Excalibur (magazine)

Excalibur was a British magazine devoted to role-playing games, comics, and related hobbies. Published by Harrier Publications, it ran from 1989 to 1993, spanning 44 issues.

The magazine featured a mixture of news, reviews, scenarios, articles, and comic strips. Its primary focus was on role-playing games (RPGs), with coverage including popular systems such as Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, and Traveller. It also covered collectible card games (CCGs) like Magic: The Gathering as they gained prominence.

Excalibur was known for its extensive reviews section, evaluating RPG supplements, board games, and computer games. It also published original scenarios and adventures for various RPG systems, contributed by both the editorial team and freelance writers. In addition to game content, the magazine included articles on gaming techniques, world-building, and the creative process involved in RPGs.

A distinctive feature of Excalibur was its inclusion of comic strips, often humorous and related to gaming themes. These comics added to the magazine's overall appeal and differentiated it from other gaming publications of the time.

After its cancellation in 1993, Excalibur's demise was attributed to increased competition in the gaming magazine market and financial difficulties faced by Harrier Publications. While its lifespan was relatively short, Excalibur remains a remembered title by many gamers in the UK and elsewhere who enjoyed its blend of reviews, scenarios, and humorous content.