It's OTT Weekender time! Mantic Games' Firefight is looking like it could end up being a serious contender to Warhammer 40,000. Their 28mm scale game of the year Sci-Fi wargame set in the Warpath universe is getting a brand new expansion taking it to the next level with new miniatures, vehicles, rules and more. Is it the best Sci-Fi wargame out there?
Victrix Miniatures have added another 28mm plastic kit to their lineup for those wanting to play some Dark Age wargames. This time, the Normans are taking aim with their deadly crossbows, looking to pluck Saxons from their feet and send them down into the mud.
Wargames Atlantic have released a few more kits on their MyMiniFactory page for those wanting to get 3D Printing Historical and Fantasy miniatures in 28mm. We start with the Historical side of things and some miniatures for the Napoleonic, Dark Age, World War II and Ancient periods.
If, like us, you're a fan of the work of Daniel Mersey and Mark Copplestone on the Wiglaf Miniatures line, you'll be pleased to know that two packs are coming up soon for those seeking to expand their Dark Age collections in 18mm.
Medbury Miniatures have released their newest sets of 28mm Fantasy and Historical miniatures over on Patreon and MyMiniFactory. Starting with the Historical miniatures, Medbury have dove into the 5th and 7th Century and explored more of the Vendel Era with the Geats and the Swedes.
The Barons' War: Conquest from Warhost is a supplement that allows you to bring your Dark Age warbands to the tabletop for some fun Historical skirmishes in 28mm. Footsore Miniatures already have a great range of Dark Age miniatures to choose from for this but if you want an easy entry point, you can now pick up some bundles for the Normans, Vikings and Late Saxons.
Jon Hodgson, who we talked about over the weekend for his work on Handiwork Games' Beowulf: Age Of Heroes, is going to be coming to Kickstarter soon with a new art project that might be handy for a lot of miniature painting folk who want to take glorious pictures of their finished work.
Ragnarok Miniatures have made their existing range of 28mm Dark Age and Fantasy miniatures available over on the Gripping Beast webstore already BUT you can also get your hands on a bunch of excellent new "Sons Of Odin" over on Kickstarter right now. More Vikings await!
Medbury Miniatures are continuing to impress with their range of 3D Printable miniatures for both Fantasy and Historical wargaming in 28mm. We start with the Historical offerings for the month of June over on Patreon.
The Ragnarok Miniatures range is now available from the team at Gripping Beast and whilst the Fantasy ranges are the first of the collection getting added to the webstore, the 28mm Historical miniatures are on the way soon. Ragnarok aren't resting on their laurels either as they also have a Kickstarter planned, The Sons Of Odin.
Victrix Miniatures are heading back to the Dark Age with an upcoming set of plastic miniatures. Early Saxon Warriors are on the way for you to use in your 28mm Historical wargames. See if you can kick the ass of some Late Romans!
We dive into what it's like being a hobby butterfly, the start of a mighty Anglo-Saxon army and then a rather impressive fleet of ships for use in Victory At Sea.
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion on game design. Warren and Lloyd are looking for a set of rules that gets out of the way and lets you do what you want with your armies. Warren also goes ALL IN with the idea of using toys in wargames.
Footsore Miniatures & Games have released a few new sets for those looking to dive into a bit of Medieval action whilst also venturing back to the Dark Ages. We start this look at these lovely 28mm miniatures with William Of Cassingham!
It's OTT Weekender time! After coming back from Warhammer Fest, Ben goes through the Good, The Bad and the downright Ugly as Games Workshop revealed loads more for Warhammer 40K, Warhammer Age Of Sigmar, Warcry, Underworlds, The Old World and The Horus Heresy.
Victrix are building on their Late Roman collection with the release of some awesome new 28mm Armoured Cavalry for you to use when building your Ancient, Dark Age and Arthurian armies. The new plastic kit comes with twelve miniatures that could represent your veteran cavalry adorned in scale and chainmail.
There was a fun game that I spied when we were at Salute a couple of weekends ago. James Morris (mogsymakes) has been working away on a new set of Fantasy/Historical wargaming rules called Midgard Heroic Battles that seems like it could be great fun to dive into at a range of scales.
The Barons’ War Goes On Crusade – Brilliant New Miniatures For Historical Wargaming! #OTTWeekender
2 years ago 19It's OTT Weekender time! If you're into Historical Wargaming, you'll want to watch this episode. We dive into loads of games and ranges including seeing The Barons' War go on Crusade with the new Outremer supplement from Footsore Miniatures & Games.
Sally 4th are currently on Kickstarter right now looking to fund their collection of 28mm Viking miniatures for use in your Historical wargames. This Viking Saga comes with a neat twist in that the miniatures are available as 3D printable files, plastic miniatures and in metal.
Gamelyn Games has now hit up Kickstarter with their newest board game based on the hit book series turned TV series, The Last Kingdom. Take on the role of one of many different Leaders and strive to dominate England during the Dark Ages.
Medbury Miniatures, who usually offer up 3D Printable Historical and Fantasy miniatures for you to print off at home, have now taken a step towards producing physical miniatures as well. Their new range of Dark Age Vendel Era miniatures are now available on their webstore.
DecoQuest Workshop is in the home straight for their latest Kickstarter campaign and this time they've left the fantasy and science-fiction genres behind to explore the Highlands of Scotland in the 13th Century with a whole range of printable terrain.
It's OTT Weekender time! This week, we're looking at all of the news coming out of Adepticon for Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Age Of Sigmar, Kill Team and more. The BIG news was the announcement of Warhammer 40k 10th Edition which is going to be starting with FREE Rules for everyone!
A whole host of miniatures are going to be available to snap up at Salute this year from Crooked Dice. Some quirky new characters are in the mix for you to use in an array of Pulp adventures for 7TV and beyond.
Wargames Atlantic has introduced a couple of new offerings to its Atlantic Digital collection. Both sets feature hardy 28mm fighters as we look back into the Dark Age and also to the Modern day and the conflicts happening right now.
Get stuck into this week's Community Spotlight looking at Dark Age warriors, the Dark Knight himself and also a fascinating idea for bringing the constructs of Frostgrave to life.
Join us for a new episode of Cult Of Games XLBS! In this episode, we work out that Warren is a terrible D&D player and ask for some help in how we could approach building a BIG Historical wargaming army.
Great World War 2 Japanese Miniatures All In One Place? Check Out This Kickstarter! #OTTWeekender
15It's OTT Weekender time! In this week's Weekender, we're having a look at an amazing range of World War 2 Japanese miniatures for use in your Historical miniature wargames thanks to Studio Historia and their latest Kickstarter.
It's OTT Weekender time! We have a look at a creator who has nailed their Historical miniatures. Victrix has created plastic miniatures in both 28mm and 12mm that would be amazing for some of the greatest wars in history.
The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series, is going to be coming to tabletops soon from Gamelyn Games with a new board game! Destiny Is All!
Victrix is getting ready to release the next of their big plastic kits for use in your Historical wargames. The team are going back to the Late Roman period this time around with a new set of 28mm Armoured Infantry to use when reinforcing the core of your army.
Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Historical Miniatures Galore; Wargames Atlantic The Best In The Biz? #OTTWeekender
2 years ago 39It's OTT Weekender time! Fantasy, Sci-Fi AND Historical miniatures. Wargames Atlantic do pretty much everything that you could think of and they just don't seem to be stopping. Do they make the best plastic miniatures in the tabletop business right now?
Finest Dragon Miniatures For Fantasy Wargaming? We Think We Found Them! #OTTWeekender
2 years ago 27It's OTT Weekender time! We think we might have found the finest dragon miniatures for use in your fantasy wargaming. We have a look at some stunning miniatures from Cast N' Play for use in your Fantasy wargames and roleplaying adventures like Dungeons & Dragons.
It's OTT Weekender time! Is Oldhammer the best kind of Warhammer? We dive into a discussion on why classic wargaming miniatures are so popular and where the charm for those old-school miniatures comes from.
Fjord Serpents: Viking At War from the folks at Hammer Of The North is now live on Kickstarter and ready for you to dive into. Take to the fjords and battle with your Viking brothers to see who can dominate the seas around Scandinavia.
Red Dawn! Battlefront’s World War 3 Miniatures Invade America! We Can’t Wait To Play! #OTTWeekender
2 years ago 34It's OTT Weekender time! Red Dawn is on the horizon. Battlefront Miniatures' new World War 3 miniatures wargame is ready to invade America and we can't wait to play with their new 15mm models!
Peter Pig Miniatures has expanded their Dark Age collection with a range of new 15mm Carolingian miniatures in good ol' metal. You can snap them up right now and start battling during the 9th Century across Europe in your Historical wargames.
Gripping Beast are now offering up pre-orders for Studio Tomahawk's updated rulebook for SAGA. The new SAGA Rulebook 2022 Edition should be available in early December for those wanting to dive into some epic Historical wargames.
Play Call Of Duty On The Tabletop! Black Powder Red Earth’s Ace Modern Warfare Minis! #OTTWeekender
2 years ago 30It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we're checking out an ace range of modern warfare miniatures from a company you've probably not heard of. Echelon Software has been making some amazing miniatures for Black Powder Red Earth that would be brilliant for playing Call Of Duty on the tabletop.
Fjord Serpents is a new Historical wargame coming to Kickstarter soon from the folks at Hammer Of The North. In this 10mm scale game, you'll take on the role of Jarls who will have to assemble their fleet and fight for control of the seas around your kingdom.
Warlord Games is now taking pre-orders for the 2nd Edition version of the Hail Caesar rules. So, if you're diving into wargaming ranging from Ancient times through the Medieval, you might want to snag these updated rules for your armies.
Wargames Atlantic has been previewing some very interesting nuggets of information this week! We start with the news that they've got their first wargame on the way alongside the folks from Zombiesmith.