Board Games The Beacon Era: Critical Role’s Strategic Pivot Toward Independent Ecosystems August 2, 2026 Jia Lissa In a significant shift for the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry, Critical Role—the media juggernaut that transformed Dungeons & Dragons from a hobbyist pastime into a global entertainment phenomenon—has officially…
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