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We had a great chat with Bill from @beadleandgrimms.com about Rising Fear, a spooky new way to play their genre-defying tabletop title Ring of Chaos.
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Beadle & Grimm's Brings Ghouls And Ghosts To First Ring Of Chaos Release: Rising Fear - The Fandomentals
Dan chats with Bill Rehor about Ring of Chaos: Rising Fear, their latest Kickstarter that puts a horror spin on their popular board game
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December 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We had a great chat with Bill from @beadleandgrimms.com about Rising Fear, a spooky new way to play their genre-defying tabletop title Ring of Chaos.
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Jeff The Land Shark makes a splash in Hell's Kitchen in a new crossover from @kellythompson.bsky.social and @gurihiru.bsky.social.
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Jeff The Landshark Meets The Man Without Fear In New Crossover - The Fandomentals
IT’S JEFF MEETS DAREDEVIL, from Eisner-winning creative team Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru, arrives this February.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Jeff The Land Shark makes a splash in Hell's Kitchen in a new crossover from @kellythompson.bsky.social and @gurihiru.bsky.social.
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The new TTRPG from Two Little Mice and Free League Publishing is inspired by classic video games as well as the films of Studio Ghibli. The company specifically notes that all aspects were created by humans.
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Free League And Two Little Mice Announce Twilight Sword TTRPG Inspired By The Legend of Zelda And Dragon Quest - The Fandomentals
Free League Publishing and Two Little Mice have launched the Twilight Sword Roleplaying Game on Backerkit Crowdfunding. Inspired by video game classics like
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December 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The new TTRPG from Two Little Mice and Free League Publishing is inspired by classic video games as well as the films of Studio Ghibli. The company specifically notes that all aspects were created by humans.
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Have you checked out Daggerheart: Hope and Fear, the first expansion to the hit game from @darringtonpress.bsky.social ?
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Daggerheart: Hope And Fear Launches For Preorder With New Classes, New Magic, And Plenty of Shirtless Werewolves - The Fandomentals
Daggerheart: Hope & Fear nearly doubles the offering of the TTRPG from Darrington Press, for players and GMs
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December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Have you checked out Daggerheart: Hope and Fear, the first expansion to the hit game from @darringtonpress.bsky.social ?
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A24 has released the first trailer for David Lowery's Mother Mary, a "psychosexual pop thriller" starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Alba Baptista, and Hunter Schafer with music by Charli xcx and FKA Twigs.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A24 has released the first trailer for David Lowery's Mother Mary, a "psychosexual pop thriller" starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Alba Baptista, and Hunter Schafer with music by Charli xcx and FKA Twigs.
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Today we are simply grateful for our readers, our FM+ members, and everyone who's loved getting reaaaal nerdy about stuff with us for almost ten years.
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today we are simply grateful for our readers, our FM+ members, and everyone who's loved getting reaaaal nerdy about stuff with us for almost ten years.
Dani Moonstar takes her long overdue place at center stage in Moonstar, a new limited series from Magik scribe Ashley Allen.
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Dani Moonstar Gets Long Overdue Solo Series This March - The Fandomentals
This March, the leader of the New Mutants finally strikes out on her own in MOONSTAR by Ashley Allen and Edoardo Audino!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dani Moonstar takes her long overdue place at center stage in Moonstar, a new limited series from Magik scribe Ashley Allen.
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Get the full details on X-Men United, the ambitious new "center" of the X-Men "tapestry" from @eveewing.bsky.social and @tiagopalma.bsky.social !
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Emma Frost Leads A Brand New Kind Of Mutant Academy In Eve Ewing's X-Men United - The Fandomentals
The new series will turn the whole mutant academy on its head with mystery, drama, and a long-awaited romance possibly rekindled
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Get the full details on X-Men United, the ambitious new "center" of the X-Men "tapestry" from @eveewing.bsky.social and @tiagopalma.bsky.social !
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The only D&D video game of 2025 launches today with Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked.
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New Roguelike 'Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked' Launches With Two Campaigns - The Fandomentals
Command heroes, conquer dungeons, and shape your story in a digital D&D tabletop adventure for all; cross-play for Steam (PC, Mac & PCVR), PlayStation (PS5 & PS VR2) and Meta Horizon Stores
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November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The only D&D video game of 2025 launches today with Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked.
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Last week, the @aewontv.bsky.social Women's Division got their biggest hardcore showcase yet with the first ever Women's Blood and Guts match. @elizardbeth.bsky.social looks at how it went down, why it matters, and what's next.
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The Women Of AEW Show Up And Show Out In Brutal, Beautiful Blood And Guts - The Fandomentals
Skye Blue, the MVP of Blood and Guts, dished out and received a gauntlet of pain; five minutes into the match, she was already covered in blood...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Last week, the @aewontv.bsky.social Women's Division got their biggest hardcore showcase yet with the first ever Women's Blood and Guts match. @elizardbeth.bsky.social looks at how it went down, why it matters, and what's next.
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As you wait for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, why not toss on some chill vibes crafted by Joe Keery himself, who makes music under the name Djo. Get the deets in this throwback from Jade.
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Stranger Things Star Joe Keery Makes Music That You Will Love - The Fandomentals
Joe Keery has been marveling us and stealing our hearts on Stranger Things for 4 seasons as the resident “babysitter” and incredibly lovable Steve Harrington.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
As you wait for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, why not toss on some chill vibes crafted by Joe Keery himself, who makes music under the name Djo. Get the deets in this throwback from Jade.
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A new era for The X-Men kicks off in February with a mix of new and returning titles.
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With The Age Of Revelation Thankfully Over, The X-Men Face Threats And New Editorial Mandates In Shadows Of Tomorrow - The Fandomentals
Learn more about SHADOWS OF TOMORROW, the new era of X-Men storytelling kicking off in January, with February issue reveals!
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A new era for The X-Men kicks off in February with a mix of new and returning titles.
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Absolutely crushing news today of a really great guy in the Dragonlance community whose house burned down and while his family were able to get out he didn’t make it. There’s a gofundme here to support them.
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Donate to Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire, organized by Idalia Thrax
My name is Idalia Nelson Thrax. On November 11, 2025, I lost my spouse and … Idalia Thrax needs your support for Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Absolutely crushing news today of a really great guy in the Dragonlance community whose house burned down and while his family were able to get out he didn’t make it. There’s a gofundme here to support them.
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Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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Stephanie Phillips Will Take Matt Murdock Back To School In A New Era Of Daredevil - The Fandomentals
DAREDEVIL by Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett begins in March.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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Stephanie Phillips Will Take Matt Murdock Back To School In A New Era Of Daredevil - The Fandomentals
DAREDEVIL by Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett begins in March.
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November 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Stephanie Phillips will take the Man Without Fear into a new era this February.
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We've been seeing discussions about the art of Actual Play in the last few weeks, and it reminded us of some fantastic conversations that @rowanzeoli.bsky.social had with creators as part of her Off Screen miniseries. So let's revisit them!
Off Screen Episode 1
In the first installment of Off Screen: Rowan interviews Tony Kiger about their experience being a DM.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We've been seeing discussions about the art of Actual Play in the last few weeks, and it reminded us of some fantastic conversations that @rowanzeoli.bsky.social had with creators as part of her Off Screen miniseries. So let's revisit them!
It's an Indie TTRPG Daily Double as Dan chats with @theurbanavian.bsky.social about the spiritual and artistic influences of Ambition.
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"Embrace The Uncarved Block": Yanni Panagiotopolous On The Dao of Ambition - The Fandomentals
Yanni and Dan chat Eastern philosophy, Tarot, and the art of Helvetica Blanc
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It's an Indie TTRPG Daily Double as Dan chats with @theurbanavian.bsky.social about the spiritual and artistic influences of Ambition.
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In You Will Die In This Place, @liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social explores questions of design, ownership, and artifact. Check out her interview with Dan now:
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"How Do You Scare People With Words": Elizabeth Little On The Personal and Post Modern TTRPG 'You Will Die In This Place' - The Fandomentals
Dan chats with Elizabeth Little about You Will Die In This Place, her new TTRPG that blends nihilistic dark fantasy with a metanarrative inspired by found footage horror and Little's own experiences
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November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In You Will Die In This Place, @liz-shrikestudio.bsky.social explores questions of design, ownership, and artifact. Check out her interview with Dan now:
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GM Jasper Cartwright leads @abubakarsalim.bsky.social, @sherlockhulmes.bsky.social , Jacqueline Emerson, and Jane Douglas through Stormlight: Echoes of the Father, a Cosmere RPG one-shot from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social and @12sidedstudios.bsky.social !
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Cosmere RPG Premieres New All-Star One-Shot Featuring Abubakar Salim and Jasper Cartwright - The Fandomentals
Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe will come to life in a newly announced tabletop actual play from 12 Sided Studios, Paragon Pictures, and Brotherwise
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November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
GM Jasper Cartwright leads @abubakarsalim.bsky.social, @sherlockhulmes.bsky.social , Jacqueline Emerson, and Jane Douglas through Stormlight: Echoes of the Father, a Cosmere RPG one-shot from @brotherwisegames.bsky.social and @12sidedstudios.bsky.social !
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Victory is always sweet, but especially when you're playing with candy. Check out Brody's full review of Ravensburger's Sweet Victory!
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Sweet Victory! Because It Feels So Good To Win This One!
Sweet Victory! Is a hands on dexterity puzzle game where you want to move fast and be the first one to get your numbers in the orientation shown on the score
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November 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Victory is always sweet, but especially when you're playing with candy. Check out Brody's full review of Ravensburger's Sweet Victory!
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Check out the first official trailer for Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Out this Christmas from A24, it starts Timothée Chalamet as "Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects" who "goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness." Also: ping pong.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Check out the first official trailer for Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Out this Christmas from A24, it starts Timothée Chalamet as "Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects" who "goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness." Also: ping pong.
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The Scarlet Witch faces off with Madelyne Pryor, Agatha Harkness, and more as she takes her first steps as Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme!
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This December, Wanda Maximoff Will Take On A New Mantle: Sorcerer Supreme - The Fandomentals
See Wanda Maximoff take magic in the Marvel Universe to new heights in SORCERER SUPREME, an ongoing comic series launching in December from Steve Orlando and Bernard Chang!
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November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Scarlet Witch faces off with Madelyne Pryor, Agatha Harkness, and more as she takes her first steps as Marvel's new Sorcerer Supreme!
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What originated as a simple setting for @davidblandyrpgs.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social 's ECO MOFOS!! has grown into Islands of Weirdhope, a new vision of the watery post-apocalypse full of hope, whale guts, and smashing corpos.
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Sail The Psychedelic Future Seas In New ECO MOFOS!! Spinoff 'Islands Of Weirdhope' - The Fandomentals
Players set sail as Windwaker meets Waterworld in this rules-light procedure-heavy TTRPG for solo and group play.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What originated as a simple setting for @davidblandyrpgs.bsky.social and @daniellocke.bsky.social 's ECO MOFOS!! has grown into Islands of Weirdhope, a new vision of the watery post-apocalypse full of hope, whale guts, and smashing corpos.
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IDW Games returns with the first ever official Godzilla TTRPG, set to hit Kickstarter in 2026.
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Battle The Greatest Kaiju Of All In IDW's Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game - The Fandomentals
Featuring work by veterans of Warhammer, IDW Games Joins the Kai-Sei Era with Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game
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November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
IDW Games returns with the first ever official Godzilla TTRPG, set to hit Kickstarter in 2026.
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Take a mind-bending trip into the unknown as @unstablebooks.bsky.social reviews Veil, the latest from @jonathanjanz.bsky.social
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Veil by Jonathan Janz Will Break Your Mind - The Fandomentals
In Jonathan Janz's newest novel, Veil, he turns our gaze to the horrific unknown. How, you may ask? When we think of alien-based books, UFO's and little green
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November 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Take a mind-bending trip into the unknown as @unstablebooks.bsky.social reviews Veil, the latest from @jonathanjanz.bsky.social
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