Fantasy Gaming News — April 2026

Tabletop Gaming, Wargaming and RPG news in the Fantasy genre

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A vibrant promotional image for "Nordic Monsters: A Bestiary of Scandinavian Legends" features a variety of fantastical creatures from Scandinavian mythology, including trolls, a large humanoid figure, and a griffin-like creature. The title "NORDIC MONSTERS" is prominently displayed in bold yellow letters at the top, while the text highlights "Over 80 Incredible Creatures from Scandinavian Myth and Legend." Logos for Dungeons & Dragons 5E, Pathfinder, and Tales of the Valiant are included, along with a note that the project was "FULLY FUNDED IN LESS THAN ONE HOUR."
Add A Dash of Scandinavia To Your Fantasy TTRPGs...

Legendary Games have launched a new Kickstarter to bring to life the latest in a series of fantasy bestiaries that introduce an array of new critters to your roleplaying games. The book, Nordic Monsters: A Bestiary of Scandinavian Legends comes in a variety of system flavours, so they have you covered if your game of preference is Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (2024), Pathfinder 1st or 2nd Edition, or Tales of the Valiant.

A dramatic illustration features five dragons emerging from a volcanic landscape, each representing a different elemental color: red, blue, green, black, and white. The dragons are depicted with fierce expressions, and they are breathing streams of colored energy—red, blue, green, and yellow—into a central glowing D20 die, which is emblazoned with the letters "DM." The background is filled with fiery and smoky textures, enhancing the intense atmosphere of the scene.
Wizards of the Coast Announce 'Dungeon Masters' Actual Play Series

Actual play shows, such as Critical Role and Dimension 20 have been massively popular over the last ten years. Episodes can attract millions of viewers and Critical Role have sold out arenas across the globe, including Wembley Arena shows that sold out in under an hour. Dungeons & Dragons has often been the game of choice for shows and now D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast is getting in to the act with a new actual play series called ‘Dungeon Masters’ launching on YouTube on 22nd April.