Wargaming Press Announcement

[LongBlade]

These are the World of tanks folks.

Dig into this a bit. I'll highlight some of the goodies.

August 2, 2013 - Wargaming, the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, has announced a new business unit in North America and shed light on future plans for its projects and IPs ahead of the celebration marking the company's 15th anniversary.

The newly opened office in Austin, Texas will be home for Wargaming's Producing Center, Central Technology and Global Business Intelligence Groups. Responsible for the coordination, analysis, management and support of the company's design and production processes, the office will help streamline communication between its teams and global studios.

Along with continuing its global expansion, Wargaming has also officially announced the acquisition of the Total Annihilation and Master of Orion IPs.

"Total Annihilation and Master of Orion are strategy game classics," said Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi. "Although it's too soon to disclose any details, we are more than willing to give a new lease of life to these games most of us grew up playing. It's exactly where our major focus will be."

It has been also revealed that the company's flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes will get British aircraft before the launch.

"British engineers built many iconic military aircraft that are a must for any flight combat game," said Vlad Belozerov, World of Warplanes' Director of Global Operations. "Flying legends like the Spitfire, the Blenheim F and the Javelin warplanes will add a considerable amount of depth to the game and more immersion for players."

[Windigo]

Somedays, like this one, are like the perfect soft icecream cone on a hot summer day... that you share.... with your dog.... who loves you unconditionally

[Steelgrave]

+1 to the above two posts.   :D

[bbmike]

I'm hopefully that something good comes from a new Master of Orion but in this case I feel the same way I would if I had heard that Nabisco was acquiring John Deere.

[Windigo]

I'm hopefully that something good comes from a new Master of Orion but in this case I feel the same way I would if I had heard that Nabisco was acquiring John Deere.

::)

its a little closer than that methinks

like Mitsubishi Industries aquiring JohnDeere

[Greybriar]

I hope Wargaming.net does the Total Annihilation and Master of Orion series proud. One thing is certain: Wargaming.net certainly won't be suffering from a lack of funds.

[GDS_Starfury]

I have yet to spend a dime on WoT.   ;D

[Windigo]

I have yet to spend a dime on WoT.   ;D

I remember you beating my by about 5 minutes when LB had that WoT reviewers pass to give away....

[GDS_Starfury]

I never got a WoT review/press pass.
Ive gotten my tanks and crews the hard way thank you very much.

[Anguille]

Will see what they do with Master of Orion...it's must buy for me if they go in the right direction...

[SgtRock]

Proof that Wargaming.net has run out of ideas, they are now re-making old games! Expect more of the same old, same old stuff!

Why does every one want to just re-make old games?

[Staggerwing]

Masters of Orionski?  :D

[GDS_Starfury]

did someone run over your dog today Rock?

[Huw the Poo]

Why does every one want to just re-make old games?

If it really was "everyone" you'd have a point.  It isn't, though.  The gaming market is huge; plenty of room for new games and remakes alike.

[Martok]

did someone run over your dog today Rock?

Given Wargaming's history & expertise, he's probably concerned about any new MOO being MOOMMO.  When you add in the fact that a 4x franchise has already gone this route (Imperium Galactica), his concern is understandable.