Today’s news:

• RPGObjects announced “Abandon All Hope“, a new RPG from the creator of Darwin’s World (Dominic Covey). There is no ETA yet on the release date, but GenCon attendees will have the opportunity to playtest the game on August 5 and 7.
• According to Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), there will be an Exclusive L5R Honor Event at GenCon 2010 on August 7. According to the announcement “AEG will offer the Clans and their representatives at GenCon the chance to match their skills through a Live Performance Contest.”
• Amarillo Design Bureau’s web site posted an article today saying that “some people don’t realize that you can download what amounts to a free copy of the Federation Commander game (well, enough of the game to play a few battles).” It also says “But that’s just a start. If you join the Commander’s Circle, which is free, you can download the monthly Communique which includes scenarios, tactics, and new ships. You can also access a database of Federation Commander players looking for new opponents.”
• Goodman Games has posted an official errata document for Amethyst.
• Mongoose Publishing announced Races of Glorantha Volume One and Nations of Barsaive 2: Serpent River this week.
• Morrigan Press’ Talislanta web page announced that new materials have been added to the “Magic, Spells, and Grimoires” page and the “Fan Materials” page.
• Paradigm Concepts announced that a Shattered Empires Action Dial is now available. A limited edition Shattered Empires T-shirt is also available.
• Skirmisher Publishing has added an online game store.
• Triple Ace Games announced that they’ve received a 2010 Ennie Award nomination for the Best Monster or Adversary book category, for their Hellfrost Bestiary.