http://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=41380&sid=22fad4a0d76c9a41ef66087709bee7cd
QuoteSlitherine (http://www.slitherine.com) and Games Workshop (http://www.games-workshop.com), two giants in their respective specialist markets, have signed a deal to produce a strategy video game set in the popular Warhammer® 40,000® universe.
"This deal represents yet another testament to our continuous aim to reach new audiences, without losing sight of who we are and what we do best", said JD McNeil, Chairman of the Slitherine Group. "It's all about creating strategy games that are targeted to a particular audience and addressing a very specific need in the market. The Warhammer 40,000 setting is a perfect fit for the style of strategy games that we make and will be very popular with fantasy and science fiction fans alike. Joining forces with Games Workshop will allow us to bring an wonderfully deep and appropriate IP to the Turn Based Strategy genre".
Details of the deal including the content and features of the game have not yet been announced, but development is already underway on multiple platforms, involving the best talents in design and development available to the Slitherine Group.
Jon Gillard, Head of Licensing at Games Workshop said: "Slitherine are clearly established and successful masters of their genre of games, and there are many fans of their work here at GW. It's a pleasure to work with such like minded individuals who share our passion for strategy games of all types".
The first thought I had was to question that Slitherine is a leader in their field as I havent picked up one of their games since their Rome game - forget what it was called.
But I googled them and they have been busy since then.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 18, 2013, 11:19:59 AM
The first thought I had was to question that Slitherine is a leader in their field as I havent picked up one of their games since their Rome game - forget what it was called.
But I googled them and them have been busy since then.
I actually did the same thing. :hug:
Yeah, they all but took over Matrix, picked up AGEOD from Paradox . . . I'm still looking at their Field of Glory games.
ok if this will have the PBEM mode of the Field of Glory games (and their cartoony ww2 TBS game I mean to pick up one of these days), it will be AWESOME.
Plus hopefully point-based army creation.... :mmm:
Quote from: Syt on March 18, 2013, 12:46:26 PM
Yeah, they all but took over Matrix, picked up AGEOD from Paradox . . . I'm still looking at their Field of Glory games.
I own that one.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 18, 2013, 04:51:00 PM
Quote from: Syt on March 18, 2013, 12:46:26 PM
Yeah, they all but took over Matrix, picked up AGEOD from Paradox . . . I'm still looking at their Field of Glory games.
I own that one.
I bet I could totally kick your ass in it.
Quote from: Tamas on March 18, 2013, 04:56:46 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 18, 2013, 04:51:00 PM
Quote from: Syt on March 18, 2013, 12:46:26 PM
Yeah, they all but took over Matrix, picked up AGEOD from Paradox . . . I'm still looking at their Field of Glory games.
I own that one.
I bet I could totally kick your ass in it.
Good for you. It's nice to have worthy goals.
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 18, 2013, 11:19:59 AM
The first thought I had was to question that Slitherine is a leader in their field as I havent picked up one of their games since their Rome game - forget what it was called.
Legion. :nerd:
Well, shit. It's too bad a good company didn't get the license.
Actually, I think Warhammer would fit their Field of Glory concept very well - have a base game, and release army packs as DLC.
Tamas: is Field of Glory worth it? Is there an active PBEM scene?
Quote from: Kleves on March 18, 2013, 09:44:29 PM
Well, shit. It's too bad a good company didn't get the license.
Who would you have preferred?
Quote from: Syt on March 18, 2013, 11:50:28 PM
Actually, I think Warhammer would fit their Field of Glory concept very well - have a base game, and release army packs as DLC.
Tamas: is Field of Glory worth it? Is there an active PBEM scene?
I havent looked in at least a year TBH. Back then while it wasn't THAT many battles on offering at a given time, there were always a few at least, and usually a healthy amount considering the niche nature of the game. And if I posted a game it got answered quickly.
The problem is with all those army packs, you will grow really curious for them if you start. :) I have been heavily contemplating the Ottoman pack (with Hungarians!), and I already own the 100 years war pack, the ancient era pack, and some late roman pack IIRC
Pff, it's only 145€ plus VAT for the whole package. :P
Quote from: Duque de Bragança on March 18, 2013, 07:39:28 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on March 18, 2013, 11:19:59 AM
The first thought I had was to question that Slitherine is a leader in their field as I havent picked up one of their games since their Rome game - forget what it was called.
Legion. :nerd:
Thats the one.
Legion sucked so badly.
Lets hope its as awesome as Final Liberation was.
http://matrixgames.com/news/1085/Armageddon.invasion.starts.in.2014
QuoteSlitherine and Games Workshop® are pleased to announce Warhammer®40,000®: Armageddon™.
Having announced an exciting partnership with Games Workshop a few weeks ago, Slitherine are delighted to release further details. Slitherine have acquired the exclusive rights to Games Workshop's "Battle for Armageddon" setting in order to create a series of amazing multiplatform, turn-based, hex-based games. Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon will make full use of Slitherine's expertise in creating compelling and challenging strategy gaming experiences. The initial game is set during the Second War of Armageddon and players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines®from the Ultramarines, Blood Angels and Salamanders Chapters against Ghazghkull Thraka's massive Ork Waaagh! invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.
"It is very exciting to see a game like this come alive - I just can't wait to play it!", said Iain McNeil, Development Director of the Slitherine Group. "It's been almost 15 years since a turn-based strategy game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe has been released and we think it is now time to deliver that experience to all fans around the world".
"The Battle for Armageddon is a classic event in the lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, having been detailed in games, models and novels over the past 20 years." said Jon Gillard, Head of Licensing at Games Workshop. "Slitherine's masterful use of their classic digital wargame style applied to this seminal setting will delight fans of both."
The game is currently in development for PC and iOS and will release in the first quarter of 2014.
Main features of the game include:
- The game portrays the Second War for Armageddon™ in great detail, from the initial Ork landings to the final liberation of the planet;
- It contains a large branching campaign with 30 major scenarios, plus additional 5 tutorial scenarios that explore the story in detail;
- A complex plot, which can develop during a mission, right in the middle of battle, creating an engaging story line with unexpected twists;
- Players lead Imperial troops of the Armageddon™ Steel Legion, with supporting assets from a number of Space Marine chapters against the ferocious Orks;
- Fight alongside Commissar Yarrik and Commander Dante against the cunning Ork Warboss Ghazghkull Thraka;
- Carry over battle-hardened veterans from scenario to scenario, using their experience and upgrading their equipment;
- Detailed combat model with terrain, weather and morale effects;
- Extensive modding options delivered through a powerful and easy-to-use game editor.
Some numbers:
- Over 35 scenarios;
- Over 100 unit types, with unique roles, stats and special abilities;
- 20 different units stats;
- A separate set of maps are designed and balanced specifically for multiplayer via Slitherine's PBEM++ system.
WANT
How the hell did GW trademark Armageddon?
No idea, but reminds me of the bruhaha regarding their TMing "Space Marine".
Quote from: Warspite on May 23, 2013, 07:50:49 AM
How the hell did GW trademark Armageddon?
They didn't. If they did, you'd see the ® instead of the ™ next to Armageddon in "Warhammer®40,000®: Armageddon™."
That having been said, there are about 10 ARMAGEDDON registered trademarks in the US for various goods and services.
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Interested.
:hmm:
:hmm: Needs moar skulls.