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[Attend a 'Theatre of War' in Company of Heroes 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/attend-a-theatre-of-war-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/attend-a-theatre-of-war-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/attend-a-theatre-of-war-in-company-of-heroes-2/#commentsCompany of Heroes 2 gets Theater of War mode Sega recently announced a new mode for Company of Heroes 2 called Theatre of War. Shipping with the game in June, the mode will include new solo and cooperative scenarios based in different, well, theaters of war. Sorry, theatres.

The game will launch with 18 missions from noteworthy battles in 1941 in the Theatre of War mode, nine for each of the German and Soviet Red Army factions. At later dates, Relic will add new missions to the mode for Company of Heroes 2 players to download. The game will launch June 25 on PC.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>company-of-heroes-2pcrelicRelic-EntertainmentSegatheatre-of-warFri, 03 May 2013 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Homeworld intellectual property purchased by Gearbox Software]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/homeworld-gearbox-ip-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/homeworld-gearbox-ip-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/homeworld-gearbox-ip-purchase/#comments Homeworld IP purchased by GearboxGearbox Software, best known for the Borderlands series, has purchased the rights to the Homeworld intellectual property during the recent THQ back catalog auction round.

Gearbox Chief Creative Officer Brian Martel has "great love and respect for Relic's brilliant, fun and innovative game and personally spearheaded the acquisition," according to a studio statement.

The company's subspace communication continues: "Brian intends as first priority to direct Gearbox's interest to preserve and assemble the purest form of the original acclaimed and beloved games, Homeworld and Homeworld 2, with the intent of making them accessible on today's leading digital platforms."

The Homeworld series was originally developed by Relic Entertainment, which was purchased by Sega during a previous round of the THQ bankruptcy auctions.

It is unclear at this time if Sega bid on Homeworld. We do know that Galactic Civilization developer and Sins of a Solar Empire publisher Stardock was in the running. CEO Brad Wardell tweeted us, "I'm surprised. I was wondering who had outbid us. It'll be interesting to see what they do with it. As long as I get [Homeworld 3]!"

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gearboxgearbox-softwarepcRelicRelic-Entertainmentthqthq-bankruptcyMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Company of Heroes 2 closed beta enters Facebook 'Like' phase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/company-of-heroes-2-closed-beta-enters-facebook-like-phase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/company-of-heroes-2-closed-beta-enters-facebook-like-phase/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/company-of-heroes-2-closed-beta-enters-facebook-like-phase/#comments "Operation: Facebook Like" is in effect for the Company of Heroes 2 closed beta. For a "limited time," the CoH2 closed beta will be made available to folks who click the "like" button on the game's Facebook page.

Once they've done so, new recruits will be able to access a key generation tool while the closed beta is active. Players will need the Steam client to access the beta and redeem the key.

"After a successful first phase, we are delighted to be able to open the closed beta up to all of our Facebook fans and invite them to help us test and improve the game," said CoH2 Producer Greg Wilson.

Company of Heroes 2 will roll out onto the eastern front in North America and Europe on June 25.

Gallery: Company of Heroes 2 (4/10/13)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>company-of-heroes-2pcrelicRelic-EntertainmentsegaMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Invitation to war: Company of Heroes 2 beta key giveaway [Update: We're out of keys!]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/invitation-to-war-company-of-heroes-2-beta-key-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/invitation-to-war-company-of-heroes-2-beta-key-giveaway/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/11/invitation-to-war-company-of-heroes-2-beta-key-giveaway/#comments Update: We're plum out of beta keys. Now go play it and tell us what you think in the comments.

Company of Heroes 2 from the now Sega-owned Relic Entertainment is currently in closed beta testing, and Joystiq has infiltrated the publisher's stronghold and acquired 1,000 codes to give away to its most dedicated soldiers.

The Company of Heroes 2 closed beta has a level cap of 40 and features six maps, including two areas not seen in previous testing. Multiplayer and skirmish modes are available across all maps for players to wage war versus AI or human members of their own personal axis of evil in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4 battles.

If you were lucky enough to acquire a code, redemption is simple: Select 'Add a Game,' then 'Activate a Product Code on Steam' and enter your unique key.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Beta-Giveawaycompany-of-heroes-2JoySwagpcRelicRelic-EntertainmentSegaThu, 11 Apr 2013 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Company of Heroes 2 closed multiplayer beta begins April 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/company-of-heroes-2-closed-multiplayer-beta-begins-april-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/company-of-heroes-2-closed-multiplayer-beta-begins-april-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/28/company-of-heroes-2-closed-multiplayer-beta-begins-april-2/#comments Company of Heroes 2 closed beta begins April 2Company of Heroes 2 will hold an "exclusive, early access beta phase" starting April 2. Phase one of the beta operation will include pre-order customers only, with a second phase in the following weeks for a "wider audience." The Company of Heroes website will have more details when available.

The closed multiplayer beta will grant access to six maps and feature 1v1 - 4v4 gameplay, as well as the ability to play with teammates against the AI. According to publisher Sega, "Players also get access to the first 40 levels of progression, and the ability to customize their loadouts to suit their play style using the all new Army Customizer."

Company of Heroes 2 will be ready for RTS action in North America and Europe on June 25.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>company-of-heroes-2pcrelicRelic-EntertainmentsegaThu, 28 Mar 2013 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Company of Heroes 2 deploys June 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/company-of-heroes-2-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/company-of-heroes-2-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/06/company-of-heroes-2-release-date/#comments Company of Heroes 2 calls for smart, aggressive decisionmakersSega has just announced that Company of Heroes 2 will march to retail on June 25 in North America and Europe.

Company of Heroes and developer Relic Entertainment were the most expensive properties in the THQ asset auction earlier this year, going for $26.6 million. The studio and franchise almost ended up in the hands of Zenimax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks (Fallout, Elder Scrolls), for $26.3 million.

"Our acquisition by Sega has given us the chance to work with a new partner that has a great track record of working with long standing PC franchises," said Company of Heroes 2 executive producer Jonathan Dowdeswell. "It gives us great confidence to know that we have a well aligned team working to bring the best experience we can to gamers around the world."

Sega is one of the few publishers supporting high-quality real-time strategy games in the market. The publisher is also responsible for the Total War franchise.

Gallery: Company of Heroes 2 (3/6/13)

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Will it be any good? We don't know yet. But if you want to honor the old THQ brotherhood (and get a nice taste of the setting before Company of Heroes 2 comes out), you can grab a copy of by the end of the month.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu-raycompany-of-heroescompany-of-heroes-2dvdmicrosoftmoviepcplaystationps3releaserelicrelic-entertainmentsegathqtom-sizemorevinnie-jonesxboxThu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:00 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.

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There's a panicked struggle at the heart of every engagement in Company of Heroes 2's multiplayer mode. While a lot of real-time strategy games will emphasize squad matchups as a primary means of success in force, Company of Heroes 2 has a much more dynamic environment constantly providing interesting variables to every skirmish.

Much of my own success was ensuring my squads were pressed up against a wall or moving from building to building - staying out of the open. Most real-time strategy enthusiasts and really anyone who's seen a war movie in their life will tell you that's basic stuff, but what makes it feel so special in Company of Heroes 2 is just how rewarding it is to see it impact gameplay. A squad with good cover can take on several adversaries and still live to tell the tale.

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In Soviet Russia, ice breaks you... especially when one tries to drive across it in a multi-ton vehicle that's being bombarded by mortars. Here's some gameplay footage from the upcoming Company of Heroes 2. Grab the series up to now for whatever price you want in the Humble THQ Bundle.

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"We want to be rewarding smart players," Duffy told us, "It's not an APM (actions-per-minute) game. To play Company of Heroes 2 you need to play smart and be aggressive in your decision making. We want smart players to be able to maximize the value of their units. A guy playing smart with his defenses and his cover and his movement, you want him to beat up on a guy with three squads."

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Plunking down money right now will grant you German Rotbraun and Soviet Leningrad skins for medium-weight vehicles. Pre-ordering through Steam will enlist you in the Steam Pre-Purchase Tiered Reward Program, which grants players goods in Team Fortress 2 and Relic Entertainment's Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2. A pre-order through Origin tosses in the Soviet Bryansk Front vehicle skin for heavy vehciles, while pre-ordering directly through THQ awards a free Command Pass that unlocks bonus multiplayer maps and entrance into "exclusive member's only events." The Command Pass will also be available for purchase following launch.

A $99 Digital Collector's edition is aimed at those who find their war coffers are overflowing, granting access to the first three single-player content packs post-launch, some additional vehicle skins, and a veteran badge displayed next to your name. Plus, this edition will pack in the original Company of Heroes and its two expansion packs.

Gallery: Company of Heroes 2 (9/20/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>company-of-heroes-2originpcpre-orderrelicrelic-entertainmentsteamthqThu, 20 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Relic auctioning collectors items for cancer society]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/relic-auctioning-collectors-items-for-cancer-society/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/relic-auctioning-collectors-items-for-cancer-society/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/19/relic-auctioning-collectors-items-for-cancer-society/#comments Relic need your help with charity auctionRelic is selling memorabilia on eBay - not to help its precarious parent company THQ - but for the nobler cause of the Canadian Cancer Society. The studio is gathering money for an event called Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer, where each team has to raise $10,000 to participate in a dawn 'til dusk hockey tournament. All the money goes directly to the charity. Also, we can't think of a more Canadian charity event we'd care to write about today.

"We're closing in on our goal, but we still need a bit more money - so we're holding an auction for some signed swag," Relic designer Ryan McGechaen told us. "We have a ton of cool stuff, including an unopened copy of Homeworld 2 signed by the dev team!"

Other items up for auction, signed by their respective development teams, include a Company of Heroes 2 notebook, Space Marine: Collector's Edition for Xbox 360 and several posters. Check out the items on eBay - shouldn't it be eBeh?

JoystiqRelic auctioning collectors items for cancer society originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadian-cancer-societycompany-of-heroes-2pcrelicRelic-EntertainmentRoad-Hockey-to-Conquer-CancerTHQWed, 19 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Freeze to death in Company of Heroes 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/freeze-to-death-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/freeze-to-death-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/freeze-to-death-in-company-of-heroes-2/#comments Freeze to death in Company of Heroes 2Company of Heroes 2 will feature death by brutal Soviet winter. Relic's upcoming strategy game for 2013 will utilize a "ColdTech" system, exposing infantry units to extreme cold, where they can "gradually freeze to death unless the player keeps them warm." This can be done by building fires and garrisoning troops in buildings with Soviet snuggies.

The winter maps will also blast blizzards and snow that can accumulate on buildings and vehicles, but can also be melted or removed. The depth of snow will impact troop movement and reveal vehicle tracks.

If you're an awfully cruel commander, remember to triple-dog dare troops to lick a frozen pole.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ColdTechcompany-of-heroes-2pcRelic-EntertainmentTHQTue, 24 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Entering the Rzhev Meat Grinder in Company of Heroes 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/entering-the-rzhev-meat-grinder-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/entering-the-rzhev-meat-grinder-in-company-of-heroes-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/entering-the-rzhev-meat-grinder-in-company-of-heroes-2/#comments ImageIf seeing Soviet forces engage the Germans in the PC-exclusive Company of Heroes 2 taught me anything, it's that the war would have be lost if I was at the helm of the world's defense.

At a pre-E3 event in Los Angeles last week, Vancouver-based developer Relic Entertainment revealed the newest entry in its strategy series. Company of Heroes was a landmark title for the developer, solidifying its presence in the genre with one of the best RTS games ever released, followed by standalone expansions. I sunk hours pushing Jerries back from the brink of world destruction in the original Company of Heroes and its expansions, but the newest game seems unrelenting.

Gallery: Company of Heroes 2 (5/22/12)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Company-of-Heroescompany-of-heroes-2e3-2012pcRelic-EntertainmentTue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Company of Heroes worth every penny at $2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/company-of-heroes-worth-every-penny-at-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/company-of-heroes-worth-every-penny-at-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/company-of-heroes-worth-every-penny-at-2/#comments This weekend, following the official announcement of the sequel, the Company of Heroes franchise is 80 percent off on Steam. The original game, which helped breathe new life into a tired genre and setting, is a mere $2. Two bucks! Two smackers! Dos dollars!

Got a little buffer in the budget to spend more? Well, the Opposing Fronts expansion can be bundled with the original game for $6, with the Tales of Valor expansion added for a total of $10. The deal lasts until May 14 and you don't want to miss out on these 1940s prices for video games. Don't think about that previous line too long.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Company-of-HeroespcRelicRelic-EntertainmentSteamTHQSat, 12 May 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Company of Heroes 2 officially announced, arrives 'early 2013']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/07/company-of-heroes-2-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/07/company-of-heroes-2-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/07/company-of-heroes-2-2013/#comments ImageTHQ announced this morning that Company of Heroes 2, the sequel to its critically-acclaimed 2006 real-time strategy title, will storm retail in "early 2013." The sequel parts ways with the commonly covered Western Front of World War 2 and has players taking control of the Russian Red Army to the east, as they repel the Nazis.

Relic will utilize the "state of the art" Essence 3.0 Engine for prettier environmental destruction and graphicalizations.

"Company of Heroes 2 is a true successor, introducing a new front, new protagonists and new technology," said Greg Wilson, producer at Relic. "While retaining the unique mix of strategic gameplay and competitive multiplayer that made the original Company of Heroes such a success."

Due to its current financial condition, THQ won't be showing Company of Heroes 2 on the E3 show floor, but will hopefully be giving a taste of the title in meeting rooms upstairs at the show in a month.

JoystiqCompany of Heroes 2 officially announced, arrives 'early 2013' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 May 2012 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"As previously announced, we have been actively looking for a business partner for the game as an MMO. However, based on changing market dynamics and the additional investment required to complete the game as an MMO, we believe the right direction for us is to shift the title from an MMO to a premium experience with single and multiplayer gameplay, robust digital content and community features," THQ CEO Brian Farrell wrote in a statement.

As a result of this change, THQ raises the body count of its collapse, with 79 full-time employees let go at Vigil Games in Austin and another 39 employees at Relic Entertainment.

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I love Battlefield 3. I love it almost as much as it seems to hate its players.

At least, that's the way it feels sometimes, trying to get into a game, trying to get correctly squaded up, trying to find a server with room, having to use a server browser on consoles in 2011, downloading 2 GIGABYTE patches ... y u no luv me, BF3?

But when it does love me, it loves me so well ... and there I go, into that cycle of abuse again.

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JoystiqBest of the Rest: Arthur's picks of 2011 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Activisionassassins-creed-revelationsbattlefield-3BF3bulletstormcall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3DICEEAforza-4forza-motorsport-4infinity-wardMGSmicrosoftMicrosoft-Game-Studiosmodern-warfare-3pcpeople-can-flyplaystationps3rayman-originsRelic-Entertainmentsledgehammer-gamesTHQtoy-soldiers-cold-warTreyarchubisoftUbisoft-MontpellierUbisoft-Montrealwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxTue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Space Marine Twitter teases Dreadnought]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/space-marine-twitter-teases-dreadnought/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/space-marine-twitter-teases-dreadnought/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/24/space-marine-twitter-teases-dreadnought/#comments Warhammer 40K: Space Marine will receive a "big metal surprise" in January, according to the game's official Twitter feed. Game Informer took note of the tweet and its accompanying picture of a space marine (SPACE MARINE!) serving the eternal will of The Emperor against a Dreadnought.

As fans of the Warhammer 40K universe and Relic's Dawn of War RTS know, the Dreadnought is actually a battle sarcophagus, where the barely living body of an invaluable warrior is entombed to live out existence in the massive armed mech.

Relic gave no indication of how the Dreadnought will be added to the game, but expect some kind of DLC announcement come January.

JoystiqSpace Marine Twitter teases Dreadnought originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpcplaystationps3RelicRelic-EntertainmentTHQwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxSat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Space Marine DLC unleashes chaos this December for $10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/space-marine-dlc-unleashes-chaos-this-december-for-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/space-marine-dlc-unleashes-chaos-this-december-for-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/space-marine-dlc-unleashes-chaos-this-december-for-10/#comments Fall in, marines! As you know, the war on the Orks goes well -- we're gigantic, chainsword-wielding monstrosities and those green bastards slice up nice. As such, the Emperor has seen fit to bolster our Exterminatus efforts with a new mode, called Chaos Unleashed. The Emperor's dispatch promises "new boss rounds, new co-op arenas and new enemy units like the Imperial Sanctioned Psyker" in December.

But here's the catch: Our war is costly, and the Emperor is asking every marine to come up with, uh -- wait, $10 or 800 Microsoft Points? This has to be a typo, because out here in space we've never heard of these things. We'll have to get back to you on that one.

Chaos Unleashed also brings with it three new warzone operations across Habs Ablaze, Station Tertius and Aquila Canyon, plus a -- wait, this has to be a typo, too. A new "Capture the Flag mode" for multiplayer available to all players outside of Chaos Unleashed? Frankly, we're starting to doubt the Emperor is of sound mind.

[Thanks, Copybass.]

Gallery: Space Marine (Chaos Unleashed DLC)

JoystiqSpace Marine DLC unleashes chaos this December for $10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chaos-unleasheddlcmicrosoftpcplaystationps3Relic-Entertainmentthqwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxThu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Relic reflects on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine reception]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/relic-reflects-on-warhammer-40k-space-marine-reception/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/relic-reflects-on-warhammer-40k-space-marine-reception/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/13/relic-reflects-on-warhammer-40k-space-marine-reception/#comments "Was it our best work?" Warhammer 40K: Space Marine producer Andy Lang asked Eurogamer. "It was our best console work."

Relic, best known for PC real-time strategy games like Company of Heroes and Dawn of War, took a risk by attacking the third-person shooter genre so late in the console cycle. We enjoyed Space Marine, noting it showed Relic's "expertise can extend far past the RTS genre they've already conquered," but critical reception has been varied.

"I'm pretty humble; I don't look at [criticism] and get all upset. I thought most of the reviews were fairly on the mark with what they had to say," Lang admitted. "The character design does get a bit repetitive and certain parts of it, just how the game plays - we didn't have time to really polish that stuff to where we wanted to get to. There wasn't anything that was oh-my-god shocking in the game."

Head on over to Eurogamer for more Space Marine postmortem.

JoystiqRelic reflects on Warhammer 40K: Space Marine reception originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>microsoftpcplaystationps3RelicRelic-Entertainmentwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxThu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 'Exterminatus' DLC drops Oct. 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/warhammer-40k-space-marine-exterminatus-dlc-drops-oct-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/warhammer-40k-space-marine-exterminatus-dlc-drops-oct-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/07/warhammer-40k-space-marine-exterminatus-dlc-drops-oct-25/#comments Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine's free "Exterminatus" co-op DLC will kill in service to the Emperor on October 25, according to Eurogamer. The DLC includes two, four-player scenarios that pit the Space Marines (or "SPACE MARINES!" as is incessantly shouted throughout the whole game) against Orks and Chaos. Relic is reportedly working on more content for the game, which will be released as free and premium DLC sometime in the future -- certainly sometime before 40K.

Relic is better known for using the Warhammer 40K universe in its Dawn of War real-time strategy series. Space Marine, Relic's new, more action-oriented take, fittingly launched into the hell of end-of-year game retail and is apparently surviving. In our review we found the studio's "expertise can extend far past the RTS genre they've already conquered," and the game has held steady on the UK sales charts.

JoystiqWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 'Exterminatus' DLC drops Oct. 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're willing to spend more than a gallon of gas for tens of hours of refined RTS entertainment, the original game is bundled with expansion Opposing Fronts for $6, and with the Opposing Fronts and Tales of Valor expansions for $10. If you have any interest in the RTS genre -- even if the WWII setting is a bit of a turn off -- don't miss out on Company of Heroes for $2.

JoystiqCompany of Heroes franchise 80% off on Steam this weekend originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Company-of-HeroespcRelicRelic-EntertainmentSTEAMFri, 23 Sep 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Relic Entertainment holds charity auction to mark developer Brian Wood's death]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/relic-entertainment-holds-charity-auction-to-mark-developer-bria/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/relic-entertainment-holds-charity-auction-to-mark-developer-bria/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/08/relic-entertainment-holds-charity-auction-to-mark-developer-bria/#comments A signed Xbox up for auction to commemorate Brian Wood's death. If you've finished the game, you'll know that Relic Entertainment's recently released Warhammer 40000: Space Marine is dedicated to developer Brian Wood, who passed away in a car accident last year (but not before turning the car so that his pregnant wife would survive the wreck). This week happens to mark the one year anniversary of Wood's death, and to honor him, Relic has started up a set of eBay auctions featuring a number of Space Marine and Relic-related goodies, from signed posters and game copies to even consoles and other promotional items.

Most of the auctions end in about four days on Sunday, and plenty of the items only have a few bids so far. All of the money will go to setting up a memorial bench for Wood in Vancouver, where his wife and now 9-month old daughter live. The company has also set up a memorial trust in his honor, as well as an in-company internship. This auction is a great way to show your support for Wood's legacy, and get some one-of-a-kind Relic gear to boot.

JoystiqRelic Entertainment holds charity auction to mark developer Brian Wood's death originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But Warhammer (and this, its sci-fi, year 40,000 variant) really is the grandfather of the genre, the prototype for all of those gruff space warriors and the green-skinned and slimy hordes they battle against. Marcus Fenix and his ilk may have grabbed some headlines and sold some games, but it's about time the Ultramarines got some credit for being the original killing machines and wearers of huge shoulder plates.

And thanks to the talented designers at Relic Entertainment and their pitch-perfect use of the Warhammer universe in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, they deserve to get that credit.

Gallery: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K Space Marine review: The smarter side of slaughter originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exterminatus contains two separate "scenarios" in which four-player groups can maneuver their bulky trio of classes around, chainsawing through everything in their path. Global leaderboards are also included, posing "dynamic challenges" to players and supporting additional "score modifiers" (read: Skulls).

Some confusion was raised over the game's co-op back in August when a GameStop advert pinned the co-op mode exclusively to GameStop pre-orders, but today's announcement clearly refutes that information.

Gallery: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (Co-op Mode)

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JoystiqSpace Marine gets 'Exterminatus' co-op DLC in October, free for everyone originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't forget, if you play the competently created downloadable game, Warhammer 40K: Kill Team, you'll unlock the "Power Sword" when Space Marine starts its orbital assault on September 6.

Gallery: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

JoystiqNHL 12, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine demos assault Xbox Live originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demosea-sportsmicrosoftnhl-12relic-entertainmentthqwarhammer-40k-space-marineXBLMxboxxbox-liveTue, 23 Aug 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Space Marine single-player demo set for this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/space-marine-single-player-demo-set-for-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/space-marine-single-player-demo-set-for-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/space-marine-single-player-demo-set-for-this-month/#comments Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine will receive a demo later this month. THQ has announced that a demo for the upcoming Ork-slayer will arrive on PC and Xbox 360 on August 22. The PlayStation 3 version of the demo will arrive the following day, August 23.

The single-player demo will feature two levels, including a battle outside a munitions factory and "a taste of the exhilarating Jump Pack sequences." The press release also notes that players who pre-order Space Marine on Steam will receive early access to the title during the weekend of August 18 (not to mention a free copy of Darksiders). During the promotion, Steam will be offering a sale on bundled Warhammer 40,000 titles.

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JoystiqSpace Marine single-player demo set for this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently, Relic's Space Marine will "use action and awesome, awe-inspiring moments to really drive people through the narrative." Translated into English, we think that means: it's got some cool stuff in it. Good to know!

JoystiqSpace Marine dev diary aims to disect the blockbuster originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqSpace Marine multiplayer classes trailer takes us to school originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K: Space Marine trailer is properly overdramatic originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite being classified as a comic book convention, Comic-Con continues to hemorrhage gaming news, the latest interesting tidbit being this Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine gameplay video. Speaking with Gamespot, THQ's Daniel Isaac outlines how Captain Titus' jump-pack and Thunder Hammer will allow players to effortlessly murder tens of thousands of severely out-classed and under-prepared orcs. Isaac also details the title's class-based multiplayer, which we previewed last week, as well as Space Marine's one-billion possible armor customizations.

JoystiqComic-Con video extravaganza continues with Warhammer 40K: Space Marine originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Comic-ConCOmic-Con-2011microsoftpcplaystationps3Relic-EntertainmentTHQwarhammerwarhammer-40k-space-marinexboxSun, 24 Jul 2011 17:30:00 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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Additionally, a "limited run" of the collector's edition seen above will be offered at retailers, going for $79.99 on PC and $89.99 on 360/PS3. Beyond the faux "Purity Seal" and artbook, Space Marine's collector's edition comes bundled in a box (shaped like an old book!) with the soundtrack, a pack of "character information cards" and the game itself.

Additionally, among the other ways you can currently get Darksiders for free, PC pre-orders at most retailers -- except THQ's own store, it seems -- will snag a copy of that alongside Space Marine.

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JoystiqBecome a space wolf with Warhammer 40K: Space Marine's pre-order bonuses originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 May 2011 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now you've got an idea of what my time with Warhammer 40K: Space Marine was like.

Gallery: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine (SF event)

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K: Space Marine preview: Into the fray originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 40K: Space Marine dev diary brings the greenskins originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Our best efforts, however, have been unable to spot even one giant shoulder pad. All we're left with is some shots of Chaos and Renegade units. Despite their lack of padding, we suppose you can still check them out. If you can bear the sight of all the cold, unpadded shoulders, that is.

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JoystiqWarhammer 40K: Space Marine storms retail in August originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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