Hello gamers! This month, we’re coming to you fresh from the London Toy Fair with a massive first look at the games defining 2026. Keep an eye on the treat aisle in the supermarkets, as the Jungle Squad TCG is about to make grocery shopping a lot more competitive. We’re also launching two new regular features. Game Adjacent explores the lifestyle behind the play—from art books to tabletop-inspired brews—while From the Vaults reflects on a decade of gaming history to see just how far the industry has come. Inside This Issue: High Rollers at 10: The D&D streaming giants celebrate a decade with a massive new Kickstarter campaign. DreadBall All-Stars: Mantic teams up with Blood Bowl creator Jervis Johnson for a new strike at sci-fi sports. Design Secrets: Wolfgang Warsch reveals the "Eureka" moment behind Quacks of Quedlinburg. TCG Deep Dive: Ross Gilbert investigates if crowdfunding is the right move for modern trading card games. Gaming Legends: Honoring the legacy of Tim Kask, TSR’s very first employee. Global Play: We explore the ancient Asian classic Phañjikā and head to Georgia for Around the World in 80 Plays. Disney Lorcana: Toy Story arrives in the Wilds Unknown expansion. The Review Pit: 30 definitive ratings on the latest releases, including a D&D catch-up and the history of Ravensburger.
