Mini Takes Podcast

This week on Mini Takes Shane and Austin discuss Age of Sigmar and why 2nd edition saw the peak format for the Warhammer game. What caused it to fall? Also we talk the Necromunda RPG that has been wiped from the internet by Games Workshop. What happened to it and why was it so quietly removed from Warhammer Community? We also take a look at the latest Golden Demon winners and tell you about the be...

This week Shane and Austin talk pre-painted terrain. Who’s buying it and is it a good deal? Are we going to buy it? Also we tackle the new 40K Christmas Battleforce boxes. Which ones are our favorites? Also in discussion is the culture war and D&D. Do these people even play the game? Let us know your tabletop takes below. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.sp...

This week on the show, Shane and Austin cover the latest news on Games Workshop’s falling stock price on the London Exchange. It’s been on the decline since hitting a peak in the Summer, what’s behind it and how does it affect Warhammer? Also we shout out the Old Man over at Corners of Chaos for mentioning us in a recent video. Love what you do! And finally we are once again taking about how cheap...

This week Shane and Austin tell you why chasing the 40K meta doesn’t actually garnered you victory in your local games. Also GW scubs all mention of the Necromunda RPG from the internet. Let us know your takes below in the comment section! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2r2D2uDOYDX6LrZnpzHjYX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

This week on the show Shane and Austin take a look at the upcoming Custodes codex. Is this the strongest codex we’ve seen yet in 11th edition Warhammer 40K? With upgraded unit stats and strong detachments, will the Adeptus Custodes dominate the tabletop? Also we tackle the latest Bolt Action FAQ from Warlord Games. Also it seems we missed a hint left by GW in the Autumn Preview about the potential...

This week on the podcast Shane and Austin take a look at reveals from last week’s Big Autumn Preview from Warhammer. We saw the new Adeptus Custodes codex and the reveal of the new Khazalite Holds faction for Age of Sigmar. Most interestingly is the new Citidel Tone Pro paint series that looks set to revolutionize the hobby of miniature painting. We cover all that and more. Let us know below what...

This week on Mini Takes we tackle the popular internet show Space King by Flashgitz. This insanely popular Warhammer 40K parody show has recently developed a board game version for Kickstarter that has absolutely blown through every funding milestone put in front of it. With the massive success the show is seeing, we wonder can the show ever transcend its nature as a parody? Also this week Games W...

This week on MiniTakes Shane and Austin being you an unfortunate announcement. The only way to save the future of the miniature wargaming hobby is to kill the internet. This proclamation of internet termination does not come lightly. We must return to the days of paper catalogs and snail mail. Also in this episode we discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the release of MiniWarGaming’s game R...

This week on Mini Takes we tackle the new Ork Codex release. Is this about to blow up the balance of the fledgling 11th edition or are the fears overblown? Also Austin brings in the rumor engine talking the potential signs a Custodes codex is on the way. And to the surprise of everyone, a new plastic thunderhawk is crash landing on your gaming tables.   Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHma...

We have major news this week to cover on Mini Takes Podcast. Games Workshop have announced both the buffing of Space Marines in the new 11th Edition Codex and the retiring of the remaining First Born Space Marines miniatures. Shane and Austin are here to discuss both T5 Space Marines and why you shouldn’t be crying over your miniatures going to Warhammer Legends. In this episode Austin also lets y...

This week on the Mini Takes Podcast we discuss terrain in Warhammer 40K yet again. It’s far too expensive and the race to standardize battlefields sucks. Get your wallets ready folks, Warhammer is getting more pricey. Also in this episode Shane gives a rundown on why he hates anime. We remember Makari. Also Skaven are getting a Made to Order release for Age of Sigmar. Austin has Bolt Action woes....

This week on Mini Takes we tackle the phenomenon of owning multiple Warhammer 40K armies. Do you really need them? What do you gain? Also Shane asks the important question, does a tabletop game need a community to function? Are we better off bowling alone? Finally Austin introduces our first Magic the Gathering segment with the question of singularly unique cards. What’s preventing them from being...

This week on the show Shane and Austin breakdown the announcement of Star Wars and other popular IPs coming to Dungeons and Dragons. Is this the start of slopification of the roleplaying brand or is it the best partnership ever? Also Austin lays down the outrageous prices of XCOM the Miniatures game. Is it dead on arrival? Old World’s new Battle March game mode also gets a segment, is this the bes...

This week on Mini Takes, Shane and Austin discuss the latest FAQ for 11th Edition 40K and its points changes. With the new FAQ comes changes to dispositions, Shane lays it down with the ongoing meta debate over which are best. Austin has good news to share about the new edition of Necromunda. Also There’s a new Cities of Sigmar release for Warhammer heroes and the secrets to unclogging Citidel pla...

This week Shane and Austin bring you their dream hobby projects if money and time were no obstacle. From classic Ultramarine for Warhammer 40K to Star Wars Legion armies, we are dreaming big! Also during the discussion we bring you the latest news on Warlord Games newest release with Black Powder Epic Battles Zulu. Finally we return to talking about films with a discussion about Christopher Nolan’...

This week on the podcast Shane and Austin discuss coaching in Warhammer. Does it make sense to pay someone to teach and advise you about playing the game? What do you even charge for that service? Should we drop everything and become coaches ourselves? Also in the pod, Games Workshop continues to release FAQ videos about their upcoming releases, we discuss it. Also we explore if D&D has become...

This week on the podcast Shane and Austin discuss the Sony GTA 6 controversy as physical media is on the decline. Is Warhammer going down the same path with digital rules? Also we discuss balancing dispositions for Warhammer 40K 11th edition. Shane almost buys Warlord Games Epic Scale Revolutionary War. Austin brings you news on upcoming Bolt Action releases and also haggles for marine snails. Joi...

This week on the show Shane and Austin discuss the latest lawsuit involving Games Workshop and the distribution of 40K mods for Tabletop Simulator. Is this the end of playing Warhammer online? In other news Warhammer: The Old World is getting an updated core rulebook. Shane and Austin have your coverage. Finally a new onboarding program called Warhammer Academy is being rolled out for new hobbyist...

This week on Mini Takes Podcast, Shane and Austin continue their discussion about 11th edition Warhammer 40K. They discuss the release of new Battleforce boxes for Imperial Guard. Chaos Space Marine, and Tyranids. Also Shane laments over the rollout of updates to the 40K app. With the new edition now hitting the tables, is it time for Old World to see an update? Finally Austin and Shane argue over...

This week on Mini Takes Shane and Austin discuss Space Marine detachment dispositions in 11th edition and why doing actions make total sense for marines. We also take a look at Combat Patrol and wonder why it’s done so poorly compared to Age of Sigmar’s Spearhead. Finally we check out how Agents of the Imperium are doing going into the new edition and Austin tries to drill it into the viewer that...

This week Shane and Austin cover more exciting news from 11th edition Warhammer 40K. New information about Crusade has been revealed and this might just be the best version yet. Also we discuss Bolt Action and how intuitive units in the game feel and how everything just runs smoothly. Finally we revisit Old World and why information for the game seems to be in a blackout.   Join our Discord: https...

This week Shane and Austin discuss their excitement at the impending release of 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000. Are you just as hyped as us? Also we take a look at the new German Bicycles from Warlord Games for Bolt Action and the controversial grumbling from some fans. And to wrap things up, Shane and Austin put on their big boy pants and discuss macroeconomics and the global supply chain of oil d...

This week we have a new three topic format for the show. Shane and Austin will discuss the latest reveals with Battleshock in 11th edition 40K, the apparent lack of rules knowledge by GW talking heads, and the loss of rules crunch in Crusade games. Also Austin is a gnome again. Let us know down below what your mini takes are.  Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFHmafqp Spotify: https://open.s...

This week Shane and Austin tackle the reveal of UV printed terrain from Games Workshop. Is terrain painting going to be in trouble with this Warhammer reveal? Is this a new golden age for players if Warhammer 40K? Are our wallets about to be hurting from it? We cover it all in this week’s podcast. Let us know below what you think of pre-painted Warhammer. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/qGVFH...

Have you drifted away from Warhammer? Has life taken you down a different path? Are you getting the itch to jump back in with the announcement of the new 11th Edition? Then this episode is for you. This week Shane and Austin discuss how to get yourself reacquainted with the game and able to jump back into all the action and fun. What to be on the look out for and what purchases to make. There's ne...