Why Dungeons & Dragons storytelling duo signed with Critical Role
- Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford joined Critical Role Productions' Darrington Press division on June 16, 2025.
- Their move followed their earlier departure from Wizards of the Coast, motivated by a desire to work on lasting positive projects.
- Perkins and Crawford, known for shaping D&D's 5th edition, bring extensive experience and share a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity in gaming.
- Critical Role CEO Travis Willingham called them “two of the biggest names” influencing TTRPGs, and Perkins exclaimed, “Oh, heaven's yes!” about joining.
- Their arrival signals potential growth and innovation for Darrington Press as they prepare new tabletop role-playing experiences valued by a broad gaming community.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Critical Role began on Geek & Sundry, setting actual play video on fire, and launching companies, games, an animated series, and a lot of fiction. So it’s only fitting that it’s celebrating with the anthology, Critical Role — Vox Machina: Stories Untold.
Todd Kenreck laid off from Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast’s senior content marketing strategist, a familiar face to many Dungeons & Dragons fans, has left the company. Todd Kenreck shared his news on X. I have been laid off from D&D. Thank you to Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford and the entire D&D team for being some of the kindest, most talented and passionate people I've ever known. This was my dream job. The tabletop community has given me everything.— Todd Kenreck (@ToddKenreck)…
Dungeons and Dragons Veterans join Critical Role's Darrington Press - The Super Powered Fancast
Critical Role’s gaming imprint Darrington Press has pulled off a coup that would make any Dungeon Master proud. It’s been announced that after releasing their highly anticipated Table Top Role Playing Game system Daggerheart that Darrington Press has managed to secure the services of two giants in the world of TTRPG’s. According to the LA […]
Critical Role's Darrington Press Adds Two Legendary Dungeons and Dragons Creators
Critical Role’s publishing company, Darrington Press, has just added two legendary figures from Dungeons & Dragons to its team. News that Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins left Wizards of the Coast has proven to be a huge opportunity for Critical Role, which just launched its tabletop role-playing game, Daggerheart. According to Darrington Press, the pair will be involved across the entirety of the studio’s products and projects. Jeremy Crawford…
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