Dawn of War 2 Out Now!

[Warp]

DoW2 has been released! If you havent picked up your copy yet, I would highly recommend you do. Even if you didnt enjoy the original DoW (yes there might be some people that crazy), you should still give DoW2 a try. The campaign, thus far, is extremely enjoyable and the multiplayer is fast paced and intense. Relic is all ready planning on adding some additional maps with the first week or so, and im sure much more content will be rolling out in the weeks and months ahead. Be sure to check the DoW2 forums here on wh40k.com for more information. See the official press release below. Enjoy!

Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) II Ships for Windows PC

THQ and Relic Entertainment's Highly Anticipated Sequel Redefines Real Time Strategy (RTS) Genre with Intimate, Tactical Gameplay and Stunning Cinematic Visuals

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009-- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War® II, sequel to Relic Entertainment’s critically acclaimed Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn of War®, has shipped for Windows PC. Set in the 41st Millennium amidst the chaos of relentless warfare, Dawn of War II offers innovative, tactical gameplay, stunning visuals and destructible environments throughout a non-linear single-player experience and features a fully cooperative multiplayer campaign via Microsoft’s free Games for Windows® – LIVE service. Based on the popular Warhammer 40,000 Games Workshop table-top war game, Dawn of War II is now available at retail and online outlets in the US for the suggested retail price of $49.99.

“Relic Entertainment is a premiere RTS developer and a driving force for innovation in the genre,” said Kevin Kraff, vice president of global brand management, THQ. “With Dawn of War II, the studio has once again redefined the core foundations of the genre, replacing base building and massive armies with intimate, tactical gameplay and a customization-driven single-player experience.”

“Dawn of War II offers a unique single-player experience with branching storylines, unit customization and deep tactical gameplay,” said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. “It also offers all new multiplayer and co-op modes that take the tactical gameplay to an all new level. Once gamers play Dawn of War II, it might be hard to go back to the old model.”

[Astartes]

I've played ... I've beaten ... And I say WOW. IT IS GREAT!!! One of the best strategy games of all time in my personal opinion. The only bad thing i can see is the lack of different campaign races. I want to outfit an eldar, ork, and nid with some awsome armour and weapons among other things. Besides that i don't have much of a problem with it.