Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Warhammer 40K marching to smartphones and tablets]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/21/warhammer-40k-marching-to-smartphones-and-tablets/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/21/warhammer-40k-marching-to-smartphones-and-tablets/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/21/warhammer-40k-marching-to-smartphones-and-tablets/#comments Games Workshop has licensed its Warhammer 40K property to Roadhouse Interactive, a Vancouver-based mobile studio aiming to create a new game for smartphones and tablets. Described as a side-scrolling action game where one space marine takes on hordes of enemies, Roadhouse Interactive's Warhammer 40K game is currently in development for unknown platforms, though we're assured more information will be released in the coming months.

Warhammer 40K initially started as a tabletop war game created by UK outfit Games Workshop, set far in the future of an alternate universe inhabited by multiple factions: the militaristic Imperium of Man, the savage Orks, the elf-like Eldar and the Daemons, a malignant race of spiritual beings. Warhammer 40K is no stranger to video game tie-ins, our last taste being Relic Entertainment's Warhammer 40K: Space Marine.

[Image is screenshot from Warhammer 40K: Space Marine]

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K marching to smartphones and tablets originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>games-workshopmobileroadhouse-interactivewarhammer-40kThu, 21 Mar 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Sega purchases Relic during THQ auction]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/rumor-sega-purchases-relic-during-thq-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/rumor-sega-purchases-relic-during-thq-auction/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/rumor-sega-purchases-relic-during-thq-auction/#comments Update: A letter from THQ CEO Brian Farrell and president Jason Rubin to their employees appears to corroborate the below information, as well as provide further details regarding the results of the auction.

Sega may be the proud new owner of Relic Entertainment, based on initial signs coming out of this week's THQ asset auction. Relic developer Kyle Berndt has tweeted that he is now a Sega employee, indicating that the company may have been purchased by Sega during the auction proceedings.

No official announcements have been made regarding the fates of THQ's various studios and their respective intellectual property, but we're keeping our collective ears to the ground as more news continues to trickle down.

JoystiqReport: Sega purchases Relic during THQ auction originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctionCompany-of-HeroesrelicRelic-EntertainmentSEGATHQWarhammer-40KWed, 23 Jan 2013 15:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Holiday Sale Day 3: DOTA 2, Dungeon Defenders, Dead Island and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/22/steam-holiday-sale-day-3-dota-2-dungeon-defenders-dead-island/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/22/steam-holiday-sale-day-3-dota-2-dungeon-defenders-dead-island/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/22/steam-holiday-sale-day-3-dota-2-dungeon-defenders-dead-island/#comments Steam Holiday Sale Day 3 DOTA 2, Dungeon Defenders, Dead Island and moreAh, the steady march of time. Just as the electronic transition frequency of an atom can be used to measure the passage of time, so too can the frequency with which money is electronically transitioned out of bank accounts during Valve's Steam Holiday Sale.

Today's offerings, which last for the next 45 hours or so, include Dead Island for $6.79, Dungeon Defenders for $3.74, the DOTA 2 Early Access Pack for $15, Train Simulator 2013 for $13.74, 50 to 75 percent off Blood Bowl games and a massive Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War franchise collection for $10.

Unfortunately, RailDriver's insane Desktop Train Cab Controller is not on sale, but take it from us, dressing the part goes a long way in creating the illusion of realism. Especially when you're simulating trains on public transit.

JoystiqSteam Holiday Sale Day 3: DOTA 2, Dungeon Defenders, Dead Island and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 22 Dec 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Final Fantasy Origins, Tactics and V-VIII from the PSone are 30 percent off for regular PSNers, and 50 percent off for Plusers (regular price $10). PSN's Spring Fever includes DLC for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Saints Row: The Third and more -- if all of this is a common symptom for the modern fever, we hope to catch it too.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Rayman 3 HD on PSN, Sumioni: Demon Arts for Vita originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bilson says Warhammer 40K: Space Marine is "doing okay," and that "40K fans in particular" were pleased. "It's a really good game, it's doing pretty well. In this world, honestly, you have to do exceptionally well to make any money, because the games are so expensive." Bilson hopes the game keeps selling, and expects the impending release of co-op DLC and "more DLC after that" to help maintain its momentum.

He balks at promising a sequel, however, saying that the Space Marine gameplay may bump up against THQ's planned Warhammer 40K MMO, Dark Millennium, in 2013. "We've already announced the Imperium in the MMO as a class you can play," he says, "and if you combine that it's very active, as opposed to the more turn-based stuff. I'm not sure there's room for Space Marine." But there is more coming for you, battle brothers: "We are heavily invested in the 40K universe, so there's more stuff coming in the 40K universe, absolutely. We extended the deal for quite a while."

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JoystiqTHQ's Bilson 'not sure there's room' for Space Marine sequel alongside MMO originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>danny-bilsonmicrosoftmmopcplaystationps3space-marinewarhammer-40kwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxFri, 14 Oct 2011 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Dawn of War 3 further detailed by THQ's Danny Bilson]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/dawn-of-war-3-further-detailed-by-thqs-danny-bilson/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/dawn-of-war-3-further-detailed-by-thqs-danny-bilson/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/dawn-of-war-3-further-detailed-by-thqs-danny-bilson/#comments THQ executive vice president Danny Bilson is known for his many things -- his gorgeous shock of graphite hair, his devil-may-care attitude, a movie star daughter. But in the game industry, he's best known for speaking loosely and passionately about his company's yet-to-be-revealed projects. A recent interview with Eurogamer is no exception, with Bilson offering a small brigade of details on Dawn of War 3.

Bilson says that the sequel to 2009's Dawn of War 2 is in development "right now," and is a mix of new elements with features from the first two titles. He also admitted that his company will be making a game announcement at GamesCom in the PC gamer-friendly country of Germany, which we're taking a wild guess is the official reveal of DoW3. We'll be on the ground in Cologne this August to bring you more details.

[Pictured: Dawn of War 2]

JoystiqDawn of War 3 further detailed by THQ's Danny Bilson originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Above: Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II We haven't even made the acquaintance of the beefy battlers in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine yet and our friends in Australia are already getting a peek at the franchise's future. The Australian Classification Board just awarded a release called Warhammer 40K: Kill Team with an "M", presumably since it features a team that kills things.

According to the 40K wiki, a kill-team is "a small group of Space Marines, usually no less than five Astartes but no more than a reinforced squad in size, that are tasked with carrying out a specific objective, such as the destruction of a particularly dangerous or strategically important individual, hence the name."

The title's being developed by THQ Digital Studios UK, the same house behind Red Faction: Battlegrounds, which leads us to believe we're talking about some sort of downloadable title. We were about to say it also leads us to believe it won't be very good, but who knows? Maybe the studio was working so hard on Kill Team that it forgot to make Battlegrounds good? Today is a holiday after all, the least we can do is to be generous.

Joystiq'Warhammer 40K: Kill Team' rated in Australia originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 May 2011 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>australian-classification-boardthqthq-digital-studios-ukWarhammer-40Kwarhammer-40k-kill-teamwarhammer-40k-space-marineMon, 30 May 2011 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Dawn of War 2: Retribution 'Last Stand' mode to be offered as standalone game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-last-stand-mode-to-be-offered-as-st/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-last-stand-mode-to-be-offered-as-st/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/20/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-last-stand-mode-to-be-offered-as-st/#comments Relic has announced that it's taking the popular Last Stand mode (a real-time strategy take on Horde-style multiplayer) from Dawn of War 2: Retribution and offering it as a completely standalone game. The resulting title will be released as Steam download for $10 on April 20, and players who want to upgrade to the full Dawn of War 2 will be able do so in-game for a reduced price.

The name of this experimental paid demo/downloadable title? "The Last Standalone." We see what you did there, Relic.

JoystiqDawn of War 2: Retribution 'Last Stand' mode to be offered as standalone game originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine still exists, still looks the same originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpcplaystationps3Relic-EntertainmentthqWarhammerWarhammer-40Kwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxWed, 08 Dec 2010 16:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Warhammer 40K Dark Millennium Online trailer gives taste of the far future]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/warhammer-40k-dark-millennium-online-trailer-gives-taste-of-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/warhammer-40k-dark-millennium-online-trailer-gives-taste-of-the/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/24/warhammer-40k-dark-millennium-online-trailer-gives-taste-of-the/#comments The Warhammer 40K MMO, Dark Millennium, may still be another two years away, but the trailer after the break gives us a small glimpse of the in-development title's graphics and user interface. Of course, being two years away, almost all of that can (and likely will) change.

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K Dark Millennium Online trailer gives taste of the far future originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2010mmopcthqvigil-gameswarhammer-40000warhammer-40000-dark-millenniumwarhammer-40000-dark-millennium-onlineWarhammer-40KThu, 24 Jun 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dawn of War II's 'Chaos Rising' expansion shows multiplayer chaos]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/dawn-of-war-iis-chaos-rising-expansion-shows-multiplayer-chao/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/dawn-of-war-iis-chaos-rising-expansion-shows-multiplayer-chao/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/08/dawn-of-war-iis-chaos-rising-expansion-shows-multiplayer-chao/#commentsAlright, look folks, if you have any intention of purchasing the upcoming Dawn of War II expansion Chaos Rising, we once again urge that you jump on the pre-order deal and get yourself a free copy of Saints Row 2. So when you're done getting chaos all risen up, you can spend some time shooting poo onto buildings. Seriously, that's really a gameplay option. In fact, you might wanna just go grab that joint right now.

Oh, and there's a trailer above for the DoW2 expansion's multiplayer additions, if you're into that kinda thing. But you can only watch it if you're an adult -- so clearly we couldn't watch it.

JoystiqDawn of War II's 'Chaos Rising' expansion shows multiplayer chaos originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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THQ and Relic have released "The Last Stand," a free update for the Warhammer 40k RTS Dawn of War II. As we reported during PAX 2009, the DLC adds a Horde/Firefight style survival mode to the game. In addition, the pack contains two new maps and what THQ describes as "numerous balance updates and bug fixes."

The publisher has also mentioned that Dawn of War II is receiving what we can only imagine is a limited time price cut to $20 on Steam, effective immediately. It should last 'til at least dawn.
[Via VG247]

JoystiqDawn of War II's free 'The Last Stand' DLC released originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dawn-of-WarDawn-of-War-2Dawn-of-War-2-The-Last-StandDLCRelicRelic-EntertainmentThe-Last-StandTHQWarhammerWarhammer-40KFri, 16 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dawn of War II's 'The Last Stand' mode detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/dawn-of-war-iis-the-last-stand-mode-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/dawn-of-war-iis-the-last-stand-mode-detailed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/28/dawn-of-war-iis-the-last-stand-mode-detailed/#comments It seems the increasingly popular "Horde" mode first presented in Gears of War 2 (before spreading to other popular FPS titles in some form) isn't just proliferating through the shooter genre -- GameSpy recently revealed details for "The Last Stand," a similar gametype which will soon be introduced into Dawn of War II.

The new mode, which will come as a free download for those who own the full game, lets three players select either the Space Marine, Ork or Eldar hero classes, then face off cooperatively against wave after wave of computer-controlled adversaries. Between waves, players will be able to level up their heroes and manage their equipment. The series' strategic roots aren't being thrown out the window -- players will need to work together to stay alive and capture score-multiplying control points.

We'll undoubtedly learn more about this intriguing expansion to the well-received strategy title during Relic's panel at PAX 2009.

[Via Big Download]

JoystiqDawn of War II's 'The Last Stand' mode detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Along with working on two major current-gen games in Darksiders: Wrath of War and a Warhammer: 40K MMO, THQ-owned Vigil Games is packing up its stuff and moving to a brand new 33,000-square foot studio in another part of Austin, TX. Unsurprisingly, in confirming the move to Kotaku, THQ reiterates its desire to attract new employees as development ramps up on the aforementioned titles.

Though the move was likely decided well before UFC 2009 Undisputed hit store shelves -- and quickly went flying right off those same shelves -- the 1.01 million unit sales of the game couldn't hurt the moving situation. Plusher couches at the new offices, perhaps? If it happens, remember: you heard it here first!

Gallery: Darksiders

JoystiqTHQ moving Vigil studios to new office originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In development for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, it's unclear what ties, if any, the project has to the leaked Space Marine footage that made the rounds late last year. However, judging from this IGN-hosted trailer, the game certainly looks to keep more with 40K's combat-heavy fiction when it eventually decides to chainsword retail shelves.

JoystiqWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine cleansing consoles for the emperor originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 May 2009 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actiondawn-of-wargames-workshopMicrosoftrelicrelic-entertainmentrole-playingspace-marinethqwarhammer-40kwarhammer-40k-space-marineXbox-360Thu, 28 May 2009 09:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Single-player Dawn of War II demo now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/single-player-dawn-of-war-ii-demo-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/single-player-dawn-of-war-ii-demo-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/15/single-player-dawn-of-war-ii-demo-now-available/#comments
Good news for you friendless, cheap, space-marine-lovin' Scrooge McDucks out there: You can now pick up a single-player demo for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II for free. The sample casts you as a gun-toting band of soldiers "battling the heretic Eldar, the pillaging Orks, and the ravaging Tyranid threats."

If you want to know what to expect from the game, you can check out our hands-on here, or, you know, just go play it. It's free. If you like what you see, you can buy the game for 25 percent off until April 20.

Download Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Demo (333 MB)

JoystiqSingle-player Dawn of War II demo now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dawn-of-war-2relicrtssteamwarhammer-40kWed, 15 Apr 2009 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Dawn of War II beta now available to all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/dawn-of-war-ii-beta-now-available-to-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/dawn-of-war-ii-beta-now-available-to-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/28/dawn-of-war-ii-beta-now-available-to-all/#commentsFiled under:


Just a quick reminder that the Dawn of War II beta is now available to all people for the low, low price of nothing. With just a click, a little free time and 5.5 gigglebytes of hard drive space you could be well on your way to pitting orcs against space marines in the most stunning visual metaphor for the state of the video game industry ever.

Sure, you've read our thoughts on the game, but now we're dying to see what you think. Let us know in the comments below.

JoystiqDawn of War II beta now available to all originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Warhammer: Battle March just released on Xbox 360, it's time for a new Warhammer rumor to start circulating. The rumor in question is that an unnamed developer is currently hard at work on a Warhammer 40K third-person shooter by the name of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine. It's not really a rumor so much at this point, as the video embedded after the break pretty much confirms it. The only question is who is developing the game. Joystiq has contacted THQ, the license holder of the Warhammer 40K name. We'll be sure to post any revelations they receive.

The Warhammer 40K universe is really perfect for this kind of game, and the video footage shows real promise. We're digging the "up close and personal" nature of the game, as well as the Gears of War-esque finishing moves. Check out the (very lengthy) video after the break. Oh, and be sure to take note of the Xbox 360 logo at the beginning.

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JoystiqRumor: Warhammer 40K shooter in the works originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently, there's some "leaked" footage of a third-person Warhammer 40K shooter floating around the internets. The game, with the awfully generic subtitle of "Space Marine," appears to be a mix of Gears of War and God of War. The voice-over that accompanies the video, which Eurogamer guesses belongs a developer, explains that the game is focused on brutal, close-quarters combat.

We've contacted THQ, which holds the video game license to the Warhammer 40K universe, to see if it can shed some of the Emperor's light on this topic. While we're not exactly sure about the video's authenticity, it certainly has had some nice work put into it. Find it after the break.

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JoystiqRumor: Warhammer 40K third-person shooter in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time to load your storm bolter and wrap up your last prayer to the Emperor, cuz we're huntin' Tyranids! IGN has confirmed that everyone's favorite galactic bugs will be clawing their way onto Relic's forthcoming Dawn of War sequel, not only as an opponent but as a playable race as well.

The blood news was spilled during the Leipzig Games Convention by Dawn of War II senior designer Philippe Boulle, who noted that the space insects behave as "a single organism, not an army of individuals," and that the swarm is composed of disposable "meat shields" and more specialized alien troops serving the Tyranid Hive Mind. For more, check out the pre-rendered pure awesome below while we wait for the bugs to digest their fill of Space Marine, Ork and Eldar in early 2009.

[Thanks Damn Lucky]

Continue reading Why you buggin? Tyranids playable in Dawn of War II

JoystiqWhy you buggin? Tyranids playable in Dawn of War II originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it's difficult to make out the guttural baritone voice of the above trailer's narrator, we're pretty sure that this is an E3 teaser for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Those already invested in the series will be glad to know that the svelte Eldar will be making an appearance in the the RTS franchise's latest installment, and that they will apparently wield neat glowing swords. At least, we think they're swords. For all we know, the Eldar might just be on their way to a futuristic fantasy-themed rave -- after all, they are well-known among their contemporaries for being the galaxy's official party race.

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Cleanse the heretics and long live the Emperor! The latest Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II video gives us an amuse bouche of in-game footage to check out until we (cross-fingers) get to see at lot more at E3 next month. With the series back in the hands of Relic studios, hopefully the game will help THQ's bottom line when it releases early next year.

For those who missed out on the original Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War series (which is three games -- four, if you count Soulstorm), it still holds up well and can be found in a boxed Platinum Set, and on Steam, for around $30. For the sake of DoW II's sales, we hope Starcraft II isn't released anywhere close to the same time.

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While what we know about the game is barely knee-high to a gretchin, PC Gamer magazine recently had the opportunity to speak with a pair of folks behind Vigil Games' upcoming Warhammer 40,000 MMO, specifically general manager David Adams and studio creative director Joe Madureira. Both shed a few details on what we can expect while we wait patiently to kill rats aboard space hulks for the emperor.

Says Adams, the game will be "much more intense" and combat-focused than the traditional fantasy MMOs upon which we've cut our teeth, giving us all the more reason to want to trade up our broadsword for a storm bolter. However, the dev notes that the MMO "will be an RPG," adding that "Relic has the RTS angle covered with the awesome Dawn of War series - we are making an RPG." Other interesting tidbits from the article include note that the game will include all of the tabletop game's "important" races, customizable characters, a variety of solo, party-based, and PvP missions, and the possibility of in-game vehicles as well. We can't wait to see how the tabletop war game makes the leap to MMO, but as it stands, in the grim darkness of the far future ... there is only waiting.

[Via Massively]

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THQ executive Jack Sorenson tells Eurogamer he believes World of Warcraft has "peaked." He's not daft though, recognizing that there may always be millions of people playing it and that WoW is a great business. On that note, Sorenson is playing the good cheerleader for THQ's upcoming Warhammer 40,000 MMO and says it's still years away.

THQ CEO Brian Farrell told investors in 2006 that the company wasn't going to take on Warcraft until it was in a "downward slope." Sorenson backs that up by echoing the same thoughts of many MMO producers over the last couple of years that titles need to launch "great" now. It appears THQ is in no rush to get the Warhammer 40K MMO out the door without more than a prayer to the Emperor that it'll survive.

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THQ has unleashed a teaser trailer for Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II to imbue the masses with the righteous fervor of the Empire. The real-time strategy sequel was officially confirmed just a couple days ago and will apparently feature a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign. Don't go getting too excited just yet -- DoW II won't be out until Spring '09. In the meantime, for those who need a 40K RTS fix stat, there's always Soulstorm, which will grant entry into the sequel's multiplayer beta at some point in the future.

JoystiqThe sun rises on a Dawn of War II trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After numerous expansions to its Relic-founded Dawn of War license, THQ has confirmed that a medic has braved the field of battle and returned with the franchise's treasured gene seed, officially announcing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II for the PC. While the game is not expected to drop until Spring 2009, THQ notes that players who pick up the current game's latest expansion, Soulstorm, will score themselves an invite to the sequel's upcoming multiplayer beta.

According to THQ, Dawn of War II will be built upon the Relic's proprietary Essence Engine 2.0, and will feature a fully co-operative multiplayer campaign. As for what races this latest chapter in the RTS series will offer up, we're left guessing, though the publisher has confirmed that the Space Marines and the Orkish green tides will be included. More information is promised in the near future, and as we get word from the Emperor, we'll let you know.

JoystiqTHQ makes Dawn of War II official, coming Spring 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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THQ's Warhammer 40K: Squad Command may have earned a Metascore of just 57, but today it's also earned a $17.99 on the crucial "How much does this game cost on Amazon" scale. That's, well, less than the $29.99 you would normally have to spend to try the turn-based strategy title. It's just 44 cents per K of Warhammer!

It's almost worth $17.99 just to have a constant reminder of how great the custom Warhammer 40K DS Lite was. But of course just printing a picture of it would be significantly cheaper. Alternately, it could be worth picking up if you want to play a strategy game or something.

JoystiqWarhammer $18: Sale Command originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week, the new releases pretty much deal with squad-based combat or vehicles exclusively. So, if you aren't down with that, you're likely to not be picking up a new game. But, have no fear, as the holidays come next week and you're likely to receive some kind of gaming gift, if you were a good boy or girl. There's that to look forward to as you spend the weekend without a new game.

So, what are you playing?

JoystiqWRUP: Squad-based vehicles edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems THQ read our latest post about its lack of publicizing Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command because it's now actually starting to do its job as a publisher. On its website, THQ is holding a contest to give gamers the chance to win a very limited supply of Warhammer 40K themed PSPs.

You see, this is the kind of thing it probably should have been doing during the weeks leading up to its release, but we have to give them props for at least getting its act together before it's too late. That's something that can't be said for Sega and its horrible job at pushing Crush.

For a chance to win one of these awesome PSPs, copies of the game and t-shirts, you must be a registered myTHQ member and go here to answer a "fiendishly difficult" trivia question about the game.

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If comments are any indication, many remain unsure of the direction Relic intends to take the latest expansion for its tabletop-inspired RTS Dawn of War, Soulstorm. While some may have continued to hold out hope for a bug hunt against galactic menace and fan-favorite Tyranids, gameplay designer Shawn Frison has revealed via a dev diary that the game will in fact pit the previously revealed Dark Eldar against the estrogen-charged Orders Militant of the Adepta Sororitas, otherwise known as the Sisters of Battle.

The stand alone expansion's factions will join others from the series, from the genetically enhanced Space Marines to the Orkish green tides, and will offer additional units and vehicles with which to wage war in the 'grim darkness' of the 41st millennium.

Among these new units will be the Sisters' Canoness, who is described by Frison as "a battle-hardened veteran" who is apparently able to call down the wrath of God at a whim to smite her foes, not unlike my mother-in-law. Not to be outdone, the Dark Eldar also come to play with their "lords of malice" called Archons who, along with a retinue of Incubi bodyguards, look to give the opposition what for by siphoning their souls and being generally unpleasant. So, given these two choices, which race will win your favor next spring when Soulstorm arrives at retail?

JoystiqSisters of Battle, Dark Eldar lead charge in Dawn of War: Soulstorm originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To be perfectly honest, Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command has flown under the radar around here as evidenced by its exclusion from this week's Worldwide PSP Releases feature despite its Nov. 12 release date. In our defense, though, publisher THQ didn't exactly break the bank in publicizing the game or ensure very many assets made it into the gaming media's hands.

However, Games Workshop did manage to sneak out a short demo that gave a very small taste of what gamers can expect from the game. In spite of its length deficiency, the demo definitely showed the game had promise.

To show our remorse, we present you with the game's launch trailer, which THQ kindly sent out two days after the game's actual release.

JoystiqWarhammer 40,000: Squad Command launches, does anyone care? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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THQ has announced the availability of a free PSP demo for Squad Command, the publisher's upcoming portable take on Games Workshops' lucrative Warhammer 40K tabletop license. As demos go, the 6MB download offers a taste of the larger game by placing players in control of a squad of five Space Marines and a mechanical dreadnaught taken from the game's larger Ultramarines chapter.

The full game will be available at retail in November, and will allow you to play as either the Imperial Space Marines or the their more evil (read: more spiky) cousins across a 15-mission single player campaign or on nine different multiplayer maps. Of course, if cleansing the universe of chaos for the Emperor while on the go is not your cup of tea, take solace in the knowledge that THQ will revisit its Dawn of War PC franchise next spring, while the company is also working with Texas-based Vigil Games on a 40K-themed MMO as well. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only license whoring.

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THQ has once again returned to Games Workshop's well for a drink, announcing yet another expansion for the company's popular Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise. The series, which launched in 2004 for the PC and already includes expansions Winter Assault and Dark Crusade, is based on the popular tabletop miniatures war game, though thankfully the electronic version is far less expensive.

In development at Relic, Soulstorm is expected to launch in spring 2008. In addition, like Dark Crusade, Soulstorm will be a stand alone expansion, allowing players to jump right into the grim darkness of the far future without having to pick up the other games in the series to do so.

Previous expansions added new armies like the Imperial Guard, Tau, and Necron, and Soulstorm looks to continue this tradition by introducing two new factions, bringing the series' total to nine playable races. While THQ remains tight lipped on one of these new races, the other will be the Dark Eldar. The game will also add new units across the seven other races, including air units, a first for the series. Finally, the scale of the game is swelling as well, with THQ noting that players will do battle across an entire star system. For the Emperor!

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Warhammer Dark Crusade - updated vidsGameTrailers has some new HD gameplay vids from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, THQ's latest entry in their sci-fi strategy series. Due in Q4, the expansion features two new playable races -- the undead Necron and the technological Tau -- which brings the number of playable factions to seven. Developer Relic Entertainment (Homeworld, Impossible Creatures) is also including a new single player campaign. Fans of Rise of Legends might want to check this out.

See also: First looks at Warhammer: Mark of Chaos

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Dawn of War

According to this press release, THQ announced that Dawn of War went gold close to two weeks ago. However, over at IGN it seems that this real-time strategy was actually cancelled. What's going on here? Well, according to several major retailers Dawn of War is hitting stores today. So what gives IGN? (Not that we expect an explanation...) In terms of DoW, it's actually an extension of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. So if you're looking for that dark, futuristic edge combined with quality RTS, then look no further.

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All you Warhammer fans out there now have the chance to check out the brand new demo for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. The 319 MB demo includes a single-player campaign, as well as a couple of skirmish maps to test out how well the game has translated to the PC. We've taken a preliminary look at the game and can tell you it's worth checking out for a measly 319 MB.

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warhammerThanks go out to "Pete" for an insightful and thorough peek at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War. His hands-on look at the beta has yielded a good post that should get all you fans excited.

Heads up for RTS fans, this game has great potential for anyone interested in a good RTS. The graphics are reminiscant of Warcraft 3 but also has style similar to Starcraft. Using Relic's new graphics engine that was also used in Homeworld 2, this game looks great. Also the strategy implemented in Dawn of War is astonishing. Almost every unit can be upgraded to be used for somthing else (i.e. Space Marine Dreadnaughts can be upgraded for either anti-infantry or anti-tank purposes). Also, squad based infantry makes for interesting strategies. For example, if artillery rains down upon a squad of Marines not much damage will be inflicted on them - but it might as well have. It throws the Space Marines into the air and separates them, greatly diminishing the squad's effectiveness and rendering them almost entirely useless. At least, until the squad gets a chance to regroup, which can be deadly in a large scale battle.

Continue reading Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Exclusive inside look at the beta

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