Gerry chats with the team from UK Games Expo about why gamers attending the show this year in 2025 are going to have an awesome time. They talk tournaments, the new Looking For Players App, Simulators and Mega Games that you can all get involved with!
Gerry gets stuck into an unboxing and review of the awesome 10mm scale Samurai Army Command 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 games in the Sengoku period of clan warfare.
Have a look at some of the work that folks have been doing. You can get your hands on some great Dwarves, a Halfling bust and Sláine heads to battle on the tabletop. There are some inspriational projects here!
Lunar Wars from Telesis Games is now live on Gamefound as the team look to bring this excellent new Sci-Fi miniatures game to the tabletop. Featuring 45mm scale miniatures, some by the talented Bob Naismith, you can take to the Moon's surface and battle for supremacy.
Ben grabs a quick catch-up with Duncan Rhodes to get an update on the Sir Coates Painting Masters being held at UK Games Expo this year. They discuss WHY you SHOULD think about giving it a go and maybe considering it as your first painting competition.
The month of May sees even more releases coming your way for the world of Armoured Clash by Warcradle Studios. The Imperium are getting some reinforcements alongside a bit of aerial support. Leading the way, watch the skies for the Messer Interceptor.
In this video, Gerry looks at the contents of the awesome Syenann Action Pack from Corvus Belli for their brand new 32mm scale Fantasy wargame, Warcrow. This provides you with the BEST entry point into the Fantasy world of Lindwurm with all you need to get started with the forest-dwelling leaf ninjas.
Gerry dives into an unboxing and the first campaign expansion for Corvus Belli's new Fantasy adventure game, Warcrow Adventures. Check out what's inside the campaign expansion for Warcrow Adventures, with two new heroes and a slew of fearsome, and comically cute, new enemies.
John reveals our finished Arnhem Bridge build that we put together for some of our community members so they could dive into some World War II games of Chain Of Command, running an epic Bridge Too Far scenario. We think the finished piece is quite impressive!
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, Shay talks about the mountain of hobby he has been doing and we all have a chat about what we liked about Salute 2025; what we liked and what we think it would be nice to see next time.
It's OTTWeekender time! Victrix have raised the bar and their scale for a new range of WWII miniatures in 28mm, with the first release being a German infantry platoon with all the support options you could wish for to get you started in a fully plastic force for tabletop warfare!
Gerry takes a look at Grey For Now Games starter set for the new fantasy game of crime and punishment with the Guards Of Traitor's Toll. The Set has everything you need to start your patrols in the city, with the exception of terrain, and the box is stuffed full of plastics from Wargames Atlantic.
Unboxing: Islamic Cavalry | Victrix Miniatures
1 year ago 4Gerry unboxes and reviews the 28mm Medieval plastic miniatures from Victrix Miniatures for their Islamic Cavalry. This is a fantastically well-detailed set that would be great for those tackling the Crusaders on the tabletop.
In this week's Community Spotlight, we have a look at the awesome painting you folks have been doing covering Seraphon, The Doomed and a big bunch of Burrows & Badgers goodness.
UK Games Expo recently announced its partnership with the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy to bring a big new painting competition to the convention this year. The UKGE Painting Competition, the Sir Coates Painting Masters, is open to all – whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time painter, there’s a category for everyone.
EVERYTHING You Need To Know! Sir Coates Painting Masters @ UKGE 2025 | Duncan Rhodes Interview
1 year ago 3Gerry interviews Duncan Rhodes about the upcoming UK Games Expo Painting Competition, the Sir Coates Painting Masters. They tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the competition including the different categories, who will be judging and both veteran painters and newcomers can get involved.
A VERY Different Fantasy Game – Why Guards Of Traitor’s Toll Is Great! | Designer Interview
1 year ago 1Gerry sits down for an interview with Graham Davey about his new (and very different) Fantasy skirmish game, Guards Of Traitor's Toll! Instead of taking to the battlefield, you'll be stalking the streets of a Fantasy city looking to preserve the rule of law and catch some criminals! Could Grey For Now Games' new game be for you?
John takes some of the new Titan Class Heavy Conveyor Ship sprues from the Fortune And Glory Starter Set for Dystopian Wars and blends them with his first Historical love, the Titanic and her sister ships. Commemorate the sinking of the Titanic with a look back at this VLOG from last year!
Unboxing: Fjord Serpents – Drakkar Longship Booster & Elite Crew Booster | Hammer Of The North
1 year ago 2Gerry unboxes and reviews more from Hammer of the North for their excellent naval wargame, Fjord Serpents. Here, Gerry gets a closer look at the Drakkar Longship Booster and the Elite Crew Booster which introduce more options for your games of Viking-era wargames of Fjord Serpents.
Join the OnTableTop team for a look at the very best of Salute 2025. The South London Warlords have put on another amazing event but it is made all the better by the clubs, companies and gaming groups who run the stunning wargame demo and participation games that you can see here at the event.
Ben takes you on a guided tour of Salute 2025 starting from the entrance and walking all the way through to the other side. We show off the mix of different traders and participation games that you can take part in alongside the likes of the painting competition, the Hobby Heroes area and much more.
We unbox and review the 32mm Sci-Fi Light Side Wraith Reapers from Wargame Exclusive which you can get to add a unique touch to your Space Elf armies in wargames like Grimdark Future and Warhammer 40,000.
Salute 2025 Live Blog! ... 49 UPDATES!
1 year ago 119Welcome to the Salute 2024 Live Blog where we're going to be delving into all of the awesomeness from companies and clubs here down in London at the ExCel Centre.
OnTableTop are going to be covering Salute 2025 tomorrow so make sure to come and check out the Live Blog. We will be checking out all of the awesome gaming tables and participation games as well as what new goodies companies have to show off here at the event.
Unboxing: Les Grognards | Wargames Atlantic
1 year ago 3Gerry unboxes and reviews the 28mm Sci-Fi miniatures found within the Les Grognards plastic kit by Wargames Atlantic that forms part of their Death Fields range. These are perfect miniatures to use when making a unique regiment in games like Warhammer 40,000.
Gerry unboxes and reviews the Kickstarter version of Fjord Serpents: Vikings At War, a Historical naval wargame from Hammer Of The North which allows you to take on the role of a Viking Jarl and their ships in the desperate battles of Dark Age Scandinavia.
Join us this week for a look at a bunch of Sci-Fi awesomeness including Judge Dredd, a trip into the Fragged Universe and some Space Wolves!
Gerry chats with the awesome Mike Hutchinson of Planet Smasher Games, creator of the epic Gaslands, about his new game Space Gits which is coming to Kickstarter. If you like Orcs and fun, unique miniatures games, make sure to check out the drunk-ass chaos of this wild new project.
Indie Of The Week ... 86 UPDATES!
1 year ago 31Check out our Indie Of The Week picks from each OnTableTop Weekender! Whether it's a great Sci-Fi wargaming range, a new Fantasy epic or something for the discerning Historical wargamer, you'll be able to find our weekly segments within!
Justin unboxes and reviews some more of the pre-painted Hextech terrain from Gale Force 9 which you could use for building up tabletops for games like BattleTech, Dropzone Commander and more. He also shows off how you can combine the Highway Exits, Tunnels and The Sprawl and bring the various sets together.
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we're joined by community member Martin of TheHobbyLodge, who has recently come back from AdeptiCon and shares his thoughts on this once-in-a-lifetime trip and how it has reignited his love for wargaming and the hobby in general.
BattleTech Goes Gothic! Will Grimdark Mechs Draw In The Warhammer Crowd? #OTTWeekender
1 year ago 31It's OTTWeekender time! BattleTech from Catalyst Game Labs is going grimdark with a new Gothic set coming soon that fires up their Continuum Series. Will this new set be enough to bring in the Warhammer 40K crowd who might want to try out tabletop wargaming with BattleMechs going up against demons?
Why YOU Should Give The Sir Coates Painting Masters A Go @ UKGE 2025 | Meet The Judges – Roger Yates
1 year ago 1Gerry sits down for an interview with Roger Yates, one of the co-owners of the Duncan Rhodes Painting Academy and a key judge of the Sir Coates Painting Masters being held at the UK Games Expo this year in just a few months. He explains why you should give it a go, regardless of skill level, and have some fun with the event!
Justin unboxes and reviews one of the brand new TAGs for Corvus Belli's 28mm Sci-Fi miniatures game, Infinity. Here, he looks at the Longwang, Imperial TAG Police miniature which will deliver some justice on the tabletop.
In this week's Community Spotlight, we have a lot at some kitbashing for the weird world of Turnip28, a test paint scheme using the John Blanche paints and a train that has gone a little bit wrong...
Gerry is joined by James Morris, the mind behind possibly the hottest new miniatures wargame on the market, Midgard Heroic Battles. They discuss the idea and concept behind this exciting game which can be played as a Historical or Fantasy experience AND in a range of scales.
Justin unboxes and reviews the Yu Jing White Banner Expansion Pack Beta from Corvus Belli for their stunning 28mm Sci-Fi skirmish game, Infinity. This is a great bonus for those looking to expand their Yu Jing fireteam.
In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, John talks about his plans to enter a big competition and then we dive into a chat about our own personal gaming golden ages. Has your golden age passed, is it coming in the future or is it in fact right now?
Last year, we held TerrainFest 2024 and we've now picked the winner of this awesome competition. We thought we'd dive into the projects from this year and find out who won! The one lucky winner walks away with an awesome £300 voucher thanks to Wayland Games!
It's OTTWeekender time! In this week's show, we dive into the reveals from AdeptiCon and that amazing new Warhammer: The Old World army that was revealed for Grand Cathay. Could these be the best Warhammer miniatures yet? We certainly think Games Workshop pushed the boat out with these!
Warlord Games co-founder and legend of the wargaming community Paul Sawyer passed away this week. An announcement from his family and Warlord Games came out today following his death after a long battle with brain cancer.
John introduces us to a project that he is currently working on for a weekend of World War 2 wargaming coming up in just two weeks! He and Warren have to build Arnhem Bridge, made famous from A Bridge Too Far and a tabletop of terrain, too.
