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2013/02/08 02:01:12
Subject: Neca/Wizkids: Dota 2 Heroclix (miniatures) and Team Fortress 2 NextChess
In any case, this will be interesting for sure. I wonder which Dota figures will be made first
We’re proud to reveal the latest in our partnership with Valve, Dota 2 HeroClix and the Team Fortress 2 ‘NextChess’ game! More details at New York Toy Fair (Booth 4802) this weekend.
Check out the full announcement below:
NECA/WIZKIDS UNVEILS NEW Dota 2 AND TEAM FORTRESS 2 COLLECTIBLES, GAMES, WITH VALVE
Announce Dota 2 HeroClix and Team Fortress 2 ‘NextChess’ Preview at New York Toy Fair, 2013
Hillside, NJ—February 6th, 2013— From game world to real world, game creator and leading entertainment conglomerate, NECA/WizKids, under a merchandise licensee agreement with game developer and publisher Valve, today unveiled plans to launch an upcoming Dota 2 HeroClix collection and new game platform entitled ‘NextChess’, featuring Team Fortress 2 (TF2), both based on the best-selling game franchises. Both titles are set to launch this summer.
The announcement follows NECA/WizKids’ publication of the much-anticipated Half Life 2 Zero-Point Energy Field Manipulator (a.k.a. “Gravity Gun”) replica and release of the Limited Edition Portal 2 Gun Replica, which launched with overwhelming response last fall.
“We’re pleased to once again team up with Valve to bring popular characters and elements from the Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2 franchises to life in physical form, ” said Justin Ziran, president at NECA/WizKids.
NextChess is an all-new chess-variant platform designed by NECA/WizKids. The platform’s initial launch will feature Team Fortress 2 sculpted chess piece components designed by the artists at Valve. Challengers will go head-to-head with pieces representing their favorite TF2 class and can customize their gameplay experience by mixing and matching various classes as any chess piece.
Unlike traditional chess, NextChess has a TF2-related twist—swappable hat piece toppers. An ode to TF2, each piece will begin the game with a special hat topper and as the action heats up, hats come off. Players can claim various hats from other pieces and assume the movement characteristics of pieces captured, adding an element of variation and challenge to the standard game of chess.
NECA/WizKids also announced Dota 2 as the latest addition of licensed brands to the popular collectibles miniatures game, HeroClix. The Dota 2 collection will encompass two 5-figure Starter Sets, with a 24-figure Gravity Feed to follow.
A sneak peek of Team Fortress 2 NextChess and the Dota 2 HeroClix collection will be offered to New York Toy Fair attendees, February 10-13.
I'm really excited about the DOTA2 Heroclix.. My kids love MOBA-style games, and I love minis, using these to bring our interests together sounds awesome!
I'm suddenly wondering why no one has created a Space Hulk style tabletop MOBA.. hmmm..
2013/02/08 16:57:26
Subject: Neca/Wizkids: Dota 2 Heroclix (miniatures) and Team Fortress 2 NextChess
Basically two teams each trying to take the base of the other, but first they have to level up by killing NPCs while avoiding being killed by the other team.
It's a really fun game style that has spawned a number of popular games: DOTA, DOTA2, League of Legends, SMITE, and many more.
