Yet another year has gone by since our forefathers here in the United States penned their revolution against British oppression.
We’ll all be celebrating in the usual manner (at least here in America) with cookouts and such into the late evening hours when the fireworks go off.
Declare Your Gaming Independence: Happy 4th of July
In the gaming world, a lot of similarities can still be drawn to what is happening currently, with the actions of our forefathers long ago. Are you playing new games now, and getting away from that old European flavor?
Six years ago Age of Sigmar burst onto the scene, and just got the third edition of their rules amid some controversy from Store Owners and hobbyists alike who just seem to be wanting rules instead of a $200 “limited edition” starter…
Plus of course, one year ago we had what may be the most successful reboot of Warhammer 40k yet, in 9th Edition as Games Workshop has arguably closed and surpassed the gap with its competitors like Asmodee Games.
Marvel Crisis Protocol seems to be gaining ground as Star Wars Legion, X-Wing 2.0 are all doing well sales-wise in stores for Asmodee now that they are all under the Atomic Mass Games studio.
Plus there are a ton more games out there to play, with many many new ones appearing each month, all vying for your hobby dollars!
As two big price hikes hit from Games Workshop in 2019, followed by one during the pandemic, let us know if your gaming habits have changed this year and why.
Today is your chance to pen your very own “Gaming Revolution”!
Have fun and stay safe this holiday folks!
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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 Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 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 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
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.
