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Mike Hutchinson, better known as Gaslands Mike or Hobgoblin Mike, is making waves in the miniature games world with his unique creations. The creator of popular games like Gaslands and Rotvärlden: Realms of Carnage, Mike is currently focusing on his one-man operation, Planet Smasher Games.
One of the most anticipated projects from Mike is Space Gits: A Miniatures Game of Drunk-Ass Space Orcs, a dexterity-based skirmish game that promises action-packed "lootin', shootin', and scootin'". Currently funded on Kickstarter by Planet Smasher Games, the project has exceeded its funding goal significantly.
For those interested, a playtest version of Pacific Command, a WW2 game of carrier clashes in the Pacific, can be downloaded for free for the next month by clicking the provided link. Pacific Command is currently in open beta, and Mike is regularly uploading Dev Diaries to his YouTube channel to keep his audience updated on its progress.
Mike is also working on a hardcover rulebook for Hobgoblin, a game of brutal old school fantasy battles, which is nearly ready for backers. Pre-orders for Hobgoblin are still available from Electi, and the game had a successful Kickstarter in 2023.
In addition to his miniature games, Mike is co-authoring a textbook about tabletop miniature game design with Glenn Ford. The book is expected to be released in 2025.
For those who want to support Mike's work, his games are available for $5 on Itch, but are free for supporters of his Patreon page. Mike invites his audience to subscribe to his email newsletter and YouTube channel to stay updated on his work and upcoming projects, including something special planned for Kickstarter before the end of this year.
The first Dev Diary video for Hobgoblin can be found on Mike's YouTube channel, where he shares his game design and development process publicly. With his engaging content and innovative games, Mike Hutchinson continues to make a significant impact on the miniature games community.
Lastly, Mike invites his audience to subscribe to his YouTube channel to stay updated on his work and to support his projects. As he goes full-time on miniature games design, the future looks bright for this talented creator.
Mike Hutchinson, in addition to designing miniature games like Space Gits and Pacific Command, is also co-authoring a textbook on tabletop miniature game design, scheduled for release in 2025. His lifestyle now heavily focuses on home-and-garden, as he works full-time on expanding his own home-based game design company, Planet Smasher Games, with upcoming projects planned for Kickstarter.
