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Heroclix – Harry Leland and Hellfire Club Guards

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the Giant Size X-Men Heroclix, Harry Leland and Hellfire Club Guards.

From the Wizkids website:

Harry Leland’s mass-affecting powers are definitely in full force on this dial. Let’s look at that Trait first; Mass Increase effectively shuts down Charge, Running Shot, and Hypersonic Speed on any opposing character within 4 squares! And if they try to move outside of the area of effect, they’re doing it at half speed.

Then there’s Leland’s Gravitational Focus special power which allows him to use Incapacitate within 4 squares as well. If that weren’t bad enough, a successfully hit target has their speed value reduced and locked at 1 until your next turn!

Individually both abilities are useful, but combined they make manuevering nigh-impossible for your opponent’s figures. And while Leland’s own speed value isn’t all that high, getting him into position to do the most damage won’t be that difficult as his lower point value ensures you have plenty of room on your force for some heavy hitters and characters capable of carrying Leland around.

But what if someone tries to take Leland out? Well, with so much potential battlefield control it’s inevetiable that someone will try to K.O. Leland. His higher defense helps initially, but if you pair him up with the Hellfire Club Guard, his chances get much better!

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The Hellfire Club Guards (or HCG’s) are definitely what you may have come to expect from a Minion-style figure; short dial with some offensive combat potential. However, what makes the HCG really shine is their ability to confer Mastermind upon any friendly figure with the Hellfire Club keyword and a higher point value.

So say someone attacks your Leland or another Hellfire Club keyworded figure. No worries with the HCG on hand; just shunt the damage off to another Hellfire Club figure, or the HCG themselves. The opening clicks of Toughness help the HCG’s absorb some damage before being removed hopefully, but if not, no matter.

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Heroclix – Siryn

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the Giant Size X-Men Heroclix, Siryn.

From the Wizkids website:

At 94 points, Siryn packs a potent punch. Consistent combat values all down her dial combined with her power selection means you will always have options when Siryn is on the battle map. Early-dial Incapacitate and late-dial Pulse Wave (via her Sonic Scream special power) plus an opening 3 damage means that Siryn will always have a way to deal with opposing figures with Invulnerability or Impervious, while four clicks of Running Shot allows Siryn to get in position to do the most good for your force.

Late-dial Force Blast and Willpower give Siryn the opportunity to wreak some sonic-powered havoc as well. In playtesting, we joked constantly that any elevated terrain Siryn took “was her’s” and no one wanted to even attempt becoming adjacent to her! But no matter your strategy, Siryn will make an excellent addition to your X-based teams!

And speaking of teams, let’s not forget the X-Men team ability, which alows you to keep Siryn in the fight! All in all, Siryn is an effective ranged combat addition to your force!

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Heroclix – Purifiers and William Stryker

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the Giant Size X-Men Heroclix, Purfiers and William Stryker.

From the Wizkids website:

Clocking in at only 25 points, Purifiers are designed to travel in packs together shelling out concurrent explosive attacks against your opponents’ figures. Their Armored Vestments (Toughness) keeps them on the board despite a shorter dial and their Minion power makes them even more dangerous!

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First, there’s Stryker’s Trait; “Mutants are the Enemy” effectively shuts down both the Brotherhood and X-Men team abilities so long as Stryker is on the board! No “free move” actions or team ability-based healing for your opponent’s mutants while this guy is around.

Stryker’s “Playing to the Crowd” special power also gives the Purifier cause a boost; the ability to increase his own attack when adjacent to his followers is useful, but increasing his damage value by the same amount if his target has the X-Men or Brotherhood Keyword or team ability is just nasty!

And let’s not overlook the front dial Leadership, which is particularly useful considering the low cost of the Purifiers and the fact that you can easily field several with Stryker. Late-dial Outwit also aids Stryker and his Purifiers in their crusade against Mutantkind.

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Heroclix – Beast

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the Giant Size X-Men Heroclix, Beast.

From the Wizkids website:

Beast’s Expeditious Assualt allows him to charge in where he’ll do the most good, while early-dial Outwit ensures his experience and scientific know-how are put to the best use; undermining your foes’ powers and abilities!Once Beast is engaged in the melee, his Preternatural Agility (Combat Reflexes) and his Trait help keep him safe from harm! Leaps and Bounds grants Beast a full dial of Super Senses and if your enemies somehow get around his defenses, Beast can Leap/Climb away to safety (and hopefully some healing via the X-Men team ability).

And talk about talented! Mid-dial Stealth and the Avengers team ability show how Hank is able to multi-task his time between his scientific studies, duties to the X-Men, and his new role as a member of Steve Roger’s Secret Avengers.

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Bandai announces the release of the Resident Evil Deck Building Game: Alliance

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

RESIDENT EVIL™ DECK BUILDING GAME: ALLIANCE

Bandai announces the release of the RESIDENT EVIL™ Deck Building Game: Alliance on April 22, 2011

Cypress, CA – September 25, 2011 – Bandai America Inc. (Bandai) is pleased to announce the RESIDENT EVIL™ Deck Building Game (DBG): Alliance, scheduled for release on April 22, 2011.

In Capcom’s Resident Evil® video game series, a deadly virus has caused the dead to rise and infect any living thing they encounter! Fleeing to a mysterious mansion, you must gather any materials you can find to protect yourself and fight for your survival against a legion of infected beings!

The RESIDENT EVIL DBG brings the story to life in a game of strategy where players construct their card decks while they play. Choose one of your favorite characters from RESIDENT EVIL and start with only the most basic of items and weapons. As the game progresses, players build their arsenal with additional Weapons, Ammunition, Action or Item cards to customize their deck and improve their ability in defeating “the Infected”! Your deck will be your lifeline to survival. How will you survive the zombie outbreak?

RESIDENT EVIL DBG: ALLIANCE is a stand-alone expansion that can be played on its own or with the top selling RESIDENT EVIL DBG. Play with new additional characters such as Hunk, Carlos Oliveira, Steve Burnside, Josh Stone or Billy Coen. New weapons, actions and infected have been added to this set to create even more powerful combinations and dangers. ALLIANCE also introduces the new PARTNER Mode of play where you take on the Mansion with not just one character but two!

RESIDENT EVIL DBG: ALLIANCE will consist of 250 playing cards and a game manual for MSRP $29.99.

Bandai ’s promotional plans are to release a set of Resident Evil 15^th anniversary promo cards for fans to collect throughout 2011. Each card will be released to coincide with various events such as the release of ALLIANCE and future sets, Origins Game Fair, San Diego Comic Con, Gen Con, etc. For the most up to date information on the RESIDENT EVIL DBG and other promotions or Bandai America Inc., please visit www.bandaicg.com/residentevil.

The RESIDENT EVIL video game series by Capcom debuted in 1996 and has sold more than 40 million games worldwide. It has since turned into a media franchise with major motion pictures, games, comic books, novels and other collectibles.

For more information on RESIDENT EVIL and Capcom Entertainment, Inc. please visit www.RESIDENTEVIL.com or www.capcom.com.

About Bandai America Incorporated

A leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States, Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass four strategic business units: toys and hobby, amusement facilities, game contents & visual and music content. Bandai America Incorporated is the manufacturer and licensee of some of the most popular brands in entertainment today, including Naruto^™, Ben 10^™, and Dragon Ball Z^®. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California and information is available at www.Bandaicg.com.

About Capcom Entertainment, Inc.

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com.

Capcom, Devil May Cry, Mega Man and Resident Evil are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.”

Press Release

Gen Con – Ready to Get Your Game On?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Brett

Official Press Release

Ready to Get Your Game On? Pre-Reg and Event Submission for Gen Con Indy 2011 Begin

INDIANAPOLIS (January 25, 2011) – Gen Con Indy, the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world, accelerates into 2011 with the opening of event submissions and pre-registration. On January 14th, Gen Con began accepting submissions for gaming events; event organizers have already created over 1,000 events in the first week alone. Sunday January 23rd Gen Con officially kicked off badge pre-registration. Gen Con Indy will take place at the Indiana Convention Center August 4-7, 2011. It promises to be an exciting year with new space in the convention center and hotels. Commitments from exhibitors are stronger than ever: Mayfair Games has already stepped up as an official co-sponsor of Gen Con Indy 2011!

For over 43 years, Gen Con Indy has been creating trends and breaking records. Last year, more than 30,000 unique attendees experienced Gen Con Indy. In 2011 get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions. The most-repeated wisdom for newcomers is “Game, Eat, Sleep: Choose two.”

Pre-Registration Badge Prices
Pre-Registration is only available online through RUBI, the Gen Con registration system. Registration information can be found on the website at www.gencon.com/2011/indy/ under the “Attend” tab. Remember, when pre-registration closes on June 18th, ship-to-me options will end and badge prices increase, so make sure you get your badge early!
•              4-Day Badge – $68
•              1-Day Badge (Thurs-Sat) – $38
•              1-Day Badge (Sun) – available for purchase onsite only
•              Trade Day Package – $100
•              VIG Package – $500 – Sold Out
•              VIG Companion Package – $32 (added to a 4-Day or similar badge) or $100 total

Event Submission
Release your inner gamer and submit events for Gen Con Indy 2011. Event Submission started January 14th and runs through March 11th. Submitting your events early is how you get your preferred date/time and a location. For information on how to submit events and to see the Event Timeline for Review Cycle information, visit www.genconreg.com.
Last year there were over 8,750 events, a new record. Gen Con is hoping to beat the old record and make 2011 the “best four days in gaming” ever!

About Gen Con
Gen Con, LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. It was acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast Peter Adkison, who owns the company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Gen Con is a consumer and trade experience dedicated to gaming culture and community. For more information visit the website at www.gencon.com . For up-to-the minute details, find us at www.facebook.com/genconindy and at www.twitter.com/gen_con.

Heroclix – Magneto

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the Giant Size X-Men Heroclix, Magneto.

From the Wizkids preview:

His Magnetic Field Trait ensures that he’s always a hard target from ranged attacks, and if he’s placed in a square containing debris, he receives an additional +1 to all of his combat values! Lastly, Magneto is also able to carry up to four of friendly figures with this trait, allowing for superior battlefield positioning!Magneto’s Magnetic Mastery special power enables him to either use Telekinesis twice, and if he uses Option 3 (attacking with an object), he increases the damage dealt by 2!

Magneto’s tricks don’t end there though! His Magnetic Shield special power grants him Toughness as well as causing opposing figures to halve their range values when they target him with a ranged attack!

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Wizkids Announces Giant Size X-Men Heroclix Plans

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Brett

Wizkids has announced it’s Buy It By the Brick program for it’s upcoming Giant Size X-Men release. The new set is released March 16th the set includes a new item, the Super Booster which include Nemesis, Onslaught, and the Sentinels. One Super Booster comes packed with eight five-figure Booster Packs in Bricks, and stores can pre-order one additional Super Booster with each Brick ordered.

The set includes 58 new figures. The Buy It By the Brick program with Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man) being available at stores.

Organized play kits will also be available to stores. ach Kit will support ten weeks of events, including prizes for first and second place, a fellowship drawing, and a judge reward. A suggested tournament schedule and prize distribution format is also included.

Kit contents are 15 Limited Edition figures (three copies of variant paint jobs of five different figures, each with a character card), 18 3-D objects (nine each of two different objects, each of which will have a special game effect), ten 24” x 36” maps, and an instruction sheet.

Retailers may buy one OP Kit with two GSX cases, two with seven GSX cases, and three with 12 GSX cases (that’s the max per store).

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Heroclix – Dr. Manhattan

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Brett

Wizkids will be releasing Dr. Manhattan in the Spring of 2011 and it will be playable with other Heroclix figures. The retailer exclusive will include a new dial and new map.

From the Wizkids website:

Per the special rules accompanying Dr. Manhattan, the special terrain cannot be damaged or destroyed, but it does change according to Manhattan’s Empathy Dial (only used during scenario play). Clockwork Terrain can become any terrain type depending on where the Empathy dial is set at any given point in the scenario. If your arguements and attacks gain his attention, you can convince Dr. Manhattan to shed his aloofness and return to Earth with you in order to stave off armageddon!

The figure is released April 2011 and retails for $79.99.

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Heroclix – Gleek and Grodd

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Brett

Wizkids has released a preview of it’s latest creation for the DC 75th Heroclix, Gleek and Grodd.

From the Wizkids website:

Fans familiar with Gleek may recall his penchant for being as much a hindrance as he was helpful, and this is represented by his Trait: What’s the Monkey Doing Here? I’m So Confused… If the Wonder Twins aren’t present to manage him, Gleek can be a bit of a nuisance, allowing your opponent to modify a single combat value on a figure of their choice by +1 or –1. While Gleek does have Perplex for his entire dial and that is pretty useful, I think making sure Zan and Jayna are around to keep an eye on him may be the way to go!

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At 116 points, Grodd packs a potent psychic punch for a very economical value! Front loaded TK eventually gives way to Super Strength and Outwit, and finally his Attack values take a boost as he unleashes his mental fury in the form of Psychic Blast as he picks up Willpower mid-dial!

And let’s not overlook his Trait: My Mind is Stronger. Damage from Penetrating/Psychic Blast attacks is ignored by Grodd as well as attempts to use Telekinesis (Option 1) against him! If that wasn’t enough, Grodd’s mental powers also prevent mind controlled figures from targeting him with an attack!

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