The Uber Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Thread!

[fabius]

Unsure of fabius' origins but its a well known saying over here and no it has nothing to do with what mrs g does for me, err you, us?!

I believe it originated with that noted early 20th century explorer and navigator, P.T. Sailor, who was heard to exclaim "Well blow me down!" by several members of his crew.

Yes, and maybe he did want to be blown some days.

In UK "well blow me" can be as intended

Or, with a tone " yo Grogs, blow me." Or you last day of a job to the manager.... can mean something else, usually an offensive or playful expletive bringing forth the image of fellatio.

Just to be clear, I was not asking for the fellatio here, however good anybody claims to be.

[Grimnirsson]

I am not really sure...but I get the impression...we are getting off topic here...so...

can I expect a demo of the game?

can I expect to play the game if my notebook can play PC?

[JasonPratt]

Until we get actual gameplay footage and/or demo code is released, we've pretty much exhausted the topic, yep. 

Since the 26th is tomorrow, I sense we won't be getting gameplay footage until the release date. At 10 o'clock at night Central Standard Time. Which is more like after midnight on the 27th in Europe. The day after release.

To be fair, that may be because they've had to push development up to the final day of release (essentially Thanksgiving week/end in the US, i.e. Black Friday) and, given how notorious 40K fans are about even the presentation of 40K material, they didn't want to show incomplete gameplay footage.

I still have some good hope for the release. If it works out well, or can even be upgraded in gameplay later, consider the campaigns Games Workshop could release for this system much as Panzer Corps expanded on the base Panzer General campaign to ludicrous detail. 

[Lord Zimoa]

The gameplay trailer is now live! We didn't have as much time to polish it as we'd like but it gives you the basics! Check the store page

http://store.steampowered.com/app/312370

For more details watch Iain`s Live Twitch stream today at 7pm GMT / 2pm EST.

http://www.twitch.tv/slitherinegroup

[MikeGER]

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On the 26th of November, the day of its release, we will be playing Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon live during our weekly Twitch streaming session! Our very own Iain McNeil, will guide you through the game, playing one of the over 30 nail biting scenarios as he tries to save Armageddon from the Ork invasion. This will be the first time we are showing live gameplay of the game, so be sure to drop by on the 26th at 20:00 CET / 14:00 ES

7pm GMT = 20:00 CET  :)  ...it got me confused a little first  ;)

[Lord Zimoa]

Yeah, CET is 20.00h

[Lord Zimoa]

Warhammer 40,000 Armageddon is out now!

http://www.slitherine.com/games/warhammer_PC

[Grimnirsson]

So, no demo then??  ???

[tgb]

$30.  Unless I hear something today that completely blows me away, I think I'll wait for a sale.

[Grimnirsson]

Yeah, without a demo and the still extremely PC gameplay feel from the trailer and the fact it's 30€ over here...I'll pass

[MikeGER]

...to get into the mood

(well, this is 2009 graphics from Dawn of War ;-) ) 

[Lord Zimoa]

"Humies is all weak scum that deserve ta get stomped." (Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka – Prophet of the Waaagh!)


A massive Space Hulk is drifting towards Armageddon with a fearsome Ork army on board. Led by the infamous and megalomaniacal Ork Warlord of Waaagh! Ghazghkull, the Orks are prepared to land on the planet and invade this precious Imperial Hive World. This colossal conflict for dominance of the planet is known as the Second War for Armageddon! In Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, you have the opportunity to relive this epic fight between the Orks and Imperial forces including the troops of the Armageddon Steel Legion and three chapters of Spaces Marines: the Salamanders, Blood Angels and Ultramarines.


Today we are overjoyed to announce that the game is finally released and available on both our sites and Steam! In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game developed by Flashback Games and The Lordz Games Studio, players will fight alongside iconic characters such as Commander Yarrick and Lord Dante to repel the Ork invasion, protect the hives, and eventually liberate the planet from this perfidious alien attack. But the Orks are well equipped and hard-boiled soldiers, therefore only those commanders able to expertly combine their units, take advantage of their special traits and abilities, and understand the assets and dangers of their environment will have a chance to save Armageddon!


Thanks to its epic story-driven campaign with more than 30 scenarios, over 300 unit types, a multiplayer mode in which players can command both Ork and Imperial forces, and a powerful map editor, fans of Warhammer 40,000 should prepare themselves for a long and heroic journey across the surface of Armageddon!


We are offering a $10 discount to the early adopters during the week of the launch! We are also going to offer a free Steam key to anyone who bought a copy of the game from the Matrix Games or Slitherine store. You can grab your steam key by registering your copy here (Slitherine account required).


Get more information on Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon from the official website.

[Jarhead0331]

Very early impressions after playing the first two tutorials. POSITIVE!

Art work is fantastic. The map is surprisingly beautiful (much better than depicted in screenshots). Voice over work is extremely well done. Unit diversity is impressive. Has that Panzer Corps, just one more turn, addictive quality. Really looking forward to digging in to the campaign over the long weekend! I think if you're a WH40K nut like I am, you will appreciate and enjoy this game.

[Lord Zimoa]

Thank you JH! As I know you are a critical gamer, means a lot to us.

Armageddon is top 5 in all games on Steam now! Time to open the champagne and celebrate!

[jomni]

And you get people complaining about the game being turn-based.