It’s Friday, and here on No Rerolls that means it’s time for an all-new 5 on Friday. We’re going to start with 5 exciting releases for this week before moving on to our usual digest of some of our favourite articles from the past week. Of course, we’re slow readers, so don’t be surprised if there are some articles that are a little older – these are just some of the great articles we happen to have actually read in the past week.
Releases & Previews
Every week there are many games, books, and miniatures released. This will probably be a mix of previews, preorders, and releases, and with release dates being the way they are in this industry, it’s always pretty approximate. Excuses out of the way, here are 5 of the releases that caught our attention this week:
Games Workshop releases a new Codex for the Space Marines – Is it really a new edition of Warhammer 40,000 until the Space Marines Codex comes out? I’d say not. Here comes the book for 11th edition:
Look, it’s the Space Marines Codex. It’s gonna sell. I’m probably going to grab one to plan out a new army, myself. I’m thinking White Scars for me.
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Evil Hat releases their digital edition of Blades ’68 – I like when Evil Hat put out their period-specific books. Previously, the ones I’ve grabbed have been based on their FATE system. Blades ’68 is instead based on Blades in the Dark.
Evil hat do these book really well and I am excited for this retro-dystopian setting. I just think a heightened, colourful, exaggerated version of the 60s is such fertile ground for big, camp adventures. Yeah, this looks to be pretty fun.
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Synapses Games to release a third main set for Compile – Compile is a fun, lane-battling card game that I need to get back to the table. I’ve only managed to play it twice, and I think some further play is needed to really get a handle on it. In the meantime, the third set is coming out:
As we’ve come to expect, there are a bunch of new protocols (12), with everything being fully compatible with previous sets. One of the biggest new additions is the inclusion of a solo mode. These seem to be popular additions to lots of games these days.
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Atlas Games releases Ars Magica, Definitive Edition – Ars Magica, as a game, is almost as old as I am. First edition was published back in 1987, and fifth edition 9the most recent up until this 2026 offering) was published in 2004. It’s great to see the old classic returning with a new edition.
With how long the game has been going on, there’s such a huge and rich back-catalogue of fantastic supplements. I also love the magic system and the troupe-based gameplay. This is a solid game, which I just don’t know if I’d ever actually run.
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BANDAI is taking preorders on Gundam Assemble Starter Set 01 (ST01) – Oh, this is a big release! I’ve got folk at club who will be all over this. The Gundam Assemble Starter Set 01 (ST01) is the perfect on‑ramp into Bandai’s new tactical minis game, pairing iconic mobile suits with streamlined rules and everything two players need to hit the table fast. It’s a tight, accessible launch box that shows off the system’s fast turns, crisp sculpts, and classic Universal Century flavour.
With pre‑assembled units, scenario play, and a ruleset built for quick, decisive skirmishes, ST01 delivers a complete head‑to‑head experience straight out of the box. It’s a sharp starter for anyone wanting to dive into Gundam tabletop battles without a huge amount of hobby overhead.
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Blog Posts & Articles
The meat of 5 on Friday, the articles are listed in no particular order, so let’s get into some recommendations:
Wraiths and Ruins come to Kill Team @ Scent of a Gamer – I don’t super care about Kill Team, but I do like these Legion of the Damned miniatures. Fantastic! The orks in the set look great, but these guys are the real stars.
Games I’ll probably never play: Brass Birmingham @ Spalanz – The facts that I am not 100% sure whether I own this game or not suggests that this might also be a game I’ll probably never get around to playing. At least, I don’t think it will be any time soon, you know?
Sons of Behemat Review: Coolest Tricks and Combos @ Plastic Craic – I share the same concerns about overall effectiveness that this post warns about, but there are a bunch of cool tricks here, especially when it comes to my beloved Maneaters.
Building Narrative Space Marine Company Armies and Battlefield Roles in the New 11th Edition Codex Space Marines @ Vincent Knotley — How Knot To Paint – This is a fun, thematic post looking at how to build a full company of Space Marines in a post-Primaris galaxy.
40k Ork Army Project: Grimmguttz’ Lads @ Grimmleigh’s Lab – Orks suit blue. My own AoS Ironjawz are dark blue, though I didn’t paint those. but, yeah, ork suit blue. Lovely minis in this post, as well-painted. And blue.
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There have been a few posts since my last 5 on Friday:
- Thoughts on mixed-level RPG parties
- A review of the short story collection, Tales from the Territory
- My Alan-A-Dale/Zinnia Commander deck
- A misty Humble Bundle
- WiP Wednesday!
- A Trogg-tastic Throwback Thursday
Since the last 5 on Friday, we’ve added no new painted miniatures, but have purchased 2 new necron minis. This leaves our totals for the year to date at:
Purchased: 88
Painted: 130
Catch you next Friday!