Paradox Interactive unveils plans for War of the Vikings, a new multiplayer action game from developer Fatshark based on the tech behind their War of the Roses. The game is due in Q1 2014 and it will first be shown off later this month to the attendees of Gamescom. This page is already accepting signups from those interested in participating in the alpha, though when testing is to begin is not specified. A War of the Vikings website is also already live, offering an announcement trailer, though this is just a brief cinematic to "axe" us if we're interested. Here's a bit from the announcement:

NEW YORK — August 6, 2013 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a cultivator of epic facial hair, today announced War of the Vikings, an all-new multiplayer game built upon the technology that drives Paradox’s medieval squad combat title War of the Roses. Developed by Fatshark, War of the Vikings is a new standalone entry into the War franchise that will pull players into the brutal and bloody Viking Age, challenging them to design a personalized warrior and sack England as a mighty Norseman – or defend it as a brave Saxon. Featuring intense close-quarters combat, authentically inspired settings and weaponry, rich customization options, and large-scale 64-player battles, War of the Vikings will add a new unforgettable experience to Paradox’s close combat arsenal.