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Community Spotlight: Squat All, A Middle-earth Mega Battle & Villains For Marvel: Crisis Protocol

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In this week's Community Spotlight, we're looking at some plucky Squats, a massive Middle-earth battle and some brilliant Marvel: Crisis Protocol miniatures!

Cult Of Games XLBS: How Do You Make Magic Feel EPIC In A Miniatures Wargame?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's show, Warren is in full "troll" mode but also asks for the aid of the community in coming up with some fun Fantasy wargaming rules where everything is about skill. He is also wondering about how you make magic feel suitably awesome in your miniature wargames.

Warrior Of Rohan Painting Tutorial (Slapchop Technique) | Middle-earth SBG

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We show off how to paint a Warrior Of Rohan quickly and easily using the slapchop technique for use in Games Workshop's Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.

New Kings Of War Does Fantasy Wargaming Right! Don’t Wait For Warhammer: The Old World #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this week's show, we discuss how Kings Of War is doing Fantasy Wargaming right! Mantic Games have got it sorted for those wanting a big mass battle wargame.

Order Fellowship Themed Middle-earth SBG Magazine Issue #12!

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Damian, Tom and the team behind the fanzine, SBG Magazine, are releasing the newest issue! Following on from Issue #11 which was Fellowship-themed, Issue #12 continues the journey of Frodo and his companions from Rivendell and into Moria before finishing with a clash at Amon-Hen.

Battle Of Osgiliath & More Pre-Orders For Middle-earth SBG!

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Games Workshop has announced that advanced pre-orders for the new Battle Of Osgiliath set for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game are firing up this weekend. You'll be able to dive into a new set focused on the battles to keep the city of Osgiliath out of the hands of Sauron.

Community Spotlight: Alpha Legion, Ankh Gods & War Of The Ring High Elves!

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In this week's Community Spotlight, we take a peek at some sneaky Alpha Legion, some mighty Ankh Gods and also some War Of The Ring High Elves.

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Is Making You A Happy Hobbyist Right Now?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this show, we're opening things up to happy vibes! What are some of the things making you enjoy the hobby (and wider hobby!) right now?

Games Workshop’s BEST Wargame, The Lord Of The Rings, Gets New Starter Set & More! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Games Workshop's best wargame, The Lord Of The Rings is getting a brand new Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game starter set.

New Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Starter Set & More!

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Games Workshop took the weekend to offer up a massive amount of news for those interested in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. At the forefront of this was a brand new Boxed Set/Starter Set, the Battle Of Osgiliath.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Preview This Weekend!

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Games Workshop has announced that there is going to be a new Warhammer Preview event this weekend, Sunday 7th August at 2pm BST! It will be focused on brand new releases for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Gerry Went To A Tank Museum. Doesn’t Show Us Any Tanks…

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, Gerry takes us through his holiday snaps from when he visited a tank museum...only we don't actually have any pictures of tanks. Yet. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Would Lloyd 3D Scan His Bitz?

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Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's show, we're discussing 3D scanning your bitz and looking at some of the content creators out there that inspire us!

Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: The Best Game Games Workshop Ever Produced?

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Ben puts forth the argument that the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game from Games Workshop is the best game (rules, miniatures and all!) that they have ever produced.

Hold Back Middle-earth’s Shadow With Grimbeorn & The Beornings

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The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is going to be bolstered by the addition of the mighty Beornings this weekend. Forge World will be building on the Defence Of The North book that was released recently with some new 28mm resin miniatures. 

Beornings Rise To Defend The North With GW’s New Models

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Beornings will be joining the battle as the next set of miniatures to be released for Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.

The Men Of Dale Prepare Their Mighty Wildlance For Long-Distance Takedowns!

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These finessed archers and warriors from Dale have a new weapon in tow, ready to take to the skies with Windlances. 

Hunt Elves With Forge World’s Middle-earth SBG Orc Ravagers

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Forge World has now released a pair of Orcs for you to use when hunting Elves in Games Workshop's Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. The Ravagers Of The North are coming to bring the world of the Free People's to ruin. 

Lost Thorin’s Company & Bilbo Sets Return To Middle-earth!

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More Made To Order releases from Games Workshop popping up this weekend. An alternative Bilbo and Thorin's Company are going to be up for grabs for use in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. 

GW Bring Back Classic Middle-earth Miniatures In 2022

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Games Workshop is looking to celebrate twenty years of Peter Jackson's The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring with the release of some classic miniatures in the early portion of 2022. 

Defend The North With GW’s New Middle-earth Supplement

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We were gifted a teaser of the upcoming Defence Of The North supplement for Games Workshop's Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game earlier this year. They are now sharing more information on the book, new miniatures and more for this next book!

EP67 VIDEO EDITION: BUNDLES, TURKEY & HORNET CAVALRY

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GT EP67: Bundles, turkey & hornet cavalry

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Escape The Mines Of Moria In GW’s Upcoming Board Game

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An unexpected publisher has ignited a Lord of the Rings board game, taking players off of the wide map of Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game and onto the board this festive season.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Write Better Rulebooks!

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS this week as we're talking about how some tabletop gaming companies need to write better rulebooks!

Community Spotlight: A Bit Of Everything, Infinity & Tiny Ancients!

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We have a look at a cunning scheme, some Infinity goodness and the plot to bring lots of Ancients to the tabletop as well. Some great stuff for everyone!

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Are Some Of Your Easy Hobby & Painting Wins?

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We dive back into Cult Of Games XLBS and have a chat about the mountain of hobby and actual wargaming (yes, really!) that we've been getting up to recently.

Fall Of The Necromancer Book Coming For Middle-Earth Fans

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Games Workshop has another set of pre-orders coming up this weekend, this time for those who are fans of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Fall Of The Necromancer is the brand new supplement that you'll be able to snap up charting the rise of the Necromancer at Dol Guldur. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: Time To Return To The Tabletop – Are You Done With Digital Gaming?

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Come and join us for another wander down conversation alley as we get stuck into an episode of Cult Of Games XLBS. We have hobby to chat about plus a discussion on digital tabletop gaming. 

Cult Of Games XLBS: 3D Printing Almost Too Easy! Can You Resist Printing Your Next Army?

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Come and join us for another adventure into hobby and whatnot as we band together for Cult Of Games XLBS. We do have a question to ask, is John some kind of 3D Printing God?

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Is Your Tabletop “Comfort Game”?

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Join us for another episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! We are diving into a discussion on vanishing back down the rabbit hole when it comes to "comfort games"...

Real Terrain Hobbies Crafts Stunning “The Shire” Tabletop!

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Real Terrain Hobbies does some amazing work showing off impressive tabletop builds that would be a dream to roleplay, skirmish, or wargame on. Their latest project has now come to an end though as they showed off the final steps in creating an absolutely amazing The Shire board for Middle-earth and The Lord Of The Rings fans.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Is Battletech Still Worth Playing in 2021? Let’s See What John Thinks!

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS! This week we're diving into the rabbit hole that is Battletech and discussing the best way to sort out wonky swords.

We Subbed To Warhammer Plus; Should You? + Blood Red Skies’ Midway Set Is Hot! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTTWeekender Time! We subbed to Warhammer Plus; should you? PLUS, Warlord's new Blood Red Skies Midway set is hot!

New Witch-King & Middle-earth Terrain Revealed At Ardacon 2021

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Games Workshop has previewed some upcoming releases for those diving into the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game! Ardacon 2021 gave the design team a chance to show off new miniatures and terrain.

SBG Issue 11 Previewed At ArdaCon This Weekend! [Updated]

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The SBG Magazine is a pretty great community endeavour by fans of The Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game and Issue 11 is getting an early reveal at ArdaCon this weekend. So, if you're going you'll be able to snap it up for your collection!

Games Workshop’s Lords Of Dale Defend Middle-earth

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Games Workshop had a pretty awesome Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game surprise this week. The team behind the game previewed some of the mighty Lords Of Dale who are coming to the tabletop for those playing games in The Third Age.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Game Design; How On Earth Do You Get Started?!

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we discuss what hobby we've been up to and explore the different ways that you can approach tabletop game design.

King Dáin Ironfoot & Thorin III Now Available From Forge World

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What do you mean there is a post about Dwarves and Ben is not writing it?! It is not freaky Friday, and I may not be as much as a Dwarf fanatic as Ben is, but I certainly can share my excitement with you when a new Middle Earth character joins the fray for Middle Earth the Strategy Battle Game, and provide you with some backstory and lore on the two characters. Welcoming two brutal and powerful leaders for your forces.

Dáin Ironfoot & Son Battle The Dark Lord In Middle-earth SBG

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Games Workshop continues to explore the Fantasy realm of Middle-earth with a couple of new previews this week. Dáin Ironfoot and Thorin III Stonehelm, his son, were shown off in an article new miniatures joining the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. 

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