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Thumbnail for Restoration Games to revive Chaos in the Old World as Games Workshop eyes shared universe for reimagined classics

Restoration Games to revive Chaos in the Old World as Games Workshop eyes shared universe for reimagined classics

The agreement will see Restoration revive Eric Lang’s highly sought-after 2009 design alongside Space Hulk: Death Angel and Warrior Knights, almost a decade after the games disappeared from Fantasy Flight Games’ catalogue due to the end of its long-running licensing partnership with Games Workshop.

Thumbnail for GAMA moves quickly to name Foam Brain Games boss Andrew Zorowitz acting executive director after sudden Prickett exit

GAMA moves quickly to name Foam Brain Games boss Andrew Zorowitz acting executive director after sudden Prickett exit

Zorowitz’s appointment came in the wake of a “rapid response meeting” called by GAMA’s board on October 26 after it learned of Prickett’s impending departure – which left the association facing another unexpected leadership change amid its ongoing struggle to appoint a permanent executive director.

Thumbnail for Despite global hits, Japan’s board game industry faces overseas publishing skills shortage, Arclight warns – and leads government-backed drive to tackle it

Despite global hits, Japan’s board game industry faces overseas publishing skills shortage, Arclight warns – and leads government-backed drive to tackle it

About 20 creators are set to be recruited through the Japan Tabletop Advancement Network, which Arclight is running alongside board game publisher and café operator Pizzicato Design and specialist hobby retailer Yellow Submarine.

Thumbnail for SPIEL Essen defends security measures after six thefts during setup and dismantling, including €14,000 publisher loss

SPIEL Essen defends security measures after six thefts during setup and dismantling, including €14,000 publisher loss

The thefts have prompted complaints from affected businesses about security at Spiel Essen and the assistance they received – while Merz Verlag has stressed that exhibitors are responsible for protecting their own property, even outside public opening hours.

News courtesy of BoardGameWire.com. Plugin developed by Meeple Mountain.

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