LEGALWATCH: Games Workshop vs Chapterhouse Latest
Big developments in the two year old case. At long last both sides are putting all their cards on the table. After a long period of no public changes, the case has moved forward in a major way this...
View ArticleMalifaux 101: The Factions
Let's introduce the factions fighting for power, freedom, control and bloodshed in the world of Malifaux - everyone's favourite SteamVictorioHorrorWestPunk game.. The Guild The Guild is a largely...
View ArticleWargames Gallery 8-16-12
"Did I mention we brought our bear with us..." Caption Contest - GO! Enjoy. If you have an awesome wargames shot you think would make a great BoLS pic of the day, email us. We love spectacle and...
View ArticleDEEP THOUGHT: Secrecy in Wargaming
Secrecy has a place in the real world, but what about our beloved hobby? This column comes from an experience I think we've all had. It can happen in any wargame from Warhammer 40000, to Fantasy, to...
View Article40K - WFB Rumors - The Next Codices
Chaos Space Marines are on the way. Here's the latest scuttlebutt on what's next. via Warseer's Harry, Hastings (collated by Eldargal here) Chaos Space Marines - September (duh) Warriors of Chaos -...
View ArticleBREAKING: 40k Dark Vengeance Prices
Warhammer 40,000 starter set prices doing the rounds everywhere. Get you wallets ready... DARK VENGEANCE PRICES Warhammer 40,000: Dark Vengeance (English) - Special Edition 49 Fig Box, Rulepack, Dice,...
View ArticleWARMACHINE: The Great Bears
When I started with Khador, I heard drastically different opinions on the Great Bears: "The best melee unit in the game!" "No way, they always die before doing anything!" It takes a little deeper...
View ArticleHow To: Making Sternguard Combi-Meltas MKII
Today I took another crack at converting one of the hottest bits on the market today; the Combi-Melta gun. Here at Spikey Bits, we still cant seem to keep this particular bit in stock, and routinely...
View ArticleWargames Gallery 8-20-12
Don't you just hate party-crashers? Caption Contest - GO! Enjoy. If you have an awesome wargames shot you think would make a great BoLS pic of the day, email us. We love spectacle and characterful...
View Article40k: Vehicles in 40k - For Better or Worse?
Mercer from www.imperiusdominatus.com here. Vehicles in 5th ed were a big part (if not over powered) of the game. In 6th ed vehicles have changed, but have they changed for the better or worse?...
View ArticleDesigner's Notes: Mack Martin on Testing a Wargame Pt. 2
Last week I wrote a little about testing, and how it relates to miniatures games. Lets dive deeper. Today, I want to expand on those concepts by explaining why testing is so difficult for miniatures...
View ArticleWARMACHINE: eMorghoul Caster Review
Continuing my theme of looking at Skorne's "bad" models, today we look at Skorne's "worst" caster, eMorghoul. People just seem to have something against the Lord Assassin. In fact, I don't think there...
View ArticleNEWS: Horus Heresy Latest - Forgeworld
Well its been a while coming, but Forgeworld finally threw up some images from the upcoming Horus Heresy book. You're gonna love em! So first up, this is available at GamesDay UK 2012. This first...
View ArticleWargames Gallery 8-21-12
Aaaargh! Comment like a pirate day - GO! Enjoy. If you have an awesome wargames shot you think would make a great BoLS pic of the day, email us. We love spectacle and characterful shots so lets see...
View ArticleGrim Dark Shooting: You Can Run, but You’ll Only Die Tired!
Lock and load, boys and girls, Reecius here from Frontline Gaming to show you how to properly Pew Pew in the 41st millennium. So, we covered assault a few weeks back, but also check out the addendum I...
View Article40K BATTLE REPORT: Yellow Tyranids vs Space Marines
Hi everybody. The BoLS video battle reports continue - Today we bring you a battle report featuring fan favorite AdamHarry's safety-yellow Tyranid splinterfleet squaring off against Scrimshaw's Space...
View ArticleBest of BoLS - Necromechanicus Army
Total Conversion - Annihalation Barge As part of our new series, we're casting a look at the painting and modelling skills that people have uploaded to the BoLS Hobby and Project Lounge.This week...
View Article40K RUMORS: September Releases
Its not all Dark Vengeance boxed sets. A lot of Finecast and other stuff is dropping in the latter part of the month. Here's the details: via Eldargal First up, the master list Warhammer 40,000 Sept....
View ArticleWargames Gallery 8-22-12
Why does this make me think of fish? Caption contest - GO! Enjoy. If you have an awesome wargames shot you think would make a great BoLS pic of the day, email us. We love spectacle and characterful...
View Article40k: Flyer Analysis - Part 2
Its time to take a closer look at some of our favorite flyers. Last week I wrote an introductory article on the impact of flyers in sixth edition. This week I'd like to go into a lot more detail in...
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