Fantasy Sports

In Blood Bowl, it's possible for a player to die right there on the pitch. However, that doesn't have to mean that their career is over. There's plenty of undead to go around, and now there's two more star players. You can head over to Forge World and order up Skrull Halfheight and Gretchen Wachter now, along with the Wolfenberg Crypt-Stealers team.

From the announcement:

Necromancers, rejoice! Whether you coach a Necromantic Horrors or Shambling Undead team, you’re getting new reserves in the form of a pair of Star Players. You can pre-order the models for Skrull Halfheight and Gretchen Wächter now. Both bring very different skills to your squad, but they’ve got one thing in common: they’re both dead already, so dying again isn’t going to be a massive downside for them.

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So, you've got your Lord of the Rings figures on order. But what about this upcoming weekend? What will Games Workshop be bringing to the shop? Well, they've got a whole bunch of Dark Angels (one of my former factions when I played 40k) as well as a new Necron figure. On the fantasy side of things, there's a new Direchasm set as well as two Blood Bowl undead figures.

From the preview:

If you like the colour green, enjoy wearing robes, and have a penchant for secrecy, today is a good day. If you still haven’t worked out what we’re hinting at, check out our weekly video for the answer to the riddle.

That’s right, the Dark Angels are back, but they haven’t come alone – let’s take a look at all of the Warhammer 40,000 releases that are up for pre-order next weekend.

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The crowd can be a real factor in any sporting event, even arena combat. So, in order to get the crowd on your team's side and keep them there, having some cheerleaders spurring them on can really help. That includes in Aristeia!, Corvus Belli's sci-fi arena combat sports game. In this preview, we get a look at the upcoming Tunguska Cheerleaders squad.

From the article:

One of the Stadion Tunguska's promotional slogans says that, without its cheerleaders, Aristeia! would be just a game, because they put on the real show. This stadium's men's and women's cheerleading teams are among the best in the entire Sphere and the competition to join them is brutal. But once inside, the bond of sisterhood forged between the members of each group is unbreakable, because, without real teamwork and perfect coordination, the show could not work. And the show that the Stadion Tunguska cheerleaders put on is a great performance that can even make you forget about the Aristeia! the game you were watching. Not for nothing another one of this stadium's slogans is: "There is no halftime at the Stadion Tunguska", because nobody wants to get out of their seat when these cheerleaders jump into the HexaDome. In addition to the perfect physical condition required to join, they also boast their enhancement implants made at Bakunin’s Black Labs, the kind that only Tunguska’s big money can afford and that make them superior to anyone in their league, taking the spectacle to a superhuman level. These ladies and gentlemen have a veritable legion of fans and followers who aspire to be like them.

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There's been a bunch of new books coming out recently for 40k as well as a couple box games from Games Workshop. And no matter how clear a rulebook is written, there's bound to be questions. And that's where GW has stepped in and answered some of them. Head over and check out the new FAQ updates.

From the update:

It’s that time of year when you write down your list, send it off, and wait excitedly for a response – yes, it’s time for some new FAQs!

The new codex supplements for the Space Wolves and Deathwatch have been out for a few weeks now, giving people the opportunity to unleash either the Wolves of Fenris or the supreme xenos hunters upon the battlefields of the 41st Millennium. 

The Warhammer 40,000 Studio received your questions about these two tomes and has prepared the following FAQ documents. They clarify a few things such as how Deathwatch kill teams are put together and how Canis Wolfborn’s attacks work, making it easier than ever to bring death to the enemies of the Emperor.

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Necromunda and Blood Bowl are the two games featured this week at Games Workshop for pre-orders. They have the new Van Saar book for Necromunda as well as a new set of models and supplements. And for Blood Bowl, they have plenty of new dice and a pitch, plus some ancillaries as well. Head over and check 'em out.

From the announcement:

It’s a big week in the underhive and on the gridiron. Today, we’re taking a look at the new pre-orders for Necromunda and Blood Bowl, as well as some awesome new Warhammer merch.

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With the latest season of Blood Bowl now available, coaches all over the world are getting their teams out onto the pitch. Of course, there are occasionally things where the refs have to go and review the footage and check the rulebook in order to make a call. And it's the notes from these updates that we've got here as GW has posted an updated FAQ and E&C for the game.

From the article:

The Second Season Edition of Blood Bowl is out in the wild, and coaches across the Old World have been recruiting their teams and hitting the gridiron in search of glory – or simply to cause as much mayhem and bodily injury as possible.* 

As always with a new season, there have been a few questions relating to the game, along with some queries about specific interactions, and we’re here to set the record straight! We caught up with the Chief Herald of Nuffle, Jay Clare, to give you the low-down on these sorts of updates and let you know how often you can see them in the future!

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A new entry to the tabletop sports genre is coming soon. Zenit Miniatures had their successful Kickstarter campaign for Takkure, their sci-fi rugby game. Now, they're taking regular pre-orders. If you still want to get all those extras and exclusives, this is your last chance to do so.

From the website:

In a violent cyberpunk universe, the players take on the role of coaches to lead teams of 4 players.

COMPONENTS (Inluding upgrades) - 4x Yamato figures (32mm scale, metal) - 4x Yamato player cards - 4x Teriomorphs figures (32mm scale, metal) - 4x Teriomorphs player cards - 2x Play cards deck: 13 generic for each team 8 for Yamato 8 for Teriomorphs - 1x Play field (2mm cardboard) - 2x Trainer board (1,2mm Cardboard) - 1x Playtime board (1,2mm Cardboard) - 6x 12-sided dice (D12): 3 red y 3 yellow - +50 Tokens (2mm cardboard) - Scatter template (2mm cardboard) - 8 inch ruler (With pass modifiers, 2mm cardboard) - Rulebook and all unloked stretch goals

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Next week, there's some new Necromunda as well as new Blood Bowl pre-orders showing up. There's going to be the new White Dwarf as well. What are some more details about all of it? Glad you asked, because that's what we get here.

From the article:

Next week brings a host of pre-orders for Necromunda and Blood Bowl, along with a new issue of White Dwarf and a very special release from Black Library. Before we take a look at those in detail, let’s check out the highlights.

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When you want to fill your day with gaming info, a gaming magazine is a great way to do it. White Dwarf is one of the longest-running out there, and there's a new issue coming out soon. What'll be in this December issue? Glad you asked, as that's what we get a preview of here.

From the website:

IT’S CHRISTMA – ahem. Not quite yet, anyway. What it definitely IS time for, however, is our preview of December’s issue of White Dwarf! Here’s the front cover in all its arachnoid glory.

With a cover like that, you’re no doubt expecting to see some grots in this issue. Well, you’d be right! But before we take a closer look at what awaits you in Issue 459, let’s check out the rest of the contents.

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Ah, DreadBall, Mantic's sci-fi sports game where players look to score points by getting the ball past the opposition and into one of the three scoring hoops. We've not heard from it in a while, but it's making a comeback. Mantic's 2021 plans include new minis and a new supplement. We get a little look at them in this preview.

From the article:

With COVID still causing issues here in the UK, it meant we couldn’t hold our traditional day of gaming and chat at HQ over the weekend. However, we weren’t going to let a pandemic stop all the fun! So, we hosted our second Virtual Open Day. This gave us a chance to invite Mantic fans from around the globe to spend the day chatting and give them some sneak peeks about what’s coming up in 2021.

We’re kicking things (or should that be launching the ball) with DreadBall. We realise it’s been a while since we’ve had any new DB releases, so in 2021 we’re going all out with a brand-new supplement and miniatures. This will all be bundled together as the Galactic Tour: Magnetar Circuit.

Inside this collection of DreadBall awesome sauce, you’ll find a new supplement, cards, tokens, three new support assistants and an MVP/ref. We’ll dive into each of these in more detail below.

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Want to get your hand on a zoat? They're not all that easy to find coming from Games Workshop, but a new one is up for pre-order over at Forge World. It's Zolcath and he's prepping to hit the Blood Bowl pitch. Head over and put your name on the list so you can add him to your team roster.

From the article:

Zoats are an exceptionally rare sight, and to find one on the Blood Bowl pitch is all but unheard of. Zolcath seems to play as much for his own amusement as anything else, he will only allow a team to hire him once they find his hidden lair.

Not only is Zolcath a strong player in his own right, with the stats and skills to dominate the gridiron, he’s a Zoat! Your opponents will gaze in awe when you put him on the table, and so will the players lining up against him on the Line of Scrimmage.

This finely-detailed resin model is supplied in 16 pieces, including a 40mm round base. Zolcath the Zoat is available to play for Lustrian Superleague and Elven Kingdoms League teams. You can find all the rules you need to use him in your games of Blood Bowl in the Second Season Official Rules.

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Zoats. Old grognards remember when they weren't much more than a Games Workshop inside joke. "When Zoats get a faction in 40k" was an old saying. Well, it's not 40k, and it's not a whole faction, but Blood Bowl is getting itself a Zoat. Zolcanth the Zoat, to be specific. Want to see what he's like on the pitch? Have yourselves a look-see.

From the preview:

Zoats are exceptionally rare beings, living meditative, hermetic lifestyles far removed from society – including the Blood Bowl pitch. It’s believed that most Zoats aren’t even aware of the beautiful game. Such was the case with Zolcath until a Wood Elf sought his wisdom, hoping the rumoured magical abilities of these elusive creatures might help him achieve success on the gridiron. As luck would have it, Zolcath became fascinated by Blood Bowl and asked his visitor to teach him the basics.

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It's the wizarding world's most popular sport, Quiddich. Teams of players on brooms look to score goals while one player attempts to catch the Golden Snitch. Soon, you'll be able to bring that high-flying action to the tabletop in Knight Model's Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch. The new fantasy sports game is up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

Welcome to the most action packed board game, Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch, inspired by Quidditch, the fastest, most magical game of all, as seen in the Harry Potter films. 

Recreate the most famous wizards’ sport, with a game packed with speed, decisive dice rolling and last-gasp victories, where the action never stops.

The game's around 3x funded with 23 days to go.

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13! 75! 83! Omaha! Hike! It's time to get back onto the gridiron as a new edition of Blood Bowl hits the pre-order circuit over at Games Workshop. There's the new box set, a new team, new extras, and more all available to get your name on the list to get at the end of the week.

From the release:

Fans of the legendary game of fantasy football, rejoice! Today is the day you can secure a copy of the incredible boxed set, a new team, a long-awaited Treeman, and one of the most amazing Star Players we’ve yet seen! Not only that, but the latest White Dwarf is also up for pre-order now. Read on to check it all out!

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The new edition of Blood Bowl will not only update the general rules for the game, but all the teams are getting updated as well. How each one will be changing is relegated to the rulebook, but for some looks at how those will be implemented and a look at a few other surprises, check out this preview article.

From the article:

Want to see what’s changed for your existing teams in the new edition of Blood Bowl? The Official Rules book updates all the current teams and Star Players, and we’re taking care of the rest in this very article! The new edition is a fresh take on a classic, and it was made with a deep respect for the history of the game. Folks who have been playing for decades are going to love what they see, and today we’re taking a look at how it’s breathing life into your favourite teams.

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Could we get some more Bs up there in that headline, maybe? Anyway, now that we've seen the Orc team that will be in the new Blood Bowl box set, it's time to look at who they'll be opposing. They're the Bogenhafen Barons and we get a scouting report on them here.

From the article:

Blood Bowl: Second Season Edition includes two great-looking new teams. We’ve already had a peek at the Thunder Valley Greenskins, so today we’re turning our eye to the Bögenhafen Barons and Imperial Nobility teams in general. Since they don’t have any Cabalvision highlights yet, we’ve put together a video about what makes them unique – take a look!

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I'm a greenskin at heart, even if my main Blood Bowl team has been Lizardmen for a long time now. But I also have an Orcs team as well, so I'm interested to see how they're going to play in the new edition that's coming out. If you're like me, you can head over and check out exactly that in this preview.

From the scouting report:

The Blood Bowl: Second Season Edition box includes two new teams, and this week we’re taking a look at how they perform on the pitch, starting with the Thunder Valley Greenskins. Watch this video for a quick hit of what makes them special.

Veteran coaches will already be familiar with standard Orc and Goblin teams, but Black Orc teams like the Thunder Valley Greenskins are more focused, making them very straightforward to play. They’re even tougher than a regular Orc team, but they all but forgo the passing game to concentrate on crushing the other team. Let’s break the roster down, shall we?

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A new Blood Bowl starter set is coming up for pre-order this weekend, along with it being a new edition of the game. So, what all will be changing? Glad you asked. In this article, they sit down with the lead rules writer for this version and get a look-see as to how the league is being restructured.

From the article:

The latest edition of Blood Bowl is nearly here, and every aspect of the rules has been analysed and adjusted to ensure a smoother, more exciting gaming experience. The plays are bigger, the action truer to real-life sports, and you have more control over how your team develops than ever before. If you’re new to the game, this is an amazing time to jump into Blood Bowl – the new rules are better than ever, and the new season is a great time to be a rookie. Whether you’re an old hand or lacing up your Blood Bowl cleats for the first time, we’re taking a look at some of the rules changes.

We tracked down Jay, the lead rules writer, to ask about his favourite changes – take a look at what he has to say!

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Now that you've gotten your pre-orders set for this past weekend, what will Games Workshop have next weekend? Well, we get a look at exactly that in this preview. Mostly, the focus is on Blood Bowl and the new starter set for it.

From the article:

Next week sees the release of some incredible pre-orders, including the new Blood Bowl boxed set. Before we get onto the details, let’s follow the advice of legendary Blood Bowl commentators Jim and Bob and check out the highlights.

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Games Workshop has a lot of different things up for pre-order over on their website this week. There's a new Nurgle box for 40k. There's a classic character for Blood Bowl. But the biggest story is for Age of Sigmar with their Broken Realms: Morathi book and kits.

From the article:

This week is a big one for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, as the Broken Realms saga begins with Morathi’s play for apotheosis. We’ve also got a very fun model to celebrate the legacy of Josef Bugman, plus the next set of Space Marine (anti-)Heroes and even an early stocking stuffer! Read on to see what’s on pre-order today.

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Alright, you've got your cart full of this week's pre-orders, but what about what's coming out this upcoming Saturday? Games Workshop has you covered in this preview. The big story is the new Broken Realms: Morathi book, set to change the face of Age of Sigmar forever.

From the article:

The Broken Realms saga is set to encompass the entirety of the Age of Sigmar, changing the status quo for every faction. It all starts next week with the first book in the series, Broken Realms: Morathi, coming your way in hardback, eBook, and limited editions.

The Shadow Queen has long plotted to attain true godhood, and she’s finally seizing her chance. Anyone who stands in her way will suffer… as you’ll see in the epic story that weaves together the Daughters of Khaine, Idoneth Deepkin, Slaves to Darkness, Stormcast Eternals, and Cities of Sigmar in a tale that promises to alter the balance of power in the Mortal Realms. After you’ve read it and picked your jaw up from the floor, you can replay key events with new battleplans and rules for all five factions.

To kickstart your Broken Realms gaming, you’ll also be able to choose from four themed boxed sets that will help you recreate the armies from the narrative in Broken Realms: Morathi – in fact, each contains everything you need to field a warscroll battalion from the book. These kits are a great starting point for a larger army or to reinforce your existing collection, perfect for anyone who wants a new force to take them through the Broken Realms or to tool up to stop Morathi’s devious plans. More details and contents for these can be found on the Broken Realms website.

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A new Blood Bowl season is nearly upon us. And with the new season comes a new box set with two complete teams, including big guys. Want a look inside and prepare your scouting report? That's just what you get in this preview. Hut! Hut! Hike!

From the article:

Blood Bowl is back in a big way, with the best-ever Blood Bowl boxed game ever produced! Don’t just take our word for it! Check it out, right now!

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A trio of new superstars for Rumbleslam are out today from TTCombat. Want to know what these new wrestlers are like in the ring before you either hire them for your squad or see them in the opposing corner? Head on over and check out their cards now.

From the article:

3 new Superstars, 3 new cards!

We’ve got 3 brand new Superstars on the way to the ring this Friday, so that means you’ll get 3 new sets of rules to have fun with.

So what exactly do these new Superstars bring to your team? Well we’re here to find out!

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What're you up to this weekend? Well, you might want to carve out some time in your schedule to check out the Gridiron & Glory Previews that Games Workshop will be having. They'll be showing off new minis and expansions for Blood Bowl, Warhammer Underworlds, and Warcry. So, be sure to mark it on your calendar and set your alarm.

From the post:

We have another Warhammer Preview Online coming this weekend. No-one will want to miss any of the big reveals at Gridiron and Glory, and if you’re a fan of Blood Bowl, Warhammer Underworlds, and Warcry, we’ll have something extra special for you. We’ll be showing off new models and expansions – it’s going to be a-maz-ing!

As with our previous online previews, we’ll be bringing you the latest news, teasing you with hints, and revealing incredible new models LIVE on Twitch, accompanied by an in-depth round-up right here on warhammer-community.com. Here’s when you need to tune in to catch it all.

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We can't really go out and see sports events live right now. But we can still play fantasy sports games on our tabletops (even if it's a sci-fi fantasy sports game). Takkure is a new cyberpunk rugby miniatures game that's up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

The campaign's around 2x funded with 13 days left to go.

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