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Like most TTRPG starter sets available, Heroes of the Borderlands includes everything a group of five players (1 game master and 4 players) needs to begin their adventures. You’ll find attractive maps, plenty of tokens for monsters, players, and gold, a helpful guide to gameplay, three separate introductory adventures, everything required for character creation, and, crucially, a set of dice. For $49.99, the box offers a substantial amount of content, and it’s all of very good quality – the tokens, in particular, have a lovely shine. However, what really impressed me about this set is its approach to character creation and item management.
Character creation is often a lengthy but enjoyable part of a TTRPG experience, and many starter sets offer a mix of pre-generated character sheets allowing players to choose roles that create a balanced group: a durable character to absorb damage, a stealthy character skilled at lockpicking, a powerful but fragile magic user, and so on. Borderlands also provides these options, but this new set offers significantly more flexibility, thanks to the many cards included.

The Strangers – Chapter 2 premiered in theaters on Friday (September 26), picking up the story of the three-movie series. The film follows Maya (Madelaine Petsch) as she struggles to survive against the three masked killers.

The true crime series began in 2022 with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, and it attracted both a large audience and significant criticism. The families of the victims expressed their concerns, stating they hadn’t been asked for their consent, and viewers discussed whether the series romanticized serial killers. What was certain was that it sparked a lot of conversation.

Season 1 will play out in three phases, including Rogue Ops, California Resistance, and Winter Offensive. Each phase adds a new map and other items, including weapons. Here’s a rundown:

Yesterday, Camural, a YouTuber, shared a video discussing the Squadron 42 demo. Following that, Robert Peterson, a former developer at CIG, shared his own experiences of what it was like to work on Star Citizen.

On Monday, the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez, the founders of Miami-based Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV). The SEC claims they took roughly $112 million from investors through fraudulent practices between 2020 and 2022. The agency alleges that Mehr and Lopez misled investors about the financial health of their businesses. This resulted in significant financial losses for those involved.

Okay, so the Tacolate? It’s like if the Choco Taco had a seriously cool, adventurous cousin. Basically, they start with this amazing, hand-pressed waffle cone – it’s the shell! Then, they fill it with this incredible cinnamon ancho chili ice cream. And the best part? It’s all dipped in chocolate. Seriously, it’s so good!

As VGC noticed, PPE.pl reports that this PS5 controller-apparently called the DualSense V3 internally-is expected to launch this November with a battery that can be removed and replaced. Details were limited, but PPE.pl’s source-a person named Graczdari, who accurately predicted the PS5 reveal of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and discovered the boxed version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered-suggests the DualSense V3 will let you swap out the battery if needed, so you won’t have to purchase an entirely new controller when the battery finally stops working.

Emilia D’Albero, a cheesemonger from Philadelphia, and her teammate Courtney Johnson from Seattle, took home the gold at the Mondial du Fromage – often called the Cheesemonger Olympics. As CBS News first reported, they also made history as the first all-female Team USA to compete in the event.

The Ghost of Yotei update will become available around midnight local time on October 2nd, depending on your location. This means players in some areas of the US can start Atsu’s story of revenge as early as late tomorrow, October 1st. For example, players on the West Coast will be able to access the update at 9 PM PT tomorrow, while those on the East Coast will see it unlock at 12 AM ET on October 2nd.