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Currently funding on Backerkit, @lackingceremony.bsky.social's Going For Broke puts you in a collective house that’s scrambling to put together enough money to pay their rent. www.thefandomentals.com/avery-alder-...

The cast for @dimension20.bsky.social Titan Takedown includes WWE Superstars Xavier Woods as Julius Mortem, Kofi Kingston as Adonis Thanaformus, Bayley as Thea Kittleroo and Chelsea Green as Tabatha. It will premiere April 2nd. www.thefandomentals.com/dimension-20...

The new season of #PokerFace will see Charlie team up with guest stars like Melanie Lynskey, John Mulaney, and acclaimed character actress and fugitive from the law Margo Martindale. It will hit Peacock this Spring. www.thefandomentals.com/charlie-hits...

From creepy ballet to space dogs to haunted forests and caves, here's some of our favorite Solo TTRPGs from #ZineMonth 2025. Featuring titles by @grimscar.bsky.social , @meghanlynnftw.bsky.social , @smolghost.bsky.social, and more! www.thefandomentals.com/zine-month-2...

A brand new way to be a hero is coming to Kickstarter later this year with Invincible - Superhero Roleplaying from @skybound.bsky.social and Free League Publishing. www.thefandomentals.com/invincible-s...

We seem poised to enter a new golden age for rom-coms, but Nicholas Stoller's You're Cordially Invited is not going to get us there. Check out @jshermancritic.bsky.social 's full review now: www.thefandomentals.com/youre-cordia...

Hot off of the MagicCon train, Our next MTG Token Set will be for Tarkir: Dragonstorm and will be on sale in local game stores and on our website. Details coming soon! #mtg

Find your best Keanu Reeves self with our new, Keanu-based guide to the Zodiac! www.thefandomentals.com/12-keanu-ree...

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

Become a dustling and go on a strange, cosmic journey through the wonders of the cosmos in PALE DOT, a new #ZineMonth TTRPG from designer Devin Nelson inspired by Carl Sagan, The Outer Wilds, and the boundless curiosity of exploration. www.thefandomentals.com/zine-month-p...

ICYMI: A brand new expansion to the Marvel Multiverse TTRPG is coming later this year. Written by Matt Forbeck, it will focus on Earth's Mightiest Heroes and bring in some of their most iconic items, locations, and villains. www.thefandomentals.com/marvel-multi...

The new game, designed by Phil Walker-Harding (Sushi Go!, Imhotep), pits the crewmembers of the Discovery One against the HAL 9000. And HAL doesn't play fair. www.thefandomentals.com/2001-a-space...

Chris tries out being a Seeker in his review of Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Reign from @incredibledream.bsky.social. www.thefandomentals.com/kinfire-chro...

This week, @jshermancritic.bsky.social checks out Josh Cox's experiment in surrealism: Muse. www.thefandomentals.com/josh-coxs-mu...

The latest Dark Pictures title from @supermassivegames.bsky.social launches October 2nd and will focus on the crew of the colony ship Cassiopeia battling an alien organism which mimics its prey almost perfectly. www.thefandomentals.com/directive-80...

I gotta admit, seeing this level of open corruption goes a long way towards explaining why the Imperial stormtroopers' gear in Star Wars turned out to be completely useless the first time some stone-age teddy bears started throwing hands.

Set for release this spring, mystery thriller @blueprincegame.bsky.social marks the debut of LA-based indie studio @dogubomb.bsky.social. www.thefandomentals.com/blue-prince-...

The highly anticipated TTRPG from Darrington Press and @criticalrole.bsky.social will be available as both a standard core set and a deluxe, limited edition set with tons of extra goodies. www.thefandomentals.com/daggerheart-...

We're a fully independent and worker-owned website bringing you news, deep analysis, and more about all your favorite things (because they're our favorite things too). Come join us! www.thefandomentals.com/membership-j...

This week on #HouseofFireandBlood, Caroline and Gretchen discuss Aemond burning the Riverlands, Criston Cole's death, and worms! www.thefandomentals.com/house-of-fir...

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This week, @jshermancritic.bsky.social takes a look at 1981's low budget, high action Firecracker. www.thefandomentals.com/from-the-vau...

Are you feeling like screaming into a pillow for 1000 years? If you have the means, the Trans Youth Emergency Project is giving direct grants to families of trans kids. southernequality.org/tyep/

If you missed the campaign for the newest #Vaesen expansions, Free League has opened late pledges for both and the new Starter Set. www.thefandomentals.com/free-league-...

Brody test his philately skills in his review of Stamp Swap, a new tile placement game from @stonemaiergames.com and designer @paulsalomon27.bsky.social. www.thefandomentals.com/stamp-swap-b...

I've listed another Jackie Fox promo card for Rock Hard: 1977 on eBay. 100% of the proceeds will benefit @pasadenahumane.org. Additional promo listings to come as soon as eBay permits. Signed and/or personalized at buyer's request. www.ebay.com/itm/14636743...

In new documentary The Strike, filmmakers Joebill Munoz and Lucas Guilkey gives voice to the voiceless prisoners of Pelican Bay State Prison. @jshermancritic.bsky.social examines what this film means to us now in his review: www.thefandomentals.com/the-strike-g...

This week on #HouseOfFireAndBlood, Gretchen and Caroline discuss Rhaenyra's EVIL taxes...which she levied because Aegon stole all the crown's money. www.thefandomentals.com/house-of-fir...

chappell talking about trans rights at the #grammys 🫂🏳️‍⚧️

The newest chapter of @faeforgeacademy.bsky.social begins today with Here, After. The newest tale set in the world of Evastria features @tinypoison.bsky.social in the GM chair and uses the Cypher System from @montecookgames.com! www.thefandomentals.com/faeforge-aca...

A group of us made something heartfelt. It’s an RPG-style guide for surviving an authoritarian and oppressive regime! If you like it, please boost and share it however you can. Today is the last day you’ll hear from us. Stay safe! survivethetyrant.infy.uk www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...

The epic eight-and-a-half hour episode will be the longest in @criticalrole.bsky.social history and will be preceded by a "LIVE Tale Gate Party." www.thefandomentals.com/critical-rol...

Get an early start in the Neath with the Fallen London: The Roleplaying Game Quickstart from @magpiegames.bsky.social. www.thefandomentals.com/fallen-londo...

Hello, all. In a time where everything is so much for so many people, I feel guilty asking but my family and I are in need of help. Even if it is a signal boost, any help is appreciated. I love you all, and I hope you are all safe. gofund.me/980022e5

Hey, if you know comics, you know @definitelyvita.bsky.social is an awesome writer, and good people on top of that. Their family has been displaced by an apartment fire and they could really use some help, so please share this GFM, and donate if you can! www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...

While there's plenty of new monsters and impressive art in the new #DungeonsAndDragons Monster Manual, it's hampered by a few odd creative decisions and mass reduction of monster lore. Check out Dan's full review now: www.thefandomentals.com/in-the-new-d...

The @criticalrole.bsky.social Foundation has donated $30,000 to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and is hoping to donate even more with their Freaky Thursday stream on 1/30. Learn how to donate here: www.thefandomentals.com/critical-rol...

This week, @jshermancritic.bsky.social takes a look at Steven Soderbergh's twist on the ghost story: Presence. www.thefandomentals.com/presence-aim...

The new release from Ravensburger will not just add in iconic D&D monsters like the Beholder, it will also add new rules that utilize the D20. www.thefandomentals.com/horrified-du...

This week on #HouseOfFireAndBlood, Caroline and Gretchen discuss Rhaenyra's taxes and Aemond's breakup with Criston Cole www.thefandomentals.com/house-of-fir...

First of five cards benefitting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. If you live in L.A., follow @lafd.bsky.social for information on active fires. www.ebay.com/itm/14634858...

We live in a world with billionaires and this: www.donorschoose.org/project/tidy...

This spring, #Godzilla begins his conquest of the Marvel Universe by facing off with the Fantastic Four, The Hulk, and Spider-Man. www.thefandomentals.com/godzilla-vs-...

It's cold outside, but it could always be worse. As in there could be a big scary monster out there. Today, @unstablebooks.bsky.social reviews Dennis Mahoney's Our Winter Monster, out January 28 from @sohopress.bsky.social . www.thefandomentals.com/terror-in-th...

Mythcraft is a new challenger in the TTRPG market hoping to walk the perfect line between complexity and accessible gaming. @newsnerd.bsky.social has the full story:

ICYMI: @jshermancritic.bsky.social puts a silver bullet into Leigh Whannell's latest take on The Wolfman. www.thefandomentals.com/whannell-def...

The goblins at @beadleandgrimms.com make their board game debut with Ring of Chaos and @newsnerd.bsky.social got a chance to check the game out. See his full review here www.thefandomentals.com/prepare-for-...