I don't know if its just me, but I've been noticing some new trends that GW is putting out. They could be good or bad.
The first (which I think is good) is the introduction of weapon swaps built into the model frames. The new WD shows this on the Leman Russ and Eldar Heavy weapon platform. You can now field the many weapon options, as GW puts it, "with a clever push fit connection". No more having to magnetize your models for different weapon options; no more having to buy bitz or two models because the weapon options you want are housed where you can't magnetize them. Hurrah!
The second is the points used in the battle reports. Everyone debates whether 1500 or 2000 points is better. Tourneys use 1750 or higher. But most of the battle reports that appear in White Dwarf are 3000 and upwards. Even the Fantasy battle reports are almost 4000 points. Is GW gearing towards the larger game instead of the small pick-up games everyone is used to playing? Or a we as players limiting ourselves for playing small games?
Just some food for thought.