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For D&D’s Quests from the Infinite Staircase anthology, we interviewed two historians to learn which of the included classic adventures are their favorites.

The first draft of D&D, a rare one-of-a-kind original manuscript, will be reprinted for the game’s 50th anniversary. But where did it come from?

Starfield might not exist without Traveller, the classic pen-and-paper RPG. We spoke with historians and modern-day game developers about the classic game.

Our comprehensive list of where to see the best patriotic fireworks displays in and around the metro area this Fourth of July.

Lore & Legends is a new Dungeons & Dragons art book from the critically-acclaimed authors behind Art & Arcana. Due out in October, it will chart the rise of D&D 5e — including the role of actual play troupes like Critical Role and The Adventure Zone.

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One estimate suggests 8 complete RPGs were published every day last year. What's worth looking forward to this year?

Following the game's success in the 1970s, designers Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson found themselves in a long feud over who should be considered its creator.

D&D historian Jon Peterson details the hidden history of the Holmes Basic Set. How a looming lawsuit from one of the game’s co-creators changed the game forever.

A new book will tackle the early history of Dungeons & Dragons. Jon Peterson’s Game Wizards will chronicle the feud between Gygax and Arneson, the Satanic Panic, and the rise and fall of TSR.