So we got this press release from Pinnacle, click Read More to read it. They’re taking their Savage Worlds system, just released to apparently strong sales (I had a look at it… looks disappointingly ordinary, but I haven’t looked that closely, to say nothing of actually playing) and doing a
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Interplay to do Exalted titles
So it seems that White Wolf liked how their previous arrangement with Interplay turned out, because the pale lupine has granted an agreement to “develop, publish and distribute interactive entertainment games based on the characters and fiction” from the Exalted RPG line. The full press release doesn’t say much more,
Player’s Handbook spotted on TV
Yes, your eyes are fine; they weren’t deceiving you while watching West Wing earlier tonight. In this GE commercial, you did indeed see the D&D Player’s Handbook prominently displayed. And this time, the nerd gets the supermodel, too. You know what they say: the bigger the dice bag…
Nyambe opens the Vault
Another fine Nyambe supplement will be coming soon from Atlas Games. This time the d20 System sweetness will be in the form of Ancestral Vault, a 96-page book of African-style equipment, special items, and mystical creations. A variety of other goodies will be lurking within the pages as well, including
Mutants & Masterminds website launched
Green Ronin has launched an official website for Mutants & Masterminds, simply titled MutantsAndMasterminds.com. There’s already a villain archetype to download and an interview with the author of the upcoming M&M supplement, Nocturnals: A Midnight Companion. Check it out, true believers.
Summer Star Trek releases announced
Decipher has made an official announcement detailing its upcoming Star Trek RPG support products. These are basically the same books Ken Hite mentioned back at DunDraCon but didn’t have specific release dates for: Star Trek: Aliens, Star Trek: Creatures, and Star Trek: Worlds. The first of these, Aliens, will be
More Action! in OGL
Gold Rush Games announced today that it has released Action! System Core Rules version 1.1 under the Open Game License. Now folks who want to release products under the OGL have an alternative to the D20 System. Gold Rush also announced the official Action! System Trademark License, allowing those who
Neato: miniatures reference for gamers
“This site is the largest reference for lists and pictures of Fantasy and Science Fiction miniatures, whether used for wargaming, role-playing or simply for show. We do not sell anything nor are we associated with any retailer or manufacturer.”
OgreCave has no comment
Fantasy Sex Roleplaying Game Releases October 2003. Given that there seems to be no corporate website, maybe it’s a prank. Well, I guess that’s a comment.
Columbia Games selling direct only
“After 30+ years, we have concluded that our products can best be sold directly. To improve product output and customer service, all Columbia Games products will henceforth be sold ONLY by mail order, telephone, or via www.columbiagames.com.” This is the kind of shakeup I was talking about when Games Workshop
Pinnacle releases Savage Worlds
Back when this was announced, I talked about how great it was that someone saw how much time it was taking to roleplay and intended to do something about it. I kind of lost track of Savage Worlds in the time intervening, but, well, here it is. They also now
Give me some sugar, baby
Due to high demand, Eden Studios has already begun taking preorders for both the Army of Darkness RPG (due out in October) and the card game (due in November). I, for one, am not surprised. Details on the card game are finally available through Eden’s online store, which states the
Set your VCRs, CAH is here
The print version of Cartoon Action Hour, brought to you by the fine folks at Z-Man Games and Spectrum Game Studios, has shipped to stores. Many gamers bought the PDF version around a year ago, allowing them to adventure within their favorite 1980s action cartoon. So, what does the new
Crisis on Infinite RPGs
Hero Games and just announced plans to publish a “shared-universe crossover adventure” for their respective superhero RPGs, Champions and Silver Age Sentinels. The crossover book, Reality Storm: When Worlds Collide will debut in late July at GenCon Indy. According to the release, “Dr. Destroyer and Kreuzritter team-up to conquer both
Look! A monkey!
Get it, ’cause um, diversions? Politically Incorrect Games brings you genreDiversion Quick Fix Games, “[q]uick-play rules with specific genres for times when you need a break from the extended campaign”. You know, it’s odd how this is a really good idea and a really tough sell at the same time