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NEA Game Fest 2025

NEA Game Fest 2025 has finally happened and Austin his here this week to discuss with Shane all the events he took part in and what the experience was like this year at its new location. NEA Game Fest is an annual local tabletop convention hosted in Jonesboro, Arkansas with multiple days of RPGs, board games, and miniature tournaments. What tabletop conversations have you attended?
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Warhammer Big Summer Preview 2025

The Big Summer Preview has happened and so much cool stuff was shown off. From Space Marines to Votann and even Chaos Dwarfs (or should we say Duardin?), it's been a blast seeing all the new models. Shane and Austin are here to go over everything unveiled and give you their thoughts on it all. What are you most excited for? 
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Horus Heresy 3.0: GW Dumbing it Down?

This week Shane and Austin travel to the 30th Millennium to discuss the new edition of The Horus Heresy. Fans of the game are complaining of the dumbing down of the game and the “40kification” of it. We go over some of these grievances and give our thoughts on it. What do you think? Is the new edition for the worse?
 
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When is a Miniature Painting Project Done?

When is your miniature fully painted? This is the question that Shane and Austin discuss on this week’s episode. Is there a set guideline for when to put down your paint brush or is it a bit more subjective than that? We'll go over painting guidelines, personal anecdotes, and just general artistic theory. Let us know below, when are you for sure finished with your projects?

RPG Tavern: Top 3 Worst DM Mistakes

This week on RPG Tavern Shane runs through what he believes are the top 3 worst mistakes you can make as a DM in a campaign.

Did GW Fumble the Summer of Chaos Releases?

This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin take a closer look at Games Workshop’s “Summer of Chaos” and ask: has the 2025 Chaos Legions release lived up to expectations? With a rollout that feels more whelming than world-breaking, they discuss whether the spotlight on Chaos in 40K has been dimmed by competing projects like the launch of Grand Cathay in The Old World and the new 3rd edition of The Horus Heresy. Is GW stretching its release schedule too thin, or is this just a slower burn for the legions of the warp?

Is Warhammer Pay to Win?

In this episode, we dig into one of the biggest questions in the Warhammer community: is 40K pay to win? We look at some recent examples — like Emperor’s Children and their beefy new battleline units, the Leagues of Votann’s wild 9th edition launch, and Grand Cathay’s power-packed debut in Warhammer: The Old World — to break down whether dropping cash equals winning games. Is it just power creep? Is it business as usual? Or is there something more going on?
 
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RPG Tavern: Our Top 3 Starting Tropes

In the very first installment of RPG Tavern, we’re switching gears from grimdark warzones to grimy taverns, jail cells, and royal courtrooms. That’s right — it’s RPG time.
 
In this casual fireside-style chat, we dive into our top 3 favorite RPG starting tropes. From the classic “you all meet in a tavern,” to starting off as prisoners, to being sent on a quest by some royal pain — we’re breaking down why these clichés still work, how to twist them into something fresh, and which ones we secretly love the most.
 
Whether you’re a forever DM or a first-time player, RPG Tavern is open.
 
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Our Top 3 Favorite Miniature Paint Brands

In this episode of 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin rank their top 3 favorite miniature paint brands for Warhammer 40K and other tabletop games. They compare color quality, consistency, coverage, and value across popular lines like Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more. What are your favorite paint brands?

Chapter Approved 2025-26 Deck Review

This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin review the new Chapter Approved card deck for Warhammer 40K 10th Edition. They explore how the updated missions, deployment maps, and secondary objectives bring fresh variety and tactical depth to matched play—making it more dynamic, unpredictable, and fun than ever. Whether you’re a competitive player or just looking to shake up your game nights, this deck might be a game-changer.Check out our Discord!https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp