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Some days I fondly recall Warhammer 40k's first Inquisitor was called 'Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau' and he's still too powerful to be retconned.This article fondly recalls the character of Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau, the first Inquisitor depicted in Warhammer 40,000's original Rogue Trader in 1987. Despite his eccentric name and unique equipment, he was never retconned and remains a memorable part of the game's lore, with the author hoping for his potential return.
"Smuggle chainsaws onto the pitch": What Blood Bowl's new publisher thinks the World Cup can learn from WarhammerStrategy game publisher Slitherine has signed a deal with Cyanide Studios to continue the development of Blood Bowl 3, which will be renamed Warhammer Blood Bowl. Slitherine's director of publishing, Marco Minoli, expressed a desire for the World Cup to learn from Blood Bowl's tournament management and embrace more 'casual violence.' The new publishing arrangement aims to simplify the game experience, honor previous player promises, and adapt to the live service model, which is new for Slitherine.
Darktide's new Skitarii class is its most unique yet, but it also advances our understanding of Warhammer 40k loreThe new Skitarii class in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide offers a unique, support-focused playstyle that advances the game's lore by defining previously ambiguous elements of the Skitarii's identity. Developer Fatshark is praised for creating a distinct class that emphasizes teamwork and lore integration, moving beyond a purely combat-centric design.
Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is crunchy, complex, and the best introduction to the game you could hope forThe Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is presented as an excellent, albeit complex, introduction to the wargame, offering two manageable armies and in-depth rules. While it provides a satisfyingly crunchy tactical experience with a grand sense of scale, the article notes its high complexity and the need for more player aids to ease the learning curve.
Dawn of War IV Battlefield Report shows off a full multiplayer battleKing Art Games has released a new Battlefield Report for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, showcasing a 1v1 multiplayer match between the Space Marines and Orks. The video highlights faction differences and familiar real-time strategy gameplay. The game is set to release on September 17th and will feature four factions, including Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons, along with a Conquest Mode and mission editor.- Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence & Publishing Rights From NACONSlitherine has acquired the licence and publishing rights for the Blood Bowl video game franchise from NACON. The company will continue working with developer Cyanide Studio and plans to release a new Warhammer Blood Bowl game. This acquisition expands Slitherine's portfolio of Warhammer strategy titles.
Slitherine snaps up the Blood Bowl license from Nacon, with Cyanide SBritish publisher Slitherine has acquired the Blood Bowl video game license, publishing rights, and back catalogue from French publisher Nacon. Cyanide Studio, a subsidiary of Nacon, will continue to develop the series, including the next Blood Bowl game which will rebuild Blood Bowl 3 with updated rules and features. This acquisition comes as Cyanide Studio faces financial difficulties due to Nacon's struggles.
Total War: Warhammer 3 is getting new endgames, individual victory conditions, a Vampire Counts rework, and…Creative Assembly has detailed upcoming changes for Total War: Warhammer 3, including Update 9.0 and the Lords of the End Times DLC. The update will introduce new endgame scenarios themed around The End Times, rework victory conditions for each legendary lord, and overhaul the Vampire Counts faction. The DLC will add new legendary lords and units, including Nagash, the Glottkin, and potentially Thanquol.
Dawn of War 2’s The Last Stand mode is still the best co-op MOBA that never wasThe Last Stand mode from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is analyzed as a highly successful cooperative MOBA-like experience that predates many modern titles. Despite its age and limited maps, the mode's challenging gameplay and unique blend of RTS and MOBA elements continue to attract players, highlighting its innovative design.
American McGee Interview: Dreadful Land, Plushie DreadfulAmerican McGee, known for American McGee's Alice and Alice: Madness Returns, discusses his return to the game industry with Dreadful Land and his plushie line, Plushie Dreadful. He reflects on how his personal aesthetic became a brand and the evolving landscape of indie game marketing, from studio-centric branding to game-centric studio branding. McGee is also exploring licensing his Dreadful Land intellectual property for future game development.- New Warhammer 40,000 Animation Is Almost Entirely From the Perspective of a Single World Eaters Berzerker — and Now I Want a First-Person Chaos Space Marine GameA new Warhammer 40,000 animation from Games Workshop offers a unique perspective, focusing almost entirely on a single World Eaters Berserker. This has sparked discussion about the potential for a big-budget first-person Space Marine game, contrasting with the existing third-person action of Space Marine 2.
Games Workshop Removes Certain Tabletop Simulator Materials from SteamGames Workshop has issued DMCA takedown notices for fan-made mods on Steam's Tabletop Simulator, removing popular Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar community content. This action, consistent with Games Workshop's strict intellectual property enforcement, has drawn criticism from the community, particularly as a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 is released.
Everything revealed at the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026Games Workshop held its Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2026, revealing new content across its various tabletop games. The event showcased upcoming releases for Warhammer 40,000, a new army for Age of Sigmar, a fresh Kill Team box set, and updates for The Old World, Horus Heresy, Legions Imperialis, Necromunda, and Blood Bowl.- Morning Legal BriefsGames Workshop is reportedly taking legal action against Steam mods for Tabletop Simulator that recreate content from Warhammer 40,000. This action highlights ongoing tensions between IP holders and fan-created content within the gaming community.
- 'Regrettably, This Is Going to Be Our Version of the Dark Age of Technology' — Games Workshop Is Going After Tabletop Simulator Steam Mods That Recreate Warhammer 40,000 11th EditionGames Workshop has reportedly issued takedown requests for popular Tabletop Simulator Steam mods that recreate the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. This action targets user-created content that simulates the physical game on PC.
Down with tactical rocksThis opinion piece critiques the overuse of 'tactical rocks' and other elaborate bases in miniature wargaming, particularly within the Warhammer universe. The author argues that these bases have become excessive, detracting from the miniatures themselves and leading to impractical designs.
One new model every faction needs in Warhammer 40K 11th editionThis article discusses desired new models for various factions in Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition, blending predictions with wishlisting. It highlights specific units and characters that could benefit from updated sculpts or entirely new designs to enhance gameplay and aesthetics for players across the Imperium, Chaos, and Xenos factions.
Chuck Tingle's latest butt-centric work of erotic fiction is about Warhammer 40,000 of all thingsAuthor Chuck Tingle, known for his erotic fiction, has released a new work titled 'Pounded In The Butt By The Physical Manifestation Of Spending An Irresponsible Portion Of My Income On Warpounder 40k Miniatures'. Tingle, a former player of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy Battle, stated the story centers around a sentient battleship model and includes 4,000 words of gay 'Warpounder 40K' model action.- “Abelard, Announce That Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Has Sold More Than 2 Million Copies!"Owlcat Games announced that Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has sold over 2 million copies across PC and consoles since its 2023 launch. A physical "Voidfarer Edition" will be released on October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, including the base game and two DLCs.
- Rule the Stars: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Voidfarer Silver Lining Interactive, Owlcat Games, and Games Workshop have announced the physical release of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - Voidfarer Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. This edition includes the base game, a season pass with two story expansions, digital artbook, soundtrack, and exclusive in-game items. The critically acclaimed classic RPG features deep story, choice-driven roleplaying, and tactical turn-based combat.