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Slitherine Acquires Blood Bowl Video Game Licence & Publishing Rights From NACON
Slitherine 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 S
British 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 was
The 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 Dreadful
American 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 Game
A 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 Steam
Games 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 2026
Games 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 Briefs
Games 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 Edition
Games 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 rocks
This 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 edition
This 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 things
Author 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.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader secures Nintendo Switch 2 physical release
Silver Lining Interactive, Owlcat Games, and Games Workshop have announced a physical retail release for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch, launching October 15, 2026. The 'Voidfarer Edition' will include the base game, a season pass with two story expansions, digital artbook, soundtrack, and several in-game cosmetic and weapon items.
Games Workshop never detailed how the Skitarii's most iconic weapon reloads, so Fatshark helped model it after a…
Fatshark collaborated with Games Workshop to detail the reload mechanism for the Galvanic Rifle in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a weapon whose functionality was previously undefined. Lead designer Victor Magnuson revealed that the design was inspired by the M1 Garand, incorporating a bullet clip and a galvanic charge coil. The new Skitarii class, featuring the Galvanic Rifle and Transonic Blades, is now available on Steam.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy — A detailed look at the Closed Beta
Owlcat Games has released a detailed preview of the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available for Founder's Pack owners on PC. The beta features the game's first Act, showcasing its investigation and combat systems, including individual morale and new archetypes. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles, including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Today I learned the real reason Warhammer 40k's iconic 'Land Raider' got its name and it ain't…
This article delves into the naming origins of iconic Warhammer 40,000 vehicles like the Land Raider and Land Speeder. It reveals that their names are derived from the Tech Priest Arkhan Land, who discovered their blueprints, rather than their function of raiding or speeding across the land. This detail, first mentioned in the Horus Heresy novel 'The Master of Mankind', has been a part of the lore since 1990.
Alongside its new expansion, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader got a massive patch buffing its weakest classes and companion
Owlcat Games has released a significant patch for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader alongside its new expansion, The Infinite Museion. The update focuses on rebalancing weaker classes like Operatives and Assassins, as well as buffing the companion Uralon the Cruel. The developer also mentioned ongoing work on other titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy.
