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New RPG Roundup: ‘HELL NIGHT’ Brings ’80s Doom Bikers to the Table, Plus ‘Twilight Imperium’ RPG

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Jun 1 2023
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It’s time to roll the dice on new releases! Come check out this week’s batch of brand new tabletop role-playing games.

Fabula Ultima Core Rulebook & Press Start Scenario

Fabula Ultima is a Tabletop Roleplaying Game inspired by Japanese-style console RPGs,or JRPGs. In Fabula Ultima, you and your friends will tell epic stories of would-be heroes and fearsome villains. Tales set in fantasy worlds brimming with magic, wondrous locations, and uniquely bizarre monsters!

Press Start” is Fabula Ultima’s ready-to-play introductory scenario: a complete tutorial that will plunge you into a tale of bravery and memorable characters… all you need is the courage to fight for what you hold most dear!

The Voralans – RuneQuest

This book is for anyone who would like to feature the black elves of Glorantha in their RuneQuest game, and who wants more detail on this somewhat “alien” race. Its more than 70 pages feature mythology, a bestiary, character generation tools, and full color commissioned art.

Insurgent

In this RPG, you’ll become a member of a group of rebels fighting against oppressive forces, with each mission potentially turning the tide in your favor. As you embark on daring adventures, you’ll create your own unique setting, deciding whether to battle in a fantastical realm, a modern city, or futuristic landscapes. 

Insurgent’s action-driven gameplay is fueled by a system that encourages imaginative and vivid descriptions of your every move. Will you bring down the iron fist of the oppressor and look good while doing it? The fate of the rebellion lies in your hands!

HELL NIGHT

This week’s header image is from this game.

HELL NIGHT is a Doom Biker RPG setting set in the 80s presented in a visually stunning artbook. Each page features eye-melting illustrations and powerful writing which will inspire you to delve into a world which feels like your favorite badass metal album cover. 

The game boasts a minimal 2d6 system, fast character creation and a plethora of random tables, from quests and 80´s accessories to infernal encounters and shady locations; all specially designed for full throttle, headbanging RPG sessions. This is a deep, immersive setting that is packed with content and high replayability value.

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Embers of the Imperium Sourcebook –  Genesys

This book explores the Twilight Imperium setting as established in TI 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings. It provides a canonical, in-depth look at the setting in the way that only a roleplaying game can do. Fans of Genesys, fans of Twilight Imperium, and fans of thrilling and heroic adventures in a sprawling and rich space opera setting should all love this book.

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Author: Mars Garrett
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