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.

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 & Dragonshas 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.

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The image features the title "Corral War-Con: Tabletop Gaming Convention" prominently displayed in bold, stylized lettering. Below it, the phrase "IN COLLABORATION WITH" is written in a smaller font, leading to the name "BULWARK GAMES," which is also presented in a bold, distinctive style. The background is black, enhancing the visibility of the text, with the convention title highlighted in red and gold accents.
Wirral War-Con

Wirral War-Con features vendors selling hobby supplies, roleplaying accessories, new and second-hand miniatures, board games, and more. As well as miniature painting competitions and painting classes, there are also a number of demo games to enjoy, including Warhammer 40,000, Konflikt '47, Halo: Flashpoint and more.

A starry cosmic background features a bright central star surrounded by swirling nebulae and distant stars. The text "North Star" is prominently displayed in a bold, modern font, with the subtitle "A science fiction roleplaying game convention" beneath it. The overall design evokes a sense of adventure and exploration in a vast universe.

North Star

Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
In-person
@ The Garrison Hotel, Sheffield
Event
A slipcase set titled "Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron" for Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition features three hardcover books. The left book, "Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron," showcases a dark cover with imagery of Iron Warriors and mechanical elements. The center book, "Reign of Iron: Apocalypse," highlights large-scale battle scenes with various factions, while the right book, "Reign of Iron: Detachments," displays a more detailed scene with Chaos Space Marines and Imperial forces. Each book is visually distinct, emphasizing the themes of war and chaos in the Warhammer universe.
The Reign of Iron Begins in WH40K's Eye of Terror

The Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron, a slipcase set for Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition by Games Workshop, has a street date of 18th April, but is expected to sell out fast. The set focuses on the Iron Warrior’s campaign to conquer the Cadain Gate after Cadia’s fall.

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Apostrophe Catastrophe: Mid-April Edition

The eagle eyed among you may have noticed problems where ampersands (&) were not being correctly displayed. This is now fixed! Join us for more thrilling software update news in this special mid-April edition of ‘Software Update News!’

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