Matrix Games and Simulations Canada Enter Into Publishing Deal

David Heath · Post by **David Heath** » Mon Sep 24, 2001 11:33 am

Matrix Games (http://www.matrixgames.com) is proud to announce the signing of a multi-game publishing deal with Simulations Canada. Matrix Games will be developing a line of computer wargame line based on many of Simulation Canada’s most popular designs.

With more than 65 titles to its credit, Simulations Canada has earned a proud reputation among both board and computer gamers. “We found these designs still to be just as amazing now as they were when they were first released,” says David Heath, Director of Operations for Matrix Games.

"We will release a line of moderate complexity computer wargames based on these proven Simulations Canada designs,” Heath adds. “This will allow both experienced gamers and beginners to enjoy challenging games. Development work has already been started on these new projects and we will make announcements on the new titles as work on them progresses.”

Stephen Newberg, President of Simulations Canada and an accomplished game designer, says he joined with Matrix Games because "Matrix seems to have shown it can go that extra mile for its customer base. It's something we both share.”

waynef · Post by **waynef** » Mon Sep 24, 2001 4:45 pm

Never heard of Simulations Canada? Can you tell us about some of their products and how these relate to Matrix? <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Paul Vebber · Post by **Paul Vebber** » Mon Sep 24, 2001 5:46 pm

Simulations Canada was a major force in the Apple II and early PC game market with a host of very solid designs.

A partial list can be viewed at: http://users.erols.com/mrboone/clist_S.txt#SimCan

Covering everything from The Peloponnesian War to Modern Combat in Europe.

We have several new programming/graphic teams that have been stood up to rework these VERY SOLID game engines into moderate complexity games that will appeal to the hardcore, but will not intimidate the newcomer.

Those who have feared that computer wargames have taken the turn down the road to "monster games" with huge time demands should be happy to hear that those desiring less complicated, less time consuming games will soon have more options.

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DougAngle · Post by **DougAngle** » Mon Sep 24, 2001 9:43 pm

SimCan did very good work. They were at a level that was playable by many with getting too 'deep'. This should be a very good match for Matrix. Any idea of the titles you will look at first?

Paul Vebber · Post by **Paul Vebber** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 1:04 am

We will announce specific titles as they approach release, it depends on a number of issues and we may shift gears a few time in the process, so we don't want to "promise" a particular title yet.

We will look to filling out our offering of eras and try to avoid duplication with other projects (SO for instance the WW2 Pacific titles are low on the totem pole, and given recent events, modern stuff will likely be higher.)

sinner · Post by **sinner** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 4:36 am

I'm glad to hear that!

But...posted at 3:00 AM ? David, you should get some sleep. Or check the time on your computer!

Salut,
Sinner

Greg Wilmoth · Post by **Greg Wilmoth** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 5:31 am

Originally posted by Paul Vebber:
We will announce specific titles as they approach release, it depends on a number of issues and we may shift gears a few time in the process, so we don't want to "promise" a particular title yet.

We will look to filling out our offering of eras and try to avoid duplication with other projects (SO for instance the WW2 Pacific titles are low on the totem pole, and given recent events, modern stuff will likely be higher.)

Hey! Great idea! I'm all in favor of challenging games that can be played in a session or two (or three)! My vote is for an updated and all-computer version of Sim-Can's "Battles of the Atlantic." No one has yet done a computer game of the Battle of the Atlantic. It's a golden opportunity! Good Luck!

David Heath · Post by **David Heath** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 7:48 am

Hi Greg

Got it here it one we are thinking about doing.

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 9:00 am

Dave and Paul, whatever is good for Matrix I see as a good thing for all of us. Congratulations! I would also assume that this will help Matrix's capital. Good job.

Anonymous Sender · Post by **Anonymous Sender** » Tue Sep 25, 2001 7:50 pm

I think it's great to see another solid programming house come under Matrix's umbrella!! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
But please...PLEASE...CHARGE US!! I want to pay my $ to you guys and gals for some quality products, not for T-shirts and coffee mugs (those I have in abundance and they don't present much of a tactical nor strategic challenge anymore).
In short, let me help, but let me get something out of it in return <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

Ever forwards!

Paul Vebber · Post by **Paul Vebber** » Wed Sep 26, 2001 12:19 am

All good things take time, and we are working to ensure our long term viability. While I understand the frustration with not having things to buy now, rest assured that we are doing our utmost to get quality products to you as quickly as possible.

Game development takes years, and having these OUTSTANDING game engines that basically need only some updating and graphics added, provide us a huge leg up in accelerating the process of "covering" the gamut of wargame periods with quality products. That we will be charging for - don't worry! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Think long term in this... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

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Ed Cogburn · Post by **Ed Cogburn** » Wed Sep 26, 2001 3:11 am

Originally posted by Paul Vebber:
Think long term in this... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

So you're saying we'll see WitP before we nail Osama bin Laden? <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

(Sorry, couldn't stop myself....)

bobaloo000 · Post by **bobaloo000** » Sat Sep 29, 2001 6:59 pm

Just a note that I am very excited about this partnership. Keep up the good work!

Swiso · Post by **Swiso** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:36 pm

Hello !
Any news regarding this wonderful partnership ?
I own some of the old PC games from Simulations Canada....they were outstanding games !!!
In particular "Red Sky at Morning"...an outstanding game !!

Max 86 · Post by **Max 86** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:44 pm

"So your saying we'll see WitP before we nail Osama Bin Laden?"

WOW![X(] What a quote after all these years.

Max 86 · Post by **Max 86** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:45 pm

nevermind

Swiso · Post by **Swiso** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:55 pm

Why ?

Do you know any of Simulations Canada games ?

Agathosdaimon · Post by **Agathosdaimon** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:01 pm

in looking up Simulations Canada there were quite alot of them, and i wish i got to play some of their games - what Sim Can games did Matrix end up publishing?

sullafelix · Post by **sullafelix** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:09 pm

Unfortunately I do not think they ended up doing any.

I had a few SimCan games in the 80s and 90s.

The ones I had were half computer and half board game. You had a regular board wargame with chits and the computer did the combat results.

wodin · Post by **wodin** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:07 pm

Damn I though this was New News..

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