Assault Marines

Finally finished, after months and months of creepingly slow work

Video on Sons of Medusa

Deathwatch

It's often difficult to adapt the rules of tabletop games to computers or tablets.  Attempts have been a mixed bag, with games like Warmachine: Tactics providing reasonably acceptable translations while games like Space Hulk or Bloodbowl falling disappointingly short  The new mobile game, Deathwatch, however provides a genuinely enjoyable experience.  

The game is somewhat similar to Space Hulk insofar as the player controls a kill team of space marines against hordes of nefarious tyranids.  However the controls of the game have been considerably streamlined in comparison to its somewhat ponderous predeceasor, leading to superior, more intuitive gameplay.  The game has also been infused with a limited role playing element, where you can select members of your kill team from the ultramarines, blood angels, or space wolves and build them up and watch their skills expand.

Overall one of the better new 40k mobile games out there and a must try.

Space Marine

Just completed the Warhammer 40,0000: Space Marine video game for PC and have to say that it was an amazing ride. No other video game that I've seen has done such a great job of capturing the experience of what it might be like to be a space marine, mowing down orks and chaos heretics.

For people not familiar with the game, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine was a third-person shooter game developed by Relic Entertainment and published by THQ. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 6, 2011. The game takes place in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 universe and features the Ultramarines chapter. Its gameplay focuses on a hybrid shooting and melee combat model.

The game's plot line involves the Forge World Graia (a planet devoted to military production) that has been invaded by alien Orks. The game follows a Command Squad of three of the Ultramarines, Commander and playable character Captain Titus, his immediate subordinate Veteran Sergeant Sidonus, and a relatively inexperienced and by-the-book Tactical Marine named Leandros.

Space Marine also features a robust online multiplayer game, where you can play as any of a number of space marine chapters either cooperatively or in direct team based combat.

The game received positive reviews from critics. However unfortunately the closure of THQ has ended the chances of a direct sequel any time soon, unless Sega decides to attempt one. In the meantime though I would strongly encourage anyone to try this hidden gem, regardless of whether you are a 40K fan or not, especially given its reduced price point.

Beakie

Beakie missile launcher

Terminators complete

Next up Assault Squad I think.

Eternal Crusade 5th Chapter

Warhammer: Eternal Crusade is holding a vote to decide what the 5th chapter of Space Marines will be in the game.  Possible choices include: Iron Hands, Imperial Fists and Raven Guard. While there is of course no vote for SOM, the Iron Hands are probably the closest available option as the parent chapter.

ETERNAL CRUSADE VOTE