Elemental: War of Magic Announced

Kristo · Unread postby **Kristo** » 07 Nov 2008, 13:37

<img src="/http://www.elementalgame.com/Images/overview.jpg" align=right vspace=10 hspace=10>Stardock has officially announced the title for its upcoming fantasy turn-based strategy game, Elemental: War of Magic. This game has been jokingly referred to as "Not Master of Magic" on the Stardock forums. They were not able to make a direct sequel to MOM due to licensing issues. Elemental: War of Magic borrows concepts from many existing fantasy strategy titles. Stardock CEO Brad Wardell told Gamasutra:

<i>"There's stuff in Civilization that we've taken; there's stuff from Master of Magic, Heroes of Might & Magic, Risk, Populous -- you name it," he said. "I have no shame when it comes to borrowing and being inspired by other games."</i>

The game is scheduled for release in February 2010. Fans who pre-order will be able to participate in a public beta starting in June of 2009. Beta-testers will be allowed to contribute content using Elemental's modding tools.

Read more about Elemental: War of Magic on the <a href="/http://www.elementalgame.com/index.asp">game's homepage</a>.

If you would like to take a look at the original page visit this link:
https://www.celestialheavens.com/1226065025

Jolly Joker · Unread postby **Jolly Joker** » 07 Nov 2008, 13:56

YES!
15 months to go. Yikes.

Angelspit · Unread postby **Angelspit** » 07 Nov 2008, 14:31

My to-do list included a reminder to write something about this game. It looks very interesting. Thanks Kristo!

PriZmatic · Unread postby **PriZmatic** » 07 Nov 2008, 15:20

I must get this game!

AngelEyes · Unread postby **AngelEyes** » 07 Nov 2008, 15:21

Sweet! I like that they're borrowing from some of my favorite games...especially MoM and Heroes.

Kalah · Unread postby **Kalah** » 07 Nov 2008, 16:04

Ooooh... that looks very nice, actually....

Kareeah Indaga · Unread postby **Kareeah Indaga** » 07 Nov 2008, 16:30

Ooo, nice box art.

Marzhin · Unread postby **Marzhin** » 07 Nov 2008, 16:36

The box has this nostalgic feel of good old pen & paper role-playing games ^^

Angelspit · Unread postby **Angelspit** » 07 Nov 2008, 17:03

Yes, probably not the best box to attract the buyer's attention on a shelf, but it sure brings that feeling of nostalgia.

HodgePodge · Unread postby **HodgePodge** » 07 Nov 2008, 18:45

Something to look forward to & I really love the box art. I'd buy it just because it looks so cool.

Thanks for the information Kristo.

Asheera · Unread postby **Asheera** » 07 Nov 2008, 18:46

Looking forward to this game

Moragauth · Unread postby **Moragauth** » 07 Nov 2008, 18:50

Donsta · Unread postby **Donsta** » 07 Nov 2008, 18:52

Must resist temptation to wish away 15 months of my life!

Grumpy Old Wizard · Unread postby **Grumpy Old Wizard** » 07 Nov 2008, 22:10

It is nice to see another turn based fantasy strategy game coming out. I like the Galactic Civ games so I'm sure they'll do a good job on the game.

Kristo · Unread postby **Kristo** » 07 Nov 2008, 23:49

I saw somewhere that the target retail price will be $49.95 US, ten dollars more than GalCiv 2. Is that the cost of multiplayer perhaps? It's the same development team.

Gaping_MAW · Unread postby **Gaping_MAW** » 08 Nov 2008, 02:49

hooray

looks interesting at least!

archcorenth · Unread postby **archcorenth** » 08 Nov 2008, 07:30

I'd have to play a demo before I got hyped over this. I didn't really care for Master of Magic. (though Heroes of Might & Magic and Populous are all on the top of my charts)

nevermindspy · Unread postby **nevermindspy** » 08 Nov 2008, 10:20

This is the one guys.. with all respect to kings bounty this potentially will be homm's competitor..

darknessfood · Unread postby **darknessfood** » 08 Nov 2008, 12:54

No, I don't think this ones going to be better than KB, but it will be a good one

!

archcorenth · Unread postby **archcorenth** » 08 Nov 2008, 18:01

Disciples 3 will be HOMM's competitor.

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