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Having seen this anywhere yet, so now that it's out, I understand the detachment, the formations and what not and that's not a good enough reason for me to buy it. However, I'm interested in the Altar of War and other fun missions. Anyone play them/know them well enough to comment what they are and how fun they are?

There are differences between the old hardcover Ghazghkull book and the recent softcover version that just came out as far as scenarios go. Both contain the exact same three Altar of War missions - Might Makes Right, A Kunnin' Plan, and Waaagh! They are okay if you are into scenario games. One emphasizes boss fights, another sustained attack recycling 'dead' units, and the last giving Deep Strike to more units.

The older hardcover had 5 Echoes of War missions that were based on 'historical' battles of Ghazghkull's. To make room for the new formations and such, the softcover dropped these. All of them.

So to sum up, both books have the same 3 Altar missions. The old Hardcover also had the 5 Echoes missions. If it was scenarios specifically you craved, finding one of the older books may be a better bet. Ask away if there is anything else you want to know.