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[BlairFraser]

Years ago Ironclad began with 5 people and the ambitious goal of creating a unique mix of real-time and 4x strategy. After years of sweating it out in a basement and being constantly rejected by publishers, we finally struck a deal, got an office, expanded to 10 people and released the highly acclaimed Sins of a Solar Empire. Fans and critics loved it so we kept the content coming. While we love science fiction, we also love fantasy so we started working in parallel on a new vision that would require new technology and a radically new game design. After a ton of iteration and experimentation and a lot of hard work from some amazing teammates (we are up to 12 now) we finally feel ready to introduce you to "Sins of a Dark Age".

Sins of a Dark Age is a totally new and unique strategy experience that combines elements of the Traditional RTS and the Action RTS. We took the best parts of each, innovated on both, and added our own twists and turns resulting in something unlike any other strategy game. Despite all this we still feel it is remarkably accessible for new and veteran players alike.

Luckily, we were once again able to find people who shared the same passion for our vision and didn't think we were out of our minds. In order to bring this game to market we teamed up with Infinite Game Publishing, who's team members have remarkable expertise in a number of critical areas necessary to make a game of this type successful including online infrastructure, content delivery, free to play mechanics and much more. We've also got a number of other world class partners working with us to deliver the best possible gaming experience.

We'll be revealing progressively more information about the game over the next few months as we lead up to the beta this summer. One thing we learned from Sins of a Solar Empire is that the year-long beta and open player feedback is incredibly important and was critical in building it into the success it became. I remember people openly trashing our pride and joy and it was very painful - but it was necessary. We listened and changes were made. Hopefully, it won't be that bad this time and it won't take as long but we are willing to go through the same process (or worse) again if necessary. As you may have guessed we don't have a release date - it'll be done when it’s done.

Nonetheless, we've been playing an ever more refined version of the game for some time now and I can tell you even at this point its very fun and we are very excited to get it into everyone's hands as soon as possible!

Blair Fraser
Ironclad Games

[Frogboy]

Can't wait! Looking awesome, Blair!

[quico]

Nice!

[BlazeDator]

It's going to be Marvelous xD

[boshimi336]

Epicosity!

[lordgrue]

I <3 Sins original and can't wait for this!

[EmpReb]

I hope this is successful and feeds its profits and experance back on the orignal sins with even bigger team. (I still can't believe sins was done by 5 guys.... just wow.)

Edited by EmpReb, 23 February 2012 - 12:02 AM.

[GonMnie]

Me pro k?

[JosieBerry]

EmpReb, on 23 February 2012 - 12:01 AM, said:

I hope this is successful and feeds its profits and experance back on the orignal sins with even bigger team. (I still can't believe sins was done by 5 guys.... just wow.)

5 Started (one gal ) we had 10 people on the team by relase

[Arduu]

Seriously waiting for this game.

[reclearerr]

I've just read about this game. Sounds really great!

[Annatar]

Hmm, how did I miss the game announcement? Did see the GDC vids, sounds like you folks have been quite busy

Game is looking good!

[CraigFraser]

Hey Annatar! Nice to see you again. Glad you got your name reserved.

[Annatar]

Hey Craig! Good to be here, and without the 11!

Definitely very nice to finally be able to see what you all have been working on in super seekrit for the last couple years. The engine looks sharp! And MOBA games are quite popular, so with the right gameplay mix, it should be pretty awesome!

I'm looking forward to the beta, as usual

[Velimirius]

game looks good and rly interesting nice job!

[sabata]

i like game strategy for most...!!!

[Hamengeri]

I can't wait. Is there any way to sign up for upcoming 'summer beta' now?

[ChrisK]

Hi Hamengeri,
Thank you for your interest in Sins of a Dark Age.
We will inform you about the upcoming summer beta test on our website, make sure to check it out from time to time .

Chris

[Equinox-Paradox]

I stumbled on Sins of a solar empire by accident years ago. Fell in love instantly at the setting and the feel of the game. Just read the article on Eurogamer concerning Sins of a dark age. I saw the title and I forgot about it. 5 seconds later I read out loud "Sins of a dark... IT CAN'T BE!!!" and it is. Here I am, and I am staying. Hello to you all!

[EdenSakata]

Great story and I support you guys 300% (Huge fan of sins), and I cant wait for the beta.

I was wondering if you plan to have some sort "meet the team" videos. I would be very interested to see the faces behind one of my favorite (and I hope future favorite) games.