Combat Phase

Continuing the more frequent episodes leading up to the release and review coverage, this week we look at Kruleboyz through Fyreslayers. We also played a test game using the new rules for Skaven vs. Fyreslayers and...Kenny has some thoughts.  See you again soon, and hoping everyone is hyped for these new AoS releases! Enjoy!

Our daily releases leading up to the new AoS General's Handbook collection: Skaven - Cities of Sigmar (Releases 1-6) Enjoy!

Tori talks with Kenny reflecting the over 12 years of Combat Phase podcast.  Also, actually coincidence original co-host/co-creator Robert won a medal as the newest heroic batch of Warhammer Heroes! Truly a surprisning but lovely coincedence. Congrats, Robert! See the article at: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/wfsondzu/congratulations-to-the-2025-warhammer-heroes-winners/   Enjoy!

We recap Adepticon and take a new stab out of the new SBGL army. Enjoy!

In our last episode before Adeption we finally release our review of the new Gitz book and models.  New review style for releses, would love your feedback. Always room to grow.   Enjoy!

Mr. 40K takes us through the rules and list-building options for the new Eldar book just released for 40K while Joe returns for a look at Eldar lore, focusing on how the story has progressed--which is so nice! Enjoy the new narrative and we'll talk to you next time. Enjoy!

We talk the recent Holy Wars event and the road to Adepticon. Enjoy!

We're back for the new year and happy 2025 to everyone! Enjoy this look at the new Orruk Warclans book, models, and get ready for heaps of reviews and great conversations coming up over the next few months. Enjoy!

Mr. 40K Eric joins us as we take a look back at highlights, trends and themes of 2024 across several game systems, as well as thoughts and predictions for 2025. Enjoy!

We do exactly what it says on the tin:  Holy Havoc and event thoughts, LOTS of news, and Ossiarch Bone Reapers. We plan to do an in-depth year in review episode next time and then we'll be set for going into 2025.   Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

We're joined by friend of the show and sometimes-cohost of my favorite podcast, Cubic Shenanigans, Dave Nordstrom to talk this exciting new book! Love the changes from the faction pack. Enjoy!

Ben Stoddard makes his first appearance on Combat Phase talking the new, ongoing dwarf portion of Pannithor for Kings of War. Really smart, informative, and enjoyable. Let us know what Kings of War novel you are most curious about for a chance to win a book. Hope you enjoy!   Check out and keep up to date with Ben's work and general creative genius at https://benstoddardauthor.blogspot.com  Winged Hussar Publishing: https://www.whpsupplyroom.com/#gsc.tab=0 

Mr. 40K Eric takes us through the recent 40K updates, then Brandon and Mark join Kenny to talk about Winged Hussar Publishing as prep for future novels about Kings of War. Plus listen for giveaway details. Enjoy!

Kenny & Tori are back, this time talking the Stormcast Eternals New Battle Tome for AoS 4th Edition, and we're fans. Hopefully you are a fan as well by the end.  Enjoy! ***GW supplied a digital review copy of the book & new models to review. Loved the new models!

We're back, unloading some of that heaping backlog of recorded content to share. This time, Kenny & Tori become Slaves...to darkness! Enjoy!

Mike joins us to talk Nighthaunt and why they're such a boogeyman of AoS. Enjoy!

We're back with new cohost Tori for an exciting look at the very first new Battletome of Age of Sigmar 4th edition.  Enjoy!

Tori is back chatting Spearhead & Skaven. Enjoy!

We're back for Episode 400! Continuing our series of AoS 4th ed. Faction Packs, Tori returns to talk Soulblight Gravelords and Hunter leads us into a forbidden peak at the Disciples of Tzeentch.   Enjoy!

We're back and AoS 4th edition is here (for the most part)! This episode continues the coverage of rules and Faction Packs for the Sylvaneth and Blades of Khorne armies.  Ep 399 - AoS 4th Sylvaneth & Khorne - Faction Pack reviews The wave of new AoS rules and armies continues and this time it's Sylvaneth with Aaron returning, making his Combat Phase, debut, Hunter, talking evil murder folk for Khorne. You'll hear Hunter on several of these reviews so buckle up and LET'S GO!!  Sylvaneth first Blades of Khorne ~ 1:45:00   More of already-recorded reviews from the last few weeks will be coming at you fast! See you next time for Episode 400!   Enjoy!

Tori joins me again as we begin our long coverage of AoS 4th edition. We start with a high-look at the overall rules and then some practical applications as we look at Faction Pack: Ogor Mawtribes. We figured that, since the faction focus seemed lackluster and a lot of consternation among Ogor players, we'd start here. Turns out, since so many things in the game hit on 4s now, not quite so bad. Have a listen and tell us what you think! **GW sent preview copies of rules and materials Thanks and enjoy!

We're back, welcoming Tori back on the show to discuss the final Dawnbringers book rules & the new Dark Oath release. Enjoy!

Mr. 40K returns to lead us through a look at the new 40K Chaos Space Marines codex. Enjoy!

The original co-host of Combat Phase joins me this time chatting what we know of AoS 4th edition. Of course, more info keeps coming each week. Hope you're as excited for it as we are. Enjoy!

We're back after a break which was used to prep for, attend, and then recover from, Adepticon 2024! Mr. 40K, the legend himself, Eric returns as we catch up on a lot of content to post. This time, we naturally had to cover ORKS first because, Orks is da bestz! Custodes and Tau are coming, plus Old World, Heresy and Legions Imperialis, not to worry.  Enjoy!

Travis joins me to talk the latest Dawnbringers book: The Mad King Rises. Then Mr. 40K Eric talks us through the new 40K Balance update and other resources coming out this week.   Enjoy!

Back from the holiday break with the first of several already-recorded episodes coming out over the next couple weeks. Joe returns to the show as my guest going over the new Dark Angels book and army box for 40K. Joe's a massive fan of the Dark Angels, so we hope you enjoy it as much as he did. They really play like how the narrative and traits surrounding the chapter's lore.  As I've been asked, here's what's instore for upcoming episodes: Dawnbringers, Painting, Black library focus from fans and a HUGE surprise… The Old World is certainly getting coverage as I prepare what will likely be a series of guests over the weeks to discuss this crunchy new game. Hint: Although daunting on the rules-front, I'm loving that my favorite setting ever has returned, and even in a previous time period.   Enjoy!

Mr. 40K Eric is back, talking some Necrons this time. Enjoy!

Mr. 40K Eric is back with a look at the new 10th Ed. Adeptus Mechanicus codex.  Enjoy!

Travis joins Kenny once again to talk all things this new and amazing release for the new Flesh Eater Courts book and box. Enjoy!

Aaron joins me again as we look through Dawnbringer Crusade book 3: The Long Hunt. Epic new models and filthy Sylvaneth. ;)   Enjoy!

I'm thrilled to have my good friend Doug of 2+ Tough fame back on, this time to give a recap of the lore so far in books 1 & 2 of the exciting AoS campaign, The Dawnbringers Crusade, with books 1 (Harbingers) & 2 (Reign of the Brute). We'll do another episode like this once more or all books are released. Don't forget to check out Doug's awesome channel, link below as well as where to follow his antics. Finally, whether you have the game giant, Noble Knight Games, in your backyard like me, or live in a galaxy far, far away, you can use the link below to make your purchases and it gives Doug's channel a shiny gold star.  Note: This link is benefiting Doug's channel, I still don't have advertising nor any plans to accept it. I'm just a glutton for going broke over my plastic crack.  Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/@2Tough/About Noble Knight Games link: https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1158 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwoPlusTough/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2uptough/ The Website: http://twoplustough.com/  

Mr. 40K is back once again to walk us through the awesome new detachments in the Space Marines codex.  Hint: Can you spot the Myspace or Space Marines Strategems...? Enjoy!

Book 2 of the Dawnbringers Crusades campaign is now up for preorder and Aaron comes back to join me in talking all the new cool rules (thanks GW for supplying review copies) and models for The Reign of the Brute. We talk all 4 Armies of Renown: Kharadron Overlords, Trogg king Trugg, King Brodd's Stomp, and the new Ironjaws piggies and other units, as well as an exciting new way to field some bacon and other new/updated models to the Orruk Warclans faction. Enjoy!

I'm thrilled to have our good our good friend, AoS Coach, back on to talk the new (EXCELLENT!) Cities of Sigmar! Check out Coach on his channel and on twitter. Enjoy! @AoSCoach https://www.youtube.com/@AoSCoach

As promised, we're back! This time, Mr. 40K Eric, braves the Garden of Nurgle to return to talk some more Tyranids as their codex--the FIRST Codex for 10th edition--goes up on preorder today. The Tyranids Index Card review for the existing models can be found here:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/combatphase/Ep_378_-_Tyranids.mp3   Enjoy!

We're back after a break caused from a career change and the first of a few episodes already recorded in the queue welcomes Black Library author, Mike Brooks, and his epic mohawk back on the show--talking the Lion, Alpharius & Orks (and more)! http://www.mikebrooks.co.uk/ @mikebrooks668  Enjoy! *I am Alpharius

Time for another 40K 10th ed review -- this time, GSC!   Enjoy!

This time Mr. 40K is back again with Kenny to continue the new 40K index cards and rules aplenty! Today's episode: Kenny's favorite: The Thousand Sons.  Enjoy!

Mr. 40K (Eric) is back on for our continuous coverage of New 40k, this time talking Drukhari.    Enjoy!

Eric (Mr. 40K) returns to kick off an epic series as we go over the index cards and rules for each faction in Warhammer 40K as it will soon be available to purchase. Enjoy!

Doug of 2+ Tough joins Kenny to talk getting into (or enjoying even more if you're already into) Conquest. Then original co-host and co-founder of Combat Phase, Robert Allen, returns for a long-overdue catch-up chat. Links for Conquest and 2+ Tough's channel below. Check him out if you haven't already! Enjoy! https://www.para-bellum.com/living-world/   https://www.youtube.com/@2Tough

Hi all! 40K Eric joins Kenny to chat all the new preview reveals and for a look into 40K 10th ed. as we near the summer release. Enjoy!

Christian talks the new Seraphon with Kenny.  Follow him on Twitter @maximum_pants  Enjoy!

Paul joins Kenny for a look at the newest Kharadron Overlords battle tome. Listen to the multitude of AoS podcasts at:    https://discord.com/invite/HTvzpxvn7B. And Paul on Twitter @PJSchard    Enjoy!

On this episode Travis Giffen joins Kenny for the first time on the show to review the new Soulblight Gravelords battletome. It's suggested to listen to episode 372 (Ossiarch Bonereapers) first if you want more in-depth info around Nagash, from Brendan Melnick. Both episodes are available now. Check out what Travis is up to on Twitter @TravisAGiffin Enjoy!

Brendan joins Kenny to review the new Ossiarch Bonereapers battletome.  Enjoy! Check out Brendan on the Cubic Shenanigans podcast https://cubicshenanigans.net/  

Vint is back to chat some new Blades of Khorne!   Check out all the great podcasts from The Mortal Realms and more at https://www.themortalrealms.com/podcast   Follow Kenny on Twitter if you don't already for pics from Adepticon this week. @kennylull   Enjoy!!!

Ken joins Kenny for the first on the show to review the new Hedonites of Slaanesh battletome, now on pre-order. The Temptation Phase of AoS just got a little more, er, well...spicy! Enjoy!

Dr. Lee joins us again to talk new Gloomspite Gitz and all the glorious, green mayhem! Then Black Library author, David Annandale, returns to chat about his Mortarion book in the Primarch series. Follow David on Mastodon at his account below. With Adepticon coming up, we will be gone for a bit so 3-4 Battletome reviews are coming out within a few weeks of each other to tide you over. Enjoy!!   @davidannandale@social.horrorhub.club

Steve Herner talks all about Holy Wars and has some exclusive insights into Holy Havoc and future Holy events. Congrats again to Kenny's teammate, Aaron, for winning the Hobby Hammer award! Check out the website with the event Twitter feed and more info. Also information for the Hesed House charity is included below for those of you who were unable to make it to a Holy event and would like to help out. https://www.holywarsgt.com/