Board Games In The News 08/12/2025

Tabletop gaming fans will also find Dungeons & Dragons-licensed re-releases with Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, both updated for modern compatibility. These launches reflect a continued trend of bringing beloved digital adaptations of established intellectual properties back to contemporary platforms.

This follows the registration of a new domain on August 12, 2025, by a registrar known for handling web infrastructure for major anime announcements, sparking widespread fan discussion. While FromSoftware has yet to comment, this aligns with a growing industry trend of successful video game-to-anime adaptations. The highly cinematic game's rich Japanese folklore and intense combat make it a strong candidate for animation, though nothing is officially confirmed.

Players will gather ingredients, craft various potions, and fulfill orders, with strategic depth added by a secret, simultaneous turn order selection for core actions. A key twist allows players to consume potions for personal benefits and abilities, presenting an alternative to earning immediate victory points from travelers. Described as a light yet engaging strategy experience, the game aims to be accessible for newcomers while offering tactical choices for experienced players.

Sadler have announced the launch of Twin Tale Studios, their new tabletop publishing label. The studio’s inaugural title will be 'The Malice of Light Adventures,' a cooperative roguelike boss-battler designed for 1-4 players. This new game draws from Brady J. Sadler's 'The Malice of Light' epic fantasy book series, focusing on story-driven gameplay. Twin Tale Studios plans to release companion books for the game before its crowdfunding campaign, which is slated for next year.