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General => Site News => Topic started by: Fellfrosch on July 21, 2003, 06:41:15 PM

Title: Wizkids Publishing
Post by: Fellfrosch on July 21, 2003, 06:41:15 PM

http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_article.asp?cid=38078&frame=company

Wizkids has created a publishing division, allegedly to produce novels and comicbooks. We all know the truth, though--when a game company that already publishes novels says it wants to create a publishing division, it means they want to do roleplaying games. It's a very good idea, actually: they've got the licenses for Shadowrun and Mechwarrior, and there's ample material in Mage Knight to do a killer RPG. I guess we'll see.

Wizkids is really pulling a WotC, which I think is a great move for them--they created a new genre of game (collectible miniatures), made a zillion dollars off it, and are using it to climb their way to a major position in the gaming world. And three years ago they didn't even exist.

Title: Re: Wizkids Publishing
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on July 21, 2003, 08:39:47 PM

Wizkids already publishes Shadowrun 3e

Title: Re: Wizkids Publishing
Post by: Spriggan on July 21, 2003, 08:49:04 PM

No it's fanpro (http://www.shadowrunrpg.com) Jeffe, licenced through Wizkids

Title: Re: Wizkids Publishing
Post by: Mad Dr Jeffe on July 23, 2003, 08:23:52 PM

Ahhh!