In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, in this week's episode, we have a look at Ben having a go at Golden Daemon(s) as well as what happens when technology betrays John. Lloyd also shows off the plans for his immense hobby shed that is actually closer to becoming a reality!

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?

The newest BLASTER Mag is now available for folks to dive into and this time around, the focus is on a brand new 28mm Wild West wargame. Dead By Lead has you locking and loading your revolvers and getting ready to blast your way through a boomtown on the American frontier.

Deep-Cut Studio has added another new gaming mat to their collection for those seeking to battle their foes in the depths of a jungle. See what you make of this new densely packed and lush Jungle Gaming Mat.

Games Workshop have announced that they are going to be releasing a new book for their 28mm Sci-Fi skirmish game, Necromunda. The new Core Rulebook will bring all of the existing supplements and expansions into one place so you only need one tome in order to get stuck into the game. 

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.

Mantic Games are now taking pre-orders for a new book and more to get you diving deeper into the 28mm Sci-Fi wargame of Firefight! Are you going to be picking up the new Command Protocols book?

Games Workshop have been previewing more of the Cities Of Sigmar miniatures that are coming out soon for Warhammer Age Of Sigmar. We've seen a lot of the rank and file that you can get from the Launch Box but there are also plenty of folks armed with firearms, ready to protect cities across the realms. 

Avatars Of War are on Kickstarter right now with a project which is looking to get a set of physical Minotaur miniatures crafted for use in your 28mm Fantasy wargames. There are three regiments which are in the works which should allow you to build a mighty army of monstrous warriors for Warhammer, the 9th Age and beyond.

Ever wanted to visit Sutton Hoo and learn about wargaming the Age Of The Anglo-Saxons? Well, the National Trust are putting on a fun event at Sutton Hoo on Sunday, 30th July 2023. 

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.

Warlord Games have announced that they are going to be getting people stuck into a big Global Campaign this Summer bringing Bolt Action, Victory At Sea and Blood Red Skies together into a World War II clash across four theatres of war. Will you be taking part in Operation Critical Hit?

After spying previews last week of the new starter options for Warhammer 40,000, it looks like this weekend will be your chance to dive in and pick up one of three new Starter Sets from Games Workshop and/or go down the hobby route.

In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into some of our hobby that we've been up to but also have a discussion about fair play, cheating and the "spirit of the rules". We also ask about what kind of house rules you use with your friends in order to have the most fun at the tabletop.

Knuckleduster Miniatures have a neat Wild West wargame called Gunfighter's Ball and whilst most of the miniatures for it are Historical or tied to Hollywood movies, there is also a small range of Weird West miniatures too! If you like that, they've been working on two more miniatures for the collection.

Victrix Miniatures have previewed their upcoming 28mm plastic range which is going to be going to a new period of history for them! They've done Napoleonics, Dark Age, Ancients and World War II but now they're going to going Medieval.

It's OTT Weekender time! In this week's show, we go through our amazing Spring Clean Challenge Winners where we have a look at amazing wargaming warbands and stunning Lake-town Terrain that might inspire you to dive into your collection and get some of your pile of potential painted!

Wargames Soldiers & Strategy got some miniatures painted up recently by Kev Dallimore for the front cover of Issue 123. Dallimore is now putting those miniatures up for auction over on eBay with proceeds going to the Royal British Legion! Will you be bidding for these 28mm English Redcoats?

Perry Miniatures are expanding its options for those wanting to take their Napoleonic warfare to the lands of the Ottomans. You can now get your hands on three sets of Irregular Infantry for those wanting to build up regiments of Ottomans in 28mm scale.

A new Games Workshop Starter Set has been announced for those wanting to dive into Warhammer Age Of Sigmar: Warcry. This one moves away from the forest of Ghur and instead delves into a clash between the Stormcast Eternals and the Soulblight Gravelords within the Crypt Of Blood.

Another neat miniature has popped up from Brother Vinni for those looking to dive into the Historical side of things. If you want to make a Medieval force and show that some of your characters are a bit past it, what about this Tired Knight?

Get a peek at some naval awesomeness, another peek into the world of Star Wars: Shatterpoint and an adventure into the Wars Of The Roses.

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. 

Spectre Miniatures have released three new sets of miniatures and a new vehicle for those diving into their 28mm Modern Warfare wargame, Spectre Operations. We start with the US SWAT Team, locked and loaded and ready to blast their way into a bank to stop the criminals. 

A new edition of Warhammer 40,000 means some new Starter Sets for those wanting to dive into the game. This means it's a good time to get your discounted 9th Edition Starter Sets if you're looking to snaffle up some Space Marines and Necrons! The new set of three Starter Sets from Games Workshop offers up different ways for you to get stuck into the Grimdark Future with either Space Marines or Tyranids.

Wargames Atlantic are now taking pre-orders for their World War I British Infantry! You can get your hands on the new 28mm plastic set for playing out Great War battles in the trenches as the plucky Brits!

We get stuck into an Unboxing of the new Nightstalkers Ambush Starter Set from Mantic Games which is very handy for those wanting to get started in Kings Of War, their 28mm Fantasy miniatures wargame. 

Games Workshop dropped some fun new reveals for The Mortal Realms this weekend as well as talking about an epic-sized announcement. The Cities Of Sigmar are on the march with a brand new Launch Box coming out to celebrate the Dawnbringer Crusades of Warhammer Age Of Sigmar.

In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we talk about some hard work going down the drain but also Lloyd shows us some pretty darn inspiring photos which might get you thinking about the way you build your tabletop terrain in the future!

It's OTT Weekender time! We set phasers to stun and get beamed up as we engage with the upcoming Star Trek miniatures board game coming from Gale Force Nine! The team are releasing Star Trek: Away Missions later this year and it looks like it could be a lot of fun to dive into, especially with the ways they could take the game in the future.

Ragnarok Miniatures are in the final week of their Sons Of Odin Kickstarter but they are already dropping sneak peeks at what's coming up next. Whilst the current campaign is focused on Historical Dark Age Vikings, some Fantasy miniatures are waiting in the wings.

Fist In The Eye Miniatures, the fun range of sculpts from 28 Mag, are now available for you to snap up from their webstore! You can get your hands on three different Fantasy miniatures in 28mm scale (as you might have guessed) with The Explorer and two Orcs.

John takes a look at one of the recent 28mm plastic Sherman Easy Eight Tanks from Warlord Games for Bolt Action and gives it a lick of paint and a layer of weathering for good measure. If you've wanted to paint World War 2 vehicles then this is going to be a handy how-to for those wanting to know what to do!

In this week's Community Spotlight, we delve into a look at some more The Silver Bayonet, some mighty Arabian armies and a Dreadnought that got a bit of tender love and care!

The Peaky Blinders have made their way to The Chicago Way, an awesome skirmish game from Great Escape Games and are looking to stake a claim in the city as they set up their criminal dealings. With that in mind, they need some reinforcements and two sets of 28mm metal miniatures are now available. 

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. 

Gripping Beast has recently previewed their new supplement coming soon for Swordpoint. A new Ancient expansion book is on the way charting the Rise Of Rome. 

Get ready to explore a fascinating set of 28mm miniatures from Ramshackle Games and Curtis Fell as they head deep into the Boglands over on Kickstarter. This is an excellent range of Fantasy miniatures which can be dropped into all manner of twisted and weird wargames.

Games Workshop, in the wake of the 10th Edition launch for Warhammer 40,000, are also telling new stories in Warhammer Age Of Sigmar. The Dawnbringers storyline begins with pre-orders next week focused on a new book and some new Regiments Of Renown. 

Skirmish with some fancy metal miniatures in 28mm scale from Eagle Figures. They have been showing off their splendid Dutch Jagers who are going to be skirmishing around the fringes of a few battlefields. 

Gripping Beast are now taking pre-orders for a new supplement for Soldiers Of Napoleon. You are going to be able to focus on The Peninsular War with a new book for this big battle game set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic War.