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Retro Gamer

A Big Autumn Warhammer Preview show is on the way, here's what to expect

Games Workshop is hosting a Big Autumn Warhammer Preview show on Friday, September 18th, teasing reveals for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team, Necromunda, The Old World, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and Horus Heresy. Potential reveals include a comeback for the Legion of the Damned, new Custodes Terminators, and a new duardin faction for Age of Sigmar.

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Retro Gamer

Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is crunchy, complex, and the best introduction to the game you could hope for

The 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.

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Retro Gamer

Want to get into Warhammer 40K for the new edition? This box set is the best value you'll find right now

The new 11th Edition of Warhammer 40,000, launching with the Armageddon box set, offers an excellent value and streamlined entry point for new players. This set includes two large armies (Space Marines and Orks), the core rulebook, a lore primer, and mission/campaign cards, providing a comprehensive and cost-effective way to start the hobby.

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PC Gamer

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.

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Retro Gamer

I've been hands on with Warhammer 40K Armageddon, and it's the push I need to finally go all in

This preview of Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon highlights its accessibility for new players with push-fit miniatures and a streamlined rulebook that separates mechanics from lore. The box set offers a satisfying experience for both newcomers and established fans of the tabletop wargame.

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Retro Gamer

I tried the new Cities of Sigmar models, and anyone missing the weird old Warhammer definitely should as well

The new Cities of Sigmar models for Warhammer Age of Sigmar offer a gloriously bizarre and nostalgic callback to the old-school Empire faction. This preview highlights unique units like giants with fortress gates as shields and a castle on legs, showcasing the range's evolution and thematic depth.

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Retro Gamer

Warhammer reveals pre-painted terrain, so soon you'll have a beautiful battlefield out of the box

Warhammer has revealed a new range of pre-painted terrain for Warhammer 40,000, designed for immediate use on the battlefield. This release follows an earlier leak and includes buildings, scatter terrain, and objectives, with new Ork models also shown. The terrain features detailed UV printing and aims to make the game more accessible to new players.

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Tech Raptor

Wizkids Announces Official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within Miniatures Line

Wizkids has announced an official Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft: The Horrors Within miniatures line, part of their Icons of the Realms series. The collection will feature detailed depictions of dark lords and cosmic horrors from the supplement, with three products releasing in October 2026. These include Eldritch Enemies of Ravenloft, Maddening Monsters of Ravenloft, and a Cthulhu boxed miniature, all designed for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e.

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Retro Gamer

If you want to play Warhammer without needing to buy armies, scenery, and extra models, this board game is for you

Warhammer Quest: Darkwater offers a streamlined and fast-paced dungeon-crawling board game experience with high-quality miniatures and a hardback map book. While some encounters can be overly punishing, the game provides a complete experience without requiring additional purchases, making it a good value for fans of the genre.

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Gamespot

XCOM To Get Miniatures-Focused Tabletop Game Celebrating 30 Years Of Firaxis

Firaxis announced a new XCOM tabletop miniatures game as part of its 30th-anniversary celebration. Developed by Modiphius Entertainment, the game will be inspired by XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Details on pricing and release date are forthcoming, though a previous XCOM board game was released by Fantasy Flight in 2015.

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Retro Gamer

I've been hands-on with all the Warhammer 40K Armageddon Battalions, and here's the one I think you should buy

This article compares the four Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Battalion box sets, offering recommendations for players looking to expand their armies or start new ones. The author highlights the Ork battalion as the top pick due to its thematic appeal and value, while also discussing the strengths of the Astra Militarum, Adepta Sororitas, and Deathwatch sets for newcomers.

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Retro Gamer

The current Warhammer 40K edition comes to a glorious end with the Return of Yarrick, and I can't wait for…

The current edition of Warhammer 40,000 is concluding with the 'Return of Yarrick' expansion, which serves as a prelude to the upcoming 11th Edition. This expansion introduces a tank-focused gameplay mode and new miniatures, while also building narrative tension for the next major release centered around the planet Armageddon.

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Retro Gamer

Warhammer: Spearhead – City of Ash review - "If you've never played Spearhead before and want an easy way into the game, then – finally – this is it"

Warhammer: Spearhead – City of Ash is a standalone boxed set that provides a complete tabletop wargaming experience for the Spearhead game mode within Warhammer: Age of Sigmar. It includes two new armies, Cities of Sigmar and Skaven, along with a game board and rulebook, offering good value for new players or collectors, though some miniatures may be challenging to assemble.

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Retro Gamer

This is the best Warhammer model of the year so far, if you ask me

The Sylvaneth Grove Guardian is highlighted as a potential best miniature of 2026 for Warhammer, praised for its gorgeous design, dynamism, and elegance. The model is noted for being surprisingly easy to construct and paint, making it a standout release in the tabletop gaming scene.

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Retro Gamer

The new Ork models for Warhammer 40K are bloody great, and I think they could end up being better than the Space Marines

The latest Ork models for Warhammer 40,000, including the new Ork Boss Nob, are highly praised for their detail and dynamic posing, potentially surpassing the Space Marine miniatures. These new figures are part of the upcoming 11th Edition and are seen as a significant improvement over older versions.

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Retro Gamer

Warhammer Underworlds: Thanatek's Tithe review - "The new Ossiarch Bonereapers warband has some fiddly rules – but I love the miniatures"

The Warhammer Underworlds: Thanatek's Tithe warband offers visually appealing miniatures with unique rules, though its offensive capabilities are limited. The Ossiarch Bonereapers miniatures are praised for their design and ease of painting, making them a worthwhile acquisition despite the fiddly gameplay mechanics.

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Retro Gamer

Warhammer 40K Ork bikers, Blood Angels, and more get teased ahead of next week's Adepticon livestream, so…

Fans are analyzing teaser hints for the upcoming Warhammer Adepticon livestream on March 25, 2026, which will cover Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and other game systems. Patches on host Adam Troke's jacket suggest potential reveals for Ork bikers, Blood Angels, Solar Auxilia, Cities of Sigmar, and Sylvaneth, with speculation about new models and game editions.

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IGN

Games Workshop Just Brought Back an Iconic Warhammer 40,000 Character With a Flashy New Trailer - IGN

Games Workshop has announced the return of the iconic Warhammer 40,000 character Commissar Sebastian Yarrick with a new trailer and miniature. Yarrick, a beloved figure in the lore, is back to confront Ork Warlord Ghazghkull Thraka on the war-torn planet of Armageddon. This revival follows a trend of bringing back major characters within the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

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