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You might be familiar with E.E. Smith's Lensman novels, but you've probably never played the 1969 classic Lensman wargame. Out of print since the 70s, copies of the original Lensman game are so rare they're hard to find even on ebay. Now, original designer Phil Pritchard is overhauling the game for re-release, hopefully later this year. Here's why Lensman's retro charm is still shining after all these years. More »
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Seven economic and religious factions are locked in a struggle to control exploitable planetary systems in Infinity, a sci-fi miniatures game packed with skirmish-level battles nearly 200 years in the future. The unit types include a little bit of everything: mutant animals, heavily armed mercenaries, miniskirted catgirl medics, mechanical armor and what appears to be a nun in a thong. You haven't lived until you've allowed Infinity to turn your kitchen table into a war for galactic hegemony aided by a few robots and a D20. More »
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There are few things in life quite as satisfying as commanding your cyborg hordes to wage war against the grognard across the kitchen table. Whether you prefer to blast Darkseid with your heat vision or lead a heavy lance in a raid against one of the Inner Sphere houses, miniatures games will meet your need for conquest. Check out our list of the five best scifi games that wil burn up your tabletop. More »
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