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John Hight steps down as president of Wizards of the Coast

WotC’s newly announced “D&D Icons” line wins an award before making anything

Gen Con grows to 74,000 attendees, remains world's second largest tabletop gaming convention

Shadow and Illusionist: The Illusionist Class for A5e

Mischief Toy Store wins 2026's Diana Jones Award

Congratulations to 2026 ENnies Winners!

Giving creators their due credit: better practices for publishers, awards, and media

Stop destroying EU micro-businesses: Immediate moratorium on cross-border EPR fees