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Welcome to you heard it here last where we talk about news, you’ve already heard.
Our first news article is going to kill two birds with one stone.
https://ttrpgfans.com/origins-awards/
The Origins Awards winners were announced at this years Origins convention that was held in Colombus Ohio June 17th through the 21st. The Origins Awards are an annual award that recognizes excellence in the tabletop gaming industry, including board games, card games, miniatures and roleplaying games. First presented in 1975 at the inaugural Origins Game Fair in Baltimore, the awards are currently managed by the Game Manufacturers Association or GAMA.
The winner of the Roleplaying Game of the Year is the Land of Eem Deluxe Box Set by Exalted Funeral.
Notably, Land of Eem is a rules-light TTRPG created by authors Ben Costa and James Parks (and based on their Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo graphic novels). It’s described as a lighthearted blend of Lord of the Rings and The Muppets, with a dash of Adventure Time thrown in for good measure.
The Winner of the Roleplaying Supplement of the Year is Call of Cthulhu: The Sutra of Pale Leaves – Twin Suns Rising from Chaosium.
The Sutra of Pale Leaves – Twin Suns Rising is a campaign supplement for the Call of Cthulhu RPG, set in 1980s Japan. It reimagines the iconic King in Yellow mythos by having a lost, ancient scroll resurface with ties to a sinister entity. The book features three interconnected scenarios and, in addition to featuring many of the familiar Lovecraftian tropes, also explores the unique cultural and historical setting (which is a radical departure from the traditional 1920s setting of New England).
But before we dive into the winners and the long list of nominees, Dr. Christina attended Origins this year. Christina, how was the convention this year?
[Kick to Christina]
Mike, any thoughts on this year’s winners
[Kick to Mike]
Christina, what about you, thoughts on the 2026 Origin Awards Winners?
[Kick to Christina]
Our next news item will make Dr. Christina very excited.
https://ttrpgfans.com/masks-a-new-generation-rpg-second-edition/
Ten Years ago, Magpie Games released Masks: A New Generation, the ENNIE award-winning tabletop RPG of teenaged angst and superhero action.
Now, after more than a decade, Magpie has officially unveiled details for a new Masks Second Edition. The upcoming core rulebook will include new mechanics, character options, GM advice, artwork and lore for the setting of Halcyon City. The project will first land on crowdfunding, but you can sign up for alerts now on Kickstarter or the Magpie website.
Christina, on a scale from 1-10 just how excited are you about a second edition of one of your favorite roleplaying games?
[Kick to Christina]
Mike, I know this isn’t up your alley. But when Christina gets the second edition are you going to suck it up a play a session or two?
[Kick to Mike]
And there you have it, all the news, you’ve already heard.
