrd Science back issues and an up to date subscription

By me for today's @theobserveruk.bsky.social: Why horror fiction is having a moment, with @gnofhorror.com, @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social, @jamieleenardone.bsky.social observer.co.uk/culture/book...

I’ve started writing a behind the scenes on each article in Secret Passages, as if you didn’t need confirmation that I think about these things far too much www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdh...

I'm addicted to Brìghde Chaimbeul now. Thanks @wyrdscience.bsky.social for a new rabbit-hole. youtu.be/ZPGthC8_CyM

I made a little show as an extra for BBC Radio 4 Extra (pretty much in my own time): it’s being repeated to mark 20 years since the death of Nigel Kneale. This sort of bonus (dare I say it Reithian?) content will not be possible once the station goes in March. Enjoy: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Just clearing out the millions of random pics saved on this phone and is this the perfect Mausritter adventure cover art? I think this is the perfect mausritter cover art I believe @fanterland.itch.io is the writer & Max Philippi (not on here) the artist responsible. Would have as an A1 poster

Anyway, a good day to remember that you’re only ever a google search and couple of clicks away from having a copy of Confrontation to scratch your head over all weekend

Why does this look like Gollum & Aragorn, the murder hobo years?

Tech Company: At long last, we have invented the wargs from the Hobbit chapter 'well I guess we all live up in trees now because of all the wargs'

I just backed Secret Passages #4: A Retro TTRPG and Warhammer Zine on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/jdh...

heads up, if you're a Wyrd Science subscriber & the upcoming issue 9 ISN'T YOUR FIRST ISSUE*, please check your spam folder if you haven't seen an email from us today, some important info in there for you... thanks! * if you subbed over the past month or two I'll email you separately in a bit

A quarter pounder with geas

You should back this. I've got an article in it. Those two sentences may or may not be connected.

🥳 🍻 It’ll be the galaxy’s greatest party! We're celebrating 50 years of 2000 AD with a special two-day immersive live extravaganza on 6-7 March in London! Check out the details here https://bit.ly/3VXsbW5

Oh good lord

Here’s the 4th and final lino print in my series inspired by the weird guys carved into church misericords. This one depicts Tutivillus, a demon tasked with eavesdropping on parishioners who engaged in secular gossip. Prints will be available tomorrow from 12 00 (GMT)..! 👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com

me looking at any cool, old computer industry shit in 2026

might start taxing video game publishers £0.50 for every press release they send us, I reckon after approximately 3 days we'd have enough money to actually own one of the platforms they release games on

A follow-up to our post about the recent proliferation of AI creations in our community content programs at @drivethrurpg.com and our efforts to combat it... 🧵

dark forest era of human creation

I backed this and so should you because who doesn’t love the Dutch Resistance? Nazis that’s who www.kickstarter.com/projects/bad...

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Too pleased with myself here to just leave this to die on Reddit

Tedious old man opinion but damn I loved models like these or the Warhammer Townsfolk, made the settings feel so much bigger. Been some cool Kill Teams & Blackstone Fortress stuff but always a bit gutted they haven’t done one really weird janky completely non aligned group of bizarro space freaks

Update on the use of AI text in Chaosium Community Content programs @drivethrurpg.com. TL/DR: Don't use it in our programs. AI is not art. It is theft from you and every writer who has gone before you, repackaged dishonestly and shamelessly as original. www.chaosium.com/blogupdate-o...

soon ——————— a little teaser of something @frederikhornung.com has cooked up for us

soon ——————— a little teaser of something @frederikhornung.com has cooked up for us

As conversations regarding the future of the Osprey Games board and card game line continue, we've provided a statement on where things currently stand. We're grateful to our team, creative partners and community for their continued support during this time.

Oh hey, we’re doing a fourth issue of the zine: A MIDDLE-EARTH Which features loads of artists showcasing their vision of Middle-earth in various mediums. This years theme is MAGIC You can pre-order the zine here; Rogueprintco.com Every order/share helps - love ya

it's in the trees, it's coming!