Tabletop Gaming News — May 2025

Tabletop Gaming, Wargaming, Miniatures and RPG news from around the world

A striking cover of "Secret Passages" features a bold, graphic illustration of a fierce warrior holding a dagger, surrounded by a collection of grotesque, stylized heads and skulls, all set against a dark background. The title "SECRET PASSAGES" is prominently displayed at the top in a jagged, eye-catching font, with the subtitle "A Celebration of Classic Tabletop Gaming" below it. The overall color scheme includes deep reds and blacks, enhancing the dramatic and edgy aesthetic of the design.
Review: "Secret Passages"

The Last Starfighter (Universal Pictures, 1984) is a meritocratic, sci-fi-opera western featuring an arcade game in a mundane trailer park - or in my ten year old mind - a chip-shop in Redditch. Unbeknownst to the deep-fryers, the most skilled players were secretly being recruited as pilots for an interstellar war. The ultimate fantasy for everyone who was trapped in the hopeless mundanity of the 8-bit working class: your gaming skills might mean something, someone is watching and you're special. The high-score was a key that could unlock a gateway to another life entirely.

A detailed assembly of the TT Combat Sector 4 Plasma Relay is displayed, featuring intricate wooden structures with multiple towers and connecting pathways. The design includes cylindrical towers with circular tops and various platforms, all set against a blue cutting mat. In the background, jars of paint and tools are visible, indicating a workspace dedicated to tabletop gaming and model building.
TT Combat Build No... I don't know!

So, here we go again, this one has taken me two darn weeks to get done. Why? Well it is MASSIVE. It is the TT Combat Sector 4 Plasma Relay, between the fact it took me two days to put it all together, and the issues i have been having with my aging camera and then work being in the way and this being the longest video I have ever done and even editing it took me way longer than needed to get the whole thing down in length. Yeah it was a struggle but it is here. Ladies, gentleman and children of all ages, I present to you TT Combats Sector 4 Plasma Relay.

A detailed assembly of the TT Combat Sector 4 Storage tanks is displayed on a blue cutting mat marked with a grid. The main structure consists of two large, cylindrical tanks stacked vertically, supported by a wooden frame with intricate detailing. Surrounding the tanks are various components, including two sets of ladders, several hazard markers labeled "DANGER," and additional structural pieces, all crafted from a light wood material. In the background, a miniature figure and a globe stand are visible, adding context to the tabletop gaming environment.
TT Combat Quick Build!

So this week i had 20 minutes and I quickly put together the TT Combat Sector 4 Storage tanks.
I have several builds still to come it is just finding the time to film, and also a good enough camera to film it with!
And there is also a look of what is coming in the next few weeks as well in the photos.