The Age of Wonders Planetfall Intro: A New Era in Console Strategy Gaming

For years, gamers have been waiting for a grand strategy game that could be enjoyed on their consoles. The Age of Wonders Planetfall is finally here, and it's set to revolutionize the way we play turn-based strategy games on our TVs.

When development began, Tom Bird was heavily involved in creating the combat proof of concepts. Meanwhile, the Console Interface Team, consisting of Nick Windig and Joren Bolhuis, worked tirelessly to ensure that all interfaces were optimized for controller use, alongside Rick and the gameplay team.

The Console Tech Team, comprising Michel Paulissen, Rick van Miltenburg, Arno van Wingerden, and Lascha Lagidse, laid the technical foundations for a multi-platform engine, ensuring compliance with certifications. This was no easy feat, as our experience with Overlord had taught us that a multi-platform release is not without its challenges.

One of the biggest hurdles we faced was screen size. In the past, TVs were much smaller and lower-resolution, making it difficult to create a seamless gaming experience. However, with the advent of 1080p resolution and larger screens, this problem has largely been overcome.

The success of recent tactical TBS games on console and handheld devices has proven that these types of games can be very relaxing and enjoyable from the couch. The market for Turn-based Tactical games is also well-established on console, and we believe that Age of Wonders Planetfall will thrive in this environment.

Of course, some gamers may still harbor misconceptions about strategy games not being suitable for console or controller use. We believe that these doubts are largely due to the poor ports of classic RTS games from years past. Our goal is to show that turn-based strategy can be just as engaging and enjoyable on console as it is on PC.

With Age of Wonders Planetfall, we're excited to bring a new era in console gaming to players worldwide. With its unique blend of exploration, expansion, and combat, this game promises to deliver hours of entertainment and challenge for fans of the genre. So, sit back, grab your controller, and get ready to experience the Age of Wonders like never before.

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