Rob Wieland

Milwaukee

Co-Host at Theatre of the Mind Players

Contributor at Forbes

Author, Game Designer, Professional Nerd, he/him. Seen on @nerdist @darbypopcomics @forbes @TheatreMindPlay @StarTrek @joindicebreaker @wyrd_science

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Articles

Mark Meer And Samantha Béart Talk About Their Call Of Cthulhu Tour

1 week ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

The company of Jasper Cartwright (The Re-Slayer’s Take), Johnny Chiodini (The Oxventure), Belinda ... More Cornish (Dragon Age), Mark Meer (Mass Effect), Samantha Béart (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Josephine McAdam (L.A. By Night) recently completed a five city tour of the United Kingdom playing Call of Cthulhu in a live actual play format. Chaosium, Inc. Summertime is when big concerts roll around the world. Fans want to see their favorite performers live.
A Tabletop Games Gift Guide For Geeky Dads On Father’s Day

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Rob Wieland

1 hour agoJohnny Gaudreau's widow pens heartbreaking Father's Day tribute to late NHL starMeredith Gaudreau wrote a personal letter published by The Players' Tribune. Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, is paying …3 hours agoAhead of Dodgers-Giants series, Downtown LA hotels hemorrhaging guestsThe Dodgers and Giants face off this weekend in Los Angeles in what is setting up to be one of the best regular season series between the long-time rivals in recent memory.
A Tabletop Games Gift Guide For Geeky Dads On Father’s Day

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

You might not be able to afford a real Battlemech for your dad this Father's Day but you can help ... More them learn how to fix one. Catalyst Game LabsHaving a geeky dad can make Father’s Day easier. Beyond the traditional ties and cologne, they will likely be interested in comic books, collectibles and tabletop games. For anyone still looking for Dungeons and Dragons loving dad gift ideas, I’m here to the last minute rescue.
Upgrade To Interface Magazine For Even More Cyberpunk RED DLC

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 11: A cosplayer dressed as David Martinez from "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" ... More attends the C2E2 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place on April 11, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDownloadable Content, or DLC, is a common feature with video games. It adds new player content, missions, cosmetics and other add-ons that extend the life of a game.
Cloudward Ho! Takes The New Dimension 20 Season On A “Damn Adventure”

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

(L to R) Siobhan Thompson and Ally Beardsley consider Brennan Lee Mulligan's latest twit in an ... More episode of Cloudward Ho!KVEPHOTOGRAPHYSpoiler warning: the following article contains light spoilers for the first episode of Cloudward Ho! The new season of Dimension 20 takes to the skies this week. Cloudward Ho! leans into a steampunk vibe full of steam powered gadgets, airships and tomb raiding.
Every Game Of Star Wars Unlimited Is A Climactic Cinematic Battle

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

The month of May is a big one for fans of Star Wars. At the beginning is May the Fourth, which went from a silly pun holiday to an important pop culture day for new releases and announcements of upcoming movies and shows. The original film was released on May 25th, 1977 and has changed the world ever since. I spent a lot of my fan time this month playing Star Wars Unlimited from Fantasy Flight Games.
Now Is A Great Time To Get The Deadlands Reloaded Humble Bundle

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Role playing games use mythology as fuel. Deadlands, from Pinnacle Entertainment Group, uses the tall tales of the American West as a place for stories about heroes, villains, monsters and more. It’s told these stories in many ways, from tabletop role playing games to comic books, card games, novels and more. Currently, Humble Bundle is featuring a collection of the last edition of the game that benefits the American Cancer Society. The bundle is slated to run through June 14th, 2025.
An Interview With Jason Carl About The Rebirth Of White Wolf

1 month ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

In 1991, White Wolf Game Studio released Vampire: The Masquerade which took the tabletop gaming world by storm. This game, about vampires hidden in a dark reflection of our modern world, eventually grew to be part of the World of Darkness. Now, World of Darkness has announced a return home by rebranding itself White Wolf once again. This interview has been edited for clarity and combines quotes from multiple interview sessions.
Voyage Of The Unity For Avatar Legends RPG Launches On Kickstarter

1 month ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Beadle & Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse is best known as a company that creates deluxe versions of Dungeons and Dragons adventures that enhance the story experience. They’ve branched out in the past few years to provide premium accessories for other games as well. They have partnered with Magpie Games to create a campaign for Avatar Legends, the Avatar: The Last Airbender role playing game called Avatar Legends: Voyage of the Unity.
Surreal Role Playing Game Invisible Sun Expands Via Crowdfunding

1 month ago | forbes.com | Rob Wieland

Fantasy is an important part of games like Dungeons and Dragons. Mix a little magic with other genres and you get amazing games like Shadowrun and the World of Darkness. Invisible Sun from Monte Cook Games asks: what if our world was the fantasy? The answers to this question are usually revealed to those who buy the game’s Black Cube which offers one of the most unique presentations of a role playing game on the market.