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An image of the Tyranids 10th Edition Codex featuring the book overlayed atop an image of Tyranids going to war.
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Our Five Coolest Finds In The Tyranids 10th Edition Codex

The latest, 10th edition of Warhammer: 40,000 kicked off with a bang with the release of Leviathan, a massive two-player starter set pitting the Space Marines against the evil Tyranids. In 2022, we…

September 2, 2023 | 12:15 EDT

An image of the entire miniature contents of the Cities of Sigmar Army Set, against a green background with a button reading TechRaptor Review.
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Warhammer Cities of Sigmar Army Set Review - Turn The Wheel

Whether we're covering the latest releases for Warhammer Underworlds, the newest entry-point into Warhammer's skirmish game Warcry, or flinging ourselves into the far-future with our review of the …

August 26, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Warhammer Heroes Strike Force Justian
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Warhammer Heroes Strike Force Justian Review

Ever wanted to collect your wargaming miniatures training card style? Well, now you can. The latest Warhammer 40,000 miniatures come blind packaged in the new Warhammer Heroes boxes. There are 7…

September 9, 2023 | 05:24 EDT

JoyToy Infinity Ariadna
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JoyToy Infinity Ariadna Review

JoyToy has been releasing some incredible Warhammer 40K action figures, and we've already looked at some, you can check out our Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians Review and Adepta Sororitas Order…

August 18, 2023 | 10:47 EDT

JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Celestine The Living Saint
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JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Celestine The Living Saint Review

As Games Workshop expands its IPs further and further (recently we've had 40K Magic the Gathering cards and soon we're getting Warhammer stamps), one company has been producing Warhammer 40K action…

August 17, 2023 | 10:47 EDT

JoyToy Blood Angels Assault Terminators
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JoyToy Blood Angels Assault Terminators Review

As Games Workshop expands its IPs further and further (recently we've had 40K Magic the Gathering cards and soon we're getting Warhammer stamps), one company has been producing Warhammer 40K action…

August 16, 2023 | 10:01 EDT

Kill Team Annual 2023
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Kill Team Annual 2023 Review - Season of the Gallowdark

The Kill Team Annual 2023 is the culmination of the last years worth of Kill Team products. The previous Kill Team Annual 2022, collected all the articles that had been published in White Dwarf, but…

August 19, 2023 | 05:18 EDT

Infinity Endsong and the Caskuda vs Maximus Pre-order Exclusive Pack
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Infinity Endsong Review - Literal Reinforcements

"We always knew it would go down this way, but we chose not to listen to the evident truth" The united alien races of the Combined Army, under the leadership of the Evolved Intelligence, has…

August 5, 2023 | 01:37 EDT

A war table featuring white gothic buildings, a giant mech in the background, groups of tanks patrolling down a road, and several units accompanying them.
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New Warhammer Legions Imperialis Details Previewed By Games Workshop

Games Workshop has revealed new details on Warhammer Legions Imperialis. This Horus Heresy spin-off has been touted as a war game on a truly epic scale by Games Workshop. And with the details given,…

July 31, 2023 | 12:36 EDT

Warhammer Warcry Crypt of Blood Review Image containing the contents of the box set.
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Warhammer Warcry Crypt of Blood Review - Skirmish Gaming 101

In the realm of Shyish, the dead rule with a totemic silence that washes over heaps of bones and endless graveyards. But Nagash, the god of Death, craves more power, and there are corners of his…

July 29, 2023 | 05:02 EDT

Star Wars Shatterpoint
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Star Wars Shatterpoint Guide

There have been multiple Star Wars tabletop games over the years (for which you can see our coverage of by following the links), including card games, dice games, board games, and wargames. Fantasy…

August 16, 2023 | 09:31 EDT

Tabletop Scenics Inaka Kobetsu Farm and Toshi Ochaya Gardens
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Tabletop Scenics Inaka Kobetsu Farm and Toshi Ochaya Gardens Review

TTCombat the company behind the awesome tabletop games Carnevale, Rumbleslam, and Droopfleet Commander, along with their own line of hobby paints and tools, have been producing their own scenery sets…

June 19, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

An image of Frostgrave: The Wildwoods, a new expansion for Frostgrave set on top of a photograph of painted miniatures.
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Frostgrave: The Wildwoods Review

A cold wind howls, as it always does, through the crumbling ruins of the frozen city. And as you look to the faces of your apprentice and your tired, hired soldiers, an odd thought strikes you. If…

June 8, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

An image of the box contents, partially painted, of Warhammer 40K Leviathan
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Warhammer 40K Leviathan First Look

With the announcement of their newest big box set, Warhammer 40K Leviathan, Games Workshop also propels the game into its latest iteration - 10th Edition. But what's going on in the Warhammer 40K…

June 4, 2023 | 03:29 EDT

JoyToy Chaos Space Marine Crimson Slaughter
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JoyToy Chaos Space Marine Crimson Slaughter Review

As Games Workshop expands its IPs further and further (recently we've had 40K Magic the Gathering cards and soon we're getting Warhammer stamps), one company has been producing Warhammer 40K action…

June 2, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Order of the Argent Shroud
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JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Order of the Argent Shroud Review

As Games Workshop expands its IPs further and further (recently we've had 40K Magic the Gathering cards and soon we're getting Warhammer stamps), one company has been producing Warhammer 40K action…

June 2, 2023 | 10:15 EDT

Warhammer 40K
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Warhammer 40K Guide

The forces of humanity alongside the superhuman creations of the Emperor are at constant war. Alien races press against all sides. Those of the Emperor's sons who turned traitor against Him lead…

June 3, 2023 | 05:10 EDT

JoyToy Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians
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JoyToy Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians Review

As Games Workshop expands its IPs further and further (recently we've had 40K Magic the Gathering cards and soon we're getting Warhammer stamps), one company has been producing Warhammer 40K action…

June 2, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Kill Team Ashes of Faith
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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Ashes of Faith Review

Kill Team Ashes of Faith is an all new narrative expansion for Kill Team. It features 2 brand new kill teams, as with other expansions, but rather than scenery and a Kill Zone it gives you all the…

May 20, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Kill Team Gallowfall
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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Gallowfall Review

Kill Team Gallowfall is the final expansion for the Kill Team Into the Dark roadmap. It follows the same format as the previous Kill Team expansions introducing 2 brand new kill teams, the Leagues of…

May 6, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

An image of several Warhammer 40K New Releases including The Lion, Horus Heresy Tanks, Commander Dante and more
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Warhammer 40K New Release Review - The Lion And Retinue, Commander Dante, HH Tanks

The sleeping Lion has finally awoken! After 10,000 years of slumber on The Rock, the Primarch Lion El'Jonson returns to lead his legion of Space Marines, the Dark Angels. To mark his triumphant…

April 15, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Bushido Risen Sun Kitsune
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Bushido Risen Sun Kitsune Guide

The Kitsune have arrived in force in the Jwar Isles. Kota, a lone Kitsune operated for many years before being joined by her den-brother Kyuubi and now, the full force of the Kitsune has arrived to…

April 11, 2023 | 05:29 EDT

An image of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Ossiarch Bonereapers army in full deadly regalia
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Ossiarch Bonereapers Soulblight Gravelords Previews

Wherever the stench of death rises from the earth, there you'll find the thrall of Nagash, the tyrant god of death. As one of the "big baddies" in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar pantheon, Nagash has -…

April 8, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Arks of Omen The Lion
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen The Lion Review

The huge Warhammer 40,000 narrative event concludes in the final installment of Arks of Omen, this time with the newly returned Primarch of the Dark Angels, The Lion, who comes to face off against…

April 15, 2023 | 05:05 EDT

Warhammer 40K 10th Edition
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Warhammer 40K 10th Edition FAQ

Revealed at Adepticon 2023, Warhammer 40,000 (40K for short), the tabletop wargame by Games Workshop is getting its 10th Editon of the rules this year. In this article, we'll answer all your…

March 24, 2023 | 10:48 EDT

Infinity Bakunin Observance Guide
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Infinity Bakunin Observance Guide

The Nomads choose to live their lives away from the A.I. control that the rest of the Human Sphere accepts. To maintain this independence, they live on 3 gigantic ships. Each ship falls under the…

March 28, 2023 | 10:38 EDT

Bushido Weeping Sky Cycle Deck
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Bushido Weeping Sky Cycle Deck Review

The next cycle of the Bushido Risen Sun narrative starts now with the Weeping Sky Cycle Deck. What began with the Year of the Risen Sun Cycle Deck continues with Weeping Sky. In this article, we'll…

March 25, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Arks of Omen Farsight
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Farsight Review

The huge Warhammer 40,000 narrative event continues in the next installment of Arks of Omen, this time with the legendary Tau Commander Farsight looking to end his campaign once and for all against…

March 25, 2023 | 06:00 EDT

An image of the Strike Force Agastus from Warhammer 40K, painted in Ultramarine colors fending off a Xenos hoard.
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Warhammer 40K Strike Force Agastus Review - The Big Guns

Though well-renowned for their superior firepower throughout the galaxy, even Space Marines need a bit of extra muscle every once in a while. Whether punching through hordes of rampaging Xenos, or…

February 25, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Arks of Omen Vashtorr
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Vashtorr Review

The huge Warhammer 40,000 narrative event continues in the next installment of Arks of Omen, this time featuring Vashtorr, a demigod of inventors, engineers, scientists, and artisans, who created the…

March 11, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Kill Team Soulshackle
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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Soulshackle Review

Kill Team Soulshackle is the next expansion for Kill Team Into the Dark. It follows the same format as the previous Kill Team expansions introducing 2 brand new kill teams, the Adeptus Arbites…

February 17, 2023 | 01:34 EST

An image of the new Warcry Blood Hunt box and some models
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Warcry Blood Hunt Review - A Bloody Good Skirmish

With earth turned muddy from rivers of blood that flow from clashing battles beneath the choking branches of the Gnarlwood, two new warbands strike out against each other with Warcry Blood Hunt, the…

February 11, 2023 | 05:00 EST

An image of the Warhammer 40K World Eaters Army led by their leader Angron, a huge red devil-like creature
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Warhammer 40K World Eaters Preview - Consumed By Rage

When it comes to World Eaters, the name of the game is all about butchery. These absolutely rampaging Chaos Space Marines are led by Angron and completely devoted to the Chaos God of carnage, Khorne…

February 4, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Arks of Omen Angron
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Angron Review

Angron was born a son of the Emperor of mankind, a Primark, and leader of the World Eaters chapter of Space Marines. During the Horus Heresy Angron was one of the first to betray and raise arms…

February 4, 2023 | 05:05 EST

An image comprised of the new Gloomspite Gitz battletome and two new units for the army
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Gloomspite Gitz Battletome Preview

The Gloomspite Gitz are an army in Warhammer: Age of Sigmar that delights in taking big chances to deal sweeping blows to their opponents. From the random nature of their spells to the way you never…

January 28, 2023 | 05:00 EST

An image comprised of the new Battletome for Beasts of Chaos and the new model released for the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Army
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Beasts of Chaos Battletome Preview

The Beasts of Chaos are known throughout the Mortal Realms as some of the most vicious predators you're ever likely to meet. Made up of beast-men who's bodies are a twisted mingling of man and…

January 28, 2023 | 05:00 EST

An image featuring several new models for the Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum army
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Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum New Models Review - Fight the Good Fight

While some armies in Warhammer 40K are centered around stunning advanced technology, cruel demonic monsters, or the bio-engineered might of Space Marines, there's one army that fights the spread of…

January 21, 2023 | 05:00 EST

2022 TechRaptor Awards Tabletop Game RPG of the Year
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2022 TechRaptor Awards - Tabletop Game of the Year

We've played so many incredible Tabletop games this year, from amazing wargaming releases to board games and tabletop RPG's that kept us coming back to the table again and again. Now it's time to…

January 13, 2023 | 11:00 EST

An image of the Slaves to Darkness army, including an image of a battle and several key product shots including the Daemon Prince
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Slaves to Darkness Review - Embrace the Chaos

When the mark of Chaos takes hold of you, it never lets go! We recently reviewed the Slaves to Darkness Army Set, which contained the bulk of a new army for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Now, Games…

January 14, 2023 | 05:00 EST

The covers for Frostgrave 2nd edition, Fireheart, and Blood Legacy.
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Frostgrave Fireheart and Blood Legacy Preview - New Rules For The Frozen North

One of my favorite wargaming surprises in recent memory has been getting into Frostgrave. The miniature skirmish wargame by Osprey Games and North Star Military Figures, now on its second edition, is…

January 2, 2023 | 11:00 EST

The box contents of Lord of the Rings: Battle of Osgiliath, including built minis featuring orcs and rangers of gondor
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Lord of the Rings: Battle of Osgiliath Review

The Lord of the Rings: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is one of my favorite product lines produced by Games Workshop. With intricate rules and a unique approach to combat, the game forces me to…

December 10, 2022 | 05:00 EST

Kill Team Critical Ops Tac Ops and Mission Card Pack.
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Kill Team Critical Ops Tac Ops and Mission Card Pack Review

Kill Team in its current edition had its first starter set in 2021 and has had a few errata, rules updates that balance and clear up the core rules and supplements to keep them fair and competitive.…

December 10, 2022 | 05:05 EST

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The TechRaptor Wargaming Gift Guide

Finding the perfect gift for someone who plays wargames can be tricky. Are they deeply enmeshed in a game system or new to the hobby? Do they have shelves upon shelves of miniatures, or are they just…

December 13, 2022 | 04:07 EST

Grinkrak's Looncourt box
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Warhammer Underworlds Gnarlwood Grinkrak's Looncourt and Fearsome Fortress Review

Just when you felt like you had made your way out of the Gnarlwood, fighting off the Gnarlspirit Pack and escaping the chilling grasp of the Sons of Velmorn you begin to hear the trumpet of Grinkrak'…

December 10, 2022 | 11:00 EST

Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Abaddon
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Abaddon Review

Abaddon the Despoiler, former first Captain of the Sons of Horus, survived his father's failure to overthrow the Emperor during the Horus Heresy. Abaddon renamed the Sons of Horus, leading them under…

January 7, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Warhammer Dungeon Bowl Death Match and Spike 2022 Almanac laid out on a table
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Warhammer Dungeon Bowl Death Match Review

For some, there's no better feeling than the breeze in your hair as you line up on the fifty yard line, taking in the crowds before the first play of a game of football. For fans of Dungeon Bowl,…

November 26, 2022 | 05:00 EST

An image of the Conquest First Blood Two Player Starter Set
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Conquest First Blood 2.0 Two-Player Starter Set Unboxing

Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings and its skirmish spinoff Conquest: First Blood made serious waves when the games by Para Bellum first burst onto the wargaming scene. With a bold and exciting…

December 2, 2022 | 11:00 EST

An image of painted models in the Astra Militarum Army for Warhammer 40k, depicting soldiers with lasguns in green and beige
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Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum Army Set Preview

The world of Warhammer 40K is a world full of hulking Space Marines, giant killer bugs, fungal orcs, intergalactic elves, and even space dwarves... and amidst all these larger than life figures it…

November 12, 2022 | 05:00 EST