CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF RPG FUN

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION – ONE GAME SYSTEM – ENDLESS ADVENTURE

By Kevin Siembieda and Daniel Lansdown

Adventure and magic are everywhere at Palladium Books right now.

New books are taking shape, crowdfunding campaigns are on the horizon, our YouTube library continues to grow, convention season is still going strong, and the Worlds of Palladium exhibit is entering its final three weeks at the Detroit Historical Museum.

And this weekend, we’re turning our attention to the Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game with another Game Night – Weekend Adventure Sale!

Whether your idea of adventure means exploring forgotten ruins, battling grotesque and terrifying monsters, dimension-hopping through time and space, diving into the supernatural, or witnessing the direct aftermath of the Great Cataclysm, there is one thing they all have in common: a gathering of like-minded souls eager to delve into the impossible and explore worlds unknown.

So sit down with close friends or join a completely new adventuring party and live the fantasy. You know you want to, and you’re sure to enjoy laughs, create lasting memories, and be challenged in ways you don’t expect.

There is a lot happening throughout the Megaverse®. Where will you begin your next adventure? Hmmm, maybe with one of the books in the new sale.

Explore Palladium Fantasy on YouTube

There is more to Palladium than the books on your shelf. Seriously, there is so much history, lore, and epic adventures to be shared that we can’t possibly describe them all at any one sitting or book. That’s why we’ve been sharing our adventures, thoughts, gaming philosophies, and history of Palladium Books with you on YouTube.

We’ve been having a lot of fun sharing the stories behind the scenes – the history of Palladium, the games we have created, legendary campaigns, crazy characters, design decisions, memories from the early days, and the people and ideas that helped shape the Megaverse®.

J-M DeFoggi and Kevin Siembieda (plus a few special guests) have recorded a growing video-library of conversations, interviews, and gaming stories found on the Palladium Books YouTube Channel, with even more new videos on the way. Most are designed to be timeless, so you can listen to them today or in the future.

With Fantasy taking center stage this weekend, here are three fun videos to watch or listen to within our History of Palladium Books Series.

Episode 6 – Palladium Fantasy Game

Go back to one of the earliest major milestones in Palladium’s history: the creation and launch of the Palladium Fantasy™ Role-Playing Game.

Kevin looks back at the beginnings of the game, its development, and the imagination that helped establish the foundation for so much of what Palladium would become.

Watch Palladium Fantasy Game – Episode 6

Episode 7 – The History of the Defilers – Part 1 of 4

This is where the story begins

Meet the Defilers, Kevin’s legendary Palladium Fantasy adventuring group, and discover some of the characters and wild campaign stories that helped bring the Palladium World to life. Lucifer the Sasquatch. The King of Rocks. Impossible situations, strange heroes, and the kind of unexpected storytelling that can only happen around a role-playing table.

Watch The History of the Defilers – Part 1

Episode 16 – The Defilers in Hell – Fantasy Adventure

Take the adventure much, much farther.

This episode brings the saga of the Defilers toward its conclusion with the secrets of the sword, the Time Hole, journeys into Hell, and more memories from one of Palladium’s most infamous campaigns.

It is a great example of how a role-playing campaign can grow from a handful of players and characters into stories people fondly remember decades later.

Watch The Defilers in Hell

And there is much more to discover.

Rifts®, Palladium Fantasy™, Heroes Unlimited™, Beyond the Supernatural™, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® & Other Strangeness, Robotech®, and all talked about with the publisher! From creator interviews to behind-the-scenes stories, there are decades of gaming memories and history waiting for you on the Palladium Books YouTube channel.

Palladium Fantasy GAME NIGHT!

Weekend Adventure Sale – 30% Off!

Grab the dice. Gather your adventuring party. Stock up on snacks and adventure boldly. It’s Palladium Fantasy Game Night!

For this weekend’s adventure sale, we’re heading into realms of magic and fantasy. So of course, that begins with the Palladium Fantasy™ Role-Playing Game – a world of kingdoms, ancient ruins, magic, monsters, gods, demons, forgotten civilizations, and seemingly endless possibilities.

Whether you are starting a new campaign, returning to an old favorite, or looking for fresh ideas for your current group, this selection offers plenty of material to get the imagination burning. Plus, we’ve added a few Fantasy and Magic themed books from elsewhere in the Megaverse® that creative Game Masters may want to raid for even more ideas.

Rifts® England brings mythology, magic, druids and Arthurian inspiration. Wormwood™ offers a bizarre living world filled with knights, heroes, and magic to battle supernatural minions. The Rifts® Book of Magic is overflowing with magical ideas, spells, and inspiration.

And TMNT® Transdimensional Adventures Redux brings dimensional and time-travel possibilities, magic, and worlds that can send an adventuring party almost anywhere.

SAVE 30% – FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY!

Products included in the sale:

• Palladium Fantasy™ RPG – Softcover – Cat. No. 450

• Monsters & Animals™ – Cat. No. 454

• Island at the Edge of the World™ – Cat. No. 458

• Chaos Lands™ – Cat. No. 468

• Eternal Torment™ – Cat. No. 469

• Mysteries of Magic™ – Cat. No. 472

• Rifts® Dimension Book One: Wormwood™ – Cat. No. 809

• Rifts® England – Cat. No. 807

• Rifts® Book of Magic – Cat. No. 848

• TMNT® Transdimensional Adventures REDUX– Cat. No. 508HC

  
  

Whether you need an entire new campaign setting or just one book packed with monsters, magic, locations, villains, and ideas to shake up your next session, this is a great weekend to add something new to the gaming table.

Mix & Match. Explore the possibilities. Unleash your imagination. And have an adventure!

Experience the Worlds of Palladium Exhibit

Last Chance – Closes September 13, 2026

If you have been meaning to visit the Worlds of Palladium exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum, don’t wait much longer. The exhibit is entering its final weeks. Closing September 13th.

Worlds of Palladium celebrates Palladium Books, Detroit’s role-playing game history, and the creators and fans who helped tabletop gaming grow from a niche hobby into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Artwork, history, and pieces from Palladium’s past help tell the story of more than four decades of imagination and adventure.

If you are within driving distance of Detroit and have been thinking about coming down, this is your last chance.

And while you’re in town, give Palladium a call and see if you can swing by the office. We are only 30 minutes away from the Museum. If Kevin and the crew are available, we are always happy to meet fans, sign some books, and show you our little idea factory.

Detroit Historical Museum – 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48202 – telephone: 313-833-1805 – Admission: $15 for adults, Children 6-12 $8. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1-5 PM. September 13th is the final day of both exhibits.

COMING NEXT FROM PALLADIUM

The Next Adventures Are Taking Shape

There is a lot happening behind the scenes at Palladium right now – writing, editing, artwork, layout, development, crowdfunding preparation, and more.

Books in the Works

• Rifts Bestiary Volume 2 – Coming this fall

• Glitter Boy Codex (all new) – Coming soon to Backerkit

• Yin-Sloth Expeditions™ (epic Fantasy) – Coming this fall on Backerkit

• Rifts Chaos Earth®: First Responders

• Rifts® Antarctica

• The Rifter #86

• And more! (Including a number of secret projects)
  

Please note that each crowdfunding campaign will offer additional RPG products such as new dice sets, Game Master screens, print sets, poker decks, and more, as well as discounts on selections of existing titles.

Here are two projects we are especially excited about.

Yin-Sloth Expeditions™ Coming This Fall

A Palladium Fantasy Adventure Sourcebook

When freelance writer John Klinkel and I expanded Yin-Sloth Jungles, we added so much it had to be split into two books. Yin-Sloth Jungles (available now) is part sourcebook and part jungle monster manual. It sets the stage with lore, player characters and monsters.

Yin-Sloth Expeditions is a deep dive into the jungles, ancient and forgotten civilizations, exotic places, magic, mystery, and adventure after adventure. All of them updated and rewritten by me (Kevin Siembieda) and John, with a ton of new details, challenges, expanded world information, new villains/monsters, and a constant source for mystery and adventure.

Watch for the Yin-Sloth Expeditions crowdfunding campaign this fall, 2026. We’ll launch it when the book is finished and ready to go to the printer, and offer a new Fantasy Game Master Screen, dice set, and more.

• All updated and revised for 2nd Edition Rules.

• 10 full adventures plus random encounter tables and ideas for many more.

• New locations, new villains, new mysteries, and treasure.

• The expanded City of Dragons, City of Sea Giants, ancient ruins, magic, and mysteries.

• 30+ maps all redone by artist Phil Stone.

• New and expanded encounter tables, expanded settings, and new material throughout.

• 192 pages (tentative) – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 460.

Join the Rifts® Glitter Boy Codex

Crowdfunder Pre-Launch Page

The Glitter Boy Codex is a brand new sourcebook for Rifts. It reveals more background and history about the Glitter Boy and its heroic legacy since the Great Cataclysm. The book offers new Glitter Boy weapons and gear, armor features, heroes of legend, adventure ideas, and more.

And we are doing something very special with this release.

The Glitter Boy Codex will be available as a traditional black-and-white softcover sourcebook and as a full-color hardcover edition.

That makes this a historic moment for Palladium Books, because the Glitter Boy Codex will be the first full-color Rifts® sourcebook ever!

Best of all, as a crowdfunder, we are able to offer unique rewards and addons like a special Rifts dice set, customizable Rifts Game Master screen, and more surprises we’ll reveal as we get closer to launch.

Sign up to the Pre-Launch page now to get a preview of the book and to be notified the moment the BackerKit crowdfunder goes live. And please, please, please spread the word to Rifts fans everywhere. We want to make this something special.

Granite State Comic Con is something special

September 18, 19, 20

It is the unofficial Ninja Turtles Convention because Kevin Eastman is a frequent guest and so are many of the Mirage Studios and IDW artists. Where else are you gonna meet Simon Bisley, Lawson, Lavigne, Berger, Talbot, Dooney, Doyle, Farley, Pe, Delgado, Williams II, Bishop, the Escorza Brothers, Rooth, Smith, Waltz, and dozens of other Ninja Turtles, comic book, and Hollywood icons like Lou Diamond Phillips, Khary Payton, voice actor James Saito (Shredder), and more.

And this year, you also get to meet the Palladium Crew: Me (Kevin Siembieda), Daniel Lansdown, and Caleb Nelson. We’ll be in the game room connected to Artists Alley with a slew of TMNT & Other Strangeness books and After the Bomb books to get signed by us, Eastman and the many other contributing artists at Comic Con. And we’ll be bringing a smattering of Rifts, Fantasy, Heroes Unlimited, and other books for your enjoyment. Oh yeah, and with some incredible convention special deals you won’t want to miss, so be sure to swing by our booth. Come on over and join the fun.

Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (PAGE)

January 14-17, 2027

This is another fun and rapidly growing convention. A must for gamers in the northeastern US, especially old school gamers!

Last year it had nearly 100 guests – many are legends in the role-playing game industry. Including little ol’ me, Kevin Siembieda, Matthew Balent, Matt Forbeck, Frank Mentzer, Zeb Cook, Ed Stark, Jeff Dee, Darlene, Harold Johnson, Professor Dungeon Master, Kelsey Dionne (Shadow Dark), Chris Arneson, and dozens more.

I will be back as a guest, and I’m in two panel talks with J-M DeFoggi. I believe Jim Zub (writer of Conan for Titan Comics) is one of the new guests. The Saturday Night auction is amazing too. Join the fun.

Closing Thoughts – When Fantasy Becomes A Reality

Hi Folks,  Daniel Lansdown here, the “NEW GUY” at Palladium Books. There is so much excitement packed into this Weekly Update. Fantasy adventures, Game Night savings, videos to enjoy, the final weeks of the Worlds of Palladium exhibit, convention appearances, and a growing slate of books in development.

But for me, what has been most exciting isn’t any single project.

It is being surrounded by the people creating them, and the fans that make it all possible.

Coming from the world of corporate burnout into Palladium has been an extraordinary change for me. This is a place where imagination is encouraged, ideas are constantly bouncing around the room, and I get to work every day with a crew of brilliant, creative, genuinely kind-hearted people who care deeply about what they make.

And then there is the Palladium community.

The community Kevin has fostered over more than four decades – the gamers, Game Masters, artists, writers, collectors, friends, and longtime fans – is unlike anything I have experienced before. The enthusiasm, stories, loyalty, creativity, and kindness so many of you bring to Palladium continually reminds me why all of this matters.

There is a tremendous amount happening here, and I’m grateful to be part of it.

I’ll turn things over to the man who created this wonderful place and has spent 45 years reminding all of us to “explore the possibilities” and “unleash our imaginations.”

Kevin, take it away.

– Daniel Lansdown, Office Manager, Marketing, and Gamer

Thank you for your very kind words and warm sentiments. I have to admit, I have – with the help of many others like all of you – created something wonderful. Something that transcends me, my games, and my ideas. Palladium Books is a family that has taken on a beautiful life of its own. A house of ideas, collaboration and camaraderie.

Last week, a Michigan, independent filmmaker came to visit for an hour. Three plus hours later he left fired up about the possibilities. He saw the magic and close-knit energy between us all. Several times he commented on what a great work environment we have and that every member of the Palladium team was kind and generous with their time – made him feel immediately welcomed. And that all businesses should aspire to be like Palladium. When Sean’s parents visited the first time and again at the Palladium Open House they said we’ve created something truly special and healing.

It feels magical even to me.

It’s why Sean is the person to help me run and take over the operation of Palladium, because he gets it and he’s part of the magic.

It’s why Jeremy Colantonio said Palladium was the best place he had ever worked and was sorry he had to leave.

It’s why the energetic and hardworking Daniel Lansdown – “new guy” – fits right in and is excited about everything going on behind the scenes and the future of Palladium. A future he’s helping to shape.

It’s why Palladium Books makes a difference in the gaming world and amongst the legion of gamers who have ever played our games.

Part of it is we all care. We care about each other, you, and the quality of our work. Part of it has to do with our genuine passion for gaming and the gaming community. Part of is the reciprocal love and respect we have for our fans. And part of it is … well magic. A blessing from on high we all recognize, appreciate, and hope to continue for decades yet to come. We are so happy you are part of the adventure and wonderment that is Palladium Books. With love and respect,

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Writer, Friend

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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF RPG FUN

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION – ONE GAME SYSTEM – ENDLESS ADVENTURE

By Kevin Siembieda and Daniel Lansdown

I’m excited, you’re excited, we’re all excited about upcoming releases, the future of Palladium Books, and current events! We’re glad so many of you enjoyed the product updates in the August 14th Weekly Update. All of us here are working hard to get these new books into your hands.

The TMNT Game Night – Weekend Adventure Sale, offering Ninja Turtles products at 40% off, sure garnered a lot of hype, this past weekend. So much so that we may start doing Game Night Sales a couple times a month. Check out this week’s Rifts Game Night – Weekend Adventure Sale toward the end of this Update.

It was certainly an exciting weekend for me …

Legion of Myth Gamer Talk

On last Sunday’s Gamer Talk with Legion of Myth, Sean and I joined the crew for some high-energy fun. We talked about using the ‘Burbs as a setting for character based camps, adventures, and intrigue. We also talked about how the Ninja Turtles Redux RPG and especially the Transdimensional Adventures sourcebook had a zillion uses and applications within Rifts. I think people forget about the simple and fun time travel and dimensional travel rules and adventure tables in the TMNT sourcebook. So easy to apply to Rifts, Chaos Earth, Phase World, After the Bomb, and Heroes Unlimited. And of course the mutant animals creation rules can be used as mutants, D-Bees, and aliens in Rifts.

Our thanks to all the gamers who join these chats and ask interesting questions and make smart and silly comments. Our appreciation to Max and Heathendog for hosting these chats. The next Legion of Myth gamer talk with me (Kevin) and Sean should be September 27th.

New Weekly Videos coming to our YouTube Channel!

J-M and I have more new videos and reels coming your way on the Palladium Books YouTube channel. In fact, we’ll soon be posting a new game conversation once a week, so visit our YouTube channel often. We hope each one is insightful, but we know they’re all fun. All are timeless, so you can listen to them today, months or even years from now. Enjoy.

A Chance Meeting

I went to a special comic book talk last Saturday at the Detroit Historical Museum. I really enjoyed the presentation by Arvell Jones and Mike Kucharski about the early days of comic book fandom. It brought back a lot of fond memories. I also enjoyed the talk by Bill Morrison (Futurama) that followed. After which, I met a gentleman (hey, Brian Townsend) who was a regular at the Detroit Gaming Center for years. He had come to the guest lectures and to see the Worlds of Palladium Exhibit. Meeting me was a surprise bonus (or so he said). We enjoyed a nice chat.

Come on down to see the Palladium Books and comic book exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum before both exhibits END September 13th. While you’re in town, give us a call and swing by the Palladium office to get a tour, books signed, and enjoy a brief chat with me (Kevin) and whoever else is available.

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two – Coming This Fall

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two is racing toward completion, and we think you are going to love what you see.

Sean is back in Asia wrapping up the layout and final editing pass, while the last pieces continue to fall into place. The book looks great, and it is packed with strange, dangerous, beautiful, terrifying, and sometimes downright bizarre creatures ready to challenge players across Rifts Earth and beyond.

One of the things that makes this book especially fun is the involvement of Rifts fans themselves. Several creatures originated with fan submissions and special crowdfunding rewards connected to Rifts Bestiary Volume One and Two, including Ultimate Benefactor rewards and other Palladium crowdfunding efforts.

One standout is the fan-created Five-Headed Chimera – exactly the sort of wild monster that feels right at home in the Megaverse®. We’ll be showing off artwork and other fan-inspired creations as we get closer to release.

The Bestiary is also loaded with artwork from Mike Majestic and Chuck Walton, bringing these creatures to life in all their monstrous glory. There is a LOT packed into this book, and we’ll reveal more creatures, artwork, and surprises in the weeks ahead.

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two is coming this fall. Stay tuned.

Join the Rifts® Glitter Boy Codex

Crowdfunder Pre-Launch Page

The Glitter Boy Codex is a brand new sourcebook for Rifts. It reveals more background and history about the Glitter Boy and its heroic legacy since the Great Cataclysm. The book offers new Glitter Boy weapons and gear, armor features, heroes of legend, adventure ideas, and more.

And we are doing something very special with this release.

The Glitter Boy Codex will be available as a traditional black-and-white softcover sourcebook and as a full-color hardcover edition.

That makes this a historic moment for Palladium Books, because the Glitter Boy Codex will be the first full-color Rifts® sourcebook ever!

Best of all, as a crowdfunder, we are able to offer a host of unique rewards and addons like a special Rifts dice set, customizable Rifts Game Master screen, and more surprises we’ll reveal as we get closer to launch.

Sign up to the Pre-Launch page now to get a preview of the book and to be notified the moment the BackerKit crowdfunder goes live. And please, please, please spread the word to Rifts fans everywhere. We want to make this something special.

Books in the Works

• Rifts Bestiary Volume 2 – Coming this fall

• Glitter Boy Codex (all new) – Coming soon to Backerkit

• Yin-Sloth Expeditions™ (epic Fantasy) – Coming this fall on Backerkit

• Rifts Chaos Earth®: First Responders

• Rifts® Antarctica

• The Rifter #86

• And more! (Including a number of secret projects)
  

Please note that each crowdfunding campaign will offer additional RPG products such as new dice sets, Game Master screens, print sets, poker decks, and more, as well as discounts on selections of existing titles.

RIFTS® GAME NIGHT!

Weekend Adventure Sale – 40% Off!

Grab your dice. Call your crew. Bring the soda and munchies. It’s game night!

This weekend only, save 40% on select Rifts and TMNT titles. Since there has been so much excitement over the Chi-Town ‘Burbs, the focus of this sale is the ‘Burbs. AND because the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® & Other Strangeness RPG and especially Transdimensional Adventures are great for dimensional travel as well as creating mutants and D-Bees for RIFTS (see the August 16th Legion of Myth gamer talk),  we’ve included these two TMNT & Other Strangeness Redux Editions for another weekend of fun. All available at PalladiumBooks.com!

Whether you’re returning to an old favorite, exploring new adventure opportunities, introducing a new group to the game, or building your next Rifts hero (human, mutant, or D-Bee), this is the perfect weekend to dive into the astonishing, science fiction and magical world of Rifts. There is nothing else quite like it.

SAVE 40% –  FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY!

Products on Sale at 40% off:

• Rifts Ultimate Edition RPG “Softcover” – Cat. No. 800SE

• Rifts Coalition War Campaign – Cat. No. 821

• Rifts Bionics Sourcebook – City Rats & Cyber-Snatchers – Cat. No. 850

• Rifts Sourcebook Chi-Town ‘Burbs Forbidden Knowledge – Cat. No. 853

• Rifts Sourcebook Chi-Town ‘Burbs Firetown & the Tolkeen Crisis – Cat. No. 854

• Rifts Sourcebook Chi-Town ‘Burbs The Black Vault – Cat. No. 855

• Rifts Sourcebook Chi-Town ‘Burbs The Vanguard – Cat. No. 856

• The Rifter #85 – Cat. No. 185

• TMNT &  Other Strangeness RPG REDUX – Cat. No. 502HC

• TMNT Transdimensional Adventures REDUX – Cat. No. 508HC

Worlds of Palladium Museum Exhibit Final Days

Closes September 13, 2026

Time is running out to see the Palladium Books gaming exhibit (Worlds of Palladium) and the Comic Book exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum – both end September 13. If you are planning to see either one, or both (we recommend both!), you need to do so soon.

And when you’re in town, swing by the Palladium office to say hello, get a brief tour of our idea factory, and get some books signed. We are only 30 minutes from the Detroit Historical Museum.

Detroit Historical Museum – 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48202 – telephone: 313-833-1805 – Admission: $15 for adults, Children 6-12 $8. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1-5 PM. September 13th is the final day of both exhibits.

Granite State Comic Con is something special

September 18, 19, 20

It is the unofficial Ninja Turtles Convention because Kevin Eastman is a frequent guest and so are many of the Mirage Studios and IDW artists. Where else are you gonna meet Simon Bisley, Lawson, Lavigne, Berger, Talbot, Dooney, Doyle, Farley, Pe, Delgado, Williams II, Bishop, the Escorza Brothers, Rooth, Smith, Waltz, and dozens of other Ninja Turtles, comic book, and Hollywood icons like Lou Diamond Phillips, Khary Payton, voice actor James Saito (Shredder), and more.

And this year, you also get to meet the Palladium Crew: Me (Kevin Siembieda), Daniel Lansdown, and Caleb Nelson. We’ll be in the game room connected to Artists Alley with a slew of TMNT & Other Strangeness books and After the Bomb books to get signed by us, Eastman and the many other contributing artists at Comic Con. And we’ll be bringing a smattering of Rifts, Fantasy, Heroes Unlimited, and other books for your enjoyment. Oh yeah, and with some incredible convention special deals you won’t want to miss, so be sure to swing by our booth. Come on over and join the fun.

Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (PAGE)

will be here before you know it – January 14-17, 2027

This is another fun and rapidly growing convention. A must for gamers in the northeastern US, especially old school gamers!

Last year it had nearly 100 guests – many are legends in the role-playing game industry. Including little ol’ me, Kevin Siembieda, Matthew Balent, Matt Forbeck, Frank Mentzer, Zeb Cook, Ed Stark, Jeff Dee, Darlene, Harold Johnson, Professor Dungeon Master, Kelsey Dionne (Shadow Dark), Chris Arneson, and dozens more.

I will be back as a guest, and I’m in two panel talks with J-M DeFoggi. I believe Jim Zub (writer of Conan for Titan Comics) is one of the new guests. The Saturday Night auction is amazing too. Join the fun.

Closing Thoughts – Role-Playing Games:

Inexpensive Fun That Make Lasting Memories

More and more I hear from people struggling to make ends meet and worried about the economy. I understand completely. These are strange times and the cost of … well, everything always seems to be climbing higher. Which is why Palladlium has started doing these 3 day long Game Night – Weekend Adventure Sales at steep discounts. (Daniel Lansdown’s idea.) It provides you some excitement and RPG fun at budget prices and big savings.

Remember, role-playing games and sourcebooks provide more bang for the buck than any other form of entertainment to begin with. Not only can you reread the books on your shelf and enjoy the artwork over and over again, but they provide inspiration for new characters, stories, and gaming sessions every time you read one.

Looking for something new to get the ideas burning? Buying even one new sourcebook can often provide ideas for a favorite game setting that can last weeks, months, and even years. That’s why I say things like “explore the possibilities” and “unleash your imagination.” RPGs provide endless ideas and fun. Recently, I’ve been talking a lot about Rifts Mercenaries and the ‘Burbs. Check out our September 16, 2026, gamer’s talk with Legion of Myth. We also have interviews with the Glitterbois as well as Palladium’s growing number of videos on the Palladium Books YouTube channel. Each should provide new insight and ideas for RPG books you may already have on your shelf.

Palladium role-playing games are a rich resource for endless ideas that challenge your imagination and provide hours of fun and laughs with your fellow gamers, friends, and family. Play a short game session for an hour or two or game half the day away, but use RPG fun to put aside your worries for a little while and catch your breath. What’s that, your gaming group isn’t available? That’s okay, spend time creating characters or writing down adventure ideas, doodling or writing a short story.

Can’t afford to buy even one new RPG sourcebook? Then pull out one on your shelf and start rereading it. I guarantee you’ll find things you don’t remember. Things that spawn new and different fun ideas. Heck, I’m surprised by what feels fresh, new and exciting in books that I wrote. Creating characters or new monsters or magic spells or spinning up gaming adventures is another avenue of fun and creativity that doesn’t cost a dime. All of it helps you to put away your worries, find some relief, and have fun. Heck, that’s priceless! So dust off some old favorite RPGs or sourcebooks, or snag a book on sale, and spend some time in a fantasy or science fiction world of wonder and heroes. It’s surprising how one new sourcebook often breathes life into an entire setting.

And try not to worry about things you can’t change. Focus on what you have control over and the simple things that bring you joy. I regularly escape into games, books, movies, and walks in the park to momentarily escape from my worries and recharge my brain.

I mentioned I went to the Detroit Historical Museum last weekend to hear a presentation about the early days of comic book fandom. I didn’t know what to expect, but I thought I should get out of the office and do something that might be fun. It was great! It brought up fond memories, I learned some new things, and it made me smile and feel warm and fuzzy. What was a pleasant surprise was seeing a number of old friends, meeting an interesting new person, and running into a Palladium fan who was happy to spend some time with me. It was a beautiful afternoon that recharged my batteries. I’m so glad I did it.

Please take care of yourselves. Find escape and joy in gaming and whatever recharges your batteries. And I bet it doesn’t even have to cost you much if any money. Enjoy the sale, game on, and stay frosty. It’s all good.

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Writer, Friend

Shop the Newest Arrivals & Fan Favorites

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CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF RPG FUN

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION – ONE GAME SYSTEM – ENDLESS ADVENTURE

By Kevin Siembieda and Daniel Lansdown

Hi Everyone,

We’ve talked about several books in development and coming soon, but you haven’t seen any of the behind the scenes artwork and details. Daniel Lansdown and I want to make this Update a small window into some of that. Bear in mind, this is just the tip of the iceberg – because we have so much more happening behind the scenes.

Some of these projects will be crowdfunded to better promote the books and to offer cool RPG accessories/rewards and addons like new dice sets, game screens, and more. Other books, like Rifts Bestiary Vol. 2, will be released as soon as they are finished. Oh, and please spread the word about all these upcoming book releases, crowdfunders, and special events. We need the help of your word of mouth to carry Palladium Books® and our many game worlds to new heights.

That’s our ultimate plan: to make Palladium bigger and better than ever. To that end we’ve been cultivating new talent, printers, manufacturers, sales platforms, and new ways to reach gamers.

Just the other day, a friend was talking about the countless number of gamers Palladium has inspired with our RPGs and sourcebooks, saying, “I think a lot of people really connect with Palladium and its rich and well thought-out, well-explored worlds. – That kind of world building was even more rare than it is now!”

Well, that’s exactly the legacy that Sean, Daniel, Caleb, and all of us at Palladium plan to continue for the next generation. Books filled with art, adventure, wild ideas, memorable characters, and stories that stoke your imaginations.

And there is a lot coming. So much so, we almost forgot we have a Weekend Adventure Sale that launches today for 72 hours only, check it out below!

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two – Coming This Fall

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two is racing toward completion, and we think you are going to love what you see.

Sean is back in Asia wrapping up the layout and final editing pass, while the last pieces continue to fall into place. The book looks great, and it is packed with strange, dangerous, beautiful, terrifying, and sometimes downright bizarre creatures ready to challenge players across Rifts Earth and beyond.

One of the things that makes this book especially fun is the involvement of Rifts fans themselves. Several creatures originated with fan submissions and special crowdfunding rewards connected to Rifts Bestiary Volume One and Two, including Ultimate Benefactor rewards and other Palladium crowdfunding efforts.

One standout is the fan-created Five-Headed Chimera – exactly the sort of wild monster that feels right at home in the Megaverse®. We’ll be showing off artwork and other fan-inspired creations as we get closer to release.

The Bestiary is also loaded with artwork from Mike Majestic and Chuck Walton, bringing these creatures to life in all their monstrous glory. There is a LOT packed into this book, and we’ll reveal more creatures, artwork, and surprises in the weeks ahead.

Rifts® Bestiary Volume Two is coming this fall. Stay tuned.

Join the Rifts® Glitter Boy Codex

Crowdfunder Pre-Launch Page

The Glitter Boy Codex is a brand new sourcebook for Rifts. It reveals more background and history about the Glitter Boy and its heroic legacy since the Great Cataclysm. The book offers new Glitter Boy weapons and gear, armor features, heroes of legend, adventure ideas, and more.

And we are doing something very special with this release.

The Glitter Boy Codex will be available as a traditional black-and-white softcover sourcebook and as a full-color hardcover edition.

That makes this a historic moment for Palladium Books, because the Glitter Boy Codex will be the first full-color Rifts® sourcebook ever!

Best of all, as a crowdfunder, we are able to offer a host of unique rewards and addons like a special Rifts dice set, customizable Rifts Game Master screen, and more surprises we’ll reveal as we get closer to launch.

Sign up to the Pre-Launch page now to get a preview of the book and to be notified the moment the BackerKit crowdfunder goes live. And please, please, please spread the word to Rifts fans everywhere. We want to make this something special.

Rifts Chaos Earth®: First Responders

The Great Cataclysm changed the world forever. But before the survivors of Earth could even begin to understand what was happening, there were people running toward the devastation.

Chaos Earth®: First Responders is a full sourcebook that takes another look at those terrifying first days of the Great Cataclysm and the people trying to save lives when everything they knew was falling apart around them.

Firefighters, rescue personnel, emergency crews, survivors, heroes, and ordinary people are suddenly confronted by disasters beyond anything humanity had ever imagined.

This sourcebook expands the world of Rifts® Chaos Earth® with NEW O.C.C.s, rules, equipment, settings, adventure material and more information for players and Game Masters who want to experience the desperate struggle for survival at the dawn of the Rifts.

Take a look at some of the in progress art below by the incredible Steven Cummings.

Yin-Sloth Expeditions™ Coming Soon!

A Palladium Fantasy Adventure Sourcebook

When freelance writer John Klinkel and I expanded Yin-Sloth Jungles, we added so much it had to be split into two books. Yin-Sloth Jungles (available now) is part sourcebook and part jungle monster manual. It sets the stage with lore, player characters and monsters.

Yin-Sloth Expeditions is a deep dive into the jungles, ancient and forgotten civilizations, exotic places, magic, mystery, and adventure after adventure. All of them updated and rewritten by me (Kevin Siembieda) and John, with a ton of new details, challenges, expanded world information, new villains/monsters, and a constant source for mystery and adventure.

Watch for the Yin-Sloth Expeditions crowdfunding campaign this fall, 2026. We’ll launch it when the book is finished and ready to go to the printer, and offer a new Fantasy Game Master Screen, dice set, and more.

• All updated and revised for 2nd Edition Rules.

• 10 full adventures plus random encounter tables and ideas for many more.

• New locations, new villains, new mysteries, and treasure.

• The expanded City of Dragons, City of Sea Giants, ancient ruins, magic, and mysteries.

• 30+ maps all redone by artist Phil Stone.

• New and expanded encounter tables, expanded settings, and new material throughout.

• 192 pages (tentative) – $26.99 retail – Cat. No. 460.

Rifts® Antarctica

This adventure world book is something special. Freelance writer Matthew Clements (Northern Gun 1 & 2, Black Market, Garden of the Gods) got the project launched, and I have taken it to the next level.

Rifts Antarctica will be so much more than what you expect. It is surprisingly teeming with dangerous creatures, old enemies, new enemies, ice magic, ancient secrets, and may be one of the most magic rich environments on the planet. Its most dangerous secret is the ancient stone and ice citadel that dates back millions of years. You can thank Carmen Bellaire and a number of fans who kept harping on me to add a place like Lovecraft’s At the Mountains of Madness. So I did. Or maybe it will be a, “Be careful what you ask for” lesson. Nah, you’ll love it. I love it. Art by Mike Mumah, Steven Cummings, Mike Majestic, and others.

We’re all juggling many things, but when I’m writing, I have been dividing my time between Rifts Antarctica (wrote some yesterday) and Yin-Sloth Expeditions (wrote a bit the day before). Both books near completion and the art is completely done for both.

The Rifter #86

Yep, The Rifter is not forgotten, so keep your eyes peeled. We have a couple of Rifters and other projects brewing.

Legion of Myth – Gamer Talk – August 16, 2026

Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson (tentative) will be back to cause more trouble on Legion of Myth August 16th, around noon Eastern time. Join the fun. And while you’re waiting, watch some earlier chats, they’re all good. Just look at the hard questions asked in our previous Gamer Talk.

Worlds of Palladium Museum Exhibit Final Days

Closes September 13, 2026

Time is running out to see the Palladium Books gaming exhibit (Worlds of Palladium) and the Comic Book exhibit at the Detroit Historical Museum – both end September 13. If you are planning to see either one, or both (we recommend both!), you need to do so soon.

And when you’re in town, swing by the Palladium office to say hello, get a brief tour of our idea factory, and get some books signed. We are only 30 minutes from the Detroit Historical Museum.

Detroit Historical Museum – 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48202 – telephone: 313-833-1805 – Admission: $15 for adults, Children 6-12 $8. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 1-5 PM. September 13th is the final day of both exhibits.

Granite State Comic Con is something special

September 18, 19, 20

It is the unofficial Ninja Turtles Convention because Kevin Eastman is a frequent guest and so are many of the Mirage Studios and IDW artists. Where else are you gonna meet Simon Bisley, Lawson, Lavigne, Berger, Talbot, Dooney, Doyle, Farley, Pe, Delgado, Williams II, Bishop, the Escorza Brothers, Rooth, Smith, Waltz, and dozens of other Ninja Turtles, comic book, and Hollywood icons like Lou Diamond Phillips, Khary Payton, voice actor James Saito (Shredder), and more.

And this year, you also get to meet the Palladium Crew: Me (Kevin Siembieda), Daniel Lansdown, and Caleb Nelson. We’ll be in the game room connected to Artists Alley with a slew of TMNT & Other Strangeness books and After the Bomb books to get signed by us, Eastman and the many other contributing artists at Comic Con. And we’ll be bringing a smattering of Rifts, Fantasy, Heroes Unlimited, and other books for your enjoyment. Oh yeah, and with some incredible convention special deals you won’t want to miss, so be sure to swing by our booth. Come on over and join the fun.

Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (PAGE)

will be here before you know it – January 14-17, 2027

This is another fun and rapidly growing convention. A must for gamers in the northeastern US, especially old school gamers!

Last year it had nearly 100 guests – many are legends in the role-playing game industry. Including little ol’ me, Kevin Siembieda, Matthew Balent, Matt Forbeck, Frank Mentzer, Zeb Cook, Ed Stark, Jeff Dee, Darlene, Harold Johnson, Professor Dungeon Master, Kelsey Dionne (Shadow Dark), Chris Arneson, and dozens more.

I will be back as a guest, and I’m in two panel talks with J-M DeFoggi. I believe Jim Zub (writer of Conan for Titan Comics) is one of the new guests. The Saturday Night auction is amazing too. Join the fun.

TMNT GAME NIGHT!

Weekend Adventure Sale – 40% Off!

Grab your dice. Call your crew. Order the pizza. It’s game night!

For 72 hours only, save 40% on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® & Other Strangeness Redux and related TMNT products at PalladiumBooks.com!

Whether you’re returning to an old favorite, exploring all the great new additions. introducing a new group to the game, or building your next mutant hero, this is the perfect weekend to dive into the strange, wild world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness.

Shop the TMNT Game Night – Weekend Adventure Sale now

SAVE 40% – FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY!

Sale ends Early Monday Morning. Discount applies to eligible TMNT & Other Strangeness® and related products available through PalladiumBooks.com while supplies last on physical products.

Closing Thoughts – We can’t do anything without you

You are more than customers. More than fans. You are our muses, our inspiration, and the people we do all of this for. When we write and draw, we think about what you want in a game or world or character or artwork. We ask ourselves what will make you squeal with delight or shout in excitement or make you chuckle. We try to envision and provide you with new heroes, villains, powers, gear, and entire worlds of adventure. Heck, entire universes to explore.

Without you, we’d be shouting into the air. You give us purpose and enable us to spread our creative wings and soar. Without your patronage and spreading the word about our games, we wouldn’t even exist. Thank you for all of that. Please continue your support.

You are family. You have proven time and again, through your kind words and deeds, that we are part of your family, just as you are part of Palladium’s extended family. That is a rare and precious bond we never take for granted. A bond that is sacred and beautiful to us. We respect and appreciate you and your intelligence. It’s why we never talk down to you, lie to you, or treat you like you don’t matter. You matter to us on so many levels. It’s also why Sean, and I, and all of us make ourselves available to you at conventions to chat and sign your books. We want to meet you as much as you want to meet us. Such events and the Christmas Surprise Package is our way of giving back to you and getting to know you. To learn what you like, dislike, and want from us. It may take a little while, but we hear you and we will respond.

Sean Owen Roberson is my chosen business partner because he understands Palladium’s legacy of worldbuilding, rich lore, strong character, fun and shared values. Just as important, he respects you, our fans and customers. Everyone who joins the Palladium Team loves how close we are to our fans. That we are attuned to what you need and want. Sean and I are always saying things like, “the fans will love this,” and “they’ll have so much fun with that.” It’s not about the almighty dollar for us. What we do is fulfilling and fun, in large part because of our fan base. Sure we need to make money to keep making the games you and we love, but your enjoyment of the games is a vital component. That’s why we won’t crap out products. Every book we write and product we make is done with love and commitment to you.

We are gearing up for a new era of epic game-making. Daniel Lansdown is an excellent addition to the team. It has been fun to see the “new guy” get excited about everything we have in the works and the stuff Sean and I have planned for the future. Daniel’s enthusiastic responses inform us we’re on the right track. You’ll agree after you back the next crowdfunders and see the end results dropped into your hands. The Ninja Turtles products are just a hint of what Palladium has planned for you with the layout and look of future books. You have no idea how many cool things we are juggling for the future. We can’t wait to see the looks on your faces as our plans come together and when new books start hitting the shelves.

We hope this Update helped give you a glimpse of some of those plans.

Always keep your imagination burning bright and game on!

– Kevin Siembieda, Game Designer, Writer, Friend