Since THQ and Relic first produced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War four years ago and over the course of its three expansion packs, fans have clamored for the addition of the Tyranid race. However, Relic argued that the alien Tyranids, an insect-like faction, were too complex for the graphics engine. So when THQ and Relic announced Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, fans hoped that the new graphics engine in the sequel could finally deliver what they've wanted.
Well, there's finally some good news on this front, because Relic is announcing in Leipzig today that the Tyranids will indeed be the fourth faction in Dawn of War II when it ships early next year. To get the very first details, we caught up with senior designer Philippe Boulle. Meanwhile, make sure to check out the newly revamped Warhammer CG trailer below, now with hot Tyranid action.
George Barker, of Bits and Pieces, takes a look at the quality of the Warhammer games being given away in this month's White Dwarf magazine.
VGChatz's Taneli Palola: "There's no question that during these years the overall popularity of the genre took a significant hit, as most games within it specialized even further by adding new elements from other types of games into their gameplay loops and consequently became increasingly niche as the years wore on.
However, this doesn't in any way mean that the period was devoid of great games. Quite the contrary, in fact. Arguably some of the greatest RTS titles ever made came out around this time, and much of this was because many developers were increasingly familiar and comfortable with adding new twists and gameplay elements to the familiar formula. As such, even when the genre's popularity dwindled, many studios were still creating excellent and groundbreaking titles almost every year, just for a smaller audience than in years past."
those were fun years red alert star craft command and conquer well when westwood studio made good games before EA brought them like bioware...
Aside from C&C 4, the other C&C's from EA were all good/great. The genre nose dived once Moba's rose in popularity, even Petroglyph Games (ex-Westwood employees) haven't had a hit since Star Wars: Empire at War (2006), all there games got abandoned after launch.
When Jurgen Post joined the Sega Europe head office, the publisher wasn't in good shape.
In fact, when he took the role of COO and president in 2012, the firm was in desperate need of a new direction.
Sega you f***** up huge you had so many insanely loyal fans that you got it when you killed the Dreamcast and then your games just went to total s***it's so unfortunate I still have a Genesis and a Dreamcast tucked under my TV next to the PS4 and Xbox One. You were my number one Saga and there's a lot of guys like me that would have bought any system you launched. It took me awhile but I fully realize now that the Sega of my youth the Sega that I love died with the Dreamcast there's none of you left.
@Xi,
The difference is you are upset over a false perception. Sega simply ran out of money and couldn't exist as a platform holder.
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They rely on Sonic Bollocks too much. Instead of innovating they just make more Sonic and his furry friends crap.
