Games Workshop Archives

Tabletop Review: ‘Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire’

November 1, 2017Robin Brooks2

Strategic Miniatures Game, X-Wing competitor, or Collectible Card Game? Just what is ‘Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire’ Find out in our in depth review.

Introducing ‘Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire’

September 30, 2017Robin Brooks

Games Workshop is bringing a new 2-player miniatures game to the table. We take a look inside the box of ‘Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire.’

GeekDad Paints! With the New Citadel Paint App

September 17, 2017Robin Brooks

Games Workshop and Citadel have released a new paint app. Will it gleam like Auric Armour Gold or fester like Nurgle’s Rot?

Games Workshop and Me: On Representation

August 31, 2017Robin Brooks

“Is it a problem that there a very few people of color represented in Games Workshop games?” A simple question that prompted a volley of criticism of a ‘Warhammer 40,000 fan page. There’s a vocal minority resistant to change. Is it time for Games Workshop become more inclusive?

On Games Workshop and Geek Entitlement

August 12, 2017Robin Brooks8

Geeks. Do we love to hate more than we love to love? Games Workshop has a huge number of detractors. Every new release brings them out. The latest one leaves me wondering, “Entitled, much?”

‘Warhammer 40,000’ – Codexes vs Indexes

July 8, 2017Robin Brooks

Last week, I suggested buying the ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Indexes. Now, a new announcement may have changed that. Is the intensive schedule of new Codex releases justified, or is the company just after your money?

‘Warhammer 40,000’ for Beginners: Part 3 – The New Indexes

June 30, 2017Robin Brooks1

Don’t know your Waaghs from your elbow? Here’s the lowdown on the new ‘Warhammer 40,000’ indexes.

‘Warhammer 40,000’ for Beginners: Part 1

June 18, 2017Robin Brooks

The new edition of ‘Warhammer 40,000′ is upon us. In the first installment of our “’40K’ for Beginners” series, we take a look at assembling the Primaris Space Marines.

Tabletop Review: ‘Warhammer Quest: Shadows Over Hammerhal’

May 10, 2017April 23, 2020Robin Brooks

Does the addition of a Games Master make Games Workshop’s second ‘Warhammer Quest’ game a more satisfying experience than its predecessor, ‘Silver Tower’?

‘Warhammer 40,000’: 8th Edition Announced

April 22, 2017Robin Brooks

In its 30th anniversary year, a new version of Warhammer 40,000 is on its way. New, simplified, and it’s core rules will be free.

Plastic Addiction and the Pre-Order Blues

April 8, 2017Robin Brooks

Relationship status with Games Workshop: It’s complicated. This week, great looking games that you can’t actually buy? Is there a better way? CMON in and take a look at what we think…

Plastic Addiction: Games Workshop and Me

March 30, 2017Robin Brooks23

Relationship Status with ‘Warhammer’: – It’s complicated.

Scouring the Black Library: New Releases March 2017

March 23, 2017Robin Brooks

The first in a new series of posts of the latest offerings from Games Workshop publishing imprint the Black Library.

Tabletop Review: ‘Gangs of Commorragh’

March 10, 2017May 1, 2020Robin Brooks1

A full video playthrough and written review of Games Workshop’s latest small-box game.

Unboxing ‘Warhammer Quest: Shadows Over Hammerhal’

March 1, 2017Robin Brooks

The return of a gamesmaster in the latest release from Games Workshop sets off pangs of nostalgia, as we look inside the box of ‘Warhammer Quest: Shadows over Hammerhal.’

‘Warhammer’ Battle Report: The Tussle in the Tundra

February 3, 2017Robin Brooks

‘Warhammer: Age of Sigmar’ is quicker and easier to play than versions of old. That’s the theory anyway. The trials of being an Agent of Sigmar along with our third battle report.

Games Workshop Preview: ‘Gangs of Commorragh’

January 24, 2017December 13, 2017Robin Brooks3

Games Workshop’s newest low-price, low-complexity game is available for pre-order. We take a sneaky look inside the box of ‘Gangs of Commorragh’

GeekDad Paints! Review – Games Workshop “Build+Paint”

January 18, 2017Robin Brooks4

Following on the back of last year’s release for younger gamers, Battle for Vedros, Games Workshop has just released several sets in a new “Build + Paint” series. Sticking with Space Marines and Orks, there are six new boxes to play with, three for each race. Each box contains some models, paints, and a brush. The sets are currently only available in the US.

Black Library Special Edition Preview

December 12, 2016Robin Brooks2

Games Workshop not only makes beautifully crafted miniatures, its Black Library Special Editions are works of art too.

Roll-Up Sports Fans – ‘Blood Bowl’ Returns

December 2, 2016Robin Brooks

After a long time languishing in the backstory of Games Workshop, ‘Blood Bowl’ returns–much to the delight of its ardent fan base.

‘Blood Bowl’ 2016: A GeekDad Unboxing

November 5, 2016Robin Brooks2

Games Workshop is set to re-release its classic football with fisticuffs board game, ‘Blood Bowl.’ Here, we unbox the 2016 edition and find this new incarnation very pleasing.

GeekDad Battles! Agents of Sigmar: Episode 2

November 1, 2016Robin Brooks

Welcome to Episode 2 of Agents of Sigmar. Another Battle Report for ‘Warhammer Age of Sigmar’ and a brief look at the pitfalls of trying to make YouTube videos.

Tabletop Review: ‘Warhammer 40,000: Battle for Vedros’

October 5, 2016Robin Brooks

Games Workshop has released a simplified version of their classic ‘Warhammer 40K’ with the younger gamer in mind. Is ‘Battle for Vedros’ a new gateway into the world of tabletop gaming? My family seems to think so.

The Best Five Issues of ‘White Dwarf’ Ever!

September 2, 2016Robin Brooks5

Today sees the relaunch of Games Workshop’s ‘White Dwarf’ Magazine. To celebrate, here are five of the finest issues from a bygone era.

GeekDad Paints! – Games Workshop’s ‘Lost Patrol’

September 2, 2016Robin Brooks1

In this GeekDad Paints! post, I paint two of Games Workshops most famous foes. It’s Genestealers vs. Space Marines from ‘Warhammer 40,000: Lost Patrol.’

Boardgame Review: ‘Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower’

July 27, 2016December 13, 2017Robin Brooks1

Games Workshop have released a new incarnation of ‘Warhammer Quest,’ one of their much loved games. It looks great, but does the gameplay match its aesthetic?

Game Review: Games Workshop’s ‘Lost Patrol’

July 1, 2016Robin Brooks3

Welcome to the Jungle: Games Workshop’s ‘Lost Patrol’ delivers a frenetic ‘Warhammer 40,000’ experience.

Different Strokes: Another GeekDad Paints!

May 27, 2016Robin Brooks

Inspired by earlier episodes in the GeekDad Paints! series, I’ve broken out my brushes and rediscovered my passion for averagely competent miniature painting.