Expansion for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Mythic Entertainment Issues a “Call to Arms” with the Announcement of the First Live Expansion for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

www.warhammeronline.com.

FAIRFAX, Va. – Jan. 29, 2009 – Mythic Entertainment, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced the new “Call to Arms” live expansion for its award-winning MMORPG, Warhammer® Online: Age of Reckoning® (WAR). Call to Arms will introduce an array of new content for WAR players, including two highly anticipated new careers – the Orc Choppa and the Dwarf Slayer – and a new dungeon zone called “Land of the Dead,” set in the desert realm of the Tomb Kings.

• ‘Call to Arms: Bitter Rivals’ Live Event (March): Successful completion allows head start access to the new Orc Choppa and Dwarf Slayer careers. The event will also include the new Chaos-themed RvR Scenario, Twisting Tower.
• Two New Careers Join WAR (March): The Orc Choppa and Dwarf Slayer answer the Call to Arms.
• ‘Call to Arms: Beyond the Sands’ Live Event (April): Details to be revealed soon!
• ‘Call to Arms: Rise of the Tomb Kings’ Live Event (May): The race between Order and Destruction players begins to unlock the Land of the Dead for their Realm.
• ‘Land of the Dead’ Opens (June): The deserts of Nehekhara open to players with the addition of a new RvR-gated dungeon zone. To gain access to the Land of the Dead, opposing Realms must battle for control of the zone to access dozens of new Public Quests, instanced lairs, and a massive new Tomb Kings dungeon to plunder in search of the Casket of Souls.

More details on these and other new features soon to invade the Age of Reckoning will be revealed as the launch of Call to Arms grows near.

Bitter Rivals Answer the Call to Arms!

The Orc Choppa and Dwarf Slayer may be bitter enemies, but they have at least one thing in common: they live, eat, and breathe close-quarters melee combat. Choppas are ornery and savage, with a one track mind dead set on bashin’ heads! This savage dedication makes them ferocious fighters, wreaking havoc throughout enemy lines purely for the sake of satisfying their own self-indulgent bloodlust.

The Slayer is driven by a solemn oath to atone for past sins through an honorable death in combat. However, Dwarfs are a stubborn folk and dying quietly is simply not in their nature. Slayers therefore become ruthless and terrifying fighters, throwing themselves into battle with no regard for their own well-being.

“The Orc Choppa and Dwarf Slayer are two of the most iconic characters in the Warhammer universe, and I have no doubt WAR fans will go berserk for them,” said Jeff Hickman, executive producer of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. “Choppas represent the pure anarchy that the Greenskins embody, and the crazed, mohawk-sporting Slayers are their ideal archenemy. It won’t be long before you see both of them adding a new level of insanity to the Age of Reckoning!”

Based on the popular tabletop war game from Games Workshop, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning features revolutionary Realm vs. Realm conflict that will provide players with an engaging battleground for years to come. Available now for PC, WAR is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.

To answer the Call to Arms and learn more about the live expansion, as well as the new careers, read the January issue of the WAR monthly newsletter at

The Call to Arms live expansion, set to roll out for free in early March and running through the beginning of June, will also include three in-game live events, a new Realm vs. Realm™ (RvR) Scenario, added functionality to the Realm Wars section of the WAR website, the opening of the official WAR Forums, and a new free trial version of the game.

“The launch of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning was only the first step in our ongoing quest to make a great MMORPG that players will enjoy for years to come. Over the next few months, we are going to be treating our players to the first of our ‘live expansions’ planned for the game,” said Mark Jacobs, VP and general manager of Mythic Entertainment. “With the addition of new careers and a huge Tomb Kings dungeon that is the spiritual successor to the Dark Age of Camelot™ ™ dungeon, Darkness Falls, Call to Arms is an outstanding example of the massive amount of free content we are committed to delivering to WAR players now and in the future.”

WARHAMMER 40,000™: DAWN OF WAR II MULTIPLAYER BETA OPEN

WARHAMMER 40,000™: DAWN OF WAR II MULTIPLAYER BETA OPEN

January 27, 2009 — THQ Inc. today announced that the multiplayer beta for Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II, the award winning Real-time strategy (RTS) game from Relic Entertainment, will be available to the worldwide public via download on Games for Windows – LIVE Marketplace and Steam today at 7:01 p.m. EST (12:01 a.m. GMT).

“Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II exemplifies the seamless combination of technology and creativity that keeps the PC at the forefront of gaming innovation,” said Michael Wolf, senior marketing manager of Games for Windows – LIVE, Microsoft. “The multiplayer modes truly set a new bar for the genre, and Games for Windows – LIVE helps make it more accessible than ever before. We’re incredibly excited to be a part of the Dawn of War community.”

The beta features five multiplayer maps and all four of the game’s playable races: the Space Marines, Orks, Eldar and for the first time ever in the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War series, Tyranids.

Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II, developed by THQ’s internal studio, Relic Entertainment, is a Real-time strategy (RTS) game set in the grim, war-ravaged world of Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 science fiction universe. Featuring vicious front-line combat, destructible environments, a fully cooperative multiplayer mode, four unique playable races, and a non-linear single player campaign with branching storylines, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II delivers the ultimate sci-fi fantasy RTS experience for Windows PC. The game is scheduled for release nationwide on February 19, 2009 and will be available through retail and online outlets. For more information on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, please visit www.dawnofwar2.com.

40K: Space Marine FAQ

The new Space Marine FAQ has been released. I am curious if it will produce such an uproar as the last Warhammer Fantasy FAQ

AdeptiCon 2009 FAQ

If you plan in making the trip to AdeptiCon this year to play 40K or any other games be sure to check out the FAQ.

http://www.adepticon.org/files/INATFAQv2.1.pdf

http://www.adepticon.org/modules.php?name=2009rules

New Orks and Dark Elves

From the latest Games Workshop News letter (#21)

New Orks: Second Wave Out Now This week Ork Warbosses can reinforce their Boyz with two more great plastic sets and another deadly special character. Ork Stormboyz The Stormboyz are the shock troops of an Ork assault. Strapped to oversized rocket-packs they’re propelled on great tongues of oily black flame into the midst of the enemy army. Add some rocket-powered Orks to the vanguard of your Waaagh! Ork Gretchin It’s a Grot’s life: As leaders, fighters and marksmen Gretchin are less than useless. As cannon fodder, bullet shields and mine clearers there’s none better qualified. Make sure your Ork army doesn’t go to war without these ’skilled’ auxiliaries. Ork Boss Zagstruck We swoop from da skies an’ start the bashin’ as soon as we land, an’ ol’ Boss Zagstruk makes sure we fights hard. If ya’ needs to crunch da enemy gunz, and if ya’s got da teef, den you can hire da Vulcha Squad. Back to Top

Also Available Released earlier this month the new plastic Ork Battlewagon and Ork Nobz are an essential part of any Greenskin horde. Ork Battlewagon Any Ork Warboss worth his teef owns a fully customised, bone-crunching Battlewagon (or three…) This huge 113-piece kit can be a assembled in dozens of different ways allowing you to create a unique centre piece for your Ork Horde. Ork Nobz The ruling caste of the Orks, Nobz lead through sheer size and iron-shod boots. This fantastic new plastic set allows you to assemble a unique looking squad and includes a range of weapons from big choppas and power klaws to shoota/rokkit kombi-weapons and the humble slugga. Back to Top

Bitz & Collectors: New Dark Elf Dreadlords and Shield Packs The new Dark Elf Dreadlords are the latest additions to the Citadel Collectors Range. Have one of these characterful pieces lead you Dark Elf army or use them to represent unit champions. Dark Elf Dreadlord with Great Weapon Ideal for leading a unit of elite Black Guard, a Dreadlord carrying a great weapon is a fearsome close combat opponent. Dark Elf Dreadlord with Additional Hand Weapon The extra attack afford by their additional hand weapon allows this Dreadlord to scythe through ranks of enemy units. Dark Elf Dreadlord on Dark Steed Mounted on a Dark Steed your Dreadlord benefits from an increased armour save and can quickly get to wear the fighting’s thickest. Dark Elf Dreadlord with Hand Weapon This finely-detailed miniature will make a characterful addition to your Dark Elf army; his outstretched hand directing the advance and volleys of crossbow fire. Dark Elf Wings of Darkness Shields Dark Elf Iron Talon Shields Dark Elf Kraken Shields The new Dark Elf shields Bitz Packs are a great way to personalise your Dark Elf Regiments. With three designs available, you can create a unified warhost or model one drawn from the varying armies of the Witch King. Back to Top

New Articles Our content team have been hard at work these last few weeks to bring you some great new articles for the Orks and Dark Elves. You can take a look at a selection of these below. Don’t forget to check out the Ork Articles section for a list of all of our great Greenskin articles. Orks: Assembling Stormboyz Stage-by-Stage Stormboyz are the shock troops of an Ork army, thrusting ahead of the rest of the mob on massive, roaring rokkit packs. Here we show you how to assemble these detailed, multi-part plastic miniatures with clear, stage-by-stage pictures. Orks: Gretchin Stage-By-Stage Painting Guide This clear and concise stage-by-stage guide shows how to quickly and effectively paint your Gretchin ready for use (and misuse) on the battlefield. Dark Elves: Dreadlord and Master Tactics Dark Elf Dreadlords and Masters are powerful warriors. In this article we look at the fantastic Dreadlord miniatures and some of the most effective combinations for them in the game. Heraldry of Despair – Shields of the Dark Elves This article provides a wealth of information and inspiration for any Dark Elf General – the ideal starting point if you want to make your Dark Elf shields look extra special.

GW: Lizards and Stompas!

The Ork stompa box can be seen, should be a great model to field in your local apocalypse game.

Be sure to also check out the new Lizardman army box. The army boxes are really the best way to start a new army.

This box set contains 50 multi-part plastic miniatures, including: 20 Saurus Warriors, 12 Skinks, 10 Temple Guard and eight Saurus Cavalry. Models supplied with 25mm square, 20mm square, 25mm square and 25mm x 50mm bases respectively.

AdeptiCon 2009

AdeptiCon 2009 : 2 Weeks Left for Discount Registration!

Discounted AdeptiCon 2009 Weekend Badge Expires in Two Weeks!
For two more weeks, until January 31st, you can pre-register for AdeptiCon 2009 and receive your weekend badge (required for all events) at the discounted rate of $25. Sign up today at http://www.adepticon.org/cart.

AdeptiCon 2009 Tournament Primers
Wondering what changes are in store for your favorite tournaments? Check out our schedule of AdeptiCon Tournament Primers. These events are “public betas” that allow our tournament organizers to test the missions and rules for AdeptiCon 2009 and gather feedback from players. Click on the link after each event to find out more about that primer, including times, directions, and rules.

24 January 2009 – 40K Team Tournament Primer – Chicago Battle Bunker
http://www.adeptuswindycity.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3114

31 January 2009 – Lord of the Rings Team Tournament Primer – Chicago Battle Bunker
http://www.adeptuswindycity.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3148

7 February 2009 – 40K Gladiator Tournament Primer – Fortress Comics and Games (Lansing, MI)
http://www.40kfightclub.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=18009

21 February 2009 – 40K Championships Primer – Bashcon (Toledo, OH)
http://www.bashcon.com/

21 February 2009 – Fantasy Championships Primer – Bashcon (Toledo, OH)
http://www.bashcon.com/

If you can’t make it to one of the primers, don’t despair. Missions from the primers will be available at http://www.adepticon.org after the primers so that everyone can see what the tournament organizers are thinking.

AdeptiCon 2009 to host 2-Day Blood Bowl Event!
Blood Bowl fans rejoice! AdeptiCon 2009 will host Stupor Bowl II, the premier Blood Bowl tournament event. Stupor Bowl II is the only tournament sponsored by Da 2485 Scares, one of the most legendary Blood Bowl teams ever. All coaches will get a limited edition model of Slim Mchamm, aka the Drunky QB, as well as dice, coins, dugouts, and a whole bag of AdeptiCon goodies.

Find out more details about this event or register online at http://www.adepticon.org/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=99.

AdeptiCon 40K Invitational Returns!
Did you place in the top 10 in Battle Points at a 2008 GW Tournament Circuit Event? Then you have qualified for the Tournament Circuit Invitational at AdeptiCon 2009. Find out who’s really the best at this event. For a full list of players who’ve qualified, or to find out more about this event, go to our website at: http://www.adepticon.org/09rules/0940Kinvite.html

Road to AdeptiCon: Fantasy Team Tournament and LotR Team Tournament
Check out the latest “Road to AdeptiCon” articles, written by AdeptiCon attendees who are getting ready for AdeptiCon 2009.

Frank Brown and Brent Sinclair have recorded the thoughts that have gone into creating the theme of their 2009 Lord of the Rings Team Tournament army. Check it out at:
http://www.adepticon.org/files/lotrarmy.pdf

James Hyde and Caius Jennison give you a peek at the thinking behind their Warhammer Fantasy Team Tournament army in their own Road to AdeptiCon article:
http://www.adepticon.org/files/RTA1_WFBTT.pdf

AdeptiCon 2009 Hotel Information
The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: (630) 719-8000
Fax: (630) 719-8079
AdeptiCon Room Rate: $109.00/night
Group rate available until March 11, 2009 (Subject to availability)
Parking: Free

Reservations can be made by calling the The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center directly (1-630-719-8000) or by visiting http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0808063151&key=1184D

Full details of our new host can be found on http://www.adepticon.org/modules.php?name=Hotel

Register Early!
Pre-register online and your AdeptiCon Weekend Badge (required for entry to all AdeptiCon events) will be discounted to $25. This discounted price will be available until January 31, 2009.

On February 1st, the price for the AdeptiCon Weekend Badge will go up to $30, so don’t delay and register online today at http://www.adepticon.org/cart/.

Gale Force 9 Returns!
Gale Force 9 will return as an Official AdeptiCon Sponsor and will be present at AdeptiCon 2009. Check out their products at http://www.gf9.com.

Warhammer Fantasy Erratta released

Games Workshop has released its new errata for Warhammer Fantasy Battle. The issue now is that its not all that terribly clear and they are going to need a FAQ for the errata. However according to GW the errata are hard rules while the FAQ are soft rules that you can actually ignore. Be out for various arguments in all directions for these new rules.

 Warhammer Rulebook pdf errata

The 2009 GameDay Schedule

The 2009 GameDay dates are now out

Games Day Baltimore
May 9, 2009 – Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, US

Games Day Toronto
June 20, 2009 – Queen Elizabeth Building, Toronto, Ontario, CA

Games Day Chicago
July 25, 2008 – Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, US

WHFB: Advance Order Lizardmen

From the latest Games Workshop News letter (#20)

Advance Order Lizardmen Lizardmen are the oldest race in the Warhammer World, now with a brand-new army book and range of miniatures they are ready to restore order to the selfish civilisations of the lesser races. Lizardmen Battalion The Lizardman Battalion is a great way to start a Lizardman army or reinforce your existing collection. Containing 50 models and with a mix of essential units, this great value set is an ideal place to begin building a Lizardman force.     Lizardmen Razordon Hunting Pack Barbed Razordons are an all-new unit type for the Lizardmen. Each firing up to ten lethal spines a turn, these living artillery pieces are capable of shredding entire enemy regiments. Add a unit of these vicious beasts to your Lizardman army today.     Tiktaq’to, Master of Skies Tiktaq’to directs the Terradon patrols of the Lizardmen. Led by this Master of Skies, your Terradons can move on from any table edge after the first turn. Outflank, outmanoeuvre and destroy your foe with this skilled aerial rider.     Lizardmen Terradon Rider Swift and agile, Terradons are the flying cavalry of the Lizardmen armies. Able to drop rocks on enemy units, and fly into or through woodland: use these predators to deliver a surprise attack or hunt down loan enemy characters.     Back to Top

 

Also on Advance Order Below are the other great new Lizardmen products currently available to Advance Order. Warhammer Armies: Lizardmen The Lizardmen are a true combined arms force, with agile Skinks fighting alongside fearsome Saurus and gigantic Stegadons. This 104-page book contains all the rules you need to field a Lizardman army, as well as background information, bestiary, accompanying artwork and ‘Eavy Metal showcase. Lizardmen Stegadon The Lizardman Stegadon is, for the first time, available as a multi-part plastic kit. This all-new monstrous model perfectly captures the feral strength of these jungle beasts. As an added bonus there’s a Skink Priest and Skink Chief included in the set. Lizardmen Saurus Temple Guard To serve and protect: the new plastic Saurus Temple Guard carry massive ceremonial halberds and are clad in armour plates of the strongest bronze. Immune to Psychology and Stubborn, these fearsome warriors have a sacred duty to protect the Slann from harm. Lizardmen Chakax, The Eternity Warden Chakax, The Eternity Warden is an all-new Lizardman hero character. The ultimate bodyguard there are none better to watch over your Slann than this Unbreakable power-house. Lizardmen Kroxigor The all-new Kroxigor models bristle with strength and barely contained menace. You can now add the ferocious might of these crocodilian creatures to your Skink units, where they can use their giant reach to deliver death from the second rank.