Ben takes a look at ten games and expansions that he's interested in checking out at Essen SPIEL '18.

If you didn't know already, the pre-order period for the new Bolt Action Battle Of France expansion by Warlord Games is now up and running. 

Vikings are still very much all the rage right now and so it's no surprise to see Brother Vinni producing another character for your warband. Here we have their Shieldmaiden Astrid. 

The Soviets of Flames Of War are getting some new support vehicles as the fighting grows fiercer in Stalingrad.

Bandua Wargames has released some new 2D terrain elements onto their webstore this week, all of which comes as part of their Ready For Battle range.

The journey out west was daunting and fraught with peril, but you made it! And now you've been granted land to take responsibility for new settlers.

There was once a dream that was Rome, and now you can live it as you trace the history of this great empire from a small Italian kingdom to a vast Republic. Battle enemies, build cities, and deploy your armies to expand your influence in this new game from Ragnar Brothers!

PSC Games' Battle Ravens is coming to Kickstarter very soon and if you're interested in this game of Viking warfare you can already check out their draft rulebook HERE.

Minairons Miniatures showcase a rather neat looking new Ship Of The Line which will be coming out from them soon for their 1:600 Scale collection. 

The Catan team has joined forces with the Crop Trust to design a new semi-cooperative scenario for those playing this stalwart of the board game world. 

Z-Man Games are hear to banish the myth that Rome can't be built in a day. In fact, they are going to be building The Great City Of Rome in a little over an hour. 

Ryan is joined by Katie from PSC Games to play Martin Wallace's new game - Lincoln.

After establishing themselves in Honshu, your clan casts their eye upwards to the mountains of Hokkaido. A great challenge lies ahead, but great rewards as well.

Revel in the roar of the crowd, champion the cry of the fallen, and breathe in the beauty of the battle in Gladiatores: Blood for Roses; a bloodthirsty combat card game, now available on Kickstarter!

Brother Vinni has reintroduced an older model onto their webstore with a bit of a tweak. Check out Ulrich The Dragonslayer. 

Warlord Games has been showing off more on Cruel Seas this week! The first big preview was for the Starter Set and its Cover Art which looks very action-packed indeed. 

V&V Miniatures has been adding to their range of Crusaders heading out into the Holy Land at the behest of The Pope. Not all of them are warriors however and quite a few are simply Pilgrims.

Warlord have put out the latest Bolt Action campaign book for pre-order, letting you recreate the Battle of France.

The Belgians are getting some reinforcement from Warlord Games for Bolt Action. Leading the way we have a new contingent, the Belgian Army HQ.

Bad Squiddo Games has added another new miniature to their website, an additional Female Leader who might take control of an Amazonian cohort or two. Meet Rania!

Victrix has been showing off more from their collection of plastic Vikings coming your way soon. Earlier in the week, they talked Berserkers, and now they're showing off the Jarl who will be leading your warband.

In 12th-century Japan, you rested after the Gempei War. You retired your ninjato sword and pursued a life of peace.

In the summer of 2018, Scythe creator Jamey Stegmaier asked fans to design new events to be added into the 1920s alt-historical board game.  Now he has selected his favourites and compiled them into a new encounter deck.

We travel through time with some Blood & Plunder, Bolt Action and Konflikt '47 today in the Community Spotlight.

Enough with these landlubbers - we're taking to the high seas for an all-out ship-to-ship sea battle!

In this episode, Chris and G start off with a catch up over the past week. Chris has been producing like a madman!

Help develop the 15th-century city of Ragusa (now Dubrovnik) into a city of renowned fame and fortune in this new worker placement game!

War Banner has shown off more of the work going into the stunning Greeks that you'll be able to use in their upcoming game, Mortal Gods. 

Sit back as the Firelock Games guys get down and dirty in this game of French Vs Dutch. It's two veterans of the game head to head so anything could happen and maybe we'll get to see some advanced tactics during their play.

Mike and Rufus from Firelock Games join Justin in the studio to reminisce about their close battle in Blood & Plunder.

Empire At War added to their collection of pre-painted terrain with some new options for those looking to recreate the Wild West and the war-torn landscape of Normandy during World War II. 

3DAlienWorlds is bringing the war of thematic measuring devices to a head with their new Samurai Measuring Swords. Yes, you heard me right.

Spectre Miniatures has released a new set of models for those looking to expand upon their Cartel force in games of Spectre Operations.

Join us for a live Q&A session with the guys from Firelock Games to discuss everything you need to know about Blood & Plunder.

Crucible Crush has now made available all of the Flint & Feather range for you to get stuck into.

The Chicago Way is a great skirmish game which sees you taking control of the Gangs, Policemen and more that existed in American during the time of prohibition.

Warlord Games has now released their new Waterloo Two Player Starter Set for those getting stuck into Black Powder 2nd Edition. 

Victrix has shown off another of their plastic previews with this snarling Viking Berserker, clad in heavy chainmail and with axe in hand. 

We're kicking off the week of gaming with a rescue mission as the English try to save their captured countryman from the new Native American faction.

Justin sits down with Mike and Kai from Firelock Games to go over the tactics used in their Blood & Plunder game between the English and Natives.

The Europeans have found their way to the Far East and begun their invasion of the lands where games of Kensei and Torii are fought out.

Welcome to our Blood & Plunder themed week looking at No Peace Beyond The Line and what's in the new expansion.