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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
2nd Dark Heresy printing rumored coming soon; next Warlord CCG printing confirmed coming from Germany
Multiple sources tell us that another printing of the WH40K Dark Heresy RPG rulebook is indeed on its way, despite the announced immediate shuttering of its publisher Black Industries. So, you might wanna hold off on hoarding those extra copies for eBay.
Uh, a single source tells us that AEG is licensing its Warlord CCG exclusively to PHOENIX Interactive GmbH for all future support. But that source is, like, an actual press release, so it’s okay.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Judges Guild founder struggling with cancer
We heard yesterday, but waited for the official announcement:
Dear Guildmembers and Fellow Gamers,
It is with deepest regret that I announce that the Judges Guild’s President, Bob Bledsaw has been struggling against terminal cancer, and has but a short time left with us. He is in good spirits, with house in order, and is ready to begin “the Great Adventure,” as he calls it.
For those of you who have been awaiting new products; it may take some time. The Guild will go through some changes as it is passed to his three sons. They have only begun to go through his writings and unfinished works, which there is much of. They do not plan to close or reduce the Guild, and will do their best to honor any existing contracts, and persue new product ventures, as time allows.
Calls, cards and flowers are not needed, but prayers for Bob, or a pause for reflection on a time when the Guild brought you some joy, is very much appreciated. Bob loved to see happy faces around the game-table, and doesn’t wish to sadden anyone with his passing. His family and friends wish to thank everyone for all the support offered, but nothing can help this situation.
As Bob would say, “Sometimes even the Dungeon Master could use a Saving Throw.”
With Regards,
Maed Makistakator
Bob Bledsaw Jr.
As the first company to publish third-party RPG support products, as well as the first RPG setting product, Judges Guild led the way for future generations of game publishers. The staff of OgreCave wish Bob Bledsaw, his family and friends the best during these difficult times, and thank Bob for all the great times and high adventure.
Board Game Geek now geekier, so you don’t have to be
I’ve always wanted to get more use out of BoardGameGeek.com but have been stymied by its user interface. Well, they’ve given the front page and controls a nice overhaul - I’m not sure how recently - and I’m finding the site a lot more pleasant to use now. (Unfortunately there still doesn’t seem to be an easy-enough way to quickly tell it what games you own… from what I can see, there is an “export collection” feature but no way to import. So you’ve got to hit the page for each and every game you own, check a little box that says “I own this,” and repeat for the rest of your life collection. Bad show, BGG.)
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