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THE WITCHER Saga on Netflix
17/05/2017





Polish Author Andrzej Sapkowski's Fantasy Franchise to be Brought to Life as English Language Drama Series

Netflix is developing and producing a new English language drama series based on The Witcher, the globally popular fantasy saga from Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, that has entranced legions of fans worldwide. Known collectively as the Witcher Saga, Sapkowski's eight novels and story collections center on "witchers" -- hunters who develop supernatural abilities at a young age to battle deadly monsters. The New York Times bestselling books have spawned a major video game franchise and have been translated into over 20 languages.

"Andrzej Sapkowski has created a rich and memorable world, at once magical and familiar," said Erik Barmack, Netflix Vice President, international series. "We couldn't be more excited about bringing Netflix members around the world." "I'm thrilled that Netflix will be doing an adaptation of my stories, staying true to the source material and the themes that I have spent over thirty years writing," said Sapkowski. "I'm excited about our efforts together, as well as the team assembled to shepherd these characters to...

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THE CYLONS HAVE REBELLED
A new strategy game coming this summer to PC and consoles


"Every man has to decide for themselves which side they are on"
Commander William Adama, S. 1 - Ep.3





Slitherine and Black Lab Games, in partnership with Universal Brand Development, are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock™ available on PC and consoles this summer. In the exciting new game, based on the award winning sci-fi universe produced by Universal Cable Productions and aired on SYFY for four seasons, created by Glen A. Larson, players will be able to build their fleet, fight tactical battles, and strategically defend the Twelve Colonies during the First Cylon War.

"Everyone at Black Lab Games is a big fan of Battlestar Galactica", said Paul Turbett, managing director of the development studio. "Our main goal is to give the vast community of fans and followers a game that is deeply rooted in the franchise's values. We are creating a game that tells new stories, but with familiar places, events and characters. And all of it will be captured in the depth that our strategy game will offer".

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock" is a deep strategy game that also features a strong...

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Moving ahead in the virtual battlespace



Analysis By Dr Gareth Evans
On May 15 2017


'Wargames' have taken on a whole new meaning with the advent of realistic simulation technology, as the British army, like an increasing number of the world's armed forces, has embraced the benefits of training on a virtual battlefield.




The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Joint Combat Operations Virtual Environment (Op JCOVE) programme has, over a period of eight and a half years, already prepared more than 16,000 soldiers for overseas deployments and delivered significant savings in logistics and training costs. Now, with the award in January of a major contract to NSC – the training simulation consultancy behind Op JCOVE – British troops, both Regulars and Reserves, are to benefit from the arrival of the next-generation Unit Based Virtual Training (UBVT) capability.



Everything, from the vehicles to ballistic trajectories are modelled to behave just like the real thing


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"Of all theatres of operations, it was probably in North Africa that the war took on its most advanced form. The protagonists on both sides were fully motorized formations, for whose employment the flat and obstruction-free desert offered hitherto undreamed-of possibilities. It was the only theatre where the principles of motorized and tank warfare, as they had been taught theoretically before the war, could be applied to the full-and further developed. It was the only theatre where the pure tank battle between major formations was fought." -- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel


Product page: Here
Official forum: Here


Manual: PDF
Editor: Yes. Full game editor
Theatre: Africa
Turns: Turn-Based WEGO
Unit Scale: Operational
AI: Yes
PBEM: Yes, Server Based


About This Game

Brian Kelly's Desert War: 1940-42 captures the drama of the campaign for North Africa during World War II.

This is an operational level, ground-centric wargame that recreates the epic tank battles fought between the Axis and Allies for possession of Libya and Egypt.

It consists of a series of historical and "What-if" scenarios that allow the players to explore the ebb and flow of the actual conflict.


Features

• Re-discover surprise...

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