Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026

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Video Games

Video Games Phantom Blade Zero: Sixty-Six Days to Live Is Not a License for Revenge Commentary: Soul’s advertised predicament invites sympathy, but Christian discernment must distinguish exposing wrongdoing and resisting attackers from settling scores. Read it

Video Games Steam’s Personal Calendar Graduates From Steam Labs The release-discovery feature combines personalized recommendations with wishlist reminders, with specific eligibility rules for developers. Read it

TTRPGs

TTRPGs Chaosium Announces Folklorists RPG for Mid-2027 The 1860s investigation game pairs a card-based countdown with folklore mysteries, with solo and gamemasterless options. Read it

TTRPGs Chaosium sets December 4 launch for Tapestry: Age of Conquest The historical tabletop RPG pairs Basic Roleplaying rules with three linked adventures, following the Bayeux Tapestry’s account where it differs from the historical... Read it

TTRPGs Touhou tabletop RPG Gensou Narratograph targets English release in 2027 LionWing’s first English edition has a reported November 3 BackerKit launch, with limited-window hardcovers and a planned retail softcover. Read it

Board Games

Board Games CGE Adds One-Shot Website for Codenames: Critical Role Adventures The standalone mission option offers hero selection, three difficulty settings and reusable sheets outside the main campaign. Read it

Board Games Ghost Galaxy announces new Battlestar Galactica board game edition Crowdfunding is planned for early 2027, but design changes and the fate of the original expansions remain unannounced. Read it

Wargames

Wargames Pillars of Gromlak joins Osprey’s five-book wargames lineup for 2027 The Orc-and-Goblin skirmish game ties campaign standing to recruitment, with US availability scheduled for February 23. Read it

Wargames XCOM Miniatures Demand Prompts Modiphius to Add Plastic Production Resin preorders are scheduled to ship in November, followed by plastic preorders in January and a retail rollout beginning in February 2027. Read it

Wargames Lesta gets new owner after 2025 nationalization, separate from Wargaming Industrial Structures acquired Lesta’s three principal entities; the price and individual investors remain undisclosed. Read it

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