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Hands-On: Total War: Warhammer 40k Trades Trebuchets for Tanks at Gamescom 2026
Creative Assembly provided a hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer 40,000, showcasing its new WarCore engine and a shift towards ranged combat with firearms and mechs. The preview included a tutorial, a campaign slice with customization options, and a large battle, highlighting the game's tactical depth and faithful adaptation of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. While a release window is not yet set, the game aims to satisfy long-standing community requests for a Warhammer 40,000 Total War title.
Total War: Warhammer 40k – The First Hands-On Preview - Gamescom 2026
A hands-on preview of Total War: Warhammer suggests the core strategy gameplay remains intact, but the increased focus on ranged combat and Warhammer 40,000 influences may lead to a unique experience. Further evaluation is needed to determine if the game will be a standout success or fall short.
Sweeping, strafing and suppression: Total War: Warhammer 40,000 threatens to blow up Total War's combat fundamentals
Creative Assembly is discussing how Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will significantly alter the series' traditional combat mechanics, particularly focusing on ranged engagements. The game introduces more autonomous and flexible units, combined arms tactics, and individual soldier targeting, drawing inspiration from real-time strategy titles like Dawn of War.
WoW Factor: The glaring hole in World of Warcraft’s class line-up
This opinion piece argues that World of Warcraft has a glaring omission in its class lineup: the lack of throwing weapon specializations. The author highlights how throwing weapons were iconic in the original RTS games and have been underrepresented in the MMO, proposing several new specialization concepts for existing classes.
Old School RuneScape (OSRS) – Ranged Gear Progression Guide
This guide details the progression of Ranged gear in Old School RuneScape, from early-game leather armor and basic weapons to endgame equipment like Masori armor and the Twisted Bow. It outlines recommended gear upgrades at different Ranged and Defence level brackets, emphasizing the importance of weapon choice and offering insights into other useful items such as Ava's devices and Barrows Gloves.
