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It’s World Championships Week at Goonhammer

This coming weekend will see the inaugural event for Games Workshop's World Championships of Warhammer, capping off a year of events as competitors travel from across the globe to Atlanta to compete in massive events for Warhammer 40,000, Age...

TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2023, Part 23: Atlanta Prep and the November Asgard RTT

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to my ongoing chronicle of hobby and competitive progress through 2023. Last time around I talked about prepping for the upcoming GW Narrative Finale in Atlanta, and I built a display board. This time I'm going to...

UTC Weekend Recap and Preview, November 10, 2023

The Unified Tournament Circuit is a regional circuit for Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar which covers the area between Virginia and Newfoundland. In case you missed our announcement, you can find it here. You can find the full calendar...

Goonhammer Interviews the Top 3 Kill Team Players from the New York Open

This weekend New York’s largest Kill Team event, New York Open (link) returns! Setting up inside of Manhattan at the newly opened Hex and Co (link). This year’s Grand Tournament was paired with a 2-Day Narrative event, alongside Necromunda...

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Review, Part 2 of 4: Multicolor Cards

Magic's newest expansion takes us back to the Dinosaur and Pirate infested plane of Ixalan, this time delving deep into the ancient caverns beneath the ground. A new set means new cards, and we're kicking off our review with...

Conquest Tactics: Biomancy and Pheromancy Updated 16/5/2024

The Spires is renowned as a complex faction, but the vast majority of their complexity really boils down to two characters: The Biomancer and the Pheromancer. Play with neither of them and the faction will feel strangely lifeless and...

Malifaux: Get Yer Bro, It’s a Big Hat Rework!

Howdy, y'all!  Last week, Wyrd graced us with an unexpected surprise: a full rework of the Big Hat keyword!  Let's take a look at what's changed with the Bayou's biggest, orneriest, hootenanny-throwing-est family, the Joneses! Note: In the time since...

The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Review, Part 1 of 4: The Mechanics

Magic's newest expansion takes us back to the Dinosaur and Pirate infested plane of Ixalan, this time delving deep into the ancient caverns beneath the ground. A new set means new mechanics, and we've got some good ones as...

TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2023, Part 22: Atlanta Prep, Part 1

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to my ongoing chronicle of hobby and competitive progress through 2023. Last time around I wrapped up my experiences at the GW US Open Tampa event, finishing 7-1 to win the Captain's Bracket. It felt good to...

Dadhammering Through The Mortal Realms Part 7: A Simple Choice

Dadhammering continues! Last time around I talked about prepping for and playing in some team events. If you missed that instalment, click here to check it out. This time around I'm working on hobby progress and prepping to travel...