New Kid on the Block - Alpha Omega
The Alpha Omega Universe
Alpha Omega is a table-top, pen and paper Role-Playing Game (RPG) set in a futuristic, war-torn, post-apocalyptic Earth. It provides a world of endless adventures, epic heroes, vile villains, horrific monsters and unknown dangers. It is a world ready for you and your imagination.
It is 2280. The world has been reclaimed by primal forces, savage and deadly. Humanity is evolving, its ingenuity unchained. It fights to reach out from beyond the protection of its great cities and reestablish global order. However, ancient war returns-fought by legendary enemies of incredible power threatening all that has been rebuilt.
Mankind has raised great cities out of the ashes of the Old World; mammoth vertical towers reaching to the clouds out of the violent environments around them. Aliens have been discovered living amongst us, their ancestry shrouded and confused by ancient texts. Earth is their battleground and their forces are poised to wage their epic war once again, however mankind is no longer an insignificant and ignorant bystander. Mankind will be central to the Evolutionary War whether they want to be or not.
Game Mechanics – The 6-6 System
Alpha Omega uses the 6-6 System as the foundation of its game mechanics. It is a system created by Mind Storm Labs to govern game play in a world where characters and creatures are capable of unbelievable and extremely powerful actions. More
For further information, please visit Mind Storm Labs .
Let's Keep it Under Wraps!
Here's the first look at the Loot content for the World of Warcraft card game expansion, The Hunt for Illidian, which is scheduled to release in July.
Path of Illidan - This is a "common" loot item. Most of the time, it will appear approximately twice per booster box. This card will grant you an item with some number of charges for a ground-changing effect. This effect will create a green scorched and cracked earth effect when your character walks or runs. Your enemies will fear you!
Disco in a Box - This is the middle tier loot item. Clicking on this item makes music for everyone in your party/raid to listen to!
Visually, this could be represented by a "jack in the box" looking item with a disco ball instead of a head. It's a party every time you use it! This will definitely attract the most attention of any middle-tiered loot item to date!
Ethereal Suit - This is the top tier loot item. This item will transform your character's appearance into that of a member of The Consortium! Ethereals are astral travelers; they are pure-energy beings that most often appear in their specially enchanted wrappings that keep their energy forms bound within the humanoid shape. When they move, they typically leave light streaks in their wake. These are very cool looking creatures and will be extremely popular!
Get ready to shake your booty !!!!
Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition
Axis & Allies celebrates 50 years of Avalon Hill® games with this Anniversary Edition of the classic World War II strategy board game. Designed by Larry Harris, A&A™ Anniversary Edition will utilize the standard D6 combat system found in Axis & Allies Revised, Europe, & Pacific. Italy will debut as the third Axis nation, China will be operated by the US player, and cruiser class ships will join the naval line-up for the first time. The largest board ever produced for an A&A game, along with deluxe components will ensure this is the granddaddy of all Axis & Allies board games. Deploy your forces and prepare for battle!
It will carry a $ 100.00 suggested retail tag. Releases in October 23rd, 2008. Over 600 pieces & 48 page rulebook.
WOW Cool Minis....
Upper Deck Entertainment today unveiled the World of Warcraft Miniatures Game at the 59th Annual Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair. The premium-quality and highly detailed pre-painted plastic miniatures will be available in hobby and retail outlets this fall and can be previewed today at WoWMinis.com.
The World of Warcraft Miniatures Game will feature intricate 3-D renditions of iconic characters from World of Warcraft. The World of Warcraft Miniatures will showcase superior artistry and industry-leading material quality, continuing UDE’s tradition of setting new market standards of excellence. To ensure its first collectible pre-painted plastic miniatures embody exceptional quality, UDE has recruited some of the industry’s most talented sculptors from all over the world, including Jacques-Alexandre Gillois (France), Juan Navarro Perez (Spain), Stefan Niehues (Germany) and Steve Saunders (USA). More....
FIRST LOOK- MTG: Shadowmoor
Magic's next release , Shadowmoor is a large expansion ( 301 black-bordered cards (80 rare, 80 uncommon, 121 common, 20 basic lands)) that will mark the beginning of a new block. There will be 5 different theme decks & the Fat Packs will now contain 8 booster packs, instead of 6. Releasing on May 2nd, Shadowmoor is sure to keep things rollin' as it will also bring back on of the most popular game mechanics of all time...stay tuned!
Big Flying Fatty from the 'Tide
How does a turn three 6/5 flyer sound to ya ? Say hello to Stenchskipper, a rare black creature from Morningtide....there is a small, ( Goblin) small drawback....you must have a Goblin in play otherwise the Stench will be gone...but ya'll know that there are ways to keep goblins in play....Needless to say, this beast will be a huge asset in sealed/draft formats....The skies will never be the same
Unbelievably Fantastic Superubergoodness
or better yet.....UFS....This November, Sabertooth Games will be releasing the highly sought after Darkstalkers expansion in conjuction with the Streetfighter's Fight for the Future Expansion. The Streetfighter expansion has 99 new cards and features 7 fighters including: Alex, Cammy, Gill & Dhalsim. Meanwhile the Darkstalker set is 126 cards in size & has 14 characters. The above cards are the "Pre-release cards" that will be given at stores which have preordered the product & will conduct the event days before the actual product goes on sale....
Mayfair re-launches Catan Series
Skokie, IL - (September 15, 2007) - Mayfair Games, Inc. proudly announces that it will re-launch its award winning publication of "The Settlers of Catan®" board game. In a bold and unprecedented move, the two Game Expansions "Catan: Seafarers", "Catan: Cities & Knights" as well as the three corresponding 5 & 6 Player Extensions are also part of this spectacular makeover.
All six products will be available at the same time. The New Catan will be in stores November 8, 2007! Main Box sets will carry a new MSRP of $ 42.00 , while the 5&6 Player expansions will continue to carry a MSRP of $ 20.00 .
In what has become the most ambitious project of its company history, Mayfair Games, Inc. devoted untold shares of its attention and resources to give birth to this new and gorgeous manifestation of Catan.
As far as appearance, the re-launch features stunning new cover graphics, beautifully rendered tile and card art, and full color rules books.
We also made several exciting additions to the actual game components to improve upon set-up time, organization, and even board stability during play. First, we added a two sided interlocking sea frame, which cuts in half the time needed to set up the game board. It also insures that the board will stay firmly in place during the entire
length of the game. Second, we added a plastic tray to hold the all game components in place and keep them organized for your next game. Last but not least, we included some durable and high quality plastic dice.
Elves has entered the Building !
This November Wizards of the Coast is coming out with a little something extra for all MTG die hards out there... The "Elves vs. Goblins Duel Decks" is a most for all MTG fans.
It includes:
* 2 exclusive 60- card theme decks in one box for MSRP $19.99
* Each deck contains 4 rares (as opposed to the 2 in a standard theme deck).
* 1 rare per deck is an alternate art premium card, visible through the cut-out in the box.
* The decks are full of powerful and popular cards from the past 6 years of Magic.
* There are 3 exclusive token cards in the Duel Deck.
* Both decks are legal in the Extended tournament format.
* The decks are Elf and Goblin themed; both very popular among casual gamers and both tide to the most current set (Lorwyn).
First Look at MTG: Lorwyn
October 12th can't get here soon enough ! That is the release date for MTG's Lorwyn, The first release from Wizards of the Coast since changing the Tournament Block structure ( they are 2-Fers now instead of 3). The set's 301 new black bordered cards will bring a unique twist to old favorites and will introduce new places, creatures, and characters to the world of Magic. Go to your favorite shop & preorder now !
A Maple Story
This upcoming November 6th Wizards of the Coast will be releasing the collectible card game based on one of the worlds' largest massively multi-player online role-playing 
games(MMORPG).
Embark on new adventures. Collect unique artifacts. Get special pets.
The World is Yours. If you have the CODES.
That’s what the MapleStory iTrading Card Game (iTCG) is all about. Freedom, man. It’s an action-packed real-world trading card game where players use powerful weapons and fierce monsters to crush their opponent, but then takes TCGs to a new level by providing a fully integrated experience with MapleStory online-- a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), which is enormously popular with more than 67 million worldwide registered accounts.
The Maplestory iTCG provides codes found on game cards that unlock exclusive and non-exclusive online rewards and game experiences such as all-new quests, highly sought-after artifacts, and rare virtual pets. And there’s a code in every single pack!
For more information please visit http://maplestory.nexon.net/ .
Loot! There it is!!!!
(June 14th)
Here's a few hi-lites on the upcoming 3rd booster release for World of Warcraft CCG: Fires of Outland, releasing in late August.
This set contains 18 new hero cards, bringing additional combinations and deck options to customers.
All new UDE Points program. Instead of the “Ninjas vs Pirates” game that is currently on the UDE Points cards, there will be a totally new WOW-based card. This revamp will add tons of value to these already valuable bonus cards. Instead of just redeeming them online, customers will be able to ALSO redeem certain combinations of these cards at OP events for exclusive promo cards. This will be done in a way that mimics the online game’s professions (blacksmithing, leatherworking, tailoring, etc.). Essentially, we’ll tell our customers “recipes” for promo cards, and they’ll hunt down those specific UDE points cards to get them. This provides another level of collectability to our product and makes it mimic the online game closer. This is a 100% upgrade. The cards still function the same way they used to, but we added another layer with more chances for prizes.
...............am I forgetting something ? ......Loot !
Contains three NEW Loot cards. Additionally, the Loot cards are now FOIL and contain an alternate design! This will make them stand out even more as desirable and flashy cards. as you can see above, these are the three loot cards releasing with this set.
The first one, Goblin Gumbo, allows your character to occasionally burp outlandish gas on your friends !
The second one, Fishing Chair, lets you relax under your own personal umbrella while you fish for those big lunkers that add powerful attributes to your character when cooked! Players will love this!
The third one......the third one...well this one just abosolutely kicks gigantic ass !
The Spectrla Tiger Mount ! No need to comment on this one....absolute coolness factor!
First Look: MTG: Tenth Edition
(May 22nd)
This July 13th Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition will be the main focus for all game stores. 10Th Edition...WoW....so much for a fad, eh ? This is part of pop cultue as we know it! Add to this the recently announced Magic Game Day ( July 14th) & we have in our hands the recipe for a huge success.
Tenth Edition is the "Greatest Hits" of Magic, featuring some of the best and most popular cards of all-time. As a Core Set, Tenth Edition sets the standard for Magic, is the ideal entry point for new players, and forms the backbone of constructed tournament play.
383 BLACK-BORDERED card set.
Key Selling Points:
Black Borders - For the first time since 1993 the entire run of the Core Set will have black borders. This is a huge change and one that players are very excited about.
New Art - As always the Core Set brings amazing new art to old favorites, from Incinerate to Nekrataal to Lord of the Pit.
More Power - Tenth Edition may be the best place for a new player to start but it's by no means a beginner set. With powerful cycles incredible combo cards, and a few things players never thought we'd reprint, Tenth Edition is the most exciting Core Set since Alpha.
First Look: Future Sight's Barren Glory
(April 10th)
Here's a look at one of Future Sight's rare cards............Pretty Nifty....Somehow I can see players trying to figure out a combo with this one as soon as they lay eyes on it !
Only time will tell.....& the time is now.....Go browse all those cards that are collecting dust...somehow I'm sure you'll find one that will work wonders with this one!!!
More Than Meets the Eye
(April 3rd)
The TRANSFORMERS® 3D battle-card game is a constructible card game that offers longtime TRANSFORMERS fans as well as newcomers a fun, fast and easy-to-learn game playable right out of the pack. Players build their favorite AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON characters using punch-out pieces from plastic cards and battle them against their opponents. Each character can be built in robot or vehicle form using the same set of pieces!! The 26-figure set includes iconic characters from the live-action feature film due out on July 4th from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro, as well as other fan-favorites from TRANSFORMERS history. Each battle pack comes with four randomly inserted constructible cards from the set (enough to build two TRANSFORMERS figures), two stat cards containing character and battle information, a token card and complete game rules.
The packs will carry a $3.99 SRP & it should be at your favorite gaming/comic/hobby shop on June 2nd.
First Look : World of Warcraft CCG- Fires of Outland Expansion !
(March 30th)
This July coming to a gaming store near you !
Rush to war as the conflict is joined in Outland! The armies of Azeroth lay siege to the mysterious world, while the Burning Legion throws its might against the Stair of Destiny.
Prestige and glory await those who are bold enough to join the fray. Let your battle cry be heard as echoes of war engulf the blood-soaked world.
Heed the call!
Fires of Outland is the third set in the World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game, which is based upon the award-winning massively multiplayer online role playing game, World of Warcraft®.
Uniquely coded rare Loot cards feature cosmetic upgrades for your World of Warcraft online character. New Burning Crusade content now available!
Star Wars Minis: 2007 Starter Unveiled
The Star Wars Miniatures Game Starter Set provides the basic concepts of miniatures game play. It contains everything needed for two players to play exciting head-to-head Star Wars battles right out of the box, including a fold-out battle map, a rulebook, and 6 non-randomized, pre-painted plastic miniatures.
Players who pick up this Starter Set can further expand their miniatures gaming horizons by purchasing Star Wars Miniatures Game booster packs containing randomized Star Wars miniatures.
* Contains 6 pre-painted plastic miniatures: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Rebel Captain, Rebel Heavy Trooper, Elite Stormtrooper, and Heavy Stormtrooper
* Release Date June 29th.
First Look into MTG's Future Sight
(March 7th)
On May 4th the release of Future Sight will conclude the hugely popular Time Spiral Cycle. This 180 card expansion has high expectations & somehow I feel that the folks at Wizards of the Coast will not dissapoint.
Back in Black !!!!
(Feb 15th)
That's right.
As a special celebration of the core set hitting the big One-Oh and Magic: The Gathering hitting its 15th anniversary in 2008, Tenth Edition will be printed entirely in black borders. This includes all Tenth Edition products, including booster packs, theme decks, and starter products, in all languages.
Think of this as a little "thank you" for enjoying Magic with us for all these years and a cool way to ring in the next ten core sets.
Besides, what we're doing with Eleventh is anyone's guess. Magic doesn't get to celebrate milestones like this very often. So get ready for July 13, 2007-celebrate Tenth Edition with us.
To keep up with everything Magic the Gathering remember to visit www.magicthegathering.com .
A brand new expansion comin' from down under.....
(Feb 14th)
What better way to celebrate Valentine's day than to announce the newest expansion from down under...that is...Six feet under......
Twilight Creations announces the soon to be classic expansion- Zombies!!! 6 - Six Feet Under.
You have always thought.. “There has got to be an easier way to get around town!” Well, now you found one... Or did you? There can’t be zombies underground, right?
ZOMBIES!!! 6: 6 FEET UNDER adds a whole new “level” of excitement to the Zombies!!! game. With this expansion players are now free to explore the underground subways and sewers beneath the city.
This expansion for the Zombies!!! board game adds:
• 16 new map tiles
• 32 new event cards
• 24 “Sewer” Tokens
• Exciting, new, universal "Sewer" rules for use with almost any Zombies!!! set
Requires the Zombies!!! core set (TLC 2010) to play.
Score Entertainment putting all the stops for Bleach !!!!
Arlington, TX –– Score Entertainment, a leading manufacturer of premium trading card games, announced its rollout strategy leading up to the May 23rd release of the Bleach Trading Card Game, based on the hit animated TV series SHONEN JUMP BLEACH™ from VIZ Media airing on Cartoon Network. Marketing plans include both retail and consumer initiatives such as free retailer-only promo kits, Premier Sneak Peek events, a wrapper redemption program and more.
Retailers have their first opportunity to get involved with the Bleach Trading Card Game by visiting the Score Entertainment website at www.ScoreEnt.com. Stores may sign up for a free Bleach promo kit which contains everything a store needs to assist with its sales efforts including a promotional poster, window cling, point-of-purchase counter display, sales flier, demo DVD and two guided game packs. The demo DVD is a fun and easy to follow teaching tool that walks viewers through a demo of the game. Guided game packs include 19 playable cards, a playmat and guided game instructions.
Stores interested in obtaining additional Bleach TCG marketing support through SEVEN (Score Entertainment’s Verified Event Network), may register for this program by visiting www.ScoreEnt.com. Beginning April 16th, SEVEN Hosts will be able to sign up for free tournament kits containing support for a 20-player event including exclusive promo cards and assorted premium items such as playmats and deck boxes. MORE.......
World of Warcraft Expansion: First Look !
April 2007 can't get here soon enough...but at least now you know what the decks & packs will look like .....Go to your local games/comic/hobby shop & preorder this product today ! Chances are that allocations will occur, so get on the list now!
Upper Deck Announces World of Warcraft CCG Expansion.
(Sep.21)
A storm rages in the Blasted Lands as evil stirs within the Dark Portal. Bloodshed in Azeroth intensifies as the Blood Elves and Draenei join the fray. Already, the great conflict spills over into the other world . . . the Burning Legion looks on and plots its next move. Grab your weapons and make ready, the darkness is upon us!
Heroes will be made. Legends will be written. Heed the Call!
March of 2007 cannot get here soon enough.... The Dark Portal expansion will unleash a new set of Heroes, Allies, weapons, armor, Items, Abilities & Quest cards to add to your existing collection. Booster Packs will include 15 cards + 1 UDE Points Card. The Decks will have 63 game cards & 3 Oversized Hero cards per deck.
Look for Uniquely-coded rare Loot™ Cards feature cosmetic upgrades for your World of Warcraft online character & New Burning Crusade™ content now available!
Play as your favorite class and race, including the new Draenei and Blood Elf races, and experience all the depth of World of Warcraft in a TCG!
The wait will definitely be worth it !
Get ready to Battle this Holiday Season.
(Sep. 20)
BattleLore™ from Days of Wonder — Epic Fantasy Adventures
Dawn breaks cold and damp on the western edge
of an ancient European forest as old as history itself. It's the late Middle Ages… and last night,your advance scouts stumbled upon the remains of a hastily departed Goblin camp. Sure enough,
this morning their Crescent banners are
silhouetted against the horizon, joined by a
colorful sea of English battle pennants flying high above armored noblemen on their war mounts and legions of archers - their longbows ready.
Will the forthcoming battle unfold as planned? Are your Dwarven mercenaries worth their costly wages? Is your Lore Master worthy of the challenge that awaits? If you've chosen wisely, your place in
history seems assured. If not… surely your heirs will pay the ransom… won’t they?
In a world that bridges history and fantasy — BattleLore™ puts you in
command of a vast array of miniature troops on the fantasy battlefields
of Medieval Europe. BattleLore is a card-driven miniature gaming
system for two players or teams. Game play takes place on a largescale
hex board with armies, terrain and battle objectives defined by a
series of Adventures. READ MORE...