Ian Stokes
Ian Stokes is an experienced writer and journalist. You'll see his words on GamesRadar+ from time to time, usually revolving around two of his greatest passions - Star Wars Lego kits and Warhammer. He has served as the Reviews Editor for Top Ten Reviews, led the tech/entertainment sections of LiveScience and Space.com as Tech and Entertainment Editor, and is currently a freelance writer working across a variety of publications.
Latest articles by Ian Stokes
![Space Marines line up on a misty battlefield in Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cSVsungxaGRir9v6p5jyt5-320-80.jpg)
Beginner's guide to collecting Space Marines in Warhammer 40K
By Ian Stokes published
Brother, we’ve got some xenos to purge. Get the flamer… the heavy flamer.
![Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter set, minifigures, and box on a grassy mat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAnesFFWxBm62QWutXQsvS-320-80.jpg)
Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) review: "Not for spice, not for riches, but for Lego"
By Ian Stokes published
Review
![The Pariah Nexus Mission Deck pack on a grassy mat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WxqzosM8RStFxfNuYQ8ZzW-320-80.jpg)
Warhammer 40K mixes up the missions with Pariah Nexus, but should you buy it?
By Ian Stokes published
Opinion Pariah Nexus introduces Secret Missions and the return of Actions to Warhammer 40K 10th Edition
![Lego Tantive IV set on a starry background, in front of a brick wall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yPzwCg7RoFX8P5ZDt6ohrS-320-80.jpg)
Lego Tantive IV (75376) review: "A gorgeous little display piece"
By Ian Stokes published
Review
![The Kroot Hunting Pack contents, assembled on a wasteland board](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d9nfecZoEq8Ae6Bhm7mCQi-320-80.jpg)
New T’au Empire models give Kroot the makeover they deserve
By Ian Stokes published
Feature We go hands-on with the new T'au Empire models in the Kroot Hunting Pack box-set
![The trio of new Necron models on a battlemat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gDujkyRrg4GZkgVm5rbDqg-320-80.jpg)
The new Warhammer 40K Necron models are great quality of (eternal) life updates, but not essential
By Ian Stokes published
Review Should you buy the new Necron models for Warhammer 40K? We weigh in
![Codex: Necrons on a starry background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jKmZkWqPqjeaPbBrMDWGmN-320-80.jpg)
Codex: Necrons 10th Edition review: "Harder, Better, Slower, Stronger"
By Ian Stokes published
Review
![A side-on view of the Lego UCS Venator, sitting on a starry tabletop and framed against a brick wall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tfpw6qZuayk3Tdvm86UeuH-320-80.jpg)
Lego UCS Venator review: "A stunning model, and one of the best UCS sets"
By Ian Stokes published
Review
![Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition being played on a ruined battlefield, with Space Marines taking on Necrons](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YWXPPCFq68qBRDwzp6c2Q3-320-80.jpg)
Warhammer 40K 10th Edition first impressions: streamlined and a bit unbalanced, but a ton of fun
By Ian Stokes published
Opinion We checked out the latest edition of Warhammer 40K and it’s a ton of fun, if you can look past a few early balance issues.
![The Dark Souls board game box on a wooden table, with plants in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bD2sivUtbs9zn6Vjmwhdoa-320-80.jpg)
Dark Souls: The Board Game review: "Every decision feels like it matters"
By Ian Stokes published
Review Better to be lucky than git gud
![GTA V](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YhtXxZXN6zM5qLDBxSBpp8-320-80.jpg)
GTA 5 photorealistic footage created using a machine learning model
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Los Santos never looked so good
![GTA 5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xvvAKgoKDqRiaJYmAtYSzF-320-80.jpg)
GTA 6 is reportedly sticking with a modern day setting
By Ian Stokes last updated
News We might be going back to Vice City, but not in its glory days
![Valheim](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ujw2k8vYgjYN2DLFkhtZad-320-80.jpg)
Valheim storage box mod adds displays to all your boxes, so you’ll never lose your iron again
By Ian Stokes last updated
News The answer was obvious... just head to Ikea and grab yourself a Kallax shelf unit
![Valheim Yagluth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yQNqfPdbw4BGhtpUv4D47e-320-80.jpg)
Valheim Necromancy Mod lets you summon spooky scary skeletons
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Send shivers down your enemies' spines with an army of skeletons at your side
![Valheim Hearth and Home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JDNjerYmZjBdqmtgBriWdQ-320-80.jpg)
Valheim mod straps a crafting station to the back of your carts
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Get a Viking mobile command center so you never have to go back to base
![Breath of the Wild](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4kTc3XP5QZtoHPHGsmumSg-320-80.jpg)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild players discover how to ride on barrels
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Link's showing off some impressive agility
![Nintendo Direct](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H7tPKrwH8xuELvgjLyCKnj-320-80.jpg)
Breath of the Wild 2 co-developer goes on huge hiring spree
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Monolith Soft has nearly 40 new jobs up on its careers section
![Breath of the Wild](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kYQ7MSnZ9xjSo2GRX9enuB-320-80.jpg)
Fan demake shows off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as a Gameboy Color game
By Ian Stokes last updated
News Link goes back to the future with this fan-made demake
![Call of Duty Ghost actor Jeff Leach](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cxDXYkZU2VDZhjX2Vvu8Qa-320-80.jpg)
Activision responds after Call Of Duty voice actor makes misogynistic comments
By Ian Stokes, Ben Tyrer published
News “Sexism has no place in our industry, our games or in society"
![Roblox](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fSc9yE5JtkYSJCyP7ZGzfH-320-80.jpg)
Roblox could be on its way to Nintendo Switch and PS5
By Ian Stokes published
News Roblox CEO says that Sony and Nintendo consoles "make perfect sense for Roblox"
![Destiny 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/muMpF2uw5W7Asw6qhjsYo6-320-80.jpg)
Destiny 2 crossplay beta starts on May 25, but it won’t include PvP
By Ian Stokes published
News Guardians from all platforms will finally be able to join forces, but only in the Strike playlist now
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