Attending Con of the North for the first time? Here is what new attendees should know about this volunteer run gaming convention, from registering for games to navigating the new DoubleTree by Hilton location. I also share highlights from my weekend playing board games and RPGs including Jewels for the Emperor Penguin, Leviathan Wilds, Faraway, Candela Obscura, D&D, Dread, Die, and Call of Cthulhu.

Looking for tabletop RPGs about fighting authoritarian regimes and punching Nazis? From the emotional resistance drama of Grey Ranks to the ultraviolent pulp of Eat the Reich, cosmic horror in Achtung! Cthulhu, and classic rebellion in Star Wars RPGs, these games let players take a stand against tyranny at the table. Here’s a look at standout RPGs that turn resistance into powerful, memorable stories.

Rodney Thompson joins the Epic Realms Podcast to explore his journey from Star Wars roleplaying games to cyberpunk heist storytelling. Known for his work on Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep, and Scratchpad Publishing, Thompson discusses game mastering, licensed RPG design, and the creation of Neon City Outlaws, a modern cyberpunk tabletop RPG focused on narrative driven play.

News Submission | November 15, 2025 Fans of tabletop roleplaying and the Forgotten Realms have reason to stay excited. Netflix is actively developing a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series, with producer Shawn Levy revealing new insights about the project. ( EnWorld ) Exploring the Forgotten Realms The series, currently referred to as The Forgotten Realms , will explore one of D&D’s most iconic campaign settings. Levy, known for Stranger Things  and Deadpool & Wolverine , i