Slitherine & Matrix create Wargame Publishing giant
Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:00 am
<p style="text-align: center; "><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0); ">Slitherine and Matrix merge to form Wargames Publishing giant<br />
</span><span style="font-size: larger; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0); ">MARKET LEADERS TO BECOME LARGEST SPECIALIST PUBLISHER</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Slitherine Ltd</strong> and <strong>Matrix Games</strong> today announced that they have signed a comprehensive agreement to merge the companies creating the world's largest wargaming specialist publisher. Both Brands have strong identities and core values and these will be maintained to provide maximum enjoyment and added value to all customers.</p>
<p>Slitherine is a privately funded company operating in the entertainment business. Its mission is to deliver history based products to the widest possible audience. Slitherine’s main focus is publishing and developing of videogames, however Slitherine is also involved with book publishing, internet gaming, board games and has provided a range of consultancy services to TV and other media companies. Slitherine is at the forefront of delivering entertainment through history and history through entertainment. Founded by wargaming world champions JD and Iain McNeil, the company works with key partners such as HISTORY™, MILITARY HISTORY™, Horrible Histories™, Osprey, Scholastic, Casemate Publishing, Spike TV, Showtime and many others to deliver the best blend of historical accuracy in an exciting and entertaining way.</p>
<p>Slitherine's Group Chairman JD McNeil said: “<em>We are excited and thrilled about the deal with Matrix Games. We both operate in a niche market and we see many opportunities to further grow and expand the business by joining forces. By combining our resources and experience we are confident that we can lead this market to the next level</em>”.</p>
<p>Matrix Games has been in business for over ten years and leads the way when it comes to the wargames sector in video games, for innovation, customer satisfaction, and media recognition. The company pioneered the move into digital delivery, minimising costs to customers and providing them with an interactive environment to join battle with their peers. The growth in Matrix has come from working with some of the best developers in the strategy gaming business, from established wargames developers like Gary Grigsby, and Strategic Studies Group to innovators as well as classic titles from Talonsoft.</p>
<p>David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games said: “<em>Matrix has always been at the cutting edge for innovation. We started over 10 years ago and were the first to move into the digital download business. With a very focused emphasis on customer service we have becoming market leaders in our field, where gameplay is all important. By merging with Slitherine, we can pursue our common goals to grow the business and this market sector as a whole</em>”.</p>
<p>We would like to assure all of our loyal customers that our deal with Matrix will not affect our support or service to you in any way. It will be business as usual in that respect and we are confident that you will let us know if you have any concerns or problems relating to this or the wider picture. The community here is and will continue to be very important to us and we will do nothing to damage that relationship. Most of the initial changes will be below the hood and the two businesses will continue to operate as before with a core mission of brining their titles and brands to the widest possible audiences.</p>
<p>If you have any question or doubt, please let us know and we will try and answer them all.<br />
Thanks for your support !</p>
<p>The Slitherine Team</p>
</span><span style="font-size: larger; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0); ">MARKET LEADERS TO BECOME LARGEST SPECIALIST PUBLISHER</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Slitherine Ltd</strong> and <strong>Matrix Games</strong> today announced that they have signed a comprehensive agreement to merge the companies creating the world's largest wargaming specialist publisher. Both Brands have strong identities and core values and these will be maintained to provide maximum enjoyment and added value to all customers.</p>
<p>Slitherine is a privately funded company operating in the entertainment business. Its mission is to deliver history based products to the widest possible audience. Slitherine’s main focus is publishing and developing of videogames, however Slitherine is also involved with book publishing, internet gaming, board games and has provided a range of consultancy services to TV and other media companies. Slitherine is at the forefront of delivering entertainment through history and history through entertainment. Founded by wargaming world champions JD and Iain McNeil, the company works with key partners such as HISTORY™, MILITARY HISTORY™, Horrible Histories™, Osprey, Scholastic, Casemate Publishing, Spike TV, Showtime and many others to deliver the best blend of historical accuracy in an exciting and entertaining way.</p>
<p>Slitherine's Group Chairman JD McNeil said: “<em>We are excited and thrilled about the deal with Matrix Games. We both operate in a niche market and we see many opportunities to further grow and expand the business by joining forces. By combining our resources and experience we are confident that we can lead this market to the next level</em>”.</p>
<p>Matrix Games has been in business for over ten years and leads the way when it comes to the wargames sector in video games, for innovation, customer satisfaction, and media recognition. The company pioneered the move into digital delivery, minimising costs to customers and providing them with an interactive environment to join battle with their peers. The growth in Matrix has come from working with some of the best developers in the strategy gaming business, from established wargames developers like Gary Grigsby, and Strategic Studies Group to innovators as well as classic titles from Talonsoft.</p>
<p>David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games said: “<em>Matrix has always been at the cutting edge for innovation. We started over 10 years ago and were the first to move into the digital download business. With a very focused emphasis on customer service we have becoming market leaders in our field, where gameplay is all important. By merging with Slitherine, we can pursue our common goals to grow the business and this market sector as a whole</em>”.</p>
<p>We would like to assure all of our loyal customers that our deal with Matrix will not affect our support or service to you in any way. It will be business as usual in that respect and we are confident that you will let us know if you have any concerns or problems relating to this or the wider picture. The community here is and will continue to be very important to us and we will do nothing to damage that relationship. Most of the initial changes will be below the hood and the two businesses will continue to operate as before with a core mission of brining their titles and brands to the widest possible audiences.</p>
<p>If you have any question or doubt, please let us know and we will try and answer them all.<br />
Thanks for your support !</p>
<p>The Slitherine Team</p>
