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Play as the whimsical familiars of the world’s greatest sorcerers in a race to gather spell components and ingredients in Darrington Press’s A Familiar Find, a new charming and fast-paced strategic card game fun for the whole family set in Critical Role’s storytelling world of Exandria™, launching on April 7, 2026.
Read MoreJoin The Ink Table team as they discuss their Disney Lorcana Winterspell Pre-Release experiences. See how their unique sealed events went and what standout cards they pulled, while also giving critical feedback regarding recent quality control issues that have unfortunately plagued the community.
Read MoreFirewatch meets Disco Elysium in this haunting solo journaling tabletop RPG where you play a forgotten Ward Keeper maintaining a magical barrier against apocalyptic flames. Sacrifice memories to survive and create something beautiful from inevitable loss. Inspired by many of our favorite games, Cinderedge transforms tabletop gaming into an intimate meditation on duty, isolation, and what we sacrifice to protect others.
Read MoreIn the first podcast episode of 2026, The Ink Table team reflect back on their recent Disney Lorcana themed expeditions, discuss some newly revealed Winterspell cards, and explore all of the new Pixar franchises coming to the game over the next year.
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Cozy woodland survival game, Winter Burrow, sees the player take the role of a tiny mouse and brave the elements on a journey to collect vital resources used to bring warmth and life to their new home, while reflecting on the complex themes of loss and isolation.
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Armed with magical projectiles in the form of bouncing balls, face off against armies of barbaric creatures within a meteoric pit on your way to rebuilding the once great city of Ball-bylon. Fixed Shooter x Survival Rougelite x City Builder, this is the most fun you’ll ever have playing with balls.
Read MoreThe Ink Table waves goodbye to the “spooky” spirits of Autumn and embrace the warmth of the Winter Holiday season as they go over some of the magical Disney Lorcana gifts coming our way in 2026. Learn the latest on new products, experiences, and franchises we get to look forward too.
Read MoreA celebration is under way at The Ink Table as we reflect back on our first year, share stories, announce the opening of our merch store, and give thanks to the small community that has supported us. But it’s not all fun and games, as there is still news to cover. Get the first look at new IP coming in Winterspell and Pre-release packs being introduced alongside Wilds Unknown.
Read MoreWhile Preston participates in the first North American DLC in Disney Lorcana’s 2nd competitive season, John and Dylan attempt to crack the case on Lorcana’s future by taking a look at the next 4 sets being released, the introduction of Pixar characters in Wilds Unknown, the welcoming of a new original character, and the first look at new franchises and products.
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The physical version of Nature released in August 2025. Now in an industry first, the digital board game will release right after its cardboard counterpart. Nature by NorthStar Digital Games is coming to Steam on November 5, 2025.
Read MorePull up a seat and join The Ink Table crew as they discuss the thrill of competition viewed at the first DLC of Lorcana’s second competitive season; while sharing some special news on future events they will be a part of themselves.
Read MoreThree weeks into the release of Fabled, The Ink Table crew has gathered around to discuss how the newest set has shaken up the State of the Inks and the pack opening experience, while also turning their attention towards Whispers in the Well and the new Boost mechanic.
Read MoreJoin The Ink Table Podcast and special guest DisneyDadCanada, as they discuss the collecting market of Disney Lorcana and give different perspectives on the 171 reprints coming in the 9th set, Fabled.
Read MoreGen Con has passed, and now we look towards the future of Lorcana. Pull up a seat and join The Ink Table crew as they talk about all the new information on Fabled, Whispers in the Well, Winterspell, and an unnamed 12th set that will feature Pixar’s Toy Story.
Read MoreJoin The Ink Table team as they discuss the best four days of gaming and share their Gen Con experience with you. Pull up a seat to hear about all the different Lorcana events, prizes, promos, and panels
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Join the scrappy Zoe, fresh out of a 20-year cryo-freeze, as she attempts to survive the unfamiliar ruined luxury planet of Yob while bashing through the hordes of robots that once served it. Help Zoe discover the mysteries the world holds and rescue her missing father in this retro-futuristic action-RPG.
Read MoreRot and Sorcery, the two new standalone core boxes that expand the tabletop Land Between are live now on Gamefound. Steamforged Games are once again returning to the world of Elden Ring with Machinations of the Witch and Dominion of Rot. These new games can be enjoyed as self-contained experiences or integrated with the ones from the original version released in March 2025.
Read MorePull up a seat and join The Ink Table crew as they discuss the highs and lows of the first ever Lorcana World Championship, and the messy situation that followed in regard to the second competitive season and DLC locations.
Read MoreIn this episode, the guys discuss their favorite cards that they played with at sealed events during the launch weekend of Reign of Jafar. We also take a look into the overshadowing lineup of newly announced Fabled products. The Goofy Movie is coming and will primarily be Emerald and Ruby cards. Oh, and Powerline will be the first Ruby Singer! And in the end, we wrap up by predicting where the story will take us next.
Read MoreWe have now entered the Reign of Jafar. But in the distance looms the presence of Lorcana’s 9th set Fabled and the introduction of Set Rotations. Many cards will be receive reprints, but there is no definitive list at this time. In this article, we dive into some card combos that use new ones from Reign of Jafar in conjunction with those about to possibly be removed from Core Constructed. After all, this could be the first and last time these combinations have an opportunity to be played together.
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