White Dwarf (Prior revision dated Friday 20 October 2023 19:53:24 -- @870)
White Dwarf is a magazine published by Games Workshop that covers the Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 universes. The magazine was first published in June/July 1977 and has been published monthly ever since.
History
White Dwarf was originally conceived as a more general fantasy and science fiction gaming magazine. The first editor was Ian Livingstone, one of the founders of Games Workshop. In the early years, White Dwarf covered a variety of topics including roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons as well as board games and miniature wargaming.
Over time, the magazine began focusing more on Games Workshop's own products set in the Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 universes. By the late 1980s, White Dwarf was almost exclusively covering Warhammer and 40k. This remains the case today, with White Dwarf serving as the official magazine previewing new miniatures, rules, and backstory from Games Workshop.
Some notable developments in White Dwarf's history include:
- 1982 - Full color pages introduced
- 1987 - Changes to a monthly release schedule
- 2004 - Begins coverage of The Lord of the Rings miniatures game
- 2010 - Introduces weekly digital edition through iTunes
- 2019 - Undergoes redesign and trims monthly release to once every 4 weeks
Content
A typical issue of White Dwarf contains:
- New miniature model previews and painting tutorials
- Battle reports and tactics articles for Warhammer and 40k
- New official backstory and lore reveals
- Rules errata and FAQs for Games Workshop gaming systems
- Advertisements for new Game Workshop releases
There are also recurring segments like 'Eavy Metal which highlights professionally-painted miniatures, and 'Blanchitsu' featuring dioramas and conversions by John Blanche.
Publication
White Dwarf is published 12 times a year by Games Workshop. The editorial and design team is based at Games Workshop's headquarters in Nottingham, UK.
The magazine is available through subscription and newsstand sales internationally. Selected articles are also published online through Games Workshop's website and apps.{{Categories Magazines}}