As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion about tabletop terrain and the ways that people build their tabletops. We also discuss some interesting rules that could make good use of terrain to make games feel more dynamic and interesting.

How do you ensure that your campaign is not just a series of loosely connected battles but an engaging, memorable experience for everyone involved? We thought we'd have a look at some key ideas that seem foundational to making an excellent wargaming campaign.

Seb Games has dusted off some old sculpts and made them available as part of their 20mm Commando Strike range. If you're looking to plot the route for your army in World War II then how about these Soviet Scouts?

The corpses Carnevale are slinking out of the waters of the canal and stalking the streets of Venice! A new set, the Subaqueous Beasts, is now available to snap up this weekend from the folks at TTCombat.

It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we're looking at a HUGE wargame that is absolutely free for you to dive into. If you've wanted to get stuck into some Weird Wild West wargaming or a set of rules that cover Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Near Future settings, Gangfight Games and Blackwater Gulch are well worth looking at.

Mantic Games are getting stuck into their Kings Of War campaign and perhaps drawing more people into playing this Fantasy wargame. With that in mind, it would be very handy to have some free rules, wouldn't it? Well, Ronnie dropped an update saying they're doing just that.

Colours 2023, the wargaming show that is coming up this weekend, will mark the first time that you'll be able to pick up the 28mm American Civil War terrain range from Warbases. These could be a nice match to the American Civil War miniatures we've seen pop up from 1st Corps perhaps?

1st Corps has been showing off a few new sets for those looking to dive into 28mm American Civil War wargaming. The first of these sets cover some of the Walking Wounded that have taken a blow or two whilst fighting for the Union or the Confederates. 

A new range of releases are now available for GCT Studios' Bushido covering a variety of factions for their 35mm Fantasy skirmish game. In addition to new miniatures, a range of previously released Starter Set miniatures are also joining the collection as separate releases.

With the Nordic Forces being rather well serviced for Battlefront Miniatures' World War III: Team Yankee, the focus now shifts to the NATO Forces fighting during this Cold War Gone Hot. Take on more Soviet forces in 15mm with a bunch of new miniatures and rules come October.

Gerry has a look at another awesome alternative miniature for use with your grimdark armies of the far future. This time, it's the Imperial Chaplain from Wargame Exclusive who would be great as one of the Angels Of Death!

Footsore Miniatures have dropped a little preview showing off the progress made on bringing Gangs Of Rome to the tabletop. Are you excited about this Ancient miniatures game of 28mm scuffling on the streets of Rome?

Take a peek at this week's Community Spotlight featuring a bit of Black Hawk Down, Armada and 7TV's Dracula. Some interesting projects that might be inspirational!

A little while back, Little Wars TV created a set of rules called Ravenfeast which could be used for Dark Age wargaming. A lot of people play the game in 28mm but Little Wars TV also created a set of rules for playing out BIG battles using tiny miniatures. Well, Baccus 6mm have now created packs that you can use to play out those engagements!

Privateer Press has been previewing some of the new miniatures coming to some of the factions in Warmachine soon. We start with some new 35mm Fantasy miniatures for Dusk House Kallyss who are going to be prowling the battlefield with new cavalry.

Corvus Belli has been showing off a whole host of Reinforcements dropping into the world of Infinity for the month of October. You'll be able to get Reinforcements for PanOceania, Yu Jing and Haqqislam when October rolls around. 

Gerry interviews Eric Hansen, the game designer behind Firelock Games' new 28mm Medieval wargame, Blood & Crowns. We find out why Blood & Crowns is a Historical wargame that should be on your radar.

Kromlech are reinforcing your poor ol' human forces that are battling in the warzones of the far-flung grimdark future. A new range of miniatures are now available offering up a selection of alternative 28mm miniatures for the likes of Warhammer 40,000.

V&V Miniatures posted some teasers online this week showcasing their work in a new material for their figures. The team tend to work in resin but they have started making a foray into metal and the previews this week showed off some of their Medieval Knights.

Corvus Belli are soon going to be taking pre-orders for the new graphic novel set in the Sci-Fi world of Infinity. Aftermath dives into the underworld of the Infinity universe and tells a daring tale!

Satyr Art Studio added some awesome new miniatures into the mix for those folks looking to get their 28mm Oldhammer fix. As of the time of writing, you can get your hands on the first run of Frog-Man Warriors, perfect for following Kremlo into the heart of battle!

Brigade Games are going to be coming to Kickstarter soon (14th September) with a brand new collection of 28mm miniatures for use in the Plains Wars. If you're someone who's always wanted to play out the events of Little Bighorn, this is going to be worth taking a look at!

Victrix Miniatures have been expanding their 12mm World War II range at a rate of knots. Their newest releases are a collection of M4A1 Sherman Tanks so you bring some well-known Allied armour into the mix with both Early and Late War options.

Seb Games are now taking pre-orders for their new Starter Set for the game Exo Alliance '42. This is a game where World War II gets weird and you can throw some Pulpy Sci-Fi elements into the midst of your Historical armies from the period.

Gerry dives into another Border Wars: Under A Reiver Moon unboxing. This time, he reviews the 28mm metal Mounted Border Reivers that you can pick up from Flags Of War to use alongside your raiding warband.

Trish Carden has another awesome monster waiting in the wings to join the HarrowHyrst range over at Footsore Miniatures & Games. She has sculpted a sister to go alongside two previous Trolls in her collection, Quakebuttock & Sackbutt.

Warlord Games has put together three Warlord Resin Plus sets for you to scoop up for their 28mm scale Historical wargame, Bolt Action. These sets cover different theatres of war and offer up some different weapon teams that could be handy in a pinch.

Battlefront Miniatures are releasing some new miniatures for those wanting to dive into the 15mm Cold War Gone Hot gameplay of World War III: Team Yankee. The Swedish get plenty of new toys to play with on both the land and up in the skies.

Rumbleslam from TTCombat is getting a host of new 32mm miniatures to use in their wrestling game! All of them are fabulous stars who are going to be raising the roof with their stunner moves. 

Wargames Atlantic have been previewing another new 28mm Fantasy plastic kit that is on the horizon. The aim is that you'll be able to support your plastic Skeleton Infantry with the thunder and rattle of Skeleton Cavalry. 

As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we got to chat about hobby and painting philosophy with the absolutely awesome human being that is Tommie Soule. We discuss some fascinating ideas that might change the way that you think about painting your wargaming miniatures.

After seeing and playing a few games of Combat Patrol, Ben discusses how this might actually be the best thing Games Workshop has done for Warhammer 40,000 in years. Is it a great entry point into wargaming in the Grimdark Future?

It's OTT Weekender time! Games Workshop presented us a HUGE Warhammer preview this week covering the purging of old Warhammer 40K miniatures for 10th Edition. We got to see new Space Marine Scouts, Terminators, Assault Marines and more!

Otherworld Miniatures have added just two new miniatures to their collection of 28mm Fantasy figures to use when roleplaying, skirmishing and more. Leading the way, we have a mighty Death Knight that could work as a villain for your campaign!

Warlord Games has added another new miniature into the mix for this month and their Soldiers Of Fortune line. Bolt Action gets a new SAS Hero this time around with John "Jock" Lewes heading to North Africa to cause some chaos amongst the Axis. 

Another gorgeous set of miniatures are available for the month of September from the folks at Signum Games. This time, you can head to the battlefield with the Caliphate Of The Sphinx at your side and a range of lovely 32mm miniatures.

Oakbound Studio has taken to Kickstarter with a new project looking to bring a Brian Froud-style Giant to the tabletop for use in their miniatures game, The Woods. This Giant was hand sculpted and stands at a hefty 90mm tall, perfect for use in all manner of Fantasy games.

Oathsworn Miniatures have been working with Sarissa Precision once again. A new piece of terrain has been added into the mix, the glorious Barten Mill! A perfect piece of terrain to fight over for Burrows & Badgers.

Gerry is back with the team from Blood & Pigment to have a chat about the final results of their Blood & Plunder and Oak & Iron campaign, the Summer Of Plunder. 

John shows you how to paint a Cadian Castellan from the Astra Militarum of Warhammer 40,000 by Games Workshop. You can use this scheme and replicate it across your entire 28mm Sci-Fi force so they look good as they battle the Xenos!

Warhammer Age Of Sigmar was not left out of the big reveals from Games Workshop during the NOVA Open. The forces of Destruction are on the warpath (how apt) and some big beasts are coming to end the plans of the Dawnbringers Crusades.

A new Warhammer Age Of Sigmar Warcry set is going to be landing soon featuring the Cities Of Sigmar and some awesome new sculpts for the Ogors of The Mortal Realms. Monstrous and ravenous beasts clash with plucky scouts in Hunter And Hunted.