This week's 'In Focus' is very special. Many moons ago, we started making tokens for a unique, delightful and intriguing game called Malifaux. Now, we're releasing a revamped, invigorated, totally re-imagined set for Third Edition! We can't wait to share this with you... so here we go! [For more insight, don't forget to read our Designer's Notes at the end of this article !] Malifaux was one of those games that got under my skin and never really left. Part of it was the models, these ornate and original sculpts that were crammed with character. I was sold immediately on the game after seeing ..read more

As we put the finishing touches to some exciting new releases, we're saying goodbye to some classic token designs. But since we know how popular they are with the community, we're making them available at a reduced price for a limited time. To the drop pods! Go, go, go! As the new edition of Malifaux sweeps the gaming globe, we're hard at work on a new series of token designs. This means that our current lines are being phased out.  Many of these tokens will still have a use on the gaming table, so take a look and see if anything takes your fancy. Be quick, though; in a couple of weeks they ..read more

Every Monday we bring you our take on what's fresh in the industry and take a closer look at some of the most exciting new releases. It's time for Frontline News! I know what you're thinking. What fresh hell lies in wait for our wallets this week? New models are appearing at an extraordinary rate, and most of them have been designed to such a high standard that it's hard not to be enticed. First up we've got to mention the Halfling team for Blood Bowl. When the video first dropped, we were belly-laughing. The combination of the images and music, and the rich and wonderful design of the models ..read more

The wargaming industry been a whirlwind of activity, unleashing a torrent of new releases, FAQs and announcements. There’s no way to list everything here, but here are a few things that caught our eye. Games Workshop, which doesn’t seem to pause for breath these days, has some exciting releases coming up for pre-order next week. Two new warbands promise to add even more variety and depth to Warhammer Underworlds. Thundrik’s Profiteers sees a tight-knit band of Kharadron Overlords venture into the depths to seek out a few priceless relics, whilst Ylthari’s Guardians provides the option of comm ..read more

"Sir, some of your miniatures appear to be unpainted..." So the smoke’s cleared and we’re getting used to living in 2019. Many tabletop gamers have already made resolutions, the chief of which seems to be to paint all the miniatures they currently own before buying any new ones. Which is about as likely as Abaddon deciding that he actually quite likes the Imperium and laying down arms, or the Rainbow Warriors getting their own Codex. Still we make these promises to ourselves… but in the back of our minds we know that we’re never going to keep them. Which is why I’m all about realistic resolut ..read more

  "3-D Roleplay" in the 41st Millennium! They say you never get a second chance at life. Well, in some ways that’s true. I sold a bunch of plastic squats that I’ll never be able to buy back (without remortgaging) and I’ll never see Del Boy fall through the bar for the first time again. But sometimes you do get another bite of the cherry, especially if you’re a tabletop gamer. Chances of a Codex any time soon...? For instance, I missed out on 40k the first time around. A couple of friends played it, but I preferred smaller scale gunfights to mass battles. So I didn’t take the plunge. But many ..read more

The New York Toy Fair is a great place to visit if you want some inspiration of new and exciting games to get involved with (so we’ve been told), and this year it seems it’s no different. Among the games getting the most attention are two spin-offs from the Rick & Morty TV show, with each game based on an episode from the cult hit series. The first is a board game named Anatomy Park, where you essentially take on the role of Morty who has to build an amazing theme park - the only catch is that it’s while you’re miniature and inhabiting the body of a homeless man (remember that episode in ..read more

We’re obviously huge fans of tabletop games where the outcomes are directly affected by other players’ actions - we’ve got a pretty impressive collection of Malifaux tokens just to prove it - but this idea that games should change with each play is gathering pace elsewhere. In an article for the Guardian, Mark Wilding looks at the rise of legacy games, where you alter the board and in some cases cards and pieces as you play, essentially meaning you can’t replay the game at a later date. He spoke to Rob Daviau who came up with the idea while working for Hasbro, and who was responsible for the ..read more