SPACE MARINE!

Now it may just be me, but does anybody else think that the Space Marine game may succeed in where the Ultramarines movie failed? You know... by bringing some new people into the hobby.

Now don't get me wrong, I really, REALLY enjoyed the movie. In fact, I've watched it a fair few times now. But it was obvious that without the right advertising (or a bigger budget), people who weren't into GW's IP originally in any way, were not going be interested in it.

Now the game? Well thats another thing altogether.

First of all it's being developed

and published by companies Relic and THQ, who have handled the IP before. They know what 40k is, but more importantly, are established in the gaming industry. And I'm sure this means a bigger budget.

Secondly, as I'm sure everyone will agree, it is most definitely going to be advertised, be it on TV, in magazines, or in stores.

And thirdly, it will be on shelves.

Unlike the movie, which was only available by ordering it online, this will be readily available to buy in stores. But not just game stores, but in supermarkets and other media/entertainment stores also. Which means that it will be seen by more than just the people who know about GW and 40k.

Anyway, I know that I can't wait for it. And who knows, maybe someone who hasn't even heard of GW might buy it, and then (if we are really lucky) end up playing the tabletop game.

But for now, I'm going to get back to watching Ultramarines.


ASTARTES!!!