TableTone makes a point of using music well in the video pitch so you can hear how effective it is.
Tech treasure hunt: Box picks Birmingham for the Hunt
And this year we’re also pleased to have a pop-up outlet in a prime location in the Bullring, which will give people a great opportunity to see what is hot this year in the run-up to Christmas, as well testing out the equipment for a chance to win spot prizes.
Wait, what? Nuclear decay-powered D&D dice
It’s not a new video, published close to the start of the year, but it’s new for me. And it’s mind-boggling.
Ascendice is a levitating d20 for your gaming den or kitchen table
Magnetic levitation technology usually uses a disc magnet, this isn’t great in a die as the magnets are seriously heavy and would completely unbalance the die.
The D&D Slow Cooker: Have Wizards of the Coast gone too far this time?
Some gamers play D&D for escapism, and Dungeons & Dragons is about life away from the hot stove, about dark dungeons and not the familiar flickering lights of the kitchen.
Crucial’s console cost calculations spotlight the dramatic NEO-GEO
The NEO-GEO is the most costly console today, with the research suggesting the price tags should say $3,205.
Freemium Atlas VPN adds Linux support
There’s a command-line interface, some 750+ servers ready, and it supports Ubuntu, with plans to add more distros in the future.
Retro electronic games advent calendar
It’s not a toy, but it does strike me as a perfect way to get people of many ages interested in electronics.
Neon flash fast: Trust Gaming’s hardware sale
It’s a flash sale, running only until the 9th, but it’s on Amazon for ease.
RPG Stories: A new playspace / 3d world / VTT Kickstarter loves
There’s also the concern of vapourware with software projects like this, but Brave Alice convincingly presents RPG Stories as all-but-done.