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The land of legend has returned in Warhammer: The Old World after 15 years away. But why is that a big deal? And what’s this revived wargame about?

To help clear all that up, we’ve put together this guide covering everything you need to know about Warhammer: The Old World. That includes an overview of its factions, rules, lore, availability, and more. You can hear our hands-on impressions of the game itself, too.

Just want to see where you can buy it? Not to worry – we’ve got updates on where you can currently pick up Warhammer: The Old World.

What is Warhammer: The Old World?

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An army of Bretonnians and Tomb Kings clash on a fantasy battlefield with grassy fields, trees, and medieval buildings

Rather than being an all-new game, Warhammer: The Old World is more of a revival. It resurrects Warhammer Fantasy Battles (which was publisher Games Workshop’s first wargame) with all-new rules after it was shuttered over a decade ago.

Basically, it’s a mass-battle system with crunchy rules and depth to spare. That means you’ll be commanding blocks of troops rather than the individual skirmishers you’d find in something like Warhammer 40,000.

Because its universe is the stuff of classic swords ‘n’ sorcery, you can choose from a variety of fantasy staples as well. We’re talking knights in shining armor, dwarves, elves, and orcs.

Warhammer: The Old World is an origin story for the apocalypseWarhammer Community

Warhammer: The Old World is an origin story for the apocalypse

So, why is this game called ‘The Old World?’ That title is a reference to its setting, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Old World’ in-universe.

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That name has a double meaning, though. To be precise, publisher Games Workshop destroyed the Old World (via demonic apocalypse) in 2015 to make way for its new, follow-up setting - Age of Sigmar. As a result, the title is quite literal.

Warhammer: The Old World release date

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The Core Rulebook, dice, and markers on a green field

The new wargame is due to hit shelves onJanuary 20, 2024. You can theoretically pre-order it now, but most products with an Old World label have been selling fast. In fact, some retailers ran out of stock just a couple of days after pre-orders began.

We don’t know yet how often the game will be updated with fresh rules and new models, but it’ll probably be a few months until we get reinforcements for other factions.

Warhammer: The Old World factions

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Warhammer: The Old World map

At the time of writing, there arenine Warhammer: The Old World factionsup for grabs. While that’s not every army from the setting, there’s a good reason why some are absent in the game (which we’ll go into later).

Here’s who you can play as:

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Kingdom of Bretonnia:

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Kingdom of Bretonnia:A feudal kingdom of gallant knights and destitute peasants. They rely on weak, expendable infantry and hard-as-nails cavalry. This is one of the only factions to receive new miniatures so far, and it’s featured in a Warhammer: The Old World Core Set. This is tricky to find at the moment, but we’ve seen stock atThird Eye Comicsin the US and cheaper backorders atFirestorm Gamesin the UK.

Tomb Kings of Khemri:

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Empire of Man:

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Empire of Man:This is the largest human nation in the Old World, and it’s full of madcap inventions - the least wacky of which are muskets. Although they don’t have new models yet, they’ll likely be amongst the first to receive reinforcements due to their prominence in Warhammer lore. If you don’t have models already, you’re better off witheBayas reprints haven’t happened yet.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

Dwarfen Mountain Holds:Your classic fantasy staple with long-held grudges, magnificent beards, and underground strongholds. No new miniatures have been announced for this faction yet, but they already have enough to help them stand out - like medieval helicopters. Seeing as there hasn’t been a reprint, your best bet is to scoop up old minis ateBay.

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

High Elf Realms:

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

High Elf Realms:Noble but arrogant magic-wielders that are some of the Old World’s oldest beings. While they have standard spearmen and archers like everyone else, they’re particularly keen on fantastical beasts and sorcery. They’ve not had a revamp/reprint yet, so check in witheBayfor models.

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Wood Elf Realms:

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Wood Elf Realms:Tree-hugging archers who keep to themselves. They really don’t like it if you mess with their forests and often team up with dryads to protect it. They haven’t gotten reinforcements at the time of writing, but their kingdom’s proximity to Bretonnia means we may see some before long. Get some models fromeBayif you can’t wait until they appear!

Orc & Goblin Tribes:

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Warriors of Chaos:

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Warriors of Chaos:Humans who have thrown in their lot with the Chaos gods, earning boons (and really cool armor) in the process. Their infantry is legendarily tough. They haven’t had a reprint in time for the game’s launch, so grab some old minis fromeBay.

Beastmen Brayherds:

While it’s true that there aren’t new models for every army (just Bretonnians and Tomb Kings at the time of writing), you can still use any Warhammer Fantasy Battle force you have lying around. In addition, these factions will apparently receive reinforcements at some point down the line.

Which factions are missing from Warhammer: The Old World?

Half a dozen armies have been left out of The Old World, and fans of those forces are understandably upset. These are the missing factions:

  • Skaven- Vampire Counts- Lizardmen- Daemons of Chaos- Chaos Dwarfs- Ogres- Dark ElvesAccording to Games Workshop, they were left out of the party because they weren’t active (or were minding their own business far away) during the time in which The Old World is set.

While thisisdisappointing, each of these factions will receive free PDF rules for use in The Old World.

Warhammer: The Old World story

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Men-At-Arms stand ready in battle formation

Because The Old World is set hundreds of years before previous plots (which played out across countless novels and the now-defunct Warhammer Fantasy Battles game), things are more peaceful than fans will be used to. Of course, that means it’s about to hit the fan in the worst way possible.

When is Warhammer: The Old World set?

Despite returning us to the universe of Warhammer Fantasy Battles (which was introduced in 1983), The Old World is set a couple of centuries before that story. More specifically, The Old World’s narrative takes place around 2276 on the timeline as opposed to ‘The End Times’ date of 2520-something. Although that era is every bit as grimdark as its future incarnation, things are more hopeful on the whole – the setting has enjoyed an unprecedented period of peace despite some political turmoil.

You won’t see the Siege of Praag any time soon, but the wheels have been set in motion…Warhammer Community

You won’t see the Siege of Praag any time soon, but the wheels have been set in motion…

Naturally, it won’t stay that way. The pivotal Siege of Praag (which saw a massive Chaos horde invade, marking the beginning of the end) is just a few decades away, andthere are rumblingsfrom developers on the official Warhammer Community site that we’ll see those events play out on tabletop some day. Indeed, it was noted that “you won’t see the Siege of Praag any time soon, but the wheels have been set in motion…”

Warhammer: The Old World US deals

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Kingdoms of Bretonnia Core Set |$254.99 at Third Eye ComicsThis is one of the few places we’ve been able to find a Bretonnian Core Set so close to release.Price check:💲Games Workshop | OOS💲Little Shop of Magic | $255View Deal

Kingdoms of Bretonnia Core Set |$254.99 at Third Eye ComicsThis is one of the few places we’ve been able to find a Bretonnian Core Set so close to release.Price check:💲Games Workshop | OOS💲Little Shop of Magic | $255

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Kingdoms of Bretonnia Core Set |$254.99 at Third Eye ComicsThis is one of the few places we’ve been able to find a Bretonnian Core Set so close to release.Price check:💲Games Workshop | OOS💲Little Shop of Magic | $255

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Warhammer: The Old World UK deals

Kingdoms of Bretonnia Core Set |£155£136.40 at Firestorm GamesSave £18 -Although this is a second wave printing, which means it may not arrive in time for the January 20th release, that’s better than nothing!Price check:💲Games Workshop | OOS💲Gathering Games | £155View Deal

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Tomb Kings of Khemri Core Set |£175 at Gathering GamesWhile the Tomb Kings box is a lot easier to find in stores than the Bretonnian equivalent, that doesn’t mean it’seasy.This retailer still has stock, though.Price check:💲Games Workshop | OOS💲Travelling Man | £175View Deal

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Warhammer: The Old World FAQ

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A Tomb King points their staff, and a Lady of the Grail rides on a unicorn

What makes Warhammer: The Old World different?

More specifically, your forces include rank upon rank of soldiers who move as a single unit. Positioning is far more important as a result; there’s a real focus on charges and where an enemy hits your troops, allowing for devastating flanking maneuvers if you play it smart.

The Old World is still recognizably Warhammer, and still recognizable to players who play and remember [Fantasy Battles]Warhammer Community

The Old World is still recognizably Warhammer, and still recognizable to players who play and remember [Fantasy Battles]

Finally, The Old World is more ‘classic’ fantasy than Games Workshop’s other swords ‘n’ sorcery setting, Age of Sigmar. This is a pick-n-mix of everything cool about fantasy fiction.

As per usual for Warhammer, all of The Old World’s models are supplied unassembled and unpainted. Notably, they also come with larger 25mm bases to help units line up easily.

Can you use your old Warhammer Fantasy Battles armies?

It’s been confirmed that you can-and are encouraged to - use your pre-existing Warhammer Fantasy Battles collection for The Old World. However, there’s a caveat. Some factions aren’t featured in the game’s time-period, so won’t get any updates or support for the forseeable future.

In addition, competitive play requires you to use The Old World’s larger 25mm bases. Alternatively, you can put your models onto the new Movement Trays that provide them with an appropriate footprint on the battlefield.

Why are factions missing from Warhammer: The Old World?

Despite what you might think, the absence of some armies isn’t a comment on their quality or a cheeky sales tactic. Rather, it’s due to lore that was established quite a while ago – and long before this game came into being.

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Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum explain why comics are still the perfect medium for superhero stories - “Visuals that will never be achieved in TV or movies can be achieved in comics”

Team Asobi’s gigantic 2024 proves it’s time to free Astro Bot from PlayStation’s past

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was the favorite shooter of the year, and it also made me fall even harder for my fiancé

17 years on, Sam Barlow reflects on Silent Hill: Origins: “To pull it out of the bag with a seven-out-of-ten game was incredibly rewarding”

Here’s our Black Ops 6 multiplayer playlist to keep you and your pals connected over Christmas

Spy x Family season 3: Everything we know so far

One of 2024’s best anime shows subverts all expectations, but that’s its biggest strength

How Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth represents the best of Final Fantasy’s past while charting a course for the future

I’m proclaiming 2024 to be the year of outstanding indie puzzle games

The Inside Out 2 panic attack scene is one of the best depictions of anxiety ever – and something Pixar director Kelsey Mann is incredibly proud of: “I couldn’t be happier”

Marvel Rivals has what it takes to shake up the PvP shooter genre if it can maintain its hero fantasy while also making balance changes

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5

Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4

Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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