Happy Christmas

Every December, as the paint dries a little slower and the dice start behaving like they’ve had too much mulled wine, I like to pause and look back at the year we’ve shared as a wargaming community. This year’s Christmas message on Miniature Adventures TV is something truly special, because 2025 has been one of the most exciting and transformative years the channel has ever had, with subscribers nearly doubling in a year. An extraordinary surge made possible entirely by the enthusiasm and encouragement of hobbyists who enjoy the same mix of history, painting, modelling and tabletop gaming that brings this whole channel to life.

In the video, I take time to reflect on how this growth happened, from posting far more content, such as YouTube Shorts, to engaging with the lively comments and conversations that follow each upload. The best part of the year hasn’t just been the numbers, though; it’s been the collaborations, friendships and shared hobby moments that emerged from meeting viewers, creators and fellow enthusiasts across the UK. That sense of community has given the channel more energy than ever.

2025 has also been packed with unforgettable milestones from the UK historical wargaming scene. Salute was as vast and inspiring as ever, overflowing with demo games, new miniatures, and painters who make the rest of us question whether we’re using the same brushes. Partizan continued its reputation for stunning, historically rich layouts that spark ideas for whole new projects. Warfare grew once again, filling Farnborough with gamers, clubs and creators showing what makes the hobby so vibrant. New releases, updated rulebooks and an influx of new players made 2025 feel like a golden year, full of momentum.

This video also looks forward to 2026, where even more shows, collaborations and video projects are planned. Next weekend, I will be undertaking my annual ritual of discussing New Year's resolutions and laying down my own ones for the new year. But as we wrap up this year, the message is simple: thank you. Your support makes everything possible. Here’s to a joyful Christmas and a new year full of paint, dice, terrain and tabletop adventures.