In the Year of Superhero RPGs
June 4, 2002
The revival of Hero Games' 'Hero System' by new owner DOJ, Inc. has been getting a strong reception, with the first printings of Hero System 5th Edition and Ultimate Martial Artist each going back to press.
Plus Marvel HeroClix Update
June 2, 2002
DC HeroClix: Hypertime will ship in three skus: S tarters, Boosters , and a Premier Edition all-in-one game
Retools Approved Play Program
May 14, 2002
WizKids has announced that it will be launching a new iteration of its Approved Play program in July 2002. A Mage Knight league system, Mage Knight Campaign, is being launched in the new program in addition to tournament events, which will continue.
Two Bonus Packs per Case
May 12, 2002
About two weeks ago, WizKids announced a 'bonus' program to address randomization issues with a small portion of the initial shipments of Mage Knight Sinister .
Prize Drawings, Contests, Retailer Info, More
May 5, 2002
An ICv2 release. ICv2 is kicking off the Star Wars leg of its 'May Movie Moolah' promotion today.
New Releases by FanPro
April 29, 2002
Fast Forward has announced that it will be the 'sales and distribution arm' for both existing and upcoming Classic Battletech, Shadowrun , and Dark Eye games effective May 1, 2002.
For Episode II CCG
April 27, 2002
We recently published an article on Gamestop breaking the release date on the Star Wars: Episode II CCG , which prompted this response from a writer who wished to remain 'anonymous' at an unnamed distributor.
May Take Two Months To Fill Orders
April 24, 2002
WizKids EVP Martin Stever told ICv2 that additional orders for HeroClix are still rolling in at a ferocious rate.
Tournaments, Demos, and More
April 24, 2002
In-store gaming events have become a critical part of marketing games in recent years. W e looked for retailers that run a lot of events in their stores to gain the benefit of their experience.
And No Written Hold
April 17, 2002
We heard from a buyer for another specialty retail chain, who told us that while Gamestop was 'notorious' for breaking street dates, in this case his chain had also been shipped earlier than necessary to make the street date.
