ZN Games, a new company, has announced two new games shipping in the first half of  2002.  ZN games was co-founded by Chris Bledsoe and Stacy Rieckermann.  Bledsoe, former Ral Partha President and Heartbreaker Creative Director, will serve as ZN CEO.  Rieckermann, the former Sales Manager at FASA, will oversee all administrative duties as President of ZN.

 

The first new game, to be released in Q1, is a miniature game called Industrial Gothic:  War of the Dark Arcs, which is a steam-powered mech game with magic overtones.  Initial releases will include a trade paperback rulebook and metal miniatures.  Subsequent releases will come in the form of additional books and a monthly miniatures release.

 

Unearthed:  Hyperborean Chronicles is an RPG planned for release in Q2 2002.  Sounds like it's based in the same continuity at a far future point in time.  This game will feature elves, humans, Orcs, and goblins (the usual suspects).