Here it is, the kind of exclusive news that you have been waiting for! This month, we begin getting to the meat of the game with a look at the Tank classes from our first racial pairing – the Black Orc and Dwarf Ironbreaker. Look for more career details and game system information in upcoming newsletters.

 

The Black Orc
 
 

“Now den, some times what da boyz need is a lad what can take a beating, and beat back! Dey need a lad wif a serious pair of tusks! Dem needs a Black Orc!”

- Grumlok, Orc Warboss of the Bloody Sun Boyz

 
The Dwarf Ironbreaker
 
 

"To strike an Ironbreaker is to strike an anvil.  You are more likely to re-shape your weapon than to move him… and heavens forbid one lands on you..." 

- High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer

 
Read More About the Black Orc and Dwarf Ironbreaker
 
 
 

A special treat for newsletter subscribers only! We are proud to present an exclusive Sneak Peek of the Empire vs. Chaos battle from the final WAR Cinematic Trailer. Stay tuned for more as we'll be rolling out the final video in August. Enjoy!

 
  View the Sneak Peek >>
You will need Flash 8 to view the movie.



This month's featured zone is The Badlands, a harsh and barren wasteland that is the only known source of the rare gem, Brightstone.

'The Badlands' is the name given to the arid, rocky country that lies between the Worlds Edge Mountains and the Dragonback Mountains. This desolate land is home to some of the most vicious and brutal tribes of greenskins to be found anywhere. Many of the most successful greenskin leaders in the history of the Old World emerged from the Badlands to lead their tribes on a path of destruction and conquest. The harsh environment and constant state of conflict weed out the weak and unworthy. In the Badlands, only the strongest survive.

Read More About The Badlands >>


 
From storyboards to concept art to animation test, go behind the scenes for an insiders look at the making of the WAR cinematic trailer. This month we take an in-depth look at the making of the Black Orc vs. Dwarf Slayer battle.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Get the full story here >>

Also, be sure to check out the Warhammer Alliance interview with Blur Studio, creators of the WAR cinematic trailer.



  Here is an exclusive first look at all-new squig types featured in WAR.
 
Battle Squig

Gas Squig
 
Spiney Squig

Horned Squig


  Here is an exclusive first look at the underground dwellings of the Night Goblins.

 

Join Paul Barnett, WAR's Design Manager, for a behind-the-scenes look at our exhibit at ESWC, Dwarf cities and Night Goblins.

View the Video Blog >>

Also, be sure to check out Paul's "stand-up routine" from E3 as he expounds upon all things Warhammer and WAR.

View Paul's Video >>


 

Fan art submissions are coming in on a regular basis and we thought we'd share this month's favorites. Keep the artwork coming!
 
Into the Marsh of Madness
by Alex Franieczek

Troll Slayer
by Adam Wesierski

This-Is-WAR 
by David "Fahran" Mills
      Visit the Fan Art Gallery >>

Feeling creative? Send us your WAR-inspired art. We will choose the best entries and feature them in upcoming newsletters and on our website. Note to aspiring artists: Color submissions will usually get more love than those done in pencil.

 
  Submit your artwork >>

 

Mythic is taking WAR on the road and we'll be coming to a show near you! Visit our booth and be the first to get your hands on the game! Plus, meet members of the team and walk off with cool giveaways.

 


July
Chicago Games Day

August
Games Day Germany
Wizard World (Chicago)
GenCon (Indianapolis)
Games Convention (Leipzig)
Penny Arcade Expo

 
 

Stay tuned for more info on upcoming shows and chances for you to demo the game!



 
Welcome to the WAR Grab Bag, where our friendly neighborhood community manager answers the most pressing, the most popular, and the most interesting questions from fans. Keep those questions coming as we're eager to hear what you have to say!
  Check out this month's Grab Bag >>
  Send us your questions about the game >>


 
"My spouse unfortunately doesn’t let me display my latest creations around the house since Pottery Barn doesn’t carry them in their catalog. That’s no big surprise since she won’t let me keep my arcade cabinet in the kitchen anymore. Anyone up for some Samurai Showdown?"
  Developer Profile >>
 
 
"If I’m rolling and things are going smoothly I can knockout 2 full color concepts in a day or a mess of B&W drawings depending on what the subject requires. This “going smoothly” I speak of, is a rare event because of the nature of the IP and our desire to make everything as true as possible to Warhammer…"
  Developer Profile >>


 

 

The WAR beta test is still a long way off, but now is your chance to secure a spot for when it does go live. Each month we'll randomly select 5 names from the newsletter subscriber database for entry into the beta test.* If you have already created and confirmed a Warhammer newsletter account, then you're automatically entered into the drawing every month. If you haven't set up a password
protected account yet, click here to register.

July Winners:
Travis Purkey/ North America
Alex Sánchez/ Europe
JJ Stenitzer/ North America
Jarrod Ertel/ North America
Emilien Gioux/ Europe




Decorate your desktop with Dwarfs and Greenskins from the game and the cinematic trailer. New widescreen wallpapers (16x9) are also available.
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In the WAR Cinematic Trailer, a Dark Elf Witch Elf can be seen battling a High Elf Mage to the death. Who will win the fight?

Dark Elf Witch Elf
High Elf Mage
Why?
Be sure to submit your name and home town. We'll post the best answers in the next newsletter.
Your Name
Your Town
            
Who will win the fight
between the Dwarf Slayer
and the Black Orc?

Winner: Dwarf Slayer
(53% of the votes)
Loser: Black Orc
(47% of the votes)


Why?

For the Dwarf

Because everybody knows orange mohawks pwn! :p
– David

Because he’s called a 'Slayer', not a 'Loser'.
- Jeff

Crazy and Drunk, what more does it take?
- Ian

Dwarfs are short and have perfected the Crotch Shot!!!.
- Ron

For the Orc

Because da Boyz smash da stuntiez, and stomp on der 'eadz!
- Dan

Because this isn't a sissy movie where the underdog wins … now kill him off!
– DMCB

Good is Dumb. Evil is Smart.
- Chris

WAAAAAAGGGHHHH!!!
- Stefan

2006 Games Days
July - Chicago, IL*
August - Köln, Germany*
September - Birmingham, UK November - Barcelona, Spain
* All entrants receive a limited edition WAR poster! While supplies last.

2006 Shows and Conventions
(Attendance plans subject to change)

Be the first to play WAR at:

August – Wizard World
(Chicago)
August – GenCon
(Indianapolis)
August – Games Convention
(Leipzig)
August – Penny Arcade Expo
(Seattle)
September – Camelot Roundtable
(Las Vegas)
October – Festival du Jeu Video
(Paris)
November – Wizard World
(Dallas)
November – GenCon
(Anaheim)

2006 Camelot Roundtable
September - Las Vegas, NV

  • Part Three of the WAR
        Cinematic Trailer – Empire
        vs. Chaos!
  • The unveiling of the painting
        "The Assault on Lothern" by
        Paul Dainton.
  • More details about Dwarf
        and Greenskin careers.
  • An overview of
        Black Fire Pass, home
        of the legendary Bugman's
        Brewery
  • And so much more!

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