Book review: Damnation of Pythos (Horus Heresy XXX)
This book has received plenty of criticism, some of it fair, some not so much. Is Damnation of Pythos a poorly-written book, or a dull story? Negative on both counts. … Continue reading
My top Commodore 64 games, 21-30
This continues the journey through some of my favourites games for the Commodore 64, chosen from among those games I played on the platform. 21 Elite A version of this … Continue reading
Vegas Open 2023 Games Workshop previews
As part of the 2023 Las Vegas Open, Games Workshop showed a numbers of previews, and due to time differences and a day off work, I was able to watch … Continue reading
A second helping of Two Thin Coats
The Two Thin Coats range is expanding, with a new range of paints now available on Kickstarter. As with the first release, this one is focused around their painting triads. … Continue reading
Book review: Vengeful Spirit (Horus Heresy XXIX)
If you have been reading the books in numbered order (not recommended) it has been a while since we checked in on Horus. Books since Galaxy in Flames have shown … Continue reading
My top Commodore 64 games, 31-40
The Commodore 64 turned 40 years old in 2022, and to celebrate that achievement I am going to list my favourite 40 games on the platform. This was my first … Continue reading
Horus Heresy: they fly now
Jet Bikes are the latest plastic release announced for the Horus Heresy range: The new plastic kit will come with a variety of front weapon options. This is the latest … Continue reading
Book review: Scars (Horus Heresy XVIII)
It’s book 28 of the series, and we have seen all 18 Space Marine legions… with one exception. That exception is the White Scars legion, and this book brings them … Continue reading
The Empire in The Old World
The Empire was central to the old Warhammer game and lore, and a new article at Warhammer Community is giving us an advance look on how the Empire will appear … Continue reading
Deep Space Nine in 2023
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ran from 1993 to 1999, but it’s still available to watch thanks to the wonders of the internet, plus DVDs, if you’re into that. I … Continue reading
The problem with the algorithm
I was watching the latest Midwinter Minis video yesterday. It’s a fun change of pace where guy paints up a piece from an old arcade machine for a friend of … Continue reading
10 years, 10 articles
I started Scent of a Gamer in January of 2013, so the blog is now in its eleventh year. This articles takes a look and one post from each of … Continue reading
Two Thin Coats paints: the review
Two Thin Coats in a new range of acrylic paints manufactured in the United Kingdom. The paints are supplied in 15mL dropper bottles, and there are currently 60 paints in … Continue reading
2022 blog review: the content
Yesterday I posted a review of the blog stats, today I want to take a closer look at some of the content I posted in 2022. In terms of most … Continue reading
2022 blog review: the stats
Fewer views, more engagements; this was the story of 2022 for Scent of a Gamer. Obviously no one wants to see their headline figures reduce (and for the second year … Continue reading
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