LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AT PAIZO

Jeffrey Alvarez promoted to President; Lisa Stevens continues as CEO. REDMOND, WASHINGTON (June 16, 2020):  Paizo Inc. has announced the promotion of Jeffrey Alvarez to the position of President and shared its leadership transition plans. Alvarez will be responsible for the company’s regular operations. CEO Lisa Stevens will continue to provide strategic...

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Announces the Winners of the Nebula Awards

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA)  is pleased to announce the winners of the 55th Annual SFWA Nebula Awards.   Originally scheduled to take place in Woodland Hills, California, a decision was made to create a virtual conference in light of the coronavirus pandemic.  Aboard the virtual flagship zeppelin, The Nebula, on Saturday, May 30, 2020, Toastmaster Aydrea Walden presided...

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s 2020 Nebula Award Finalists

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s 2020 Nebula Award Finalists   THREE DAYS OF ONLINE VIDEO PANELS WITH REAL-TIME INTERACTION MAY 29 – 31   SFWA’s 2020 Nebula Awards will be one of the highlights of the SFWA Nebula Conference. This year’s conference is transforming into an entirely virtual conference. It will be presented live and in interactive form from May 29th-31st....

Upcoming Digital Showcase New Game+ Expo Announced for June 2020

Upcoming Digital Showcase New Game+ Expo Announced for June 2020   14 video game publishers come together to bring exciting announcements and connect with fans via an all-new showcase on June 23.   May 20, 2020 – New Game+ Expo (NGPX), a collaborative initiative of 14 video game publishers based in North America and Japan, will host...

Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders Continues Virtual Book Signings with Martha Wells’ Newest Book Network Effect

Worldbuilders, the “geeks doing good” nonprofit founded by best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, will host a Virtual Book Signing Event with Martha Wells for her new book “Network Effect” The event will be live on the Worldbuilders Twitch Channel at 1:00pm CDT on Tuesday, May 19th, 2020.   Fans of Martha Wells can purchase copies of “Network Effect” and the other books in the...

Thursday Update 1.0 – $32,076 raised for PPE from Project HOPE

Thursday Update 1.0 – $32,076 Raised for Project HOPE – James Ernest & Mike Selinker talk gaming and Patrick Rothfuss livestreams Two Days To Go for Geeks 4 HOPE from Worldbuilders Geeks Supporting Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19   Geeks are doing great things and exceeding goals. So far, $32.076 has been raised for Project HOPE. Thursday will feature Patrick Rothfuss livestream...

Wednesday Update 1.0 – $26,647 raised So Far! Two Rothfuss Livestreams Three Days To Go for Geeks 4 HOPE from Worldbuilders

Geeks are doing great things and exceeding goals. So far, $26,647 has been raised for Project HOPE. Wednesday will feature two, yes two Patrick Rothfuss livestreams.   Now through May 1, 2020 – Geeks 4 HOPE  focuses the power of geekery and fandom to provide personal protection equipment, training, and other support to health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. People can visit http://geeks4hope.com...

Tuesday Update: Geeks4Hope.com S. L. Huang Virtual Book Signing Event

Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders Celebrates the Release of S. L. Huang’s Critical Point with a Virtual Book Signing Event   This Tuesday! Worldbuilders, the “geeks doing good” non-profit founded by best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, will host a Virtual Book Signing Event with S. L. Huang for her new book “Critical Point.” The event will be live on the Geeks4Hope.com at 1:00pm...

Monday Update 1.0 – M. Cole & P. Rothfuss Host Livestreams for Geeks 4 HOPE

Monday Update 1.0 – Myke Cole & Patrick Rothfuss Each Hosts a Livestream for Geeks 4 HOPE from Worldbuilders Geeks Supporting Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19   Now through May 1, 2020 – Geeks 4 HOPE  will focus the power of geekery and fandom to provide personal protection equipment, training, and other support to health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. People can...

Sunday Update 1.0 – Kameron Hurley Livestreams from Worldbuilders Geeks Supporting Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19

Sunday Update 1.0 – Hugo-nominated author Kameron Hurley Livestreams with Geeks 4 HOPE from Worldbuilders Geeks Supporting Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19   Now through May 1, 2020 – Geeks 4 HOPE  will focus the power of geekery and fandom to provide personal protection equipment, training, and other support to health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. People can visit...

Geeks Gather to Support Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19 – Geeks 4 HOPE Announced by Worldbuilders

Geeks Gather to Support Healthcare Workers Battling COVID-19 Geeks 4 HOPE Announced by Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders   Worldbuilders, the geeks doing good non-profit founded by best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, announces a fundraiser for healthcare workers battling COVID-19 – Geeks 4 HOPE.   Beginning, Friday, April 24, 2020 through May 1, 2020 – Geeks 4 HOPE  will...

Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders Celebrates the Release of S. L. Huang’s Critical Point with a Virtual Book Signing Event

Worldbuilders, the “geeks doing good” non-profit founded by best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, will host a Virtual Book Signing Event with S. L. Huang for her new book “Critical Point.” The event will be live on the Worldbuilders Facebook Page at 1:00pm cdt on April 28, 2020.   Fans of S. L. Huang and her Cas Russell novels can purchase signed copies of “Critical Point” and...

Catalyst Game Labs Partner Pulse Publishing Launches Kickstarter for “A Secret Guide to Fighting Elder Gods”

Lake Stevens, WA (April 19, 2020) – Pulse Publishing, a new venture specializing in pop culture fiction and a partner of Catalyst Game Labs, launched its first Kickstarter campaign this week with A Secret Guide to Fighting Elder Gods. Elder Gods, nominated for the 2019 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Anthologies, collects thirteen original Lovecraftian tales from modern fantasy authors...

Day 1 Schedule: Cryptozoic Con Starts April 16 at 12:00 Pacific

Welcome to Cryptozoic’s first ever virtual convention: Cryptozoic Con 2020. Join us tomorrow at 12 pm PT on Zoom or Facebook Live to preview all of the latest collectibles, trading cards, and tabletop games. Starting the first day of the event, Cryptozoic will sell two exclusive vinyl figures: Blue & Pink Harley Quinn, part of the DC Lil Bombshells line, and Cosmic Cerberus, from...

Staying Home? Worldbuilders Will Send A Book – Operation Bookdrop2020 Announced by Patrick Rothfuss

Staying Home? Worldbuilders Will Send A Book Operation Bookdrop2020 Announced by Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders Worldbuilders, the geeks doing good non-profit founded by New York Times best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, announces Operation BookDrop 202o.   “Before I left town a couple of weeks ago, I asked our Worldbuilders team to come up with some ideas for how we could make life...

Patrick Rothfuss’ Worldbuilders 2019 Fundraiser reaches $500,000 with 4 days to go

Worldbuilders, the geeks doing good non-profit founded by New York Times best-selling fantasy author Patrick Rothfuss, continues its 11th Annual charitable fundraiser. Now until December 17, 2019, all money raised during the 2019 two-week fundraiser will go to Heifer International to support their humanitarian efforts worldwide. Please visit:  https://worldbuilders.org Founded eleven years ago by...

PAIZO TO PREMIERE STARFINDER VOICE RPG SKILL FOR AMAZON ALEXA

REDMOND, WASHINGTON (DECEMBER 10, 2019): Paizo Inc. has teamed up with Amazon to bring the award-winning Starfinder Roleplaying Game to Alexa. Alexa transports you to an action-packed science-fantasy experience. The Starfinder skill guides players through an interactive adventure filled with professional voice actors, exciting sound effects, music, and multiple different story paths based on their...

Pinnacle Entertainment Group Branches Into Genre Fiction With New Anthology Series

Game Publisher Pinnacle Entertainment Group Branches Into Genre Fiction With New Anthology Series Chandler, AZ November 5, 2019 – Pinnacle Entertainment Group, award-winning creators of Savage Worlds™ and Deadlands™ tabletop roleplaying games, has announced the forthcoming publication of WENDIGO TALES: BOOK ONE, a prose anthology of all-new short fiction featuring stories set in Pinnacle’s...

Inkwell Awards Offers Challenge Spotlight on DAVID FINCH

(New Bedford, MA/USA—June 22, 2019) The Inkwell Awards, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the art of comic book inking, will auction the artwork for their fourth annual Sinnott Inking Challenge Spotlight, which focuses on DC’s Batman pencil art of award-winning creator David Finch. The fundraiser event debuts on June 23. The Sinnott Inking Challenge Spotlight, which grew out of the...