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FFG acquires Battlelore

Started by Mcrow, August 22, 2008, 11:35:38 AM

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August 22, 2008, 11:35:38 AM Last Edit: August 22, 2008, 11:38:37 AM by Mcrow
Press release

A good move. FFG will do well with this game, Borg remains onboard.

QuoteDays of Wonder has announced an agreement to sell the BattleLore Game System to Fantasy Flight Games. You can read the announcement on our Press Releases Page.

Why did Days of Wonder do this deal?
We progressively came to realize that we did not have the proper resources to support and develop this game system in a way that would simultaneously please the fans, deliver on the vision we had initially outlined and meet our own internal financial goals; With fuel, labor and plastic costs out of China rising continuously, we decided to face reality, bite the bullet and do the right thing by finding a partner with the resources and a deep love of the genre and product. We are firmly convinced we could not have found a better home for BattleLore than with Fantasy Flight.

What does this agreement mean?

At the end of August, DOW will transfer to FFG all of its inventory of and rights to the BattleLore game system. FFG will then take on the development, marketing and sales support of the game. Future announcements will be made directly by FFG.


What does this mean for Memoir '44?
Memoir '44 is in no way impacted by this deal. If anything, it means that we (DOW) will have even more time to devote to the development of expansions for this game. We understand that some of you may be skeptical, but believe that in the coming months and years you will see a steady stream of expansions (not all just Battle Maps ) coming your way. We will be making some announcements shortly, in September, once the BattleLore transition is under way. We will also publish a full schedule of the expansion and base game reprint shortly.
 

Settembrini

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August 22, 2008, 01:47:03 PM
I see this as a sign that BattleLore isn´t the success it was expected to be.
If there can\'t be a TPK against the will of the players it\'s not an RPG.- Pierce Inverarity

Mcrow

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August 22, 2008, 02:40:39 PM
Quote from: Settembrini;238765I see this as a sign that BattleLore isn´t the success it was expected to be.

Well, I'd say that it's not but then it fantasy really isn't in line with the rest of their products. It will sell better under FFG because their fanbase is all about sci-fi and fantasy.
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