Warhammer Blood Bowl Delayed to Early 2027
Slitherine has pushed back the full release of Warhammer Blood Bowl, now expected in early 2027 rather than 2026.
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Across the world, coverage here takes in new title releases, hobbyist culture, crowdfunding campaign outcomes, industry sales growth and retail trends. This page reports on the evolving landscape of tabletop gaming.
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November 8, 2026
Pokémon TCG Reveals Mega Lucario Z ex CardThe new card is the English version of a Japanese Aura Seeker design, part of the Flowing Fists set arriving February 2027.
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Restoration Games Funds Lord of the Rings Board GameThe King's Gambit, a tabletop adaptation of the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, raised $2,576,794 on Kickstarter from 8,325 backers.
November 7, 2026
Wizards Changes Werewolf Pack Leader Oracle TextWizards of the Coast revised the Oracle text of a Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek card in an update bulletin released November 6.
November 7, 2026
Artifice Studio Releases Free Olwen's Hand ExpansionThe free For Olwen's Hand expansion for Legends of the Round Table arrives on Steam on December 10, inspired by a Welsh Arthurian tale.
November 6, 2026
D&D Beyond Releases November Drop With BariaurThe new content returns the Bariaur species, updated for the 2024 rule set, and opens the Season of Champions.
November 6, 2026
Mimyr Games Refreshes The Vow DemoThe updated demo for The Vow: Vampire's Curse previews the first five days of play with a reworked introduction and tutorial.
November 6, 2026
Square Enix Launches Ascend the Shinra Tower GameThe Final Fantasy VII board game, built around an attack on Shinra Headquarters, debuted in Japan and is slated for North America and Europe in 2027.
November 6, 2026
Mantic Games Launches Hellboy Advent Calendar GameThe 24-door calendar builds a Hellboy-themed Snakes and Ladders board game one piece at a time through December.
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Meadgard Launches in Steam Early AccessOddiko's co-op tavern adventure game entered Steam Early Access after attracting more than 60,000 wishlists.
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Restoration Games Licenses Games Workshop ClassicsThe multi-year deal brings three modern reinterpretations of out-of-print Games Workshop board games to market.
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