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June 26, 2026

Down with tactical rocks

The evolution of miniature design in tabletop gaming has shifted from simple character representation to exaggerated poses and precarious placements. Miniatures like the ork, once depicted in dynamic stances, now feature characters such as a dwarf leaping off a statue for dramatic effect. Maugan Ra, the Phoenix Lord, is shown straddling two tactical rocks, resembling a politician rather than a harbinger of doom. Games Workshop has popularized the trend of "tactical rocks," which are intended to elevate characters for visual impact but have become excessive. Originally, key figures were distinguished by size or mounting, but now even imposing figures like Kragnos awkwardly perch on these rocks. There is a growing sentiment among enthusiasts that this trend detracts from the artistry of miniatures, with many preferring to use color schemes and banners for distinction rather than relying on exaggerated poses. The balance between creativity and practicality in miniature design continues to be a topic of discussion.

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June 25, 2026

Chuck Tingle’s latest butt-centric work of erotic fiction is about Warhammer 40,000 of all things

Chuck Tingle has recently ventured into horror with titles like Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays, while also releasing a new project titled Fabulous Bodies, which explores the life of an influencer who moonlights as a grave robber. His latest short work, Pounded in the Butt by the Physical Manifestation of Spending an Irresponsible Portion of My Income on Warpounder 40K Miniatures, draws from his experiences as a former player of Warhammer 40,000 and features a plot centered around a "handsome sentient battleship model." This piece contains "4,000 words of sizzling human on gay Warpounder 40K model action" and is available on Amazon.

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June 13, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Anno 117, Final Fantasy VII, Rematch, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering free copies of Warhammer 40K Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King until June 11. Speed Freeks is a multiplayer racing game featuring Ork vehicles, while Ouroboros King combines chess with tactical roguelike elements. The Humble Store has launched The Complete Inkle Library charity bundle, which includes Heaven's Vault and other titles, available for nearly three weeks. The GOG store is also featuring DRM-free discounts on various games, with offers for members and limited-time promotions. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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April 14, 2026

Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time

Games Workshop has reintroduced a collection of classic Warhammer and Warhammer 40K video games to Steam, marking their first availability on the platform. The titles include three from the Warhammer fantasy range: Shadow of the Horned Rat, Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition, and Dark Omen, as well as four from the Warhammer 40K universe: Chaos Gate, Fire Warrior, Final Liberation, and Rites of War. To celebrate these re-releases, Games Workshop is hosting a Classics sale on Steam, offering discounts on all 19 returning titles and recent releases like Dawn of War – Definitive Edition and Dawn of War 2 – Anniversary Edition.

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April 4, 2026

A new Crimson Desert patch adds the only RPG feature that matters: A hide helmet button

Crimson Desert has introduced an update that allows players to hide their helmets, offering customization options in the settings menu. Players can choose to make their headgear visible during cutscenes, throughout the game, only in combat, or not at all. The update also includes a new whimsical armor set and helmet for cats, improved movement controls with a "classic" option, and has been positively received, with PC Gamer awarding it a score of 80.

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March 31, 2026

The Slay the Spire board game is getting an expansion based on one of the PC game’s most popular mods

Contention Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new expansion of the Slay the Spire board game, titled Downfall, which is inspired by a popular user-created mod. The expansion allows players to play as villains like the Slime Boss, Hexaghost, and Guardian, each with unique player boards, cards, and miniatures. The Kickstarter offers various backing options, starting with the Downfall expansion at a base price, a collector's edition for , and a bundled option with the base game for . The campaign will run until April 8th, and the base game has been available in stores since its release.

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February 1, 2026

Bolt Action PC First Look: How Slitherine is Reimagining the World’s Biggest WWII Tabletop Game

Slitherine and Frag Games are developing a digital adaptation of Warlord Games’ WWII tabletop miniatures game, Bolt Action, with a planned release in 2026. The game will faithfully recreate the “Six Orders” activation system, a suppression-based pinning system, and tactical armor facing. Key features include a comprehensive Army Painter for customization and a dynamic single-player campaign set in the Normandy theater. The game will maintain the original ruleset, including the tactical pillars of unit activation, the emphasis on suppression over health, vehicle positioning for damage, distinctions between direct and indirect fire, experience levels for squads, and extensive customization options for forces.

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January 28, 2026

The Darkest Dungeon board game fiasco is finally over, and as expected it’s ended in tears: ‘Mythic Games is no longer able to manufacture or deliver’ it, Red Hook says, so it’s giving away the game files to all backers

The board game adaptation of Darkest Dungeon, initially funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised .7 million, has collapsed due to ongoing financial issues with the publisher, Mythic Games. Red Hook Studios announced that Mythic Games is unable to manufacture or deliver the game, citing rising production and shipping costs exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions. Mythic Games ceased operations in December 2025, and a promise to provide backers with 3D printer files for the game’s miniatures was revealed to be misleading. Red Hook has decided to release all relevant game files to backers but lacks the expertise and funds to produce the board game itself.

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December 29, 2025

I’ve played the Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy alpha and it’s basically grimdark Disco Elysium

Owlcat Games is releasing downloadable content for Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader and has announced a new RPG inspired by The Expanse novels. They have launched a publishing division producing titles like Rue Valley, with contributions from Disco Elysium writer Robert Kurvitz. The alpha test for Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy is available to players who pre-ordered specific editions, lasting approximately eight hours and allowing exploration of different narrative outcomes. The game features a detective system and an Inquisitorial Journal for gathering clues. Dark Heresy emphasizes investigation over combat, which is currently seen as the weakest aspect of the demo. The game includes a character named Ra'ahkti, who may have a role similar to Kim Kitsuragi from Disco Elysium, and there are hints of potential romantic interactions.

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December 10, 2025

New WW2 strategy game is the latest case of a tabletop classic going digital, but it retains the joy of painting miniatures

The Bolt Action video game, set to release in 2026, aims to adapt the tabletop game into a digital format while staying true to its original mechanics. Players will command soldiers in 3D environments, reenacting World War II events with features like morale tests and line of sight challenges. The game will include a virtual painting desk for customizing armies. It will offer solo and multiplayer modes, a Normandy campaign, and forces from the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. Slitherine, the publisher, hopes the established brand recognition will help its market entry.