Some quick thoughts on GW's AI statement, and the future of Warhammer in the world of AI In the last couple of weeks, Games Workshop has put out a statement on its stance on AI . That means, in the words of Chief Executive, Kevin Rowntree: “Maintaining a strong commitment to protect our intellectual property and respect our human creators." First and foremost, this is welcome news, in the opinion of your humble author. At the risk of being labelled a Luddite in certain circle

A hobby update for November 2025, focusing on World Eaters Terminators

An examination of intellectual property and its importance for Games Workshop

What recent developments in 30k and 40k mean for kibtashing, converting, and "your little guys" I will start this article off by saying that I am, likely, to be biased in my conclusions. I love kitbashing. It is, perhaps, my favourite aspect of the Warhammer hobby. More than painting beautifully, or playing the perfect game, it is in creating something unique from kits that shouldn't have any business being married together into new and intriguing forms. I am always on the pr

Some of the best alternatives to GW - miniatures Having previously had a look at some of the best gaming alternatives to Games Workshop,...

Six great tabletop wargames that aren't 40k Games Workshop is certainly the top dog when it comes to tabletop wargaming - and Warhammer 40k is a megalith - but they're not the be all and end all of little plastic soldiers. In fact, there's a whole world of wargaming out there away from the industry's biggest and most recognisable manufactuer. From a galaxy far-far-away to the hellish trenches of 1914 to adventurous toads and fearsome badger knights, there are some incredible

A love letter to Tempest of War, and why I believe 10th edition needs a real non-competitive alternative In 9th edition I, genuinely, solely played Tempest of War. There were a number of reasons for this; principally, that it was cheaper to secure than the competitive mission pack at the time, and less subject to change. But mostly because it provided what I was looking for in a game. A slightly less formal version of playing the game that - while the underlying game was comp

We're back with a sequel: just how is Warhammer actually painted? Having previously written about the real state of competitive Warhammer...

A guide to getting your fix of Warhammer and 40k, without breaking the bank It is a sad truth that collecting Warhammer can be a somewhat cost-intensive business. While cutting down on new kits and slaying your existing pile of shame is a noble aspiration, let's be honest: none of us are going to actually abstain from buying new additions to our collections this year. What's a hobbyist to do?! Fear not, cash-strapped hobby fans! I'm here to help with seven tips to a more frug

Five tips for getting started with Warhammer 40k Have you recently caught the Warhammer bug? Perhaps you're fresh from a run on Space Marine 2, finally caved to the pressure of a friend who already plays the game, or accidentally fell down an hours-long YouTube lore black hole into the madness of the 41st millennium.. Either way - welcome! It's definitely not a cult. Honest. Warhammer can, however, feel like a weird and slightly overwhelming hobby when you're first setting

A guide to Warhammer, Games Workshop and 40k... for bemused finance professionals You might be aware that, over the last few years, a peculiar business success story has swept the pinksheets. One of the biggest stories in British business isn't a private equity firm, or a bank, or an AI start-up: its Little old Games Workshop. That's right, the funny company the unpopular kids at school were teased for liking has risen from humble origins to become one of the most highly soug

From daemonkin to Cathay, five questions for the future of Warhammer following the LVO reveals...

Miniature news from the W/E 09/08/2024 It's a Friday, the sun is (briefly) shining in the UK and it's time for another This week in...

News and views from the last week in warhammer and tabletop gaming

My love letter to the Fantasy Exhibition, a game of Warhammer in a glass box and the Warlingham Warhammer Club I recently had the pleasure of visiting Fantasy: Realms of Imagination at the British Library. It's a wonderfully curated and presented exhibition featuring vignettes from everything from Lord of the Rings (of course) to Skyrim, Ursula LeGuin and more. They tell the story of the changing landscapes of fantasy, its roots in the shared mythology of religion and folk ta

Right, look, I know that's a sensationalist title, but hear me out. Of course competitive 40k exists. I get that. The UKTC and WTC...

Lets all play a fun game of "pin the Talos on the Dataslate". It's a month late, but "Santa baby, leave a little slate under the tree......

Or why my "hobby resolution" for 2024 isn't to paint or play better, but to be a more welcoming hobbyist. Run with me for a second....

The oddity that is Warhammer: The Old World When the return of the Old World was announced, back in 2019, I hadn't even returned to the hobby. In fact, the Old World itself had fallen into decline, died, been broken apart in the fires of rebranding and become the Mortal Realms during my decade long hiatus. So while news of its fate was something of a shock, news of a return certainly peaked my interest. As further details began to dribble through during the intervening four y

Sanguinala (or maybe Candlemas) has come and gone, and I'm sure everyone is overjoyed to be facing down the cold (and potentially sober)...