criticalhitgames.myfreeforum.org :: OMG! Games Workshop=Fantasy Flight Games (kinda)

Read about it here!

Fantasy Flight Games to Exclusively Publish Board Games, Card Games, and
Roleplaying Games based on Games Workshop properties.
Second deal to include Sabertooth Games' Universal Fighting System CCG
Roseville, Minnesota (February 22, 2008) – Fantasy Flight Games (“FFG”) and Games Workshop (“GW”) jointly announced today that they have reached an agreement for Fantasy Flight Games to become the exclusive
publisher of board games, card games (including collectible card games), and roleplaying games based on Games Workshop’s family of renowned intellectual properties including Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Warhammer
40,000. Additionally, the deal will grant FFG the exclusive rights to publish new versions of the classic board and card games titles published by Games Workshop over the last 25 years.

“We are just so thrilled to partner with Games Workshop in such an encompassing deal,” said Christian T. Petersen, CEO and founder of FFG. “Not only will we be able to continue the publication of some phenomenal roleplaying, card, and board games currently on the market, but we look forward to creating new games for the popular GW
universes!”

"In Fantasy Flight Games, we’ve found a partner who shares our passion for gaming and our dedication to producing the highest quality products,” said Andy Jones, Head of Legal and Licensing for Games Workshop. “!e
legacy of our board, card, and roleplaying games is in the best possible hands with them, and we are extremely
excited about the prospects of seeing some fabulous new games set in our universes as well. ”
"!is is the beginning of an exciting new era for the Universal Fighting System," said Stephen Horvath, CEO of
Sabertooth Games. “Fantasy Flight Games are the perfect choice to carry on the UFS line, and fans can expect great new content and more fantastic events supporting their favorite CCG going forward.
FFG will take over the production of Talisman, and plan to produce a new
printing and expansions for the 4th edition of this ever-popular classic board game. Further, FFG will continue production and new-product support
for the Universal Fighting System CCG, the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay RPG, and the new smash-hit Dark Heresy RPG. More details on FFG’s publication plans for these titles will be provided in the weeks to come.
!e agreement does not include certain GW titles in which miniatures feature as the predominant component of the game, such as Space Hulk and Blood Bowl.

That is crazy kinda cool sounding news. Probably would have been better if FFG did take over Blood Bowl as well though.

TL
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YES! Thank god they handed this over to FFG! This can only be great news!

Talisman expansion to be released!

-Peter

I'm really excited about this. We've been playing Warhammer Fantasy RPG. The game is great, but the quality of the supplements has been pretty low (lots of errata and such.) Green Ronin did a great job designing the game, but let's just say Games Workshop's strength is NOT game mechanics or play-testing. I'm betting FFG will do a GREAT job with Warhammer RPG.

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admin Site Admin Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 533 Status: Offline Location: Coralville, Iowa	Post subject: OMG! Games Workshop=Fantasy Flight Games (kinda)
	Read about it here! Fantasy Flight Games to Exclusively Publish Board Games, Card Games, and Roleplaying Games based on Games Workshop properties. Second deal to include Sabertooth Games' Universal Fighting System CCG Roseville, Minnesota (February 22, 2008) – Fantasy Flight Games (“FFG”) and Games Workshop (“GW”) jointly announced today that they have reached an agreement for Fantasy Flight Games to become the exclusive publisher of board games, card games (including collectible card games), and roleplaying games based on Games Workshop’s family of renowned intellectual properties including Warhammer Fantasy Battles and Warhammer 40,000. Additionally, the deal will grant FFG the exclusive rights to publish new versions of the classic board and card games titles published by Games Workshop over the last 25 years. “We are just so thrilled to partner with Games Workshop in such an encompassing deal,” said Christian T. Petersen, CEO and founder of FFG. “Not only will we be able to continue the publication of some phenomenal roleplaying, card, and board games currently on the market, but we look forward to creating new games for the popular GW universes!” "In Fantasy Flight Games, we’ve found a partner who shares our passion for gaming and our dedication to producing the highest quality products,” said Andy Jones, Head of Legal and Licensing for Games Workshop. “!e legacy of our board, card, and roleplaying games is in the best possible hands with them, and we are extremely excited about the prospects of seeing some fabulous new games set in our universes as well. ” "!is is the beginning of an exciting new era for the Universal Fighting System," said Stephen Horvath, CEO of Sabertooth Games. “Fantasy Flight Games are the perfect choice to carry on the UFS line, and fans can expect great new content and more fantastic events supporting their favorite CCG going forward. FFG will take over the production of Talisman, and plan to produce a new printing and expansions for the 4th edition of this ever-popular classic board game. Further, FFG will continue production and new-product support for the Universal Fighting System CCG, the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay RPG, and the new smash-hit Dark Heresy RPG. More details on FFG’s publication plans for these titles will be provided in the weeks to come. !e agreement does not include certain GW titles in which miniatures feature as the predominant component of the game, such as Space Hulk and Blood Bowl.

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Vitamin T Game Nerd Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 253 Status: Offline Location: Iowa City	Post subject:
	That is crazy kinda cool sounding news. Probably would have been better if FFG did take over Blood Bowl as well though. TL _________________ Your daily dose of Vitiman T!

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Pete Gamer Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 248 Status: Offline	Post subject:
	YES! Thank god they handed this over to FFG! This can only be great news! Talisman expansion to be released! -Peter

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Locnar Newb Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 5 Status: Offline Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa	Post subject:
	I'm really excited about this. We've been playing Warhammer Fantasy RPG. The game is great, but the quality of the supplements has been pretty low (lots of errata and such.) Green Ronin did a great job designing the game, but let's just say Games Workshop's strength is NOT game mechanics or play-testing. I'm betting FFG will do a GREAT job with Warhammer RPG.