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Sci-fi, fantasy, steampunk, alternate history, historical (with the myriad of forms that can take). With so many varieties of minis styles, that means learning a lot of different rules, right? WRONG! That’s where WARSURGE comes in. It’s a universal miniatures game set of rules and it’s up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: WARSURGE is…
The other half of the new Warcry box set, the side that’s not the dinosaurs, is the Jade Obelisk. What’s this enigmatic group’s history? What sort of special abilities do they have What do they bring to the table? That’s what we get a preview of in this article. From the article: The latest boxed…
You’re used to seeing rag-tag gangers who have just grabbed whatever they can salvage in the Underhive. But Necromunda is getting some class, fashion sense, and prestige with the release of Lady Haera Helmawr. Get a look at her upcoming figure in this preview. From the article: Citizens of Necromunda – lay down your weapons,…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> The universe that initially got me interested in giant robots is setting off the Giant Robot Alert for us today. Catalyst Game Labs has several new BattleTech releases available, including the new Alpha Strike box set. From the article: As we enter the holiday season, all of us here at Catalyst Game…
The new box set coming for Warcry includes one of my favorite factions: Lizardmen… well, as they were formerly called, anyway. They’re the Seraphon now. In this preview, we get a look at some of their forces with a preview of the Hunters of Huanchi. From the article: The cold-blooded guardians that watch over the…
Wars produce casualties. That’s just kinda how it goes. But just because you’re dead doesn’t mean you stop being worth something to your gang in Necromunda. The Corpse Harvesters are there to make sure your body gets recycled into something useful. Check out these ghoulish minis in this preview. From the article: Fighting an endless…
In Star Trek, replicators basically let people get whatever they want, when they want it. We’re not quite to that level yet, but 3D printing is working its way there. And if what you want is Star Trek minis, then you’re in luck, because the future is now, as Modiphius has released new 3D Print…
Coming in February, the Winter Korps Army Expansion is a must-have for Khador players in Warmachine. Get a look at this new bundle in this preview. From the announcement: Source
No, the Bison isn’t an actual buffalo out on the battlefield, as cool as that would be. It’s a large tank. And, to keep it running, there’s the Battle Mechanik. Get a look at both of these new figures coming for Warmachine in this preview. Another marvel of modern Khadoran engineering, the Bison is a…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert is caused this morning by BattleTech. Catalyst Game Labs has announced a new expansion in the form of BattleTech: Mercenaries. This new set will be headed to Kickstarter next year and there’s going to be a big launch event at Adepticon. From the article: The next exciting chapter of…
Games Workshop has a monthly article where you get new stuff for Necromunda. This time around, it’s got some lore, but it’s also got a new scenario for you to try out. Sure, getting gunk might not seem that important, but you’re not really in the know in the gangs, man. From the article: Last…
The Rogal Dorn is the new tank coming to the Imperial Guard’s motor pool, and it’s a big cannonball into the deep end. How big? We get a look at how it stacks up compared to a Leman Russ and a Baneblade in this preview, plus a look at some of its stats. From the…
You’d think that “guy in armor, wielding a sword while on horseback” would be a description for an Age of Sigmar model. But no, Lord Commander Solar Arcadian Leontus is a model for 40k. Get a look at him in this preview. From the article: The forces of the Astra Militarum are receiving heavy reinforcements…
We’ve had the two-player starter for a bit, but now, the Leagues of Votann are getting their major line pre-release over in the Games Workshop webshop. The Codex, along with a whole ton of kits are now available to order. You can also find a Predator tank and some marines for The Horus Heresy as…
27 . That’s the number of releases from Paizo this month. Starfinder. Pathfinder. Both have epic releases coming back to tabletops. Special editions of books. Accessories. Map packs. There’s over two dozen things to check out. So… yeah… Go have a look-see. From the post: With 27 new Starfinder and Pathfinder roleplaying game products being…
A new (well, old, but you know what I mean) Dark Angels hero is looking to make his way to tabletops in The Horus Heresy soon. It’s Corswain and he’s got one impressive sword to swing at heretics. From the article: As the Dark Angels say – age before beauty. So, following on from the…
<whoop! whoop! whoop!> Giant Robot Alert is brought to you today by Catalyst Game Labs and their new UrbanMech box release for Battletech. They’re cheaper by the dozen, apparently. From the article: Feared throughout the Inner Sphere and Clan Homeworlds, the mighty UrbanMech storms the battlefield in numbers never before seen! Dozens… hundreds… thousands? Maybe….
The final of the loyalist assassins to be previewed, the Clade Adamus is certainly not the least of them. The oldest of the orders, this stealthy skinsuit-wearer will be headed to your tabletops soon in The Horus Heresy. From the article: Nothing demonstrates the lengths that either side would go to in order to win…
Do you really still consider it layers if it’s just different bits on a sprue? Maybe. Anyway, Mantic has new Ogres coming to Kings of War and we get a look at some of them as well as the aforementioned sprue in this preview From the article: Ronnie has just got back from his trip…
Ambush is the upcoming, smaller-army-sized version of Kings of War coming in the new edition. We get a look at how army building in this new variant will work in this preview from Mantic. From the article: In our previous blog we explained why Ambush, a new way to play Kings of War at smaller…
The Leagues of Votann (formerly known as the Squats) ready for pre-order. But if you’re still wanting some more information before you pick up this venerable faction, Games Workshop has some of their weapon profiles posted on their site that you can check out. From the article: The Leagues of Votann army set heads to…
I didn’t even read anything into the game yet and I’m interested. Why? There’s a bunny archer, a bear warrior, and a triceratops riding a tyrannosaurus. I’m pretty much already sold, but I guess we can look further into what Zoontalis: Battle Royale includes. It’s a family friendly 3D print-and-play skirmish game that’s up on…
In the highly-cramped corridors of a space hulk, you might wish you had some ceramite armor. But for the guardsmen, that’s not available. But they do have their veteran skills that will hopefully see them through. Check out their figures and new rules for Kill Team in this preview from Games Workshop. From the post:…
So, the Leagues of Votann might be brand-new on the tabletop, but they’re already getting themselves a balance update. Seems that people took a look at the army’s rules and went, “… seriously?” And GW has listened. They’ve got some initial updates and will have more coming soon. From the article: Warhammer 40,000 is a…
The new edition of Warmachine and Hordes brought a whole ton of changes to the game. That includes how armies are constructed. So, what about everyone that’s been playing the game for nigh-on 20 years at this point? Well, we get a look a bit about how that’ll work in Prime Arena in this article….
We’re slowly getting more and more info about the Leagues of Votann (formerly the Squats) as their re-introduction to 40k gets closer. This time around, we are introduced to the Khal, the leader of the Leagues’ forces. From the article: Even the most level-headed Hearthkyn Warriors and battle-ready Cthonian Beserks need a stern voice at…
The Batman Miniatures Game has recently really taken off down at my LGS. There’s a new league starting up and everyone’s diving in. And it’s obvious why, Knight Models has been working on a lot of cool things and has even more on the horizon. Take a look for yourself. From the release: The 10th…
It’s not just 40k that’s getting the Khorne previews from Games Workshop. Warhammer Underworlds: Nethermaze is getting its own preview as well with a look at Skullgrinder Herax. Get a look at his mini and some of his cards in this preview. From the article: It’s 8/8, so it’s Khorne Day here on warhammer-community.com! If…
The Operation Blackwind pre-release continues. Those that sign up for it can get some free limited edition minis. One of which is Helen of Troy. Get yourself a look at this exclusive mini this preview and make sure to get your Infinity CodeOne pre-orders in before it’s too late. From the article: Even an assault…
Games Workshop has announced a new book for Necromunda. It’s The Aranthian Succession: Cinderak Burning and it’s bringing a whole bunch of new info about the world and moving forward the story of the game. What will happen in the wake of Gerontius Helmawr’s failed assassination attempt? How will this shake up the power structures…
