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Feature Andrew Stretch Sam Reich Explains Game Changer: Home Edition's Modular Approach, How To Play, and Why Their Kickstarter Is Also a Game

Feature Giaco Furino Magic: The Gathering Offers Up First Look At Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and Marvel Cards

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Feature Andrew Stretch Neon Odyssey, Avantris' New 5.5e Sourcebook "is fully space opera with a heavy coat of nostalgic paint and neon vibes" - Interview

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Feature Don Parsons Upgrades for MTG Quandrix Unlimited and Witherbloom Pestilence

Feature Adam Potts Feldherr Products Showcase 2026 - Total Hobby Protection

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Looking for the latest thoughts our team has about tabletop games? Our team loves deep diving on topics and aspects about games, which you'll find here! We've also got gaming features you can check out as well!

Feature Andrew Stretch

May 06, 2026 | 10:00 EDT May 06, 2026

Sam Reich Explains Game Changer: Home Edition's Modular Approach, How To Play, and Why Their Kickstarter Is Also a Game

We sat down with Sam Reich to talk Game Changer: Home Edition, learn each of the games, and were teased on some of the upcoming Community Challenges.

Feature Giaco Furino

May 01, 2026 | 17:00 EDT May 01, 2026

Magic: The Gathering Offers Up First Look At Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and Marvel Cards

Wizards of the Coast reveals a ton of new cards for upcoming Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and Marvel Magic: The Gathering sets coming this year.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Apr 20, 2026 | 12:00 EDT Apr 20, 2026

Neon Odyssey, Avantris' New 5.5e Sourcebook "is fully space opera with a heavy coat of nostalgic paint and neon vibes" - Interview

The Legends of Avantris are back with a massive 1400 page D&D 5e Source Book set in the stars in a bold new way. Check out our interview with Mikey Gilder on how Avantris created the space setting they wanted to play in.

Feature Don Parsons

Apr 17, 2026 | 09:00 EDT Apr 17, 2026

Upgrades for MTG Quandrix Unlimited and Witherbloom Pestilence

Secrets of Strixhaven is almost here and we have commander deck upgrades for Quandrix Unlimited and Witherbloom Pestilence

Feature Adam Potts

Apr 08, 2026 | 09:00 EDT Apr 08, 2026

Feldherr Products Showcase 2026 - Total Hobby Protection

Feldherr offers solutions to protect every facet of your tabletop hobby, from wargaming, card gaming, and even tailor-made inserts for board games. In our Feldherr products showcase, we check out some of their wares.

Lorehold Spirit with Lorehold College Bumper Sticker

Feature Don Parsons

Apr 07, 2026 | 17:02 EDT Apr 07, 2026

5 Card Upgrades For MTG Lorehold Spirit Commander Deck

Secrets of Strixhaven is nearly here and we have a Lorehold Spirit review looking at one of the Commander precons and how you can upgrade it.

Feature Adam Potts

Apr 02, 2026 | 09:43 EDT Apr 02, 2026

Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Products Showcase - Turtle Power!

The Turtles launch into MtG with a host of new cards across several different products. We break down each in our Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Products Showcase.

Feature Giaco Furino

Mar 31, 2026 | 13:45 EDT Mar 31, 2026

MTG Secrets of Strixhaven - New Cards Revealed!

With tons of new mechanics and powerful new legendary creatures, we preview Secrets of Strixhaven new cards! Is this going to be the biggest set of the year?

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Mar 19, 2026 | 10:00 EDT Mar 19, 2026

Experience Call of Cthulhu Live On Glass Cannon Network's Nationwide Tour - Troy Lavallee Interview

Ahead of their nationwide tour, we sat down with Glass Cannon Network Keeper Troy Lavallee to talk about different TTRPGs, bringing Cthulhu on tour, and the importance of pre-game banter.

Star Wars Unlimited A Lawless Time Booster Box Opening

Feature Adam Potts

Mar 12, 2026 | 16:11 EDT Mar 12, 2026

Star Wars Unlimited A Lawless Time Booster Box Opening - Underworld Shakeup

With the next expansion for Star Wars Unlimited coming this week, we open a box of booster packs to see firsthand the changes to the rarity distributions in packs in our Star Wars Unlimited A Lawless Time Booster Box Opening.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Magic The Gathering Half-Shell Heroes in Your Hand with the 4 turtles jumping forward with weapons out

Feature Don Parsons

Mar 06, 2026 | 14:18 EST Mar 06, 2026

Turtle Power! Upgrades And Improvements

Jump into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MTG with our Turtle Power! Upgrade guide and review for the new Commander deck

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jan 30, 2026 | 18:10 EST Jan 30, 2026

Dimension 20 Gladlands Is Mad Max If Everyone Wasn't Being So Rude - Interview

The Dimension 20 Gladlands cast sat down with us to discuss roles in the post-apocalypse, improv with your friends, and what job they might have in a dusty future

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jan 28, 2026 | 16:04 EST Jan 28, 2026

New Zealand's Viva La Dirt League Takes On Daggerheart Beast Feast Campaign Frame - Interview

We sat down with Viva La Dirt League GM Robert Hartley to discuss Daggerheart, Beast Feast, and how human sharing stories and food is

Feature Giaco Furino

Jan 26, 2026 | 14:10 EST Jan 26, 2026

2025 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game of the Year

We highlight our favorite Tabletop games of the Year, crowning three as our top three of the year! Did your fave make our list?

Lorwyn Eclipsed key art with the Dance of the Elements and Blight Curse put on

Feature Don Parsons

Jan 26, 2026 | 10:00 EST Jan 26, 2026

Cards To Upgrade The Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Decks

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Decks are here, and these are the must have upgrades to get the most from your new commander deck and spice up your experience.

Feature Don Parsons

Dec 01, 2025 | 11:59 EST Dec 01, 2025

Exciting Commanders From Avatar: The Last Airbender To Build Around

The Fire Nation has invaded Magic: The Gathering with Avatar: The Last Airbender Commanders and we examine some of the best to build around.

Drunkards Druggies and Delinquents How To Play Preview Image

Feature Andrew Stretch

Nov 26, 2025 | 14:00 EST Nov 26, 2025

How To Play Drunkards, Druggies & Delinquents With Chris Prynoski - Production Tales, Tarrif Woes, And Rule Stories

We got to sit down and learn how to play Drunkerds, Druggies and Delinquents with Chris Prynoski while hearing about production design decisions and tarrif woes. Check out the full interview!

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Feature Giaco Furino

Nov 25, 2025 | 16:27 EST Nov 25, 2025

Gamegenic TCG Accessory Showcase - Gifts For Every Gamer

We showcase the most recent Gamegenic TCG Accessories, perfect for whether you're looking for the right gift for a gamer pal, or need a new storage solution

Feature Giaco Furino

Nov 25, 2025 | 09:00 EST Nov 25, 2025

The Best New Tabletop Games At PAX Unplugged 2025

From sneak peeks to new releases that shot right to the top of our must-play list, these were our favorite new Tabletop games at PAX Unplugged 2025.

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Feature Andrew Otton

Nov 24, 2025 | 06:00 EST Nov 24, 2025

2025 Holiday Tabletop and Board Game Gift Guide

The holidays are here and tabletop games are more popular than ever. We have a list of games that will surely be a hit for a friend or family member.

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Nov 18, 2025 | 09:30 EST Nov 18, 2025

Dust To Damnation - Legends Of Avantris' Daggerheart Exploration, Building The Wild West, And Keeping Things Simple

We got to talk with Mikey Gilder of Legends of Avantris about Dust To Damnation, their Daggerheart Mini-Campaign. We discuss game mechanics, world-building, and how to make a memorable villain.

Feature Andrew Stretch

Oct 20, 2025 | 10:00 EDT Oct 20, 2025

Anjali Bhimani Talks Puppy Role 2, New and Returning Characters, And How To DM D&D As A Dog

This week we got to speak with Anjali Bhimani about her upcoming D&D charity event, the Puppy Roll 2, how to DM as a dog, and new and returning players

Feature Andrew Stretch

Sep 24, 2025 | 13:34 EDT Sep 24, 2025

Critical Role Campaign 4 Cast Interview: Character Creation, Incorrect Fan Collages, And Thankfully "Everyone's hot"

Ahead of Campaign 4 of Critical Role, I sat down with half of the cast to learn about the character-creation process, incorrect fan collages, and how "everybody's hot."

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Feature Giaco Furino

Sep 03, 2025 | 12:00 EDT Sep 03, 2025

Exclusive MTG Spider-Man Spoilers (Card Reveals)

We're thrilled to announce our exclusive card reveals for two new full-art bonus sheet treatments for the new MTG Spider-man set!

Cut Down card art saying Uh Oh and then the text Standard Decks Cut Down to Size, Can Your Favorite Survive?

Feature Don Parsons

Jul 30, 2025 | 15:35 EDT Jul 30, 2025

How Standard's Best Decks Can Survive A Huge Rotation

Magic: The Gathering's Standard Format is rotating and all the decks need to change - find out what it means for the top decks in the format.

Black background with an Edge of Eternities pre-release kit and a green statement above saying "Key Cards For Winning Your Pre-Release"

Feature Don Parsons

Jul 26, 2025 | 22:37 EDT Jul 26, 2025

10 Edge of Eternities Cards To Open If You Want To Win Your Pre-Release

The Edge of Eternities Pre-release is here and we have some insider intel on what cards you'll want to open and spill the dirty secrets on the set.

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Feature Don Parsons

Jul 21, 2025 | 16:29 EDT Jul 21, 2025

Ranking All The MTG Edge of Eternities Commanders

TechRaptor is ranking all of the Edge of Eternities Commanders from the lowest uncommon legendary to the mythic rare to determine which is the best.

An image from our MTG Edge of Eternities Preview featuring card art of a bug man and text saying All New Cards!

Feature Giaco Furino

Jul 08, 2025 | 01:30 EDT Jul 08, 2025

MTG Edge of Eternities Preview Cards Revealed

With brand new mechanics and exciting new cards, our Edge of Eternities Preview features the latest exciting releases coming to the new MTG set

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Feature Don Parsons

Jul 02, 2025 | 14:59 EDT Jul 02, 2025

Best Cards To Use With The Sonic The Hedgehog Secret Lair

Gotta go fast and get the best cards to go with the Sonic The Hedgehog Secret Lair for Magic: The Gathering which we tell you about in this article.

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Feature Andrew Stretch

Jun 09, 2025 | 09:30 EDT Jun 09, 2025

Discussing Magic The Gathering x Final Fantasy With Daniel Holt, Design Lead For Commander Decks

We got to talk with Daniel Holt, Game Design Lead For Commander Decks for MTG x Final Fantasy, to talk about favorite Final Fantasy, picking cards, and adapting game mechanics.

Siobhan Thompson Cloudward Ho Interview Preview Image

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jun 04, 2025 | 19:00 EDT Jun 04, 2025

Who Is Van Chapman And What Is Epic Level 6? Cloudward, Ho! Interview With Siobhan Thompson

Ahead of Cloudward, Ho!, Dimension 20's latest season, we got to talk with Siobhan Thompson about Van Chapmen, how roles were picked, and what Epic Level 6 is.

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Key Art featuring characters like Cloud and Terra, with the text Best Legendary Creatures in MTG x FF Part 2 and All Creatures Ranked

Feature Don Parsons

Jun 03, 2025 | 19:44 EDT Jun 03, 2025

Ranking ALL of Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Legendary Creatures Part 2

Magic:The Gathering - Final Fantasy is almost here and TechRaptor is ranking all the legendary creatures and in Part 2 we are covering the top 50

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Key Art featuring characters like Cloud and Terra, with the text Legendary Creatures in MTG x FF Part 1 and All Creatures Ranked

Feature Don Parsons

Jun 03, 2025 | 19:42 EDT Jun 03, 2025

Ranking ALL of Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Legendary Creatures Part 1

Magic:The Gathering - Final Fantasy is almost here and TechRaptor is ranking all the legendary creatures in the set from fan favorites to forgotten ones.

Riftbound League of Legends TCG Origins Key Art

Feature Andrew Stretch

Jun 03, 2025 | 07:00 EDT Jun 03, 2025

Everything We Learned About Riftbound At The Pre-Launch Summit

We got to visit Riot Studios, get our hands on Riftbound, the League of Legends TCG, and learn all about the release and organized play strategy. Come check it out!

Feature Giaco Furino

May 28, 2025 | 10:02 EDT May 28, 2025

Exclusive MTG Final Fantasy Spoilers (Card Reveals)

We've got your exclusive first look at two brand new cards coming out with the MTG Final Fantasy set - Magic Pot and Golbez, Crystal Collector!

Feature Andrew Stretch

May 20, 2025 | 09:00 EDT May 20, 2025

Daggerheart GM Tools, High-Level Play, And Miniature Discussion With The Designers

Ahead of the launch of Daggerheart we got to talk with Spenser Starke and Rowan Hall about High-Level play, conversations with the designers, and how you can use Daggerheart like a menu of options.

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Feature Giaco Furino

May 19, 2025 | 00:05 EDT May 19, 2025

Disney Lorcana Reign of Jafar New Product Roundup

We cover decks, accessories, and more in our roundup of new Disney Lorcana Reign of Jafar products ahead of the set's June 6th release!

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Feature Giaco Furino

May 10, 2025 | 14:00 EDT May 10, 2025

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy - The Coolest Cards From The Official Press Briefing

We attended an exclusive press briefing for Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy, and we're here to dish on all the exclusive new cards revealed!

Feature Andrew Stretch

May 06, 2025 | 11:14 EDT May 06, 2025

Daggerheart Environments Seek To Supply GMs With Easy To Insert Challenges And Locations (Exclusive)

This week TechRaptor is able to exclusively reveal a new Environment for Darrington Press' Daggerheart, hear from designers Starke and Hall on their role and purpose

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Starter Kit Leak, image of Starter Kit with parts of the cards leaked behind it

Feature Don Parsons

Apr 09, 2025 | 10:06 EDT Apr 09, 2025

Magic The Gathering Final Fantasy Leak Tells Us Plenty About The Set

Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy is leaking with the Starter Set being mistakenly set out in Spanish and it reveals new details about what is in the set

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck Review Header Image featuring all five commander decks

Feature Don Parsons

Apr 05, 2025 | 16:11 EDT Apr 05, 2025

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck Reviews - Roaring Fun!

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is just about here and we are here to provide Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck Reviews so you can grab the best ones

Feature Andrew Stretch

Apr 01, 2025 | 11:00 EDT Apr 01, 2025

Sam Riegel Talks Wildmount Wildlings, Beau and Yasha's Adoption Plans, And The Campers Of The O.L.G.A Cabin

Ahead of Wildmount Wildlings I spoke with Sam Riegel about being a camp counsellor, Beau and Yasha's adoption plans, and creating a camp to share with critters and their families

Feature Andrew Stretch

Mar 03, 2025 | 10:00 EST Mar 03, 2025

Learn About Tary And Doty's Early Adventures From Jess Barber: Read an excerpt from Vox Machina Stories Untold

Vox Machina Stories Untold is a collection of stories about friends and family of Critical Role's first party. Read an exclusive excerpt before the books release.

Aetherdrift Top 10 Vehicles and Mounts with an image of Chandra racing on her motorcycle ahead of an offroad type car, and a flying sharkmobile

Feature Don Parsons

Feb 05, 2025 | 14:01 EST Feb 05, 2025

Top 10 Vehicles and Mounts in MTG Aetherdrift

We're celebrating the upcoming release of the next Magic: The Gathering set with a look at the Top 10 Vehicles and Mounts in Aetherdrift.

Aetherdrift Living Energy Commander Box on the left, to the right is full art of Saheeli, Radiant Creaotr and the title Living Energy Deck Review and Upgrades above

Feature Don Parsons

Jan 29, 2025 | 14:43 EST Jan 29, 2025

MTG Aetherdrift Commander: Living Energy Review and Upgrades

Aetherdrift is here and TechRaptor is conducting a Living Energy review and upgrades to determine if this deck is worth your time, and how to improve it!

Liliana Key Art on the Left, Aetherdrift Key Art on the Right, with "Everything Coming to Magic: The Gathering in 2025" written in the centre

Feature Don Parsons

Jan 27, 2025 | 10:51 EST Jan 27, 2025

Everything Coming to Magic: The Gathering in 2025

Magic: The Gathering in 2025 has a lot of set releases, and we have all the information for you here to know what cards are coming this year.

Five tabletop games featured for Tabletop Game of the Year

Feature TechRaptor Staff Giaco Furino

Jan 17, 2025 | 13:59 EST Jan 17, 2025

2024 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game of the Year

We're taking a look back to highlight our five favorite board, card, and miniatures games of 2024 with our Tabletop Game of the Year awards!

An image of the Warhammer 40K Death Korps of Krieg box.

Feature Giaco Furino

Jan 13, 2025 | 10:48 EST Jan 13, 2025

Ranking Units From The New Warhammer 40K Death Korps Army Box

We rank the four different units included in the new Warhammer 40K Death Korps of Krieg Army Box, from horses to giant guns - this box has it all!

An image from the halls of PAX Unplugged with text calling out the best new games at PAX Unplugged 2024

Feature Giaco Furino

Dec 13, 2024 | 09:00 EST Dec 13, 2024

The Best New Games At PAX Unplugged 2024

We spent the weekend checking out the best new games at PAX Unplugged 2024 and brought together a list of our favorite entries!

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Feature Giaco Furino

Dec 13, 2024 | 06:53 EST Dec 13, 2024

Best Tabletop Accessories and Gifts For Board Gamers

Our Tabletop Accessories Gift Guide is here to offer unexpected gifting solutions year-round for all of the gamers on your list!

Title Image saying The Ten Best Magic The Gathering Commander Precons of 2024 over the top of images of Omo, Queen of Vesuvia, and Dogmeat, Ever Loyal

Feature Don Parsons

Nov 29, 2024 | 10:00 EST Nov 29, 2024

MTG's 10 Best Commander Decks of 2024

We are ranking the 10 best Commander decks released in 2024 as we review the year, which might help you pick out the right gift for Magic Players.

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