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Flames Of War Panzer IV H Platoon Unboxing!

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Justin and John take a look at some more miniatures from World War II and Flames of War! This time it's the Panzer IV H Platoon set which would be a great addition to your German forces on the tabletop. As well as discussing the miniatures they'll be delving into some of the design decisions and history behind this work horse of the Axis force.

Gen Con: Four Days of Gaming Nirvana & How To Survive

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Gianna gives us a quick run down of the GenCon 2014 experience before the video coverage hits very soon! How did you feel about GenCon and if you didn't get to go will you be heading there next year?

What’s In The Box: Infinity Dire Foes – Viral Outbreak!

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It's time for us to delve into another of the Dire Foes Box Sets and this time we're seeing Tohaa facing off against the sinister Combined Army! I think there's been a bit of a viral outbreak so make sure […]

New Combined Army Coming To The World Of Infinity!

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See what you think of these deadly Legates coming to the world of Infinity as a new Combined Starter Set! Update: Miniature Renders Added!

“The Other World War 2”: Wargaming in the Pacific (Part Three)

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Oriskany gets things kicked off in the Pacific with an idea for an awesome campaign to try out which takes you deep into the sweltering jungle! "Operation Beasts of War" begins! Will your men survive the heat let alone the guns of your enemy?

Hobby Lab: Easily Made Pallet Scenery!

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In the grim dark future there are only old wooden pallets to protect you!

The Weekender XLBS: Ace RPG Terrain & The Others 7 Sins!

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Happy Sunday! This time on XLBS we're checking out The Others: 7 Sins, delving deep with some RPG Terrain and discussing how to handle that growing collection of miniatures and terrain as autumn and winter roll around.

GenCon Update: First Two Days Of Incredible!

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GenCon 2014 has come and we prepare for the onslaught of games and their gamers. We are doing our best to get you the best in coverage.

FREE E-Z Dungeon Props Set!

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Not a Backstage member yet? Why not sign in with a free account and try out our 7 Day Free Trial! You've Asked for Dungeon Props & Fat Dragon Games Have Just the Set! This set includes bookcases (4 shelf options […]

The Weekender: Digital Wargaming & Win Demigods Rising Minis!

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We're back for another awesome Weekender and we're focusing in on how the tabletop and digital realms can be perfect partners! You can also comment to win some of the amazing Demigods Rising prototype miniatures!

Modiphius Show Off The Heroes & Villains Of Mutant Chronicles

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Modiphius have put together their massive haul of Mutant Chronicles miniatures in once place for you to check out and choose from if you're a Kickstarter backer (you can still buy pledges!). Check them out!

Dust to Dust: Weathering Axis Armour Plates

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The tank god is back for another great episode of Dust to Dust. Get your painting and weathering gear ready as John breaks out his Axis Heavy Walker and shows us how to make a mess of all those armour plates so it looks like it's been in the wars!

Infinity Arachne: Gangnam Gorgos Style!

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In this next installment of Infinity Arachne we're talking TAGs! These are possibly the coolest miniatures in the Infinity range and the Gorgos is decidedly one of the best looking of that bumper crop. But, is it worth taking to the battlefield?

Wild West Exodus: The Wayward Eight Unboxing!

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It's time for the second unboxing this week as Justin breaks out one of the cool plastic kits from Wild West Exodus! If you're a fan of Firefly then you won't want to miss out on this as it's the Wayward Eight, a cool steampunk version of everyone's favourite space cowboys!

Unboxing Infinity Dire Foes: Flee or Die!

12 years ago 10

It's time for us to pop open another of the Infinity Dire Foes mission packs! Are you ready for some heavy armour action? Pan-O are facing off against Haqqislam in the Flee or Die Mission!

“The Other World War 2”: Wargaming in the Pacific (Part Two)

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In the second part of Wargaming in the Pacific Oriskany takes us through some of the challenges for wargamers looking to accurately re-create the island hopping battles and utterly brutal confrontations between the Allies and the Japanese.

Dropzone Commander Open Weekend & Tournament

12 years ago 7

Come and join the Hawk Wargames team in South London (Croydon) on September 13th and 14th for Autumn Invasion 2014.

The Weekender: Dropzone Commander Special Part 2!

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Welcome back to the second part of this week's Dropzone Commander Weekender Special. Today the guys will be getting to grips with all things Resistance and showing off the new Starter Set!

Weekender XLBS: New Direction Needed for Games Workshop?

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This Weekender XLBS is not about DZC :) But plenty of other stuff!

The Weekender: Dropzone Commander Special Part 1!

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Good morning and welcome to what is going to be a very special Weekender as we embark on an epic two part show delving into all things Dropzone Commander!

£10 OFF 30mm Scale Ares Battle Walker!

12 years ago 5

Bag yourself a 30mm Scale Ares Battle Walker for only £35! (Usually £45) A slightly more convoluted way to get this deal folks, all you have to do is paste the code (in the box above) into the notes box […]

Dropzone Commander: How Terrain Affects Tournament Play

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In this XLBS episode for Beasts of War Backstagers Simon and Warren look at how terrain affects tournament play and discuss strategies for using terrain during a game of Dropzone Commander.

Dropzone Commander: Terrain & Gaming Table Set Up Tips

12 years ago 13

In the first of a new series called Drop Tactics Simon from Hawk Wargames gives us all some great tips on how best to set up a gaming table for Dropzone Commander.

Five Ancient Battles That Changed The World: Marathon

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Welcome to a new series of articles by our very own Redben who talks about Five Ancient Battles That Changed The World and how to recreate them on the tabletop. The first of these is Marathon where both the Greeks and Persians clashed in a heroic struggle.

Dropzone Commander Weekend!

12 years ago 13

Prepare yourself for an epic weekend of Dropzone Commander starting this Friday on Beasts of War as Dave of Hawk Wargames drops in for a chat about all things...well, wait and see!

Delving Deep With A Dungeon Saga Demo Game!

12 years ago 40

If the title didn't give it away we have got our hands on the Alpha Rules and a member of the Mantic team to show us how to play Dungeon Saga: Dwarf King's Quest! Update: Rules Within!

Dungeon Saga Interview XLBS: Ronnie From Mantic!

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Warren sits down with Ronnie Renton of Mantic to chat about extra things they want to do with Dungeon Saga and Dwarf King's Quest.

Unboxing The Bolt Action Panther AUSF. A Plastic Kit!

12 years ago 39

Mud shall be churned and shells will be fired as we take a look at what's inside the Panther AUSF. A Plastic Kit from Warlord Games for Bolt Action and discuss the history of this epic war machine!

X-COM The Board Game Is Coming From Fantasy Flight!

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Take on the martian invaders with X-COM: The Board Game coming out soon from Fantasy Flight Games. It even runs alongside a digital app that helps run the game!

Infinity’s Hot New Miniatures For August 2014!

12 years ago 38

Hi guys! It's time for another bunch of new minis from the Infinity team and as we all should know by now its another fantastic group!

Hobby Lab: Make Cool Palm Trees With Our PDF Template Part 2

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In part two of our guide to making gaming palm trees Lloyd get's busy with paints and a Scouring Pad!

“The Other World War 2”: Wargaming in the Pacific (Part One)

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Oriskany kicks off another series looking at "The Other World War 2" and how the Pacific theatre conflict differs from that of the European campaign in Normandy. Is this a battleground you've rarely trod or is it one you're very familiar with?

Dungeon Sagas Dwarf King’s Quest Kickstarter Now Live!

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It's time to begin the dungeon delving. Mantic Games' new Kickstarter for Dungeon Sagas: Dwarf King's Quest is now live and you can begin pledging and descending into the dark to thwart the plans of an evil Necromancer! Update: You can check out some awesome High Res images of the Heroes & Enemies Within! + Stretch Goals

The Weekender XLBS: GW Annual Report & Sons of Anarchy Revealed!

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Good morning everybody! This week's show is going to be a cracker, as the guys have some big topics to chat about!

Battle Box & Beyond – Operation: Icestorm!

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As the end of Operation: Icestorm Week draws in we sit down for a look at how you might expand upon the new Infinity Starter Set. Comment for a chance to WIN a massive PRIZE!

The Weekender: Dungeon Saga, Icestorm and Our Kickstarter Picks!

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Welcome to your weekly dose of Weekender fun! In this show, the guys are having a chinwag about the new Dungeon Saga game coming out of Mantic.

Infinity 3rd Edition Sneak Peek: More Rules Revealed!

12 years ago 244

So we've talked about Camouflage and Weapon Ranges, but there's even more to come from Infinity 3rd Edition. See if you can guess what rules are going to be tweaked in the forthcoming book... Will movement be changed? Maybe the way shooting works? Or could close-combat be getting a major upgrade? Watch and find out!

Demigods Rising Kickstarter Has Now Launched!

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The Demigods Rising Kickstarter has launched and it's already doing very well indeed! Will you be hopping on board in an effort to be crowned the new God of War?

Infinity Arachne: Icestorm Camouflage Explored!

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This week in Infinity Arachne we're looking at Camouflage some more and the tactics surrounding it for both attackers and defenders! Oh and there are loads of very neat diagrams, we love diagrams! What are your thoughts?

Operation: Icestorm Mission 5 Battle Report (PanO vs Nomads)

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In the final game of the week the stakes are high as Carlos takes on Killian in a battle with the PanO & Nomad factions from Operation: Icestorm! Comment for a chance to WIN a massive PRIZE!

Dust To Dust: Greasy Gears!

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The tank god is back for another series, and this time he's looking at how to weather and dust up your Dust minis. Kicking things off, John looks at how to make the main chassis and legs of a Sturm-König look properly greased and dirty.

What Deserves a Game Take 2!

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Hey guys! Some of you might remember that last summer I wrote an article about various ideas and franchises that I thought deserved a tabletop game. Well it's raining now, which means it's summer time here in Ireland, so let's see what other ideas we can come up with.

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