Heroscape: Age of Annihilation

About this episode

The episode discusses the return of Heroscape, its history, and gameplay impressions of the new edition.

The battlefield of Valhalla has reopened! In this episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast, we cover the long awaited return of Heroscape from Renegade Game Studios. Bryan kicks things off with a 20 year history of the beloved miniatures board game, from its cult classic status in the 2000s to its sudden discontinuation, and now its highly anticipated comeback. Then Bryan and RP hit the table to play the new Heroscape: Age of Annihilation, sharing first impressions, gameplay highlights, and honest thoughts. Is this revival of the legendary tabletop wargame worth the hype, or will it fall flat? Whether you’re a longtime fan of customizable terrain and armies or new to the world of Heroscape, this episode dives into everything you need to know about its past, present, and future.

People in this episode

Host: Bryan

Guest: RP

Topics covered

• Heroscape
• board games
• tabletop wargames
• gameplay review
• game history

Keywords

• Heroscape
• Age of Annihilation
• miniatures
• board game history
• tabletop gaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Renegade Game Studios

Books & works: Heroscape: Age of Annihilation

Places: Valhalla

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