In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a chat about how to make your tabletop games more fun with the addition of narrative scenarios, twists and more so they don't just become a mind-numbing killfest! Do you have any tips for creating narrative games and what campaign do you think we should play next year?
Gerry takes a look inside the first of the Introductory Sets from Warcradle Studios for their 10mm wargame, Armoured Clash. These provide you with tasters for Armoureed Clash for both the Empire and the Crown alongside Quickstart Rules so you can begin playing easily.
It's OTTWeekender time! Trench Crusade has finally hit Kickstarter! We dive into what is possibly THE ultimate Grimdark wargame. We have a chat about its rules (which are free!) as well as some of the absolutely amazing miniatures that you can get as part of the new Kickstarter campaign.!
Gerry sits down for an interview with Mat Hart, Founder & Creative Director of Steamforged Games about all things Warmachine. They discuss taking over stewardship of the popular 35mm wargame, the brand new Two Player Starter Set and why it's a great starting point for someone getting into Warmachine.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of some more of the newest 28mm Sci-Fi miniatures that you can now get from Artel W Miniatures for your alternative, Grimdark armies. These Slaughter & Gore-Vulture Maidens would be great for Warhammer 40,000 armies.
Join Gerry and Shay for a Let's Play of Halo: Flashpoint from Mantic Games where they show off a full Oddball match/scenario. These Spartans are getting stuck into a scenario straight from the hit video game series' multiplayer mode.
Unboxing: 10mm Scale Ashigaru | Wargames Atlantic
2 months ago 5Gerry gets stuck into an unboxing and review of the awesome 10mm scale Ashigaru that you can get your hands on from Wargames Atlantic. Their Grand Battle Scale range contains some amazing plastic miniatures for those wanting to dive into Historical wargaming.
Join Gerry for an unboxing and review of three of the brand new miniatures from Artel W Miniatures for use in your 28mm scale Grimdark Sci-Fi wargames. The miniatures include some great new figures to use as Warhammer alternatives for the likes of Orks, Adepta Sororitas and Chaos Space Marines.
Gerry has a look at some of the new festive season options from Mantic Games as this year they have two different advent calendars available one for fans of Pannithor's fantasy and a very different style of game set within their science-fiction Warpath universe.
This week's Cult Of Games XLBS has Lloyd at possibly the most excited we've ever seen him. Could this be THE project that gets Lloyd crafting, building and maybe even, heaven forbid, painting?! Lloyd plots out how he'd like to make a fun racing game for the tabletop.
Are These The Perfect Fantasy Orc Miniatures?! Have We Found The Best Of Orktober? #OTTWeekender
2 months ago 10It's OTTWeekender time! Join us this week as we round out Orktober with a bang and have a look at what could possibly be the best Fantasy Orcs that we've ever seen. These Orcs popped up on Kickstarter and they look insanely good and could well be the perfect Fantasy Orc Miniatures for starting a new army.
Gerry has a look at some of the new festive season options from the team at Loke BattleMats for those who love their dungeon-delving roleplaying games. We have a look at the Calendar Of Many Adventures 2025 and also the Dungeon Gift Wrap that you can get for the Dungeon Master in your life.
Gerry unboxes and reviews a couple of 28mm scale Sci-Fi miniatures from Wargame Exclusive that might be useful for those wanting alternative miniatures for games of Warhammer 40,000 or Grimdark Future. What do you think of the Sisters In Heresy?
Gerry and the team from The Lazy Forger dive into a couple of demo rounds of 6mm epic-scale Sci-Fi wargame, Full Spectrum Dominance. In this demo showcase, they show off how the NEW factions from the latest Third Wave, the Reclaimed and the Corsairs play and some of their key mechanics.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of Mantic Games' Halo: Flashpoint - Recon Edition, a great Starter Box for those wanting to get into this Halo miniatures game. The Recon Edition is perfect for those wanting to dip their toe into Spartan combat from the Sci-Fi Halo universe.
This week's Cult Of Games XLBS features Lloyd and Warren joining Gerry for a proper Johnston-packed episode! We dive into what Warren has been dreaming up in the 3D printing world, and Lloyd breaks out the holiday snaps with some inspiration for terrain projects yet to be!
Now you've learned all about Operation: Sandtrap and Infinity N5 this week, Gerry brings Carlos and Killian together for a full Battle Report using the PanOceania Kestrel Colonial Force and the Shindenbutai of JSA from the new Battle Pack by Corvus Belli.
It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, we dive into an awesome range of new miniatures that you can get your hands on if you're a Mordheim fan. These amazing Witch Hunters would be perfect for your Grimdark Fantasy games in The Cursed City and beyond. Axia has been doing a great job with these miniatures, capturing the feel of Mordheim whilst producing something new and unique.
Carlos shows Killian and Gerry where to go next when it comes to stepping beyond Operation: Sandtrap, the new Battle Pack for Infinity N5 from Corvus Belli. Learn about what new miniatures you'll want to pick up to expand your force of PanOceania and JSA troops.
Following on from our look at the JSA Shindenbutai Profiles in the last video, we dive into the Sectorial Rules or army lists for these miniatures with Carlos from Corvus Belli and how they work in Infinity N5 and Operation: Sandtrap.
You've learned all about the profiles for the Kestrel Colonial Force, now Carlos and Killian take Gerry through the JSA Shindenbutai Profiles for the different miniatures you'll get in the new Infinity N5 Battle Pack, Operation: Sandtrap by Corvus Belli.
Following on from our look at the PanOceania Kestrel Colonial Force Profiles video, we dive into the Sectorial Rules, or army lists, for these miniatures with Carlos from Corvus Belli and how they work in Infinity N5 and Operation: Sandtrap.
Carlos and Killian sit down with Gerry to go through the new Kestrel Colonial Force Profiles that match with the miniatures you get in the new Infinity N5 Battle Pack, Operation: Sandtrap, from Corvus Belli.
One of the best things about Infinity is that the art and concept design that goes into the factions is so in-depth. With that in mind, Gerry talks to Carlos and Killian from Corvus Belli about the process of bringing the miniatures from Operation: Sandtrap to life.
Carlos, Killian and Gerry dive into a look inside the brand new N5 Lore Book from Corvus Belli which will give you all the background that you need to understand the Human Sphere and beyond in the world of Infinity. Packed with gorgeous art and miniatures, it's the perfect book for Infinity fans.
Gerry interviews Carlos and Killian about the new Fireteam Rules that you'll get in Operation: Sandtrap and the new edition of Infinity from Corvus Belli. Get your head around the rules before diving into the set yourself as either PanOceania or JSA and then step beyond the Battle Pack.
Gerry, Carlos and Killian unbox and showcase the brand-new Battle Pack for Infinity N5 by Corvus Belli. They dive into Operation: Sandtrap which focuses on getting players started in the new edition with miniatures for PanOceania and the JSA.
Unboxing: Death Fields SneakFeet | Wargames Atlantic
2 months ago 3Gerry dives into an unboxing and review of the excellent 28mm SneakFeet plastic kit from Wargames Atlantic for use in your Sci-Fi wargames. If you're looking to enhance Warhammer 40,000 armies with Halflings In Space, Wargames Atlantic has you covered.
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a bit more of our hobby that we've been up to and Warren brings up the subject of a tidy workspace, a tidy mind! Do you have to organise your workspace to get anything done or do you thrive in the chaos?
It's OTTWeekender time! We check out some of the awesome new Halo miniatures that Mantic Games are bringing to Wave 2 of Halo: Flashpoint in 2025! Things are hotting up with brand new Spartan variants and the tease of Elites and Brutes on the horizon. If you're a Master Chief or Halo fan in general, the future looks bright.
Corvus Belli and OnTableTop will bring you insight into the excellent new edition of the 28mm Sci-Fi wargame Infinity! Our themed week starts Monday 14th October where we'll be diving into game design chats, unboxings, interviews and a demo game!
Gerry unboxes and reviews something a bit special! Dive into the Star Schlock Battle Game Starter Set from Kickstarter. A perfect way to dive into some retro-inspired 28mm Sci-Fi wargaming on the tabletop.
Want to get started in 32mm Fantasy skirmish wargame Moonstone? Gerry unboxes and reviews a perfect starting point, the new Life & Death Struggle 2-Player Starter Set from Goblin King Games which features all the miniatures and more you need to play.
Warcradle Studios are putting together a series of videos looking into the background and lore of the factions you'll be able to play as in Armoured Clash. The first video is now out and covers The Empire and who they are as a faction.
The Ultimate Guide To 6mm Wargame Full Spectrum Dominance! | The Lazy Forger Interview
2 months ago 3Gerry interviews the team from The Lazy Forger and provides you with the ultimate guide to 6mm wargame, Full Spectrum Dominance. They cover the factions, miniatures and more for this 3D printable wargame currently releasing its third wave of miniatures!
Join Gerry for an Unboxing and review of one of the recent releases for Wargame Exclusive that would be perfect for Orktober. See what you make of Meat Dok Roadstitch who will be patching up your fellow 28mm lads so they can get krumpin' again soon.
To finish Armoured Clash Week, Gerry talks with James and Parker about what the future holds for Warcradle Studios new 10mm wargame. What factions are coming soon, what miniatures are on the horizon and where would the team like to take the game?
Cult Of Games XLBS: Turning A Plastic Pile Into Aztec DreadBall! What’s Your TerrainFest Project?
30In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, Warren talks about some of the big new projects that he has lined up for TerrainFest 2024! The Ice Cavern is coming together AND A massive DreadBall arena is in the works that has a distinctly Aztec feel to it. What terrain are you working on for TerrainFest 2024?
Join us for an unboxing of just one of the ways that you can get started in the new 10mm wargame from Warcradle Studios, Armoured Clash. Watch our review of the Empire Faction Battlegroup Starter Set that will have you getting stuck into the game with one of two launch factions.
Join us for an unboxing of just one of the ways that you can get started in the new 10mm wargame from Warcradle Studios, Armoured Clash. Watch our review of the Crown Faction Battlegroup Starter Set that will have you getting stuck into the game with one of two launch factions.
It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's episode, we're having a look at the awesome new 2-player starter set that you can pre-order for Steamforged Games' Warmachine. With amazing new hard plastic miniatures for Khador and Cygnar, this is looking like the best starting point for someone wanting to dive into the latest edition of the game.
John dives into a painting tutorial for Armoured Clash, showing off how to paint the Empire Laoshan Land Ship from the 10mm wargame by Warcradle Studios. The techniques used here could be applied to the rest of your Empire army that you'll be painting for Armoured Clash.