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Games Workshop Is Finally Retiring Space Marines

Ben Sledge — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:16:17 GMT

If you know one thing about Warhammer 40,000, it’s likely a big, blue Space Marine. The Space Marines, more specifically the Ultramarines, are the Pikachu of Warhammer’s science-fiction wargame, minus the ears and plus a rifle filled with ammunition that explodes on impact. Don’t give Pikachu one of those.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Just Keeps Getting Better

Ben Sledge — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:00:22 GMT

I didn’t expect much from Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters. I’ll play any Warhammer game, from Ork shmups to RTS classics, but few keep me hooked as much as this XCOM-like from Complex Games. I fully expected to still be on board the Darktide train right now, but instead I’m directing little Grey Knights across the virtual battlefield to purge the rot of Nurgle from every planet I come across.

Warhammer Is Bringing Back One Of Its Best Board Games

Ben Sledge — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:30:15 GMT

Warhammer has a vast array of board games, and they’re generally of very high quality. You’ve got the Bloodborne-esque style oozing from Cursed City, the brutal sporting contests of Blood Bowl, and cult classics like Mordheim that helped spawn myriad spiritual successors. None of these games have particularly robust rulesets, however, with the latter two especially relying heavily on dice rolls. If it’s rules you’re after, Games Workshop has you covered in different ways.

It's Time For Warhammer's '90s Comic Series To Come Back

Ben Sledge — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:45:18 GMT

Warhammer is a behemoth nowadays. It’s always been big – bigger than the community would care to admit – but now it’s huge. Did you know that Games Workshop provided more for the UK economy last year than the entire fishing industry? Maybe that’s indicative of the rise of veganism or the need for fantasy escapism as the country descends further into the depths of hell, but toy soldiers are more popular than fish – you heard it here first.

Games That Take Place Over A Century

Vanessa Esguerra — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:16 GMT

You're the type of person who could spend a year on just one game, but a year's becoming too short. You want a game that spans into lifetimes that you can't imagine, maybe a thousand or more — and you want to be able to witness centuries pass by you without turning into dust.

Genestealer Cults Are Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition's Biggest Winner

Ben Sledge — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:39:42 GMT

Warhammer 40,000 10th edition has gutted me. My poor Adeptus Mechanicus are dead, or at least lying face down in a pool of blood and engine oil, slowly bleeding out. I’m glad that the community of Ad Mech players is using the harsh nerfs as a means to embrace the cool models of the range, convert their own dudes, and write fun narrative lists to play their way, but I’m gutted we’re barely viable as a competitive force.

The Adeptus Mechanicus Is Dead, Long Live The Adeptus Mechanicus

Ben Sledge — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Warhammer 40,000 10th edition is here, and thanks to Games Workshop so kindly giving out all the rules for free, we know exactly how good every army currently is without having to spend a single penny. As well as being a shrewd business decision on the company’s part, it means that all the competitive players can quickly buy Eldar armies and all the Adeptus Mechanicus players can cry into their machine spirits. It’s me, I’m Adeptus Mechanicus players.

Shayna Baszler Is The Queen Of Warhammer

Ben Sledge — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:40:32 GMT

WWE fans were treated to a delectable pay-per-view event this weekend, with tables, ladders, and cricket bats being deployed to great effect at Money in the Bank. The atmosphere in the O2 Arena was electric, with that special British crowd bringing something unique compared to the American audiences that usually provide the soundtrack to the company’s major events.

Why Can’t I Stop Hoarding Dice?

Ben Sledge — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:30:17 GMT

One of the downsides of starting my first vanilla Dungeons & Dragons campaign is that it’s given me an excuse to get more dice. I like to theme my dice to whatever I’m doing, you see. My Warhammer 40,000 Tau have futuristic dice befitting their mech warfare style. My Grung swashbuckler has a nautical flavoured set of dice. My Dark Mechanicus have a hefty limited edition box of 100 dice complete with Mechanicum skulls. That should be enough dice for any game of any size, but if it’s not thematic, I’m not interested.

Best Secrets In Warhammer 40K: Boltgun

Chris Hinton — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:31:18 GMT

You are the Space Marine. You live, fight, and die for the Imperium. As the much-feared Ultramarine, you'll be getting your hands dirty. At least that's your life's calling in the game Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. This first-person shooter strips away all the complexities of modern shooters and kicks us back into the heyday of pixilated arena-shooters. It's the jolt of nostalgia and quick, frenetic action we all crave.

2023 Is The Year I Embrace CRPGs

Ben Sledge — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:30:18 GMT

I’ve only played a few hours of CRPGs before this year, and I bounced off my first one hard. Divinity: Original Sin 2 was my first foray into the genre, at the behest of a housemate who had poured three figures of hours into it. He knew I liked fantasy, and we’d played Civilisation together for countless hours already, so he knew I wasn’t averse to whiling my life away in front of a screen, so it was a good recommendation.

Warhammer Needs To Embrace 3D Printing

Ben Sledge — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:00:15 GMT

Games Workshop hates 3D printers. There's a good reason: a quick search of Warhammer forums will reveal multiple people selling competing 3D printed miniatures or even versions of Games Workshop’s own products. Some people don’t sell the models, just access to the files with the designs so that the buyer can print at their leisure.

Who Is The Main Character In Warhammer 40k: Boltgun?

Matthew Mckeown — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:15:17 GMT

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun may seem like it has another faceless protagonist, especially considering he's always got his helmet on. But a lot is going on under that ceramite-covered suit of armor that you can easily miss out on if you're not overly familiar with Warhammer or missed out on the Space Marine game, as there's some nice crossover stuff going on.

Rogue Trader Is The Warhammer Game I've Always Dreamed Of

Ben Sledge — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Warhammer games are funny things. The most popular are the battlefield simulators, for obvious reasons. The Dawn of War and Total War series transfer your favourite units from table to screen, and the likes of Mechanicus and Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters add turn-based tactics to great effect. It’s like the game you play at your local gaming store, but from the comfort of your sofa and/or gaming chair.

Warhammer Legend John Blanche Retires, Converts Female Marine

Ben Sledge — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:30:16 GMT

Art director John Blanche didn’t get me into Warhammer – that accolade goes to Peter Jackson and the Perry brothers for Games Workshop’s movie tie-in Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game – but he pulled me deeper. I collected huge armies and played weekend-long battles, but I was purely in the hobby to stomp my friends. I was the ideal teenage collector, in the eyes of Games Workshop if not my mum, in that I just wanted more stuff. I bought it, I poured superglue on it, slapped three colours onto vaguely appropriate places, and min-maxed my way to victory.

Warhammer Has Quietly Stopped Crediting Its Staff

Ben Sledge — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:17 GMT

It’s easy to forget that behind every miniature, there are a dozen people who made it happen. Lion El’Johnson, the last big Warhammer reveal that caught my attention as a reformed member of the Fallen, was likely designed by many hands. A concept artist, maybe multiple, to start things off. Then 3D designers, and a sculptor too. I don’t know if Games Workshop has moved to digital sculpting rather than the old-fashioned method of creating a 300-percent-scale model for design purposes, but both methods require staff. Then you’ve got the people who make the moulds, pour the plastic, write the marketing copy, write the lore, and write the tie-in novel that sold out in minutes.

Every Species Ranked From Weakest To Most Powerful In Warhammer 40k

Charles Burgar — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:39:26 GMT

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. This iconic line originated from Warhammer 40K, and after understanding the races and conflicts from that universe, it is easy to see why.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review: Violence By Numbers

Ben Sledge — Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Games Workshop has licensed its IP to a wide variety of video games over the past few years, which have served to expand its universe and interpretations of its characters far beyond the tabletop game. It kicked off a little earlier, with Space Marine, a pretty standard third-person action affair akin to a movie tie-in, but soon expanded its horizons with three Total War: Warhammer entries.

27 Best Loot-Based ARPG Video Games, Ranked

Sid Natividad — Fri, 05 May 2023 22:30:13 GMT

When it comes to action roleplaying games (ARPGs), only one thing matters more than anything, and that's loot. It's one of the most prevalent common denominators ever for all ARPGs and for many players, it's the sole reason to continue playing even after finishing the game. After all, getting the last piece of gear you need for your build is one of the best feelings ever in video games.

The 10 Best Warhammer 40k Video Games

Damien Lykins — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:30:15 GMT

Once upon a time, Games Workshop's darling tabletop space opera only rarely dipped its toes into digital territory. But today, in the grim darkness of the third millennium, the world's leading purveyor of miniaturized warfare seems to be playing it really fast and loose with the licensing. This has resulted in a lot of questionable titles, to be frank. But the silver lining is that it's resulted in just as many great ones.

Even Warhammer Has A Scalping Problem Now

Ben Sledge — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT

Scalpers are everywhere these days, ruining hobbies left, right, and cenny in order to make a quick buck. What’s worse, it’s working, as scalping continues to be a problem with every limited release and short-supplied product that us normies want to get our hands on. From Pokemon cards to gig tickets, scalpers have the software to skip the online queues and buy up as much stock as possible. Unfortunately, some regular punters have the spare cash to pay the vastly inflated prices that the scalpers then charge. Whether it’s a PS5 or a plastic miniature, you’re losing out.

I'm Still Waiting For Warhammer PowerWash Simulator DLC

Ben Sledge — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:30:14 GMT

PowerWash Simulator is great. Simulator games often are, I’ve gotten lost down the rabbit holes of lawnmowing, construction working, and Euro trucking rabbit holes before, and I dread to think what a sorry state my social life would be in if I downloaded PC Building Simulator or got into Farming Simulator esports. Yes, that’s a thing, and it’s just as exciting as CS:GO or League.

PAX East: Boltgun Mixes Boomer Shooters And Warhammer 40K

Andrew King — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:30:15 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is mixing the 40K universe with the boomer shooter for a game that is as accessible in its gameplay as it is inaccessible (for this 40K novice, at least) in its Proper Noun-studded story. I’ve never played any Warhammer games, but after 20 minutes hands-on with Boltgun at PAX East, I’m excited to make this my first exception.

Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition Is Perfect For Newcomers

Ben Sledge — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:30:15 GMT

Warhammer is an inscrutable beast. Or at least, it often seems so to outsiders. Those of us who know our Sammaels from our Sanguiniuses have it easy. We’ve already put in the work, read the novels, and memorised hundreds of pages of rules. While you don’t have to remember how Feel No Pain worked back in 7th edition in order to play with your Iron Hands Primaris in 9th, it’s the sort of thing that sticks in your memory long after its expiry date.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s Combat Was Inspired By Sauron

Ben Sledge — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:00:15 GMT

The intriciate details in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide are great. It nails the grime of the 41st millennium, the ship feels straight out of a Warhammer novel, and the combat is gruesome fun. What more could you want from a co-op combat game set in this universe? Fewer microtransactions and pointless storefronts, for one.

The Best Adeptus Mechanicus Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40,000

Matt Arnold — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:15:13 GMT

The Adeptus Mechanicus, an order of Tech-Priests headquartered on Mars, are one of the most famous factions in Warhammer 40,000. Despite this, they're a comparatively recent addition to the tabletop game, only getting a playable army in the last decade. With their cybernetic appearance heavily inspired by classic sci-fi, it's easy to see why players love the "AdMech."

6 Best Genestealer Cult Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:01:14 GMT

The Genestealer Cults are one of the newest playable factions in Warhammer 40,000. On the surface, they seem like a ragtag group of freedom fighters, hoping to overthrow the oppressive Imperium of Man. In truth, they're led by an advanced force of infiltrators meant to weaken the Imperium ahead of the arrival of the Tyranid Swarm.

References And Easter Eggs In MTG's Warhammer 40k Cards

Ja Vaughn Marshall — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:06:14 GMT

Magic: The Gathering's Warhammer 40k Commander decks cross two worlds of tabletop fame to make a compelling set of themed cards, ready to be used in your next Commander game. This expansion does great at representing the lore of actual Warhammer units, making it a way for fans of the miniature-based game to either break into Magic for the first time or enjoy it in a new way.

Warhammer Has Made That "Well Akhtually" Guy Into A Real Model

Ben Sledge — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:30:14 GMT

We’ve all been there, happily minding our own business, rolling dice, and moving little dudes and gals around a 4’x4’ board. Suddenly, a man appears in your peripheral vision – and it’s always a man – and points at the Elf who just shot his tiny little painted bow. “You did that wrong.”

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Will Have "Hundreds, If Not Thousands" Of Foes On Screen

Vaspaan Dastoor — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:02:12 GMT

There are few things as satisfying as sending multiple enemies flying with one swing of a weapon. The Dynasty Warriors series created an entire genre out of that called Musou – and while it's not the most popular genre, elements of it can be found in a number of iconic titles. For instance, hacking and slashing at a wave on Orcs in the PS2 era Lord of the Rings games. However, with the advancement of technology, especially processing power, Musou elements have started returning to games without compromising on visuals or performance.

How To Upgrade Your Equipment In Warhammer 40k: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 15:16:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide offers players a wide array of weapons for their battles in the streets of Tertium. From basic swords to iconic 40k weapons like bolters, you'll have plenty of options when it comes to equipping your character. As you level up, more weapon types will become available, but that's just the first part of getting yourself geared up!

The Best Tyranid Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:46:13 GMT

The Tyranids are the most ruthless faction in Warhammer 40,000, and that's saying something. A galaxy-spanning Hive Mind directs a swarm of creatures that numbers in the trillions, and their only purpose is to devour everything in their path. From unending hordes of Termagants to towering Tervigons, the approach of the Tyranids is cause for fear even among the most stalwart of the galaxy's peoples.

Best Aeldari Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40K

Matt Arnold — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:45:14 GMT

The Aeldari - known to longtime players as the Eldar - are one of the most ancient species in the Warhammer 40k galaxy. Once an empire mightier than even the Imperium, the Aeldari are now reduced to a handful of Craftworlds and settlements. They still see it as their mission to protect the galaxy from Chaos, though, and they'll do whatever it takes.

Warhammer Streaming Service Still Profitable Despite Just Over 100,000 Subscribers

Sean Murray — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:11:07 GMT

Back in the heady days of 2021, Warhammer developer Games Workshop announced a new streaming service dedicated solely to the Warhammer and Warhammer 40K franchises. Warhammer+, as the streaming service was called, launched in August 2021 for mobile and smart TVs, putting a bunch of exclusive Warhammer content behind a paywall.

How I Made Warhammer 40,000: Darktide A Christmas Game

Ben Sledge — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:00:14 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide isn't very Christmassy. While I’m sure some heretics will attempt to cook their turkey with a Bile Flamer and the most devoted cultists will be crossing their fingers that a Poxbringer slithers down their chimney on Christmas Eve to fill their stockings with assorted vials of noxious gases and leave a pool of foetid viscera under their tree, which I can only assume is decorated with pustuled baubles and tinsel made of ripened bowels, most of us don’t think of death and disease all that often in the festive season.

Biggest Video Game News Of The Week (December 10 - 16)

Josh Coulson — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 20:51:31 GMT

Christmas is right around the corner and the handful of games that launched this past week have pretty much brought the curtain down on 2022's calendar. If you have been holding out on deciding your Game of the Year until everything was here, it's decision time. High On Life and The Witcher 3's current-gen update were both rolled out this week, and both made headlines for a variety of reasons. Elsewhere, there was good news for God of War fans, mixed news for Henry Cavill, and a few other things, all of which will be covered below as we run back through the biggest video game news of the past week.

The Biggest Gaming News For December 15, 2022

Joshua Robertson — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 02:52:22 GMT

There's just a mere 10 days left until Christmas, so I've brought you a whole bunch of exciting gaming news as an early present - I'm just that generous. One of the biggests stories of today comes from PlayStation, which has confirmed rumors about Marvel's Spider-Man 2's potential release window.

Henry Cavill To Reportedly Star In A Warhammer 40,000 Series For Amazon

Joshua Robertson — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:57:34 GMT

A new report has claimed that Superman actor Henry Cavill is in the final stages to star and executive produce a Warhammer 40,0000 TV series for Amazon. Cavill shocked the world earlier this week by announcing he would not be reprising his role as the Man of Steel for DC anymore, after James Gunn revealed a new movie is in the works that will star a younger Superman.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - First Impressions

Ryan Thomas Bamsey — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:00:14 GMT

When Owlcat Games announced that its next big project would be a Warhammer 40K game rather than another Pathfinder adventure, the prospect didn’t terribly enthuse me. That said, I knew I’d pick it up either way. Owlcat Games produced my 2021 GOTY, and if anything gets me into Warhammer’s universe of fascist god-emperors and affably evil Orks, it’ll be a CRPG.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters DLC Adds Dreadnoughts And Difficulty Spikes

Ben Sledge — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:15:16 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters not only has the longest title out of any game I’ve ever played, but it was also a real surprise when I played it earlier this year. The XCOM-like turn-based tactics game seemingly appeared out of nowhere and plunged you into the heart of the Grey Knights’ war against Nurgle. The Duty Eternal DLC extends that already-lengthy name, but makes some worthwhile additions to the base game in the process.

Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Review: Broken Skulls And Broken Promises

Ben Sledge — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:16 GMT

I crush one plagued civilian with my door-sized riot shield, and before its organs have even had a chance to hit the floor in a puddle of pus I’ve smacked another with my maul, its head caving in like drywall under a particularly excitable workman’s hammer. Before I can celebrate my victory, a horde is upon me and I have to back up to my squadmates, fellow convicts forced into servitude to the Emperor as penance for our petty crimes, cleaving heads from shoulders as I go.

Should You Play Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Or Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?

Matt Arnold — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:30:13 GMT

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is one of the best co-op games around, and developer Fatshark has taken its fast-paced, frantic gameplay into the grim darkness of the far future with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide! Both games let you and your friends battle your way through hundreds of enemies on perilous missions.

The 10 Best Fictional Tanks In Games

Matt Arnold — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:30:14 GMT

The invention of the tank changed ground combat forever. Covered in armored plating and capable of bringing impressive firepower to bear, they're a common sight on battlefields both real and fictional. Real-world armies might look for practical ways to make their tanks better, but game designers have the luxury of not being constrained by reality!

How To Use The Auspex And Data-Interrogator In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:00:15 GMT

Most of the missions in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide require the team to hold out against an enemy assault while transferring important data from the battle zone. These are some of the most intense battles in the game, made all the more dangerous by the unreliable nature of Imperial technology. New players aren't given any instructions on how to fix an Auspex that's acting up in the field, either!

Tips And Strategies For Playing An Ogryn Skullbreaker In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:45:14 GMT

Towering over their teammates (and most of their enemies, the Ogryn Skullbreaker is the heavy class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. These hulking mutants have much more Toughness and Health than the other classes, ensuring that they're usually the last to fall. Their oversize weapons hit like a train, letting them drop most regular foes with a single blow.

Tips And Strategies For Playing A Psyker Psykinetic In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:45:16 GMT

Psykers are an iconic part of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, so it's no surprise that they're playable in Darktide. Playing as a Psyker Psykinetic gives you access to the sorcerous powers of the Warp, with all the power and peril that such gifts entail. While you'll never lack for ammunition, overusing your power can lead to an untimely end.

Tips And Strategies For Playing A Veteran Marksman In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:15:15 GMT

As their name implies, the Veteran Marksman is a dedicated ranged class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. From a high vantage point or just from behind the rest of the team, the Marksman's job is to thin enemy numbers with precise shots while looking out for larger foes like Dregs and Pox Hounds.

Tips For Playing A Zealot Preacher In Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Matt Arnold — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:01:14 GMT

Every mission in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is sure to have hordes of enemies charging the team. The Zealot Preacher welcomes these onslaughts, as it lets them put their melee and crowd-control abilities to good use. Playing a Zealot isn't all about recklessly charging forward, though - by carefully choosing your moment to rush in, you can help keep your team alive as well!

Beginner Tips And Tricks For Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor - Martyr

Jeremy Franklin — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:45:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr is an excellent Action RPG in the famous grimdark sci-fi universe. The game offers many mission types, unique biomes, and horrifying enemies to fight. At the start of the game, it may appear a bit simple, but as you progress through the campaign, you will unlock more complex systems to experiment with.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Nails The Grime Of The 41st Millennium

Ben Sledge — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:00:15 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide puts you in your place immediately. While you choose the specifics of your character’s backstory, you’re always an outcast, a dissenter, or a convict. I’m an Ogryn farmer conscripted to join the Emperor’s eternal war, before being unjustly jailed for dissent. I added some headcanon of my own, but you don’t need the details: Darktide tells you that life isn’t fair from minute one, and it doesn’t stop there.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters DLC Duty Eternal Launches December 6

Sean Murray — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:39:37 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters arrived last spring and quickly became a new hit for Games Workshop's many games set in the 41st millennium. From Complex Games and Frontier Foundry, Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is the long-awaited sequel to 1998's Chaos Gate, which brought the Adeptus Astartes into a turn-based strategy game against the forces of Chaos.

First Gameplay Trailer For Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Revealed

Sean Murray — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:13:35 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader promises to be a very different kind of Warhammer game. Where most titles set in the grim dark future of the 400th-century feature desperate combat against alien forces seeking the utter annihilation of humanity, Rogue Trader will feature exploration of the great unknown, negotiation with alien species, and also desperate fights against forces that seek the destruction of humanity. It's still Warhammer, after all.

Warhammer 40K : Shootas, Blood & Teef - 10 Best Weapons

Zackary Wiggs — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:30:13 GMT

Shootas Blood and Teef is the latest in the long-running Warhammer 40k game franchise. This time though, you take control of a rather odd character: the everyday Ork. Often the enemy of most 40k games, this time, you get to see the Imperium of Man as the enemy. Not that they're much of a good guy from the start.

The Best Astra Militarum Model Kits To Collect For Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:45:13 GMT

The Astra Militarum, also called the Imperial Guard, are the largest branch of the Imperium's military in Warhammer 40,000. Comprised of billions of soldiers from thousands of planets, their job is to hold the line against the countless threats the galaxy has in store. They may not have the genetic enhancements of the Space Marines, but they do have numbers, courage, and some very big guns.

The Best Starter Sets New Players Can Buy For Warhammer

Matt Arnold — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:45:13 GMT

Warhammer is the world's most famous tabletop miniatures game, and its popularity is only growing. Fans of the franchise's video games, novels, and comics can experience Games Workshop's dark fantasy and sci-fi settings in a whole new way by collecting, building, painting, and customizing their armies of miniature figures, then battling it out against friends on the tabletop!

The Best Chaos Daemon Model Kits For Both Warhammer 40k And Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar

Matt Arnold — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:45:13 GMT

The Daemons of Chaos are a dangerous corrupting force in both Warhammer 40k and Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar. Each aligned with one of the four Chaos Gods, these infernal creatures are among the most instantly-recognizable foes in either game. Since the Daemons are present in two different games, it's possible to build a collection for both if you choose the right models!

The Zodiac Signs Of Space Marine Legions In Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:05:13 GMT

The Space Marines, genetically-enhanced super soldiers sworn to defend the Imperium, are synonymous with Warhammer 40,000. Originally divided into twenty Legions, each with distinct lore, history, and tactics, they're the best-known faction in the game. Even players of other armies have a favorite Space Marine Legion, or one of the Successor Chapters descended from them.

The Best Chaos Space Marine Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:45:13 GMT

The Chaos Space Marines are the ultimate bad guys in Warhammer 40,000. Empowered by daemonic forces, they seek to bring the galaxy to ruin. With the strength and armaments of the Space Marines and the dangerous power of Chaos, they're a force to be feared.

Things You Didn't Know About The Leagues Of Votann In Warhammer 40K

Zackary Wiggs — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 01:45:13 GMT

There are plenty of races present in Warhammer 40K. But the galaxy is a big place, so why not have one more? With the announcement of The Leagues of Votann, there is a lot that could change in the Warhammer 40K universe.

The Strongest Primarchs In Warhammer 40K

Zackary Wiggs — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:45:14 GMT

In the 41st millennium, there are plenty of powerful warriors, from the fallen legions of Chaos cultists all the way to the myriad of alien fighters that hope to align the galaxy under their rule. There is only war in Warhammer 40k, after all.

Beginner Tips And Tricks For Warhammer 40K

Teddy M. — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:15:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000 has been gracing game tables and screens since its first rulebook was published in 1987. Whether you’re playing as a part of a larger Warhammer 40k community or you’re just in it for the paints, there are a lot of unwritten rules to be observed. Some of them are tips and tricks through trial and error, and some knowledge has been passed down by older and more experienced gamers.

The Inquisitors In Warhammer 40K, Explained

Matthew Mckeown — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:00:13 GMT

In the grimdark future there is only war, and with the tireless legions of darkness scratching at the door, there's only one group in the Warhammer 40K universe able to slow them down. The Inquisition is the candle flickering in the gloom of the far future, and woe to those on any world that enter their gaze.

Scariest Characters In Warhammer 40k

Zackary Wiggs — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:15:13 GMT

The horrific future of the Warhammer 40k universe has all sorts of horrifying and creepy things that want to kill you. Some of which may not even be enemies of humankind. Such is the life in the 41st millennium.

Moonbreaker Is The Warhammer Game I Never Knew I Wanted

Ben Sledge — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:45:13 GMT

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, but we’re currently in the Golden Age of Warhammer video games, and not just because of Darktide, which is due to release next month and take up every second of my free time from thereon out. Or so I thought until fellow Features Editor Eric Switzer previewed it.

The Best Necron Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40k

Matt Arnold — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:45:13 GMT

One of the most feared armies in the Warhammer 40,000 galaxy are the Necrons. After lying dormant for millennia, the robotic remnants of a forgotten empire have risen from their tombs to reclaim what's theirs.

Who Are The Necrons In Warhammer 40K

Matthew Mckeown — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:13 GMT

Soulless clanking machines that emerge from eons-old tombs to wage war on the lands of those living above, the Necrons of Warhammer: 40K are robotic creatures akin to the Cybermen of Doctor Who, but much more brutal. A seemingly unkillable foe whose legions are vast and come with an array of hyper-advanced technology, Necrons are almost unstoppable.

What Is Chaos In Warhammer: 40K?

Matthew Mckeown — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:00:14 GMT

The Primordial Annihilator, Chaos is often talked about in Warhammer: 40K as this massive frightening thing in the universe. This baleful force has fracture worlds, damned an uncountable number of souls to torment, and had great atrocities committed in its name.

Fates In Warhammer 40,000 We Wouldn't Wish On Our Worst Enemies.

Matthew Mckeown — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:30:13 GMT

In the grim, dark future, there is only war. In the universe of Warhammer 40K upon countless battlefields, cityscapes and forgotten backwater worlds are countless inhabitants that endure a pretty high mortality rate thanks to the constant grinding warfare.

Relatable Things All Warhammer 40k Players Do

Barry Ashcroft — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:05:14 GMT

Games Workshop continues to attract new players to their gritty, futuristic, sci-fi, tabletop war game Warhammer 40,000. A bit of a mouthful for sure, but if you’ve ever played a game, painted a miniature, or immersed yourself in the rich lore, you’ll know how fitting that description is.

The Best Artifacts From The Warhammer 40K MTG Commander Decks

Martin Harp — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:30:22 GMT

The recent Magic: The Gathering collaboration with Warhammer 40,000 has birthed four new Commander decks bursting at the seams with new cards. Thanks to the Necron Dynasties Commander Deck, which is focused on the robotic Necron faction, artifacts make up a considerable chunk of those cards in some shape or form.

The Best T'au Empire Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40K

Matt Arnold — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:45:13 GMT

With their sleek designs and advanced technology, the T'au Empire are one of the most unique playable factions in Warhammer 40,000. Players who like extreme mobility, versatility, and long-range firepower will find the T'au to be a perfect fit. The army's large Battlesuits and flying vehicles also make them an ideal choice for collectors to put on display!

Magic: The Gathering Reveals Its Warhammer Secret Lairs

Sean Murray — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:10:25 GMT

No sooner does Magic: The Gathering unleash the four Warhammer: 40,000 Commander decks do we receive a full reveal of the upcoming Secret Lair Drop Series: Warhammer 40,000. This series of Secret Lairs is actually three drops in one, with a package devoted to Warhammer 40K's beloved Orks, Blood Bowl, and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar.

The Coolest Weapons In Warhammer 40K

Zackary Wiggs — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 01:30:13 GMT

In the universe of Warhammer 40k, there is only war left. With such a grim tagline you can only imagine that the battles are fierce and the weapons fiercer. Well, you'd be right.

Reasons Why We Wouldn't Want To Live In The Warhammer 40K Universe

Zackary Wiggs — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:05:13 GMT

The world of Warhammer 40,000 is expansive and dynamic, to say the least. The universe is yours to explore, and technology has expanded leaps and bounds in the 41st millennium. However, not everything is sunshine and daisies. Actually, very little of the world of Warhammer 40k is.

The Best Space Marine Model Kits To Buy For Warhammer 40K

Matt Arnold — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:46:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000 is by far the most popular tabletop miniatures game in the world, and has been for decades. Of the far future's many warring factions, the most recognizable are the Space Marines. If, like many players and collectors, you've decided to build your own army of humanity's greatest defenders, there are dozens of products to choose from.

10 Best New Cards From The Warhammer 40k Ruinous Power MTG Deck

Chris Stomberg — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:30:12 GMT

Warhammer 40,000 arrives in the universe of Magic The Gathering in a most fitting manner as the game's numerous factions are already split into preconstructed Commander decks. The Ruinous Powers Commander deck features the chaos space marines faction, a group of space marines that betrayed the emperor to pursue their own goals.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Is Getting An "Immersive VR Adventure" In 2023

Sean Murray — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:48:31 GMT

One of the problems with VR is that you need a lot of space to make it work, otherwise you're just going to run into walls, your couch, or you'll punch your controller through your monitor accidentally. Zero Latency's solution to this problem is to set up specific venues to host their "free-roam VR experiences" that are about the size of a tennis court. And then they sell tickets to up to eight people at a time to dive into their "immersive adventures."

Magic: The Gathering Missed A Trick With Its Warhammer 40,000 Crossover

Ben Sledge — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:00:13 GMT

I’m going to come right out and say it: I don’t play Magic. I barely know what it is, despite the fact that I once bought a starter set when I was an impressionable student. I know there’s mana, I know there are different colours, but I don’t know what they mean.

Magic: The Gathering Fully Reveals Its Four Warhammer 40,000 Commanders

Sean Murray — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:59:57 GMT

Today begins a full week of reveals for Magic: The Gathering's upcoming crossover with the world of Warhammer 40,000. All four of the new Warhammer 40K Commander decks will be fully revealed by week's end, but today we get a look at all four Commanders that will lead the various factions fighting in the far future.

Magic: The Gathering's Warhammer 40,000 Previews Start Next Week

Sean Murray — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:42:42 GMT

We're less than a month away from the arrival of Magic's crossover with Warhammer 40,000. Universes Beyond is bringing Games Workshop's gothic sci-fi franchise to Magic: The Gathering in four Commander decks that arrive on October 7 after a slight delay.

Warhammer 40K: Darktide Delayed To November 30

Sean Murray — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:41:36 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been delayed yet again. Initially set to release in 2021 before COVID-19-related issues pushed it into spring 2022, Fatshark then delayed the game to September 13 to ensure a quality release. Now, Fatshark CEO and co-founder Martin Wahlund is asking for just over two more months “to get you the best possible game."

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector: Best Beginner Tips

Geoffrey Martin — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:30:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a complex and multi-layered strategy game set in the titular Warhammer universe. Battlesector takes place in the far, far future where war is a normal occurrence. You and your troops must battle across a diverse array of planets, trying to stop a grim set of events from unfolding. Battlesector mixes turn-based battles with strategic elements to create a robust and challenging experience.

This Canceled Warhammer Game Looks Like Bloodborne 40k

Ben Sledge — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:14 GMT

Warhammer games are too nice. Sure, we’re in the golden age of Warhammer video games right now, and there’s a wide range of genres and styles to choose from, but they all come across as too nice. Confused as to what I mean? Let me explain.

Magic: The Gathering Delays Its Warhammer 40,000 Commander Decks

Sean Murray — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:27:31 GMT

Wizards of the Coast has delayed the release of the coming Warhammer 40,000 Commander decks. Originally set to release in July, those decks will now release on October 7 alongside Magic: The Gathering's returning joke set, Unfinity.

We’re In The Golden Age Of Warhammer Video Games

Ben Sledge — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:30:14 GMT

For years now, Warhammer games have been hit and miss. We all remember the classics fondly. I spent too many hours playing Dawn of War as a kid and Space Marine was better than it had any right to be, even if the jump pack/thunder hammer combo was broken in multiplayer.

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun Is A Doom-Esque First-Person Shooter, Coming In 2023

Sean Murray — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:30:24 GMT

You might remember Auroch Digital as the developers behind some fairly wholesome management games like Mars Horizon, Megaquarium, and The Colonists. Auroch’s latest announcement, however, brings the studio back to the heady days of the mid-‘90s when blood and gore were considered staples of the shooter genre.

6 Things Only Pro Players Know You Can Do In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:15:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters isn’t always the easiest of games. It has a tendency to ramp things up at key moments - normally when Kadex is involved - regardless of difficulty. Knowing the basics can only get you so far, and there’s plenty to unpack if you dig a little bit deeper.

5 Things To Do After You Beat Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Wed, 11 May 2022 17:45:12 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a long game. Your first run might take you 40 hours to complete. This might be enough content to satisfy some, but for others looking for more to sink their teeth into, 40 hours might not be enough. Considering how satisfying the moment-to-moment gameplay is, who can blame them?

5 Lingering Questions We Have At The End Of Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Wed, 11 May 2022 14:30:12 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters story does the universe justice. It manages to deliver a compelling narrative that balances the power fantasy of being an Astartes, the human cost of the endless war, and the internal turmoil that wracks the Imperium as multiple powerful factions attempt to assert their dominance.

Players React To The Frustrating Twitch Drops In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Sean Murray — Tue, 10 May 2022 15:08:23 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters released last week, and it's pretty good. We gave it a four out of five in our review, praising the XCOM-style gameplay, the sweet graphics, and the story, but Adam was a bit critical over the difficulty curve.

How To Use Exterminatus In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Mon, 09 May 2022 19:30:14 GMT

The 41st Millenium is a place filled with innumerable horrors. Creatures beyond nightmare; creations that make a mockery of reality; and technology so unfathomable, it takes lobotomized slave constructs just to operate. The dark truth of it all, however? Humanity is no better than the beast, the heretic, or the mutant. We just have a unique flavor of evil.

How To Unlock Augmentation In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Mon, 09 May 2022 14:30:14 GMT

There are many ways to customize your Knights in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters. This could be purely cosmetic, or gameplay defining. These are mostly self-explanatory, but one method of customization is locked behind a potentially missable series of unlocks and resources - augmentation.

How To Respec You Knights In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Mon, 09 May 2022 14:00:13 GMT

In general, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a very well-explained game. Just about every mechanic is broken down and explained in an easy-to-digest manner. Players can then take those lessons and break them in half by making hilariously powerful Knights and Squads. Respeccing you Knights, however, is barely even looked at, let alone mentioned.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters: Every Class Ranked Worst To Best

Adam Carr — Sun, 08 May 2022 18:00:14 GMT

The eight classes in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters are incredibly varied and diverse. Each one is capable of displaying incredible feats of Daemonslaying, and each one can be built in many interesting ways. What’s more, when used together in a Squad, they can synergize to make some truly devastating combinations.

Librarian Class Guide For Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sun, 08 May 2022 17:30:13 GMT

Just as Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters starts to ramp up the difficulty, the game introduces the concept of Advanced Classes. They are the hyper-elite of the Grey Knights. More specialized, more powerful, and each one bringing new synergies that blast the game right open.

How To Defeat Mortarion in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sun, 08 May 2022 16:00:15 GMT

You’re finally here. You’ve summoned Draigo, you’ve traversed the warp, and you’ve banished Kadex. It’s time to face the true mastermind behind The Bloom. It’s time to face The Pale King himself, Mortarion. Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters has shown its hand, and it expects you to kill a demi-god.

How To Kill Every Enemy In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:14 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a game that is jam-packed with enemies. There’s everything from titanic war machines, to scuttling cultists, to mutated hulks. Things might start in your favor, after all, you are the Hammer. That balance quickly tips once daemons, heretic Astartes, and Hellbrutes start entering the fray.

How To Beat Morgellus In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sun, 08 May 2022 13:00:13 GMT

The Five Reapers in Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters are not foes to be trifled with. They are large, powerful, and more than capable of ending your Strike Force if you go in without a plan. Each Reaper comes with a set of mechanics that make them uniquely difficult to take out, and Morgellus is no different.

Complete Guide To Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sat, 07 May 2022 15:00:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is the latest game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Heck, it’s even a spiritual sequel to the 1998 classic, Chaos Gate. What’s more, it manages to live up to that legacy and deliver an excellent - if somewhat complex - gameplay experience.

How To Beat Kadex At Usa'rya In Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Adam Carr — Sat, 07 May 2022 14:30:13 GMT

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters' first real threat (outside of the big stonking tutorial Bloodthirster) is Kadex Ilkarion. This guy is Daemon Prince of Nurgle, immortal, and leading the largest force of Plague Marines you would have seen up to this point. We are going to try and kill him.