Katie Wickens
Katie is a freelance writer with almost 5 years experience in covering everything from tabletop RPGs, to video games and tech. Besides earning a Game Art and Design degree up to Masters level, she is a designer of board games, board game workshop facilitator, and an avid TTRPG Games Master - not to mention a former Hardware Writer over at PC Gamer.
Latest articles by Katie Wickens

World of Warcraft artist who worked Catan 6th edition thinks artists who don't "just reproduce a trending style have [...] better chances to be noticed"
By Katie Wickens published
Feature Catan artist gives advice for aspiring board game artits

I just discovered there's a free preview of the Dungeons & Ruins 5e compatible sourcebook and I can't wait to roll up some awful traps
By Katie Wickens published
News This D&D 5e compatible dungeon designer is available for pre-order right now

Carcassonne review: "Inoffensive family fun with heaps of replayability"
By Katie Wickens published
Review Should you buy it in 2025?

Sharpen your DM skills with $741 worth of D&D 5e compatible books for just $25
By Katie Wickens published
Deals A bunch of deals on D&D 5e compatible sourcebooks

There's a Catan version of the Exit board game coming, for which I am both excited and bemused
By Katie Wickens published
News Exit: The Game is getting a Catan version

A game master's starter pack to get your first campaign going, D&D or otherwise
By Katie Wickens published
Deals A bunch of great deals on useful tools for D&D game masters

Finspan briefly crashes Stonemaier games site in wake of massive wave of Wingspan fans
By Katie Wickens published
News Finspan site crashes after massive influx

For the love of Lolth, please don't tell my DM smelly D&D dice exist
By Katie Wickens published
News Smelly D&D dice are a real

From lo-fi mechs to little witches, and "ancient horrors beyond imagining", here are six up-and-coming Solo TRPGs to play in 2025
By Katie Wickens published
Feature A collection of gorgeous Solo RPGs

Hold me back, levitating D&D dice are a thing and I need them
By Katie Wickens published
News Levitating dice are a thing, and there's not long to go on the Kickstarter campaign

This Lego PS2 design has moving internals, and it could become a reality alongside Simpsons and Jumanji kits
By Katie Wickens published
News Lego Ideas designers that just passed the 10,000 supporter mark are making some amazing stuff

In tweaking legendary creatures D&D Monster Manual designers admit DMs don't always "want to choose the most deadly option every round"
By Katie Wickens published
News D&D Monster Manual 2024 is getting some challenge rating changes

Wrymspan feels more complex and isolating than Wingspan, but that's just how spelunking goes
By Katie Wickens published
Feature Wyrmpan is more than just a dragon game, it's a game about extreme caving

Get the Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth board game for just $88 right now
By Katie Wickens published
Deals The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim board game's Dawnguard expansion is at it's second cheapest price ever right now

Legend in the Mist beats Discworld and Dolmenwood in Most Anticipated TTRPGs of 2025 vote
By Katie Wickens published
News Legend in the Mist trumps the rest in 2025 most anticipated TRPG survey.

While you wait for Skyblivion, why not grab the Skyrim board game's Dawnguard expansion for less this January
By Katie Wickens published
Deals The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim board game's Dawnguard expansion is at it's second cheapest price ever right now

Exploding Kittens CEO is helping bring the Survivor reality show to tabletop, having watched "every episode of Survivor since the first season – 24 years ago"
By Katie Wickens published
News Survivor: The tribe has spoken card game designer speaks about being obsessed with the show for over two decades.

I'm no Grinch, but will someone please direct me to the good Christmas games?
By Katie Wickens published
Opinion Opinion | I've never played a game that captures the true essence of Christmas

10 PC exclusives to play through PC Game Pass this year
By Katie Wickens published
Sponsored by PC Game Pass
With the holidays fast approaching, here's the games that'll help you get the most mileage out of your PC Game Pass subscription

Catan review: "A milestone that still stands in 2024"
By Katie Wickens published
Review An intimidating legacy for something that might seem bland today

How Settlers of Catan changed board games forever
By Katie Wickens published
Feature Catan is undoubtedly one of the most influential board games made in recent history

The Plucky Squire review: "A fascinating interplay of 2D and 3D puzzles that makes no apology with its bodacious references to a bygone era"
By Katie Wickens published
Review

Dungeons of Hinterberg review: "A charming adventure that pairs radical fights with moments of peaceful reflection"
By Katie Wickens published
Review
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