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Today is the end of this union and marks the last and final update for this site that will be posted. I want to thank Gamespot and the community here at the MWU for a fantastic 2 years of sharing our passion for the hobby we all love. Thank you all for making us a great fansite and for making a great community.
Today also marks the grand opening of the new Miniatures Wargming Union. Today we open our brandnew website which you can find here:
The new site will be taking over so we ask to stop all activity here on this site an forums and bring it over to the new site.
Everything you liked about the MWU will be every better here and truely makes us shine and to be proud to be a great wargaming commmunity. We hope everyone enjoys the new site and forums and thank you all for your support in making us a great site!
**Please note, if the URL still takes you to this site then delete your cache and cookies since your browser might still think its the old site**
Thanks to David of the T40kU for the video!
Finally Im here, Im awake, and here to make quite the major annoucement.
This week I am sad to say that this very Gamespot Union will ultimately come to its end. We will seize all updates, new content and forums. This is the end of a great union...
or so you think...
I am proud to announce that the Miniatures Wargaming Union will be moving. This is something we have been working on for sometime and have been teasing you guys on our podcast about it. This week will not only mark the end of the Gamespot Union but will also mark the grand opening of our brand new website still entitled "The Miniatures Wargaming Union". We are going full boar into the new website, giving us freedom on how we run our site and not restricted by Gamespot. Expect the same, if not better news coverage as well as content, brand new features, and new dedicated forums that will sure to please.
The website will be opening very shotly, we fixing the minor things then we will officiall launch the site. It will be open this week, as early as tomorrow if we're lucky. Stay tunned to this union front page for the info.
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Week in Warhammer
* Podhammer joins the Miniature Wargames Union
* I score 4 Wins in a row!
Warhammer News
* Rackham seeks legal protection due to poor sales performance. Find the full article here
* Rick Preistly joins the Games Workshop mail order team to shake things up. Find the full article here
* Black Library scheduled to release "horus heresy" series of novels to delve deeper into the Warhammer world.
Rumours & Scuttlebut
* High Elf rumour summary on Warseer
Topic of the Week
* Part 2 of the Wood Elf army review. I cover all the armies unit choices in detail.
Listener Feed Back
* Further discussion on offensive dwarf lists.
* Support the Chaos Dwarves and reverse their exile from UK GTs! Sign the petition here.
Stay tuned this monday to this site for a major union annoucement that will sure to excite. I dont want to spoil anything on what it is exactly but let me just say we're very, very excited as should should you.
Check out the latest from FW!
Death Korps of Krieg Commissar:
First up and one sure to please Death Korps players who`ve been after them for a while are Death Korps of Krieg Commissar models. Although of course not actually Krieg soldiers themselves, these Imperial Commissars are outfitted to endure the rigours of the battlefield with their comrades complete with gas mask and rebreather. The Commissar`s role is to instil discipline in the troops and advise their commanders, as well as curb the Death Korps` "enthusiasm" where needed.
New for the Eldar are a new variant Avatar model and the Wave Serpent II for Warhammer 40,000. The superbly detailed Eldar Avatar with Spear by Juan Diaz offers a variation in armament and pose from our other Avatar and comes supplied with a length of brass rod to form the spear haft. This model will appeal to those of you who buy our products just to model and paint as well as play games, as it will make a fantastic centrepiece for your display cabinet or diorama and would superb battling a greater daemon.
Malcador with Lascannons:
We have another new variant of the ancient Malcador Heavy Tank available to order, this version which you can see Here features a twin-linked lascannon in the turret, a hull mounted demolisher cannon, and the sponson options of lascannon, heavy stubber and heavy bolter. A mobile fortress bristling with anti-tank firepower, this version of the Malcador specialises in destroying fortified positions and wreaking havoc with enemy vehicles. Deigned by Darren Parrwood the model is also supplied with both an Imperial Guard and Renegade tank commander, and is usable by either forces. I really like this model, there`s something decidedly old fashioned and industrial about it, making it a real 'land battleship' in looks.
Aeronautica Imperialis Marauder Colossus and Marauder Vigilant:
Also available for pre-order are two new variant Marauders for our Aeronautica Imperialis game. These two which can see pictured Here, are the Marauder Vigilant and the Marauder Colossus and were designed by Phil Stutchinskas. The Vigilant is a specially outfitted long range reconnaissance aircraft, while the Colossus on the other hand is a heavy bomber, designed to carry a single bunker-busting bomb to smash fortified targets
Games for Windows magazine has the latest scoop on the new Dawn of War game "Soulstorm", the only thing that has been shown is just a little blurb on what the new issue contains
"Dawn of War: Soulstorm - Unit Breakdown COMING SOON: A detailed description of new units from GFW's exclusive first look at the next Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War expansion, Soulstorm."
The only details we have is that Dark Eldar are a new race, no Tyranids from what we hear. The game is the 3rd expansion and no word if its going to have a graphical overhaul or remain on the same engine (if so then its a bummer).
We will have full coverage on the new game once we get our dirty little hand on a copy. Stay tuned!
UPDATE:
New image has been leaked
EDIT by Bobman19: A photo was found of a small article with some info on DoW:SS. The problem is that the article.....it's in German. So if anyone knows German and can tell anyone what it says leave a comment. The picture is to big for the front page so it will be moved to a forum topic. It can be found HERE
EDIT by Bobman19: Another photo found (once again in German). it can be found at the link above.
The Drop Pod Cast Episode 28 is now out. Check out our podcast page to listen to the latest episode.
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Whats in this episode:
-Forge World Update
-Battlefleet Gothic Update
-Warhammer Roleplay Day Details
-PODHAMMER joins the MWU!
Today I can happily announce our newest feature to The Miniatures Wargaming Union, a new podcast show called "PODHAMMER". We are excited to have Jeff Carroll, the host of PODHAMMER, to be joining us at the MWU to help expand our audience and to greater benefit our fansite that we enjoy.
PODHAMMER is a podcast dedicated strictly to Warhammer Fantasy which will help expand upon The Drop Pod Cast in fantasy coverage. Getting exclusive coverage for Warhammer Fantasy that you will not find anywhere else, PODHAMMER is a must for any wargamer.
Episode 2 has been released of PODHAMMER, the show is in the early stages but is progressing very nicely. Episode 3 will mark the first official episode of PODHAMMER presented by the MWU, so stay tuned! PODHAMMER will also be a bi-weekly show much like The Drop Pod Cast but will run on opposite weeks of each other providing a weekly dose of your favorite shows.
I would like you all to welcome Jeff Carroll (forum name: Catpipe) to The Miniatures Wargaming Union and hope you all really enjoy PODHAMMER!
To tune into PODHAMMER stay tuned for a front page link, until then check out the current PODHAMMER page.
The Drop Pod Cast Episode 27 is now out. Check out our podcast page to listen to the latest episode.
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Whats in this episode:
-Blood and Thunder Comic Preview
-Dark Heresy Demo Details
-New Apocalypse Details
-W.A.R. News Blow-out!
Make ready your chainsword, strap on your bolter, and say a prayer to the God-Emperor, for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is here. Step into the role of an agent of the Inquisition, hunting out and destroying the foul and twisted influence of Chaos.
This free booklet gives you a taste of the fantastic new roleplay game from award winning publisher Black Industries. The long awaited Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay: Dark Heresy will be available from February 2008.
The overwhelming response solidifies WAR as one of the most anticipated PC titles of 2008. WAR's Beta Center is currently open and accepting applications at: https://betacenter.eamythic.com/signup.php.
Based on Games Workshop's epic tabletop fantasy war game, WAR features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm (RvR) game play and is scheduled for release on the PC in the first quarter of 2008. For more information, please visit www.warhammeronline.com.
Games Workshop, Warhammer, Warhammer Online, Age of Reckoning, and all associated marks, names, races, race insignia, characters, vehicles, units, illustrations and images from the Warhammer world are either , and/or Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2007. All rights reserved.
The Apocalypse Website is officially open and there is info and back story for all.
Some of the Details:
-3,000 Points is the minimum army size
-Max army size is "how many models you can fit on the table without it collapsing under the weight"
-Extreme amount of box sets including more then 1 powerful tanks such as Landraiders or Hammerheads
-The Backpack we all want comes with the Backpack, the New Templates, the Big Gun Dice, and the Apocalypse Expansion Book
For all of the information visit the official Apocalypse website here
During the PAX convention Gamespot held a live stage demo for Warhammer Online. Our own resident union member Carrie Gouskos was there from EA Mythic giving a demo of the Tome of Knowledge. I highly suggest you check out the video for lots of great info on the Tome.
Boom-Studios is at it again with another new line of Warhammer 40k comics. This new line "Blood and thunder" takes the role of the orks instead of the space marines.
The dreaded Orks, monstrous green skinned goliaths of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, take center stage in this four issue mini-series from 40K novelist Dan Abnett, and multiple Eisner Award nominee, Ian Edginton! The Orks are the most warlike race in the blood-soaked galaxy of the 41st millennium - cruel, crude and brutally barbaric - their unflinching passion for violence is so unquenchable, Ork clans spend as much time warring with each other as they do their enemies! Yet, once in a generation, a leader will emerge, mighty enough to lay waste
to his rivals and unite the clans, unleashing armies millions strong upon humankind! Destiny beckons, and it is from the ranks of the Blood Axe clan that the call will be answered...
The comic is still to be determined for a release day but will run for the low price of $2.99
Warhammer Online High Elf and Dark Elf blow-out! New roles shown plus new screens and art.
The wait is over. Watch and behold.
The Drop Pod Cast Episode 26 marks our 1 year anniversary of The Drop Pod Cast! Thank you to everyone who has ever tuned in to making us the best hobby podcast on the web! Check out our podcast page to listen to the latest episode.
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Whats in this episode:
-Epic Commander Update
-Namco Bandai Announces Warhammer: Battle March
-New High Elves
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Round Table Discussions
-The Drop Pod Cast 1 year anniversary
The guys working on the Epic Commander mod have released a little tidbit today showing off one of thier new units: the Warhound Titan.
The model was designed by a new member of their growing team, OrangeKnight. For full details and latest news on the Epic Commander mod check out their forums for the scoop!
Namco Bandai announced today a new title for the Xbox 360 entitled "Warhammer: Battle March". Warhammer: Battle March is ultimatly Warhammer: Mark of Chaos but ported to the 360 with extra content. The game will feature everything that MoC had to offer but also includes the new expansion Battle March which as of now is exclusive to Xbox360 and no word yet on a PC release. The extra content will also include all new Dark Elf and Greenskin races.
The game will feature 4 player online via Xbox Live in team based or head-to-head modes. The game is set to be released in 2008.
Check out IGN for first screens.
Edit: Gamespot has confermed that the PC will get new content.
