Welcome to episode 113 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On this show I am joined by co-hosts Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker. I chat with Mike H about Godslayer, a new 'warband' style fantasy skirmish game he's been playing. After that we are joined by Mike W to talk about the Judge Dredd Miniatures Game. We hope you enjoy the show.
Welcome to episode 112 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On this show I am joined by co-hosts Mike Hobbs and Mike Whitaker. Mike H and I review Battlegroup Overlord, and then Mike W and I talk about Chain of Command(again). Finally, we all discuss some final thoughts about campaigns in World War II, and share our modelling projects for the genre. We hope you enjoy the show.
Welcome to a new episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast. In this show, Neil, Rich J and Mike H are joined by new co-host Mike Whittaker. Since we haven't podcasted for a while, we have a chat about what games we have been playing over the summer, and what new releases have caught our eye (and maybe caused us to dive into our wallets) We hope you enjoy the show. WARNING: This show may contain references to Star Wars games.
Welcome to Episode 3 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype. The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played. This is part III of a 3-part adventure Hope you enjoy it...
Welcome to Episode 2 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype. The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played. This is part II of a 3-part adventure Hope you enjoy it...
Welcome to Episode 1 of Meeples at the Edge - a live podcast recording of a role-playing session played on Skype. The group is playing Star Wars: Edge of the Empire for the first time, and I thought that since the game has just come out, it would be interesting to see how it played. This is part I of a 3-part adventure Hope you enjoy it...
Welcome to episode 110 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I am joined by Rich Jones and Mike Hobbs and we discuss several games within the Star Wars universe, funnily enough, all produced by Fantasy Flight Games. I also give my views on the recent UK Games Expo. I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 109 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I catch up with several companies that I would have interviewed at Salute, had I (and they) had the time... I speak with: Mike Hobbs (Gripping Beast & Saga) Greg McBride (Agema Miniatures) Will Townshend (Plastic Soldier Company) Peter Berry (Baccus Miniatures) I hope you enjoy the show. Neil
Welcome to Epsiode 108 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast This show comprises of several interviews that I recorded during the recent Salute 2013 show and the Excel Centre, London. This show includes: Nick Skinner (Too Fat Lardies) Robert Avery (Scenario packs for IABSM and Quadrant 13) Jake Thornton (Dreadball Season 2 & Deadzone) Fireforge Games (Crusades Foot Knoights and Mounted Mongols) Hawk Wargames (Dropzone Commander) I hope you enjoy the show Neil...
Welcome to episode 107 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show I talk with Clement Seurat of Devil Pig Games about their current Kickstarter project to create a World War II skirmish boardgame - Heroes of Normandie. Then, following on from episode 106, I am joined once again by co-host Mike Hobbs and we discuss the new rules Chain of Command in more detail, giving a debrief on our visit to Lard Island at the start of teh month. I hope you enjoy the show.
Welcome to Episode 106 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. Mike Hobbs and I were recently invited to Lard Island, the HQ of Too Fat Lardies , to play a couple of games of their upcoming Wordl War II skirmish rules Chain of Command. After we played the game, Mike and I then chatted with Rich & Nick about the concepts and design of the game - this podcast is a recording of that conversation. I hope you enjoy the shiw.
Welcome to episode 105 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. In this show, I am joined by Chris Birch of Modiphius to talk about their new product and current Kickstarter, "Achtung! Cthulhu". I don't normally feature RPG products on the show, but this product also features some really nice looking miniatures and some rules for wargaming, with the possibility of more miniatures and other games in the same universe to come... ...plus the fact that it's alternate WW2, with a Cthulhu crossover, s...
Welcome to Episode 104 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show I am joined by Alyssa Faden to talk all about Torn Armor, the new fantasy skirmish game that Alyssa has launched via a Kickstarter project, which is due to finish on 4th April 2013. I hope you enjoy the show.
Welcome to Episode 103 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I take an in-depth look at the game 'Empire of the Dead' from West Wind Productions As well as reviewing the rules, I also talk to Andy & Wendy Cooper about the latest expansion for the game: Requiem, which was launched via Kickstarter in the middle of February. We discuss the kickstarter experience, what new models and rules Requiem makes available for the game and Andy shares some ideas and spoilers about the futu...
Welcome to Episode 102 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I am joined by guest Alessio Cavatore to talk about his latest venture, the boardgame Loka, which is currently running as a Kickstarter campaign. We discuss some of the origins of the game, the mechanics, and what Alessio is hoping will be achieved via the Kickstarter project. You can investigate the Kickstarter further at the following URL: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1744629938/loka-the-world-of-fantasy-chess?...
Welcome to Episode 101 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On the 13th February 2013, news broke across the internet that 2 of the 'Big 4' UK Wargames magazines - Battlegames & Miniature Wargames - were to merge, under the editorship of Henry Hyde In this show, Henry speaks candidly to Neil about this news, and explains what has been happening in the last few weeks. He also talks about some of his plans and aspirations for the new-look Miniature Wargames, and answers a couple of question...
Welcome to Episode 100 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we look back at 2012 and pick the 5 favourite games that we played last year, chat about our gaming highlights and look forward to 2013. Hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to episode 99 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In his show, I speak to Richard Clarke of Too Fat Lardies about the new 'Lard Approved' initiative, and also preview what is coming in 2013. I also speak to Robey Jenkins of Precint Omega about One Pound Wargames and MiniCon 2013. I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to episode 98 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I am once again joined by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs, and we discuss the new Skirmish rules from Spartan Games: Dystopian Legions, as well as the latest supplement for Saga, Ravens Shadow I hop you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 97 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones and Mike Hobbs, and we talk about Dreadball (again, sorry!), and review Bolt Action & Dropzone Commander I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 96 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I take an in-depth look at the recently released Wordl War II miniature wargame rules, Battlegroup Kursk, published by Iron Fist Publishing and The Plastic Soldier Company Firstly, I interview author Warwick Kinrade, and following that I review the rules with co-host Mike Hobbs. I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 95 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. In this show, I am joined once again by Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs and we discuss what games we have been playing since our last podcast together. The discussion is wide ranging, and cover subjects such as Ravne's Shadow (the new Saga supplement), The Dreadball & Judge Dredd Kickstarter projects, X-Wing and even Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition. I hope you enjoy the show.
Welcome to Episode 94 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I continue my preview of DreadBall, the new game from Mantic Games, by talking to Chris Palmer from Mantic Games about the Kickstarter project and the physical design of the game (figures, board etc) I also share a few of my own thoughts Enjoy the show
Welcome to episode 93 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. With the Kickstarter campaign for Dreadball, the new sports boardgame from Mantic Games, in full flow, I interview the designer, Jake Thornton. We chat about how Jake started gaming and some of his previous designs (including Dwarf Kings Hold and Project Pandora) before talking at some length about Dreadball, discussing several aspects of both the design and inspiration for the game, plus getting a basic overview of how the game mech...
Welcome to episode 93 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. In this show, we are looking at the recently released ancient rules, Augustus to Aurelian. I interview the author, Phil Hendry, and give an overview and review of the rules. I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 91 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I am joined by Richard Clarke from Too Fat Lardies and we talk about the new Age of Arthur rules: Dux Britanniarum. In addition, Richard also talks about what other developments are currently ongoing on Lard Island, including a new supplement for I Ain't Been Shot Mum, a World War II version of Through the Mud and the Blood and even a set of Sci-Fi Rules. I hope you enjoy the show.
Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast On this show, I am once again joined by Will Townshend from the Plastic Soldier Company as we catch up with his latest news and releases. I also chat about a couple of recent news items, and ask a question about WW2 gaming... I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to episode 89 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I spend some time chatting about some the the recent and upcoming releases in the wargames world that have caught my eye, including the recent 'Samurai Battles' game from Zvezda. In the main part of the show, I chat with Peter Berry from Baccus Miniatures. I hope you enjoy the show. 00:00 Intro 04:21 Shout-outs, ‘admin’ and future show previews 14:52 Initial thoughts on ‘Samurai Battles’ 27:41 Chat about upcoming and rec...
Welsome to Episode 88 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast In this show, I am joined by guests Rich Jones & Mike Hobbs as we discuss Muskets & Tomahawks, the skirmish game set in the French Indian War, written by Alex Buchel and published by Studio Tomahawk I hope you enjoy the show
Welcome to Episode 87 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast. In this show I am once again joined by Rich Jones as we have further discussion about Saga, Northern Fury and the latest faction: The Skraelings. We discuss the new battleboards in some depth, and how these give specific 'feel' to each faction - but we also look at some questions that have been asked about the game, including morale and body count. We also chat about other future releases for the Dark Age, including the upcoming rule...
