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Fallout fans rejoice: Modiphius Entertainment is pushing forward with both the Fallout: Factions Core Rulebook pre-orders and the upcoming 2026 release of Fallout: Wasteland Warfare as a solo/cooperative experience. Meanwhile, StarCraft is jumping into the miniatures game space, classic historical wargames are making comebacks via crowdfunding, and Mass Effect's board game is expanding with wave two miniatures.
Fallout: Factions Gets Enhanced With New Core Rulebook
Modiphius Entertainment has announced pre-orders for the Fallout: Factions Core Rulebook, a hardback tome designed to enhance the miniature skirmish game experience. This release represents the company's commitment to the Fallout gaming universe, which also includes the highly anticipated 2026 launch of Fallout: Wasteland Warfare as a solo and cooperative skirmish miniature game.
Source: TGN - Tabletop Gaming News
StarCraft Joins the Miniatures Game Arena
Blizzard's iconic real-time strategy franchise is expanding into tabletop gaming with The StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game, now available for pre-order. This marks a significant crossover moment as major video game properties continue to stake their claim in the physical tabletop wargaming market.
Source: OnTableTop – Beasts of War
Classic Historical Wargames Return Via Crowdfunding
Out-of-print classics Hannibal and Hamilcar are experiencing a resurgence through a Gamefound crowdfunding campaign that offers exclusive metal miniatures for these card-driven historical strategy games. This revival demonstrates the continued appetite among wargamers for deep, historically-inspired tactical experiences.
Source: Board Game News - Dicebreaker
Vesta Mandate Brings Hard Sci-Fi Politics to Kickstarter
Storygames Chicago has launched Vesta Mandate, a hard sci-fi political intrigue tabletop roleplaying game on Kickstarter, with the campaign running through March 22. This addition to the RPG crowdfunding space offers players a narrative-focused experience rooted in realistic space-faring scenarios.
Source: TGN - Tabletop Gaming News
Mass Effect Board Game Expanding With Wave Two Miniatures
The Normandy crew is ready for action as the second wave of miniatures for Mass Effect: The Board Game enters pre-order. This expansion represents the continued support for licensed tabletop adaptations of major video game franchises.
Source: Modiphius Entertainment
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