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Squad Up: The Boo Croo Kickstarter Launches February 23

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The fifth game from spooktacular game developer Synodic Arc, fans of both video games and horror young and old can help bring The Boo Croo to life.

The Boo Croo is a 4-player cooperative and competitive game that allows ghosts to team up or against each other, you work your way through multiple minigames trying to escape the haunted house. The Boo Croo is easy to learn, play, and enjoy for people of all ages. No heavy onboarding and dynamic replay value secured The Boo Croo a spot in Steam Next Fest, where upcoming games can be demoed between February 23rd and March 2nd, 2026.

The game is expected to launch on Steam in Q4 2026. You can back the game on Kickstarter.

Welcome to The Boo Croo! Pick your ghost and participate in a variety of zany 4-player minigames!

–Coopetitive–

Play each minigame how you want! Team up with your friends or turn on them. Each minigame can be won by all players… but each can be lost by all players too!

–Customization–

Unlock new outfits and accessories through gameplay to customize your character’s appearance. Why not be a doctor with a cowboy hat?

–Local & Online Play–

Play with your friends either locally offline or online! You can even mix local players with online players.

The Boo Croo is a 4-player cooperative and competitive party game with various minigames where everyone can win… and everyone can lose!

IDW Games launches the Kickstarter for Godzilla The Roleplaying Game on March 3

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March 3 is fast approaching for IDW Games‘ Kickstarter launch of Godzilla The Roleplaying Game!

IDW Games has revealed the Kickstarter exclusive cover! Illustrated by the Legendary Jonboy Meyers — this cover captures the power and ferocity of the King of the Monsters and the danger it presents to game night!

Godzilla The Roleplaying Game Kickstarter Exclusive Cover

Below is a peek at the packaging of the official Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game Starter Set!

This Starter Set allows players to jump into the action with six pre-made characters, 2 decks of themed playing cards, a starter set adventure, and so much more!

Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game Starter Set

Next reveal, the Kickstarter Tiers…

The titans are rising, and it’s time to choose how to join the fight. From digital bundles to the ultimate collector’s cache, we have a tier for every level of operative.

Tier 1: G-Force Recruit – $20

Everything needed to play in a portable format. Includes the Digital Core Rulebook, a digital copy of volume 1 of the Godzilla – Kai-Sei comic series – End of the Reign, and a digital wallpaper pack.

Tier 2: G-Force Vanguard – $40

Take the first steps into the world of Godzilla. Includes the Tech Specialist plus the physical Starter Set.

Tier 3: G-Force Commander – $60
The definitive volume. Features the Tech Specialist and the premium Hardcover Core Rulebook.

Tier 4: Kaiju Fanatic – $80

Double your firepower. This tier includes the Digital Core Book, the Starter Set, and the Hardcover Core Rulebook.

Tier 5: Kaiju Master – $125

The total tactical package. This tier is loaded with the Digital Core Book, Starter Set, Hardcover Core Rulebook, Playmat, Godzilla Miniature, and the Deluxe Card Set.

***Information on our retailer tier will be made available soon!

Backers can customize their pledge with these individual tactical Add-ons.

  • KS Exclusive Book – $60 – The limited-edition hardcover.
  • Playmat – $25 – A high-quality, playmat great for any gaming experience.
  • Deluxe Card Set – $15 – Premium game cards for an epic feel
  • Godzilla Miniature – $50 – An epic addition to any Godzilla fans tabletop or collection.

Exclusive: The First-Ever Weird Tales Graphic Novel gets Weird Tales T-Shirts

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First published in 1923, the iconic pulp magazine Weird Tales defined the horror and fantasy genres and helped give rise to icons such as H.P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Ray Bradbury, and C.L. Moore. A century later, Monstrous is teaming up with Weird Tales Magazine to publish the first-ever official Weird Tales graphic novel. — an ambitious adaptation and expansion of the legendary magazine — featuring covers by legendary artists Kelley Jones and Eric Powell. Fans can follow the pre-launch page now to get an email when the campaign launches, to make sure that they don’t miss early bird specials and limited edition tiers.

The Weird Tales graphic novel features adaptations of seminal stories and original stories, including:

  • “Doctor Satan vs. Jules de Grandin” by James Aquilone, winner of the Bram Stoker Award-winning Kolchak: The Night Stalker: 50th Anniversary and the anthology Shakespeare Unleashed, with art by Dave Swartz (Confederate Monster)
  • Michael Avallone’s “The Man Who Walked on Air” — adapted by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina artist Robert Hack and David Avallone, the acclaimed writer and son of Michael Avallone.
  • An original Lovecraft Mythos Story by Peabody Award-winning screenwriter and producer Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) with art by Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley)
  • C.L. Moore’s “Shambleau” — adapted by artist George Quadros (Sumerian) and Blake Northcott (Catwoman)

The graphic novel will be 8.5 by 11-inch prestige hardcover and the campaign will include multiple limited edition tiers with multiple collectible covers and exclusive rewards, including a Weird Tales challenge coin, T-shirts, and more.

We have the exclusive reveal showing off the “Weird Tales T-Shirts” you can get with your Weird Tales graphic novel. Sign up now so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Exclusive: Get a look at the New Illustrated Edition of Lord Dunsany’s 1905 Fantasy Classic The Gods of Pegana

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First published in 1905, Lord Dunsany’s The Gods of Pegana is one of the most important and influential works of modern fantasy literature. The groundbreaking, imaginative novel introduced readers to a pantheon of unforgettable gods and a rich new mythology that would inspire HP Lovecraft, J.R.R Tolkien, Ursula K Leguin, and generations of fantasy and science fiction creators. Now Denver’s Wig Shop, a prestige publisher and purveyor of independent comics and art books is collaborating with artist Dustin Holland on a hallucinatory visualization of Dunsany’s kaleidoscopic cosmic fancies featuring full-color paintings on every page. The 7X10, 139-page deluxe paperback is coming soon to Kickstarter. 

Drawing inspiration from medieval illuminated manuscripts, the work of Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst, The Fleischer Brothers, and cartoonists like Gary Panter, Marc Bell and Julie Doucet – Holland vividly illustrates all 130+ pages of this classic tome with a contemporary outsider-art flair. Each chapter features a full-page painting, and every page features painted borders that are as decorative as they are illustrative. 

Check out an exclusive preview of some of the art from the book and make sure to not miss out when it launches on Kickstarter!

Exclusive: Magnetic Press’ 7-Volume Graphic Novel Series Freak’s Squeele Trailer Revealed!

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Magnetic Press is bringing Florent Maudoux’s manga-inspired and darkly stylish action adventure series Freaks’ Squeele to Kickstarter with an ambitious and artful crowdfunding campaign. Florent Maudoux’s critically acclaimed, seven-volume series has gained legions of fans around the world since its debut in 2008 by drawing inspiration from RPGs, Hong Kong cinema, and classical art to create a wildly inventive comic saga that brings manga flair, western comic grit, and Franco-Belgian charm into one gloriously chaotic universe. You can support it now on Kickstarter!

Freaks' Squeele

In Freak’s Squeele, the world is populated by demons, werewolves, gods, and mutants, many of whom are descendants of ancient mythological beings, and super-heroism is a regulated profession, like being a lawyer or doctor. Aspiring heroes must attend accredited universities, where they study combat and ethics and compete in duels and tournaments, often with lethal consequences. These events are broadcast and monetized, turning heroism into spectacle. The series follows three freshmen students — Chance, Li Xiong Mao, and Shadow — who must navigate these trials and tribulations while uncovering conspiracies, surviving sabotage, and managing the popularity of their identities. 

Originally published by Ankama Éditions in France, Magnetic Press’ publication of Freaks’ Squeele marks the series’ American debut. The Kickstarter campaign features over 1,000 pages of story in seven Freaks’ Squeele hardcovers, as well as an artbook and a limited edition “Dorm Footlocker” storage box for collectors. Fans can support Freaks’ Squeele on Kickstarter!

PAX Unplugged 2025: Runaway Parade Games’ Punch Bowl is on Kickstarter, Making a Big Splash this Weekend

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Punch Bowl

Gwen Ruelle and Samuel Bryant of Brooklyn, NY have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Punch Bowl. This cozy, strategic game for 1-5 players is about competitive punch-making in a land of giant fruits. The game features vivid, colorful watercolor design by fine artist Kevin Ruelle, and deluxe components, including acrylic fruit gems, ice cubes, and punch cups. Punch Bowl won Best in Show at the Boston Festival of Indie Games.

The Runaway Parade Games team has raised over $110,000 in their first week of the campaign, and will be continuing to raise funds during the upcoming PAX Unplugged convention, which they have long attended to show their other games, Fire Tower and Smug Owls.

There will be demos, voting for your favorite fruit, and special giveaways for backers at the show. Visit Booth 3543 to find out more!

Kickstarter United Ends its Six-Week Strike with a Victory

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Kickstarter United

On September 26, members of Kickstarter United, the union that represents Kickstarter employees, voted with 85% approval to go on strike. The strike began October 2 at 8am. After about a month and a half, the union has ended the strike with a resounding victory.

The union prevailed with an impressive list of protections and improvement to employment.

They codified a Four-Day Workweek, with strong protections if management tries to force them to revert to a five-day workweek.

  • Temporary changes to Five-Day Workweek must be justified, with notice in advance, and a time limit
  • Permanent changes to Five-Day Workweek must involve bargaining with the union
  • If management tries to force it anyway, they can strike

They won strong provisions to raise their minimum salary floor considerably!

  • An escalating increase in the pay floor based on cost of living, an average 6% increase to the most undervalued workers
  • A one-time $6,000 bonus for the most undervalued workers
  • Yearly national benchmarking to push pay upwards across the whole unit

They won many improvements to their working conditions with no regressions in our worker protections!

  • Cannot replace a role with AI, and management must work with employees if AI changes a role
  • Strong protections against replacing full time employees with contractors
  • More input from employees with a regular forum for business operations

Congrats to the union and everyone that participated and supported them.

IDW Games announces Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game by Warhammer legends  Jervis Johnson, Mark A. Latham, and Gav Thorpe

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 Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game

Join G-Force to fight the greatest kaiju of all time when IDW Games releases the first-ever Godzilla Tabletop Roleplaying Game! Launching next March with a Kickstarter campaign, Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, reunites three Warhammer aming legends – Jervis Johnson, Mark A. Latham, and Gav Thorpe for their first co-created tabletop game! Godzilla puts a team of players in the midst of kaiju attacks with character sheets, collaboration, and playing cards as their tools to defend humanity. This unique new game system uses standard 52-card decks, rather than dice.

The Godzilla RPG Kickstarter campaign will be a 30-day pledge launching early 2026, and will feature limited edition tiers with expected fulfillment by fall 2026.

IDW Games will host Playtests at PAX Unplugged (November 21-23, 2025) in Philadelphia. Players who participate will receive exclusive player previews and merchandise. IDW Games will also have a selection of the Godzilla RPG merchandise exclusively available at PAX, including Beanies, Playmats, Notebooks, Pins, Koozies, Playing Cards, Totes, and more. 

Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game is the first new release from IDW Games in more than 5 years with plans for other licensed properties to expand their game line. Recently Hunters Entertainment announced the Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees – A Storytelling Game Kickstarter campaign meeting their initial goal in less than 72 hours. Backers can still sign up for the campaign and its exclusive products. IDW Games plan to continue future game development via Kickstarter giving brand-devoted fans an opportunity to have something exclusive. 

IDW and Hunters Entertainment announce a Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees Tabletop Game

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IDW and Hunters Entertainment have announced a new partnership, starting with a brand-new storytelling board game based on the acclaimed, Harvey Award-winning comic series Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees created by Patrick Horvath, published by IDW Publishing.

The game places players in the heart of a seemingly idyllic small town, where every character harbors hidden, dark secrets. When a murder shakes the community, players must work together to unravel the mystery of the crime while simultaneously protecting the skeletons in their own closets. Unlike traditional role-playing games, this experience doesn’t require a gamemaster. Instead, it blends exploration-style board game mechanics with rich storytelling elements, ensuring that every play session feels unique, tense, and deeply immersive.

The Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees – A Storytelling Mystery Game launched on Kickstarter this week. Fans eager to explore the secrets, solve the mystery, and keep their own lies hidden.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees - A Storytelling Mystery Game

Exclusive: Get a look at The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Signed Deluxe Collector’s Edition

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In 1997, from deep in the heart of Japan’s manga scene, mangaka Hisao Tamaki set out with an extraordinary goal: to capture the spirit of Star Wars: A New Hope — not just retelling the story, but reimagining the landmark motion picture through the lens of manga. The result was a bold, unforgettable adaptation that ultimately earned Tamaki the prestigious Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of Foreign Material. Now, nearly three decades later, Dark Horse Comics and Lucasfilm present a Kickstarter campaign for The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga, a stunning, deluxe book that showcases Tamaki’s original never-before-seen art boards.

A retail edition arrives in Summer 2026, but fans can secure exclusive Kickstarter-only editions–and receive them before retail release.  Fans can support the project on Kickstarter now. Just 3 days remain, so hurry and don’t miss out!

In 1977, the world was changed by the release of George Lucas’s seminal science-fantasy epic. Fascinating characters, groundbreaking special effects, and breathtaking action affected audiences in ways that movies never had before and seldom have since. Twenty years later, Hisao Tamaki adapted the films in his own singular style that allowed legions of Star Wars fans to enjoy their favorite story in an exciting new way. Now, Dark Horse has meticulously scanned and assembled Tamaki-sensei’s original art boards to chronicle and showcase the creation of a unique artifact of popular culture. 

The book is available through Kickstarter in multiple deluxe editions, including: 

  • The Collector’s Edition is a two-volume hardcover set presenting Tamaki’s artwork in high resolution, with Kickstarter-exclusive cover and a new English translation that’s taken directly from Tamaki’s handwritten Japanese text. This edition is perfect for fans looking to read the masterful adaptation for the first time, with the new translation included in the margins to preserve the original Japanese lettering. The books are printed on archival-quality stock to showcase  Tamaki’s intricate linework and rich tones. While a retail version featuring a different cover will be available in 2026, the Kickstarter-exclusive Collector’s Edition features exclusive designs distinguished by bold use of blue  and red —a visual nod to the light and dark sides of the Force, as well as special treatments that will not be offered anywhere else.
  • The Collector’s Edition – Tamaki Variant is a minimalist, art-forward reinterpretation of the Collector’s Edition, limited to 260 sets.
  • The Collector’s Edition + Slipcase. The complete two-volume Collector’s Edition, presented with a custom black slipcase.
  • Deluxe Signed Collector’s Edition. An extremely limited version of the Collector’s Edition—only 250 sets will be produced exclusively for Kickstarter backers.
  • The Masterpiece Edition is a large-format, premium release that faithfully presents Hisao Tamaki’s original work, with high-resolution reproductions of his unaltered art at its original size—10.85” x 15.05”. Collected in a faux-leather clamshell case, the two 176-page volumes of this edition are accompanied by a separate 104-page companion book that contains a new translation of the authentic Japanese lettering, which itself was inspired by the alternate language dub of the film that has been enjoyed by Japanese-speaking audiences for generations. The Masterpiece Edition format is only available through Kickstarter and will not be produced for retail.
  • The Signed Masterpiece Edition, a definitive version of the Masterpiece Edition featuring special enhancements, limited to only 250 sets worldwide. 
  • The Signed Darth Vader Masterpiece Edition (Limited to 25), the rarest edition of the campaign, limited to only 25 sets worldwide to backers, combining the full Masterpiece Edition with exclusive Darth Vader-inspired features.

As part of the campaign, fans can also purchase the Tamaki Art Print Set, a curated set of six prints featuring standout pages from Hisao Tamaki’s Star Wars: A New Hope manga. While the artwork is black and white, each print is reproduced in full color to capture every nuance of the art boards— from fine pencil marks and paste-ups to editorial notes and the natural aging of the paper. Fans can also select the Tamaki Art Triptych Folio, a large-format, three-panel folio designed to match the height of the Masterpiece Edition, containing two complete triptych print sets.

Fans can look forward to the standard edition of The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope—The Manga  arriving in comic shops and bookstores in Summer 2026–or support the Kickstarter to receive exclusive editions ahead of retail launch. Get a, exclusive look at The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Signed Deluxe Collector’s Edition below and go support the project today!

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