Here are all the new wargaming releases, previews, rumors, and more from the weekend, plus the latest on
These were the biggest announcements from the wargaming hobby and our expert commentary from the last week!
Let’s look at what you may have missed for Warhammer and the latest releases for tabletop wargaming in general!
GW’s New 40k Chapter Approved & AOS Pre-Orders For June
New rules changes are on the way in Chapter Approved, and for Warhammer AoS Skaven, Sylvaneth, DoK, and more will be next week’s pre-orders for June 18th. Read More
Back These Basing & Weathering Powders on Kickstarter!
The new Kickstarter from Shadow’s Edge Miniatures is full of amazing Earth Works Basing & Weathering Powders- check it out! Read More
Dan Abnett Teases The End of the Horus Heresy Series
The 8th book (and final) from Dan Abnett is on the way for the Siege of Terra Series, but it will also end the Horus Heresy saga! Read More
New Snipers & Heavy Orcs: Puppetswar 3D Patreon
The Puppetswar June Patreon has kicked off with some really amazing 3D STL files of Space Snipers and Heavy Orcs! Read More
New Warhammer JOYTOY Releases: Pricing & Where Get Yours
Here is the pricing and where to get the new Warhammer 40k JOYTOY releases, featuring new Space Marines action figures from Games Workshop. Read More
Bluff City Open: Top Warhammer 40k Homebrew Army List
Death Guard are still viable in competitive play as a new general’s Warhammer 40k army list emerged at the Bluff City Open! Read More
Catan 3D Expansion: Seafarers & Cities & Knights Announced!
The new Catan 3D Expansion: Seafarers and Cities & Knights has been announced and just looks amazing- check it out! Read More
RUMORS: Big 40k Matched Play Rules Changes Coming Soon!
Big rules changes may be coming to Victory and Command points for Matched Play in the new Warhammer 40k Chapter Approved Nephilim book. Read More
All The Hottest Trending Wargaming Posts to June 11th
Don’t miss all the hottest trending wargaming posts from June 4th – 10th that seem to be on everyone’s minds! Read More
6 Pages of New World Eaters 40k Rules SPOTTED
Here are the new World Eaters 40k rules from the June White Dwarf to hold us over until their forthcoming codex release. Read More
New Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Gameplay Trailer is Wild!
The new Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Gameplay Trailer shows off some insane shooting, melee, and psychic mechanics! Read More
Turbo Dork Hyper Culture Paint Back for a Limited Time!
If you love the Hyper Culture Paint from Turbo Dork, grab it now as they are doing a very limited run and when it’s gone, it’s gone! Read More
The Other Side to Wargaming’s Latest IP Drama
In response to a statement from Secret Weapon, TT Combat has revealed their side to wargaming’s latest IP drama… Read More
Space Marines Place at The London Open: 40k Army Lists
Space Marines rose to the location at the London Open that happened over the weekend, as these Warhammer 40k army lists took the top! Read More
Chaos Space Marines Daemon Weapons Rules are Spicy!
New 40k Chaos Space Marines rules have been spotted, this time for the Daemon Weapons, and they are still dangerous to use. Read More
Huge Restock of GW Beveled Bases: Get Yours For Less!
We just restocked and added a bunch of GW beveled bases sizes to our secondhand marketplace store- don’t miss out on the new huge selection! Read More
New Warhammer Kratos Heavy Assault Tank Size Comparison
Just how big is it? Well, check out this Horus Heresy Kratos tank size comparison and find out just how chonky the new kit is! Read More
Get The Details On New Star Wars: Legion Miniatures
Atomic Mass Games revealed a ton of new Star Wars: Legion Miniatures from bundled Battle Force boxes to smaller expansions! Read More
ImpendingDuff Store is a Can’t Miss For Paints & Hobby Supplies
If you’re looking for paints, merch, or hobby tools the ImpendingDuff store has some awesome paints and products that can be hard to find! Read More
The MVP of 9th Edition Warhammer 40k is the Same as 10th
With the upcoming 10th edition of Warhammer 40k looming, the real MVP is to magnetize your miniatures with these magnets to… Read More
Kromlech’s New Behemoth Walker Counts as a Dreadnought
The new Behemoth Dread Walker from Kromlech is an awesome Dreadnought alternative for Warhammer 40k that will set your army apart! Read More
Black Templars Rock Bluff City Open: Top 40k Army Lists
Black Templars clutched the W at the Bluff City Open that happened over the weekend, and these Warhammer 40k army lists took the top! Read More
Painting Horus Heresy Emperor’s Children a Pretty Purple
Learn how to paint Horus Heresy Emperor’s Children with this easy and awesome tutorial from Lil’ Legend Studio- check it out! Read More
GW Reveals New Necromunda Cargo-8 Ash Wastes Rules
If you’ve been wondering if you should add the new vehicle to your gang, these Necromunda Cargo-8 Ridgehauler Ash Wastes rules will help you decide! Read More
Get The Details On New Horus Heresy Liber Mechanicum Rules!
GW revealed the table of contents for the upcoming Horus Heresy Liber Mechanicum book and a few rules as well- check it out! Read More
A New Plastic Warhammer 40k Scale Thunderhawk is a GO!
All those rumors that came true this year also mentioned a plastic 40k Thunderhawk as well, so odds are good it will happen- here’s why. Read More
Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Railroad: Operatives & Gunners
Buff up your forces with2 new Fallout: Wasteland Warfare sets from Modiphius- including Railroad: Operatives and Gunners! Read More
Warhammer+ Takes Another Hit It Looks Like…
Games Workshop is hiring more animators to join the team, and it could be to just pump out content for Warhammer+ Plus faster, or… Read More
Dropzone Commander UCM Behemoth Hitting Pre-Order Soon!
Get ready for some insane combat as the new Dropzone Commander UCM Behemoth is coming to the game soon- check out the preview! Read More
And that’s it for all the latest 40k rumors and releases for wargaming in general. Don’t forget to keep your eyes glued to Spikey Bits for what else the gaming world is throwing at you this week.
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
