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Made in be
Newbie Black Templar Neophyte




Luxembourg

Hi guys,

Just wanted to let you know a turn-based strategy wargame game series based on WH 40K is in the making, if this was posted already somewhere else I apologize for double posting.


Cheers,

Tim aka LZ



Slitherine links with Games Workshop® on new licensing agreement

World leader of tabletop wargaming joins forces with strategy video gaming expert


Epsom, 14th March, 2013 – Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) and Games Workshop (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”.

Slitherine is part of the Slitherine Group


About the Slitherine Group

The Slitherine Group is the world’s leading producer and publisher of digital wargames and strategy games. Under the Slitherine (www.slitherine.com), Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Ageod (www.ageod.com) brands it has published literally hundreds of games, with many award-winning titles in its portfolio and spanning all digital platforms, from home consoles to modern Smartphone’s and Tablets. Slitherine is also involved with book publishing, board gaming and works with a wide array of key licensing partners, such as HISTORY®, MILITARY HISTORY®, Horrible Histories™, Showtime, BBC, Osprey, Scholastic, Buzz Aldrin Enterprises and many others to deliver the best blend of historical accuracy in an exciting and entertaining way. Together the Group companies form the world’s largest organization specializing in this important and vibrant niche. The Slitherine Group’s mission over the coming years is to lead the way in innovation and growth in an ever expanding segment of the entertainment industry.


About Games Workshop

Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L) is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own Hobby centres, the Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Further details on the company can be obtained at www.games-workshop.com

Warhammer 40,000 © Games Workshop Limited 2013. Games Workshop, GW, Warhammer 40,000, Adeptus Titanicus, GW, the Games Workshop logo, the Double headed/Imperial Eagle device, Warhammer, 40K, Warhammer 40,000 and the Warhammer 40,000 device the foregoing marks’ respective logos and all associated marks, logos, names, places, characters, creatures, races and race insignia, illustrations and images from theWarhammer 40,000 game setting are either ®, TM and/or © Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2013, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. All Rights Reserved to their respective owners.

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Tim van der Moer - CEO The Lordz Games Studio


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Made in gb
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A top the tip of the endless spire

This should be under news and rumours I think...
But anyway, is this for real?

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Made in be
Newbie Black Templar Neophyte




Luxembourg

It for sure is true, here just some at random clippings of the press announcement made last week, just google for more:


http://www.strategyinformer.com/news/22247/slitherine-adds-more-weight-to-games-workshops-warhammer-40000-revival
http://www.itfgaming.com/news/slitherine-making-new-warhammer-40k-game/
http://www.gamespot.com/news/new-warhammer-40k-game-in-the-works-6405336
http://www.everyeye.it/pc/notizia/e-in-sviluppo-un-nuovo-strategico-ambientato-nell-universo-di-warhammer-40k_152809?no_interstitial=1
http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/15/4107348/warhammer-40000-strategy-game-in-development
http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1253777&p=39916700
http://pinsofwar.com/games-workshop-licenses-slitherine-games-for-a-warhammer-40k-game/
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/03/15/waaagh-slitherine-gets-warhammer-40k-license/
http://pockettactics.com/2013/03/15/slitherine-announces-40k-link-up-with-games-workshop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PocketTactics-MobileStrategyGameReviewsForAndroidIpadAndIphone+(Pocket+Tactics+-+Mobile+Strategy+Game+Reviews+for+Android%2C+iPad%2C+and+iPhone)
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.403503-Games-Workshop-Reveals-New-Warhammer-40k-Game
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=182133
http://www.quartertothree.com/game-talk/showthread.php?72251-Warhammer-40K-Slitherine-Matrix&p=3347747
http://www.rtsguru.com/article/5370/Slitherine-Games-Workshop-Announce-Warhammer-40K-Deal.html
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=524325
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/2013/03/15/warhammer-40-000-licence-goes-to-slitherine/1
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/now-slitherine-lands-warhammer-40-000-deal/0112434
http://www.spaziogames.it/notizie_videogiochi/console_multi_piattaforma/172036/slitherine-annuncia-lo-sviluppo-di-uno-strategico-multipiattaforma-di-warhammer-40000.aspx
http://www.gamesvillage.it/news/56197/slitherine-e-games-workshop-insieme-per-warhammer-40-000.html
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2013/03/14/slitherine-secures-warhammer-40k-license-upcoming-strategy-title#.UUMPVPtd74g
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-03-14-slitherine-lands-warhammer-40k-license
http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/warhammer-40000-strategy-title-in-the-works-at-slitherine/
http://www.videogame.it/warhammer-40000-space-marine/108421/a-slitherine-la-licenza-di-warhammer.html
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-15-games-workshop-licenses-warhammer-40k-to-slitherine


I will try and update this thread in the course of the coming weeks and months when more official new and info about the upcoming WH 40K game series is revealed.


Cheers,

Tim aka LZ

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Tim van der Moer - CEO The Lordz Games Studio


http://www.thelordzgamesstudio.com
http://www.panzer-corps.com
http://www.commander-games.com 
   
Made in no
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Norway (Oslo)

Allready heard of the Fantazy game, but awesome to hear about the 40k going too

Waagh like a bawz

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Made in au
Norn Queen






See, I'm not thrilled at all. If I wanted to play turn based 40k, I'd, you know, play 40k.

I far prefer real time games based on the 40k license.
   
Made in us
Regular Dakkanaut






Still waiting for a Men of War like 40k game... Guess more waiting. This sounds like an awkward format for 40k.


 
   
Made in be
Newbie Black Templar Neophyte




Luxembourg

This sounds like an awkward format for 40k.


I hope we can convince you otherwise, as we think we can make a very fun and addictive TBD game within the WH 40K fantasy world. I keep this thread updated with news and info as soon as it get`s in...

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Tim van der Moer - CEO The Lordz Games Studio


http://www.thelordzgamesstudio.com
http://www.panzer-corps.com
http://www.commander-games.com 
   
Made in gb
Rough Rider with Boomstick






I'm interested what scale this will be in. Will it be squad tactics like xcom, more tabletop size or epic/apocalypse size, with boatloads of units?

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Et In Arcadia Ego





Canterbury

Hello !

I think you've maybe underestimated how quickly the news and rumour mill turns over things like this, we do indeed have a thread on this topic

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/514061.page

It had fallen off to page 2 of the news board so it's quite understandable that'd you miss it.

We'd be terribly grateful and it'd make things easier if you would be so kind as to post any pertinent information in that thread, keeps thins neater on the board and easier to find.

With that in mind then I'm going to lock this thread, if you have any further enquries or questions please don't hesitate to ask any member of the MOD team and we'll see what we can do for you.

best of luck with it all.

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