Designer Diary: First Giants
by Matthew Dunstan It’s not often that you get a chance to revisit one of your old published games, and reimagine it for a new audience. Elysium, designed with Brett J. Gilbert, and published by Space Cowboys in 2015, is…
StellarWP Is No More: What’s Changing for GiveWP, LearnDash, SolidWP, and Your Site
If you woke up to news that StellarWP is being dissolved as a brand, you probably have questions. Back in 2021, hosting company Liquid Web (the same parent that owns Nexcess) launched StellarWP as an umbrella brand to bring together…
WordPress.org blog: WordPress 7.0 Release Candidate 4
The fourth Release Candidate (“RC4”) for WordPress 7.0 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead,…
WordPress.org blog: Get Your WordCamp US 2026 Tickets
August 16–19, 2026, Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, Arizona Tickets are now available for WordCamp US 2026, taking place August 16–19, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The flagship event brings together people from across the WordPress…
Asmodee unveils first slate of publishers picked to make new Lord of the Rings games
Asmodee has revealed the first slate of partner companies it has picked to make Lord of the Rings-themed board games and accessories, six months after becoming the steward of the hugely lucrative Middle-earth licence for the tabletop. Endeavor: Deep Sea co-publisher…
Open Channels FM: Challenges and Wins of Developer Advocacy Plus OpenTelemetry and Neurodiversity in Modern Tech
In this episode, hostsCarl Alexander and guest Diana Todia discuss neurodiversity in tech and the role of Developer Relations, emphasizing the importance of community support, open source contributions, and the growing significance of OpenTelemetry for observability. Sorry, You're not allowed…
How to Reduce No-Show Appointments With WordPress (Stop Losing Money)
You’ve set aside time for a client appointment, prepared your materials, and blocked out your calendar. Then the appointment time comes, and nobody shows up. It’s frustrating, and it’s costing your business both time and money. You’ve probably noticed how…
Gravatar: Connect Your Research Identity with ORCID on Gravatar
Researchers, scholars, and contributors can now connect their ORCID iD to their Gravatar profile as a verified account. With this update, your Gravatar profile can include a trusted research identity alongside the other places people can find you online —…
Filler Up! It’s a Wonder as to why the Spyworld Tower Falls
by Steph Hodge [imageid=9444567 medium rep]▪️ Repos Production just released their new title Spooky Tower. With the attractive price point of $25 and the quick-playtime of 15 minutes, it seems like a risk worth taking. Here is the game description…
Undaunted publisher Osprey’s board game operation to be sold off by owner Bloomsbury Publishing
Osprey Games, the UK publisher of tabletop titles including the critically acclaimed Undaunted series, is shutting down its board and card games operation to refocus on wargames and RPGs. A statement from the company said Osprey’s owner, the multinational book…
