Games Workshop: Animationen & White Dwarf 462

Der Schöpfer der Astartes Filme, Syama Pedersen, arbeitet mit Games Workshop zusammen und es gibt Gratis Spiele im kommenden White Dwarf.

Introducing the Next Wave of Warhammer Animations

Astartes is great, isn’t it? Stunningly rendered Space Marines unflinchingly delivering the Emperor’s justice and looking badass while doing it.

Haven’t seen it yet? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to go far to find it. It’s right here on Warhammer Community.

The Warhammer Animation Team were so impressed that they reached out to Syama, the talented individual behind Astartes, and suggested he come aboard as part of the extended team. A huge Warhammer fan, Syama was enthusiastic about the prospect of making official Warhammer content.

“[I’m] super excited for Astartes to transition to an official project! I never would have thought this would be happening, and I can’t thank the amazing fans enough for their encouragement. It’s been my dream to animate Warhammer 40,000 ever since playing Space Crusade as a kid, and I’m pumped to work with the real deal Warhammer guys at Games Workshop to bring the fans the best Astartes action possible.”

 – Syama Pedersen

That’s right, by the time you’ve finished reading this article, development work will already have begun on a follow-up to Astartes.

And that’s not all. It turns out Syama isn’t the only passionate Warhammer fan making incredible animations. We’re thrilled to announce the Warhammer Animation Team are working with Lost Legion Studios on The Exodite, with PaxelArt on Primaris: The Last Templar, and with Codex Film on Iron Within.

“We at Lost Legion Studios are excited to finally reveal that we’ve been working alongside the Warhammer Animations Team to produce The Exodite! Originally, we were a fan project making content for the community, and to be able to make something official is a dream come true, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

– Lost Legion Studios

“We are proud to say that we are working with Games Workshop on a short cinematic series about the Black Templars Space Marines. It is an honour for us to work in a universe we love so much, together with its creators. We want to say a huge thank you for this opportunity, Games Workshop.”

–PaxelArt

“As long-time Warhammer fans, we’re very excited to combine our passion for the Warhammer hobby with our experience in CGI. It was a surreal feeling when Games Workshop approached us. It brings a lot of new possibilities, and we can’t wait to deliver this story of Iron Warriors and Drukhari to the community!”

– Codex Film

And there’s more! Several other collaborations are in the early stages of development, as well as two brand new shows (in addition to Hammer and Bolter, Angels of Death, and Interrogator) having been scripted and sent into production.

You’ll have to wait a little longer for more news on these. In the meantime, though, join us as we take a first look at The Exodite.

Awesome, right?

A T’au Empire fleet, a stealth suit, some advanced map-tech, and was that a Kroot warsphere?!

We haven’t seen much of the T’au in animation before – it’s a very different aesthetic from the gothic warrior-culture of much of the Imperium, but not without its own mysterious quasi-mystic ways. Forget about culture, though; we can’t wait to see that battlesuit’s fusion blaster in action!

We’ll have more on The Exodite tomorrow, including a rundown of the story and a closer look at some of the shots. And there’ll be a new article every week that will keep you up to date with all the latest Warhammer animation news, giving you the lowdown on Primaris: The Last Templar, Iron Within, and all the others.

Now, there’s one last question that we’re sure you’re dying to have answered: “How will I be able to watch all of these great shows, and when will they be released?” We’ll have more news on all of that really soon. For now, you’ll want to make sure you have a My Warhammer account set up and ready to go.

Get your eyeballs ready – there’s a whole lotta Warhammer coming your way.

Get 12 Free Warhammer PC Games with White Dwarf 462

If you’re a regular reader of Warhammer Community, you’ve probably already had a look at what you can expect to find in White Dwarf 462. But this issue is packed full of so much awesomeness that we couldn’t fit it all in one article.

Lots of folks have been asking about the Steam code that gives you access to loads of Warhammer PC video games, so we’re going to break down exactly what you get.

There’s also a new type of article debuting in this issue, and we’ll take a closer look at the first example which focuses on Craftworld Biel-Tan.

First up, let’s check out those games.

Full Steam Ahead

Each physical copy of White Dwarf 462 includes a unique code that instantly unlocks the following 12 games in your Steam account.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning melee action game. Fight as one of five heroes against countless hordes of skaven and legions of Chaos in a game that pushes the genre’s boundaries.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 

Take on the role of Captain Titus of the Ultramarines Chapter, as he seeks to counter the threat of an Ork invasion on a valuable forge world. This violent third-person action game brings the Warhammer 40,000 setting to life like never before.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War

This classic game started a successful real-time strategy franchise with several instalments and expansions. Create an army from a variety of factions in the 41st Millennium and fight through single-player campaigns. Ready for a challenge? Pit your forces against online opponents in the thriving community.

Total War: Warhammer 

Thrill to visually stunning battles in the world-that-was. The real-time strategy action plays out in single-player campaigns, full of larger-than-life heroes, mighty beasts, and dazzling displays of magic. Take the fight online to match wits against other players from around the world.

Warhammer Underworlds: Online 

Lead a warband of fighters as they seek glory in this brilliant adaptation of the deck-building strategy board game. Match up with other players or practice against a computer-controlled warband to hone your techniques and test out new tactics and card combos.

Warhammer Quest 

Based directly on the venerable tabletop board game, Warhammer Quest is a nostalgic blend of fantasy, dungeon-crawling adventure, and co-operative strategy. Adventure through hazardous dungeons as you search for both treasure and glory.

Warhammer Quest 2: The End Times

This sequel to the turn-based strategy classic brings a new storyline, enhanced graphics, and deeper gameplay to the tried-and-true Warhammer Quest formula.

Talisman: Digital Edition 

The is a faithful digital adaptation of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. You and your friends take on the role of adventurers, tackling a wide variety of adversaries and collecting magical treasures to reach the centre of the board. Work together or strike out on your own – only one can claim ultimate glory.

Adeptus Titanicus: Dominus

This turn-based strategy game puts you in the cockpit of a mighty god-machine, one of the strongest weapons in the galaxy. Unleash the fury of weapons capable of taking on an entire army of foes.

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach

Sanctus Reach tells the saga of the Space Wolves as they fight to defend a stronghold of the Imperium against endless tides of Orks. The battle-scale turn-based game plays out in a classic grid format, with a massive variety of units to choose from on each side.

Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon – Da Orks

This delightfully old-school 2D hex-based strategy game recreates the epic battle for Armageddon. You’ll find everything from lowly foot soldiers to super-heavy tanks and Titans – each has a role to play in your turn-based strategy.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf

Collect cards to unlock units, wargear, and special abilities, then unleash your Space Wolf warriors against the perfidious forces of Chaos Space Marines. Take part in a single-player campaign, then sharpen your fangs with a survival mode or test your mettle against other players.

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There’s enough there to keep any Warhammer gamer busy for ages, so you’ll want to make sure you grab White Dwarf 462 to get your hands on the Steam code.

Galactic War Hosts

Between bouts of furious gaming, grab a cuppa and settle in to check out the first instalment of a brand new series – Galactic War Hosts. Each one will feature modelling and painting tips for a different faction or sub-faction in the 41st Millennium. This inaugural article looks to the fractured Aeldari craftworld itself: Biel-Tan.

The Galactic War Hosts series is a great way to get a taste of armies that might be new to you, with a bit of background lore, some painting guides…

… a showcase of fantastic models from various hobbyists, and a full army project to inspire you.

We’re looking forward to seeing what comes next for Galactic War Hosts. Fans of the Asuryani (and admirers of awesome collections) won’t want to miss this issue.

If you’ve already read our White Dwarf 462 preview article, you’ll know this issue is packed with fantastic articles to read, beautiful pictures to pore over, and loads more. If you’re not already, subscribe to White Dwarf to make sure you never miss an issue.

White Dwarf 462 will be available to pre-order from Friday the 12th of March. You can grab it in Warhammer stores, plus independent stockists, supermarkets, and newsagents, from Friday the 19th.

Und zum Schluss für alle die Astartes verpasst haben oder es sich noch einmal anschauen wollen:

Quelle: Warhammer Community