The fine people behind the WorldsofDnD site just launched a brand-new Eberron site: Essential-Eberron.com. It’s going to feature all things Eberron, but the first book club discussion will focus on The Road to Death. I and most of the other Eberron novelists hang out over there, so be sure to stop by and say hi!
The Road to Death
Just a reminder that The Road to Death is officially available today. Pick it up at your favorite book or game store now!
Freelancing Fathers
In the comments for my post on Becoming a Game Designer, Wayne asks: I used to be a freelancer… A long time ago, in a galaxy far away. But since I had kids I just can’t seem to find the time to do anything. What’s your secret? Honestly, it’s a daily struggle. I’m home today with my eldest, who’s sick. …
More Battle Dice Packaging
GamingReport.com got its hands on a starter and booster of Marvel Heroes Battle Dice. They have shots of all the packaging, including a picture of the figures next to a D&D miniature for the sake of size comparison. They promise a review of the game soon.
Road to Death In Stores Tomorrow
The Road to Death, the latest in my Eberron trilogy The Lost Mark, officially hits shelves tomorrow, January 10. To celebrate that, Wizards of the Coast has posted three different sets of The Road to Death wallpaper for your computer’s desktop. Glory at them on your machine, then hit your friendly local bookshop for the second installment in the series …
Origins Awards Submissions Due Soon
Submissions for the next set of Origins Awards are due by the end of January. If you’re a game designer or a publisher, snap to it. Check out the official press release after the break.
Becoming a Game Designer
In a recent e-mail, a reader wrote: Hello. I am currently a student at UW-Rock County. I saw your article in the Stateline News and had a question for you. I wondered if you had any advice for someone who would like to work in the gaming industry. Although this has been a dream of mine for a few years …
The Beloit International Film Festival
No joke. This year, my little hometown of Beloit, Wisconsin, hosts its first annual international film festival. It starts January 19th and runs through the 22nd. I’m looking forward to squeezing a few screenings in. The most interesting should be The Real Dirt About Farmer John, a documentary about a local farmer who runs a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm …
Nodwick vs. Spider-Man
My pal Aaron Williams, creator of one of my favorite comics, Nodwick, landed a gig writing an issue of Spider-Man Unlimited. It hits stands today, so get yourself down to your friendly local comics store and snatch up this collectors-item issue! To whet your appetite for this slam-bang combination of Aaron and Spidey, you can read a free five-page preview …
Great Games, Cheap
The fine folks at Titan Games liquidate older games and supplements at every show they go to. They have this “buy one, get three free!” deal that draws in gamers like kids to day-old donuts. Now they’ve brought that bit of brilliance to the web. One of the secrets of games is that they never really die. Sure, they can …