Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast

They finally did it – Games Workshop released a codex so large that we can’t reasonably review it in one episode. Only one thing to do, then, and that’s make it a two-parter! In this episode, Dennis and Rob take a look at the Craftworlds portion of the new Aeldari codex, taking a look at what changes the space elves have received to make them work in this edition of the game. How does manipulating...

For some of us, it was our first army, and for the duration of the current edition, we’ve been slagging on them for not being playable, but it’s finally time – the Tau have finally gotten their Ninth Edition codex! Can they finally compete? Are they finally getting out of the corner and playing on the table? Are Crisis Suits good? We dig into all this and more as we dive into this book. Also, news...

The release may have been a bit delayed, but the Emperor’s Talons finally have their new book! Officially combined into one codex, how do the Adeptus Custodes and the Sisters of Silence fare in this new edition? Do they get major changes, a few slight tweaks, or something in the middle? What’s the new “katah” system all about, anyway? And are they still a new-player-friendly army? We talk about al...

It’s a new year, and the previews for what’s coming up keep rolling in. From the new Aeldari/Chaos battle box, to the sheer insanity of the new Tau railgun, to a shot-by-shot analysis of the latest 2022 preview video, we take a look at everything that GW has shown is coming up in the next few months. What’re our feelings on everything? Are we curious? Intrigued? Concerned? Terrified? Or maybe a bi...

The holidays are upon us, and while time is short, we can still find the time to answer your listener mail! In this episode, we address some criticisms of letters from episode 249, as well as answer a question or two about ourselves! Come for our ignorance of Age of Sigmar, stay for a deep dive into international tax rates – it’s actually more interesting than you might think! Also, news and new r...

GW’s wargaming roadshow has been in three cities – Orlando, New Orleans, and Austin. So, what was this event like? What differentiated it from other Warhammer 40K tournaments? Fortunately, we don’t have to wonder – we had eyes on the ground! Dennis was lucky enough to attend the US Open Austin, so he gives us a full report on what it was like playing in one of these official Games Workshop events....

What’s got us recording an episode just 3 days after the last one dropped? Games Workshop releasing a surprise re-balancing document! With just days to go until the Austin Open (and the Renegade Open), the 40K rules team has released the first in a promised quarterly system of balance adjustments to the game, both to tone down the runaway armies at the top of the heap and to bring up the ones that...

The Black Templars are on the march! In this episode, we look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. With their named characters all crossing the Rubicon Primaris, the introduction of Primaris Crusaders, and the return of the Black Templar vow system, how do these extremely pious, extremely angry marines stack up? Can they bring the pain in the Emperor’s name? We discuss that, along with our...

We’re all together again, Kevin and Rob just got in a game, and Dennis is fresh off his return to competitive 40K events, so it’s time to look at how things are looking in the 40K game space! A year and change into 9th edition, and with large competitive events really coming back into full swing, how are things looking in the 9th edition landscape? Have problem armies been reined in? Are armies wi...

The psychic shenanigans continue ninefold! In this episode, we take a look at the new Thousand Sons codex. Did Magnus really do nothing wrong? Did Ahriman just have the best of intentions? And what’s changed for everyone’s favorite blue-and-gold dusty boys? In addition, Dennis gets a brief interview with Jason Horn, organizer of the Iron Halo GT during their final event! Also, as always, news, new...

We’re back, and that’s good, because it’s time for another codex overview! This time, we’re looking at the Grey Knights. These daemon-slayers have received their 9th edition update; how did they fare? Are they catching up with the rest of the pack now that they’ve had their stat lines and weapons updated? Are they finally unshackled from only having mini-Smite? Is there a reason to take nemesis we...

Rob is just about ready to move, and that means he’s too packed up to prep for and edit a long episode – but we didn’t want to leave you hanging for another week. We don’t have a particular topic for this episode, but we went ahead and did a show with all our other content – news and new releases, including a conversation on the submarining controversy in competitive 40K, your listener mail, hobby...

What’s that coming over the horizon with a mighty Waaaagh!? It’s the new Ork codex, currently only available through the new Beast Snaggas box. Fortunately, Richard was lucky enough to nab one, and so we’re taking a look through the book! What’s new in the world of mean, green, and ugly? We talk about the big changes from the 8th edition codex, as well as the new units that have arrived on squig-b...

The month slipped away from us due to personal issues (which we talk about), but we’re back with a look at everything that GW announced over the last month. From all the details on the Warhammer Plus streaming service, to the new version of Kill Team, to the surprise of plastic Death Korps of Krieg, to the most important news of all – plastic Deffkoptas (again!), we give our opinions on how much t...

Age of Sigmar 3.0 is upon us, and while we’re not an Age of Sigmar podcast, we did find something of interest in our preview copy that we felt warranted discussion, because it’s completely applicable to 40K – the Player’s Code. We talk about this document outlining what makes a good player, how to apply it to your own gameplay, and even where we’ve fallen short a few times. Also, we discuss the la...

Load your bolters and top off your promethium tanks, because it’s time to talk Sisters of Battle. The new codex is out, along with several new models, and it’s time to pick through it to see if we find any heresy! Is Morvenn Vahl as powerful as she seems? How do Paragon Warsuits work, exactly? Did they change the Acts of Faith system yet again? We talk about all this and more as we look at the new...

After a brief hiatus, codexes for Ninth Edition are once again being released, and the followers of the Omnissiah are up next! We say the proper prayers to the machine spirits, apply holy unguents to our microphones, and discuss the latest iteration of the forces of the forge worlds. How has this army been updated for the latest edition? Is the new Skitarii character worth running? Where does the...