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Dragonfire Laser Crafts nominated for Ennie Award

*(July 23, 2008-Ft Wayne, Indiana) Dragonfire Laser Craft announced today that their Origins award winning ship Titania’s Fury has been nominated in the Best Miniatures Product category of the Ennie Awards. In addition, the public voting period for the Ennie Awards is officially open. Fans can go to www.ennieawards.com to vote and must do so before August 3rd! *

*The Ennie Awards started in 2001 as an internet based awards program but have expanded to a full official awards ceremony that occurs every year at Gen Con in Indianapolis. The awards center around fan based voting on nominees. Lucas Amadio, Dragonfire Laser Craft CEO rallies, “We won the Origins Award and are offering 10% off all products through the month of July using the code originsaward at checkout. We don’t do sales. If we win two awards we are going to have to pick a big way to say thank you to the fans.”*

Fans can see Titania’s Fury at http://www.dragonfiresigns.com/store.php?crn=205&rn=484&action=show_detail. Retailers should contact* *lys@sphinxgroup.com* *for terms on carrying the Dragonfire Laser line of products. To be added to the Dragonfire Laser Craft mailing list email lucas@dragonfirelaser.com. To see more about the types of items Dragonfire can customize visit www.dragonfirelaser.com.

*About Dragonfire Laser Crafts*: Started in 2006, Dragonfire Laser Crafts had one goal, to give the customer exactly what they desire. Since their inception, they have stuck to that goal and by listening to their customers have created many different products in a staggering number of industries. Their vision and skill have helped them conquer multiple industries including: Ornaments, Awards, Ancestry, Gaming, Glassware and many more!

Dragonfire Laser Crafts- Forging your visions with fire!

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Paizo Publishing Announces Complete Author List for the Pathfinder Chronicles Ca

Paizo's first Pathfinder™ hardcover to be released at Gen Con

Paizo announced the complete author list today for the upcoming Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting hardcover. This massive 256-page hardcover book offers an in-depth exploration of Golarion, the exciting world of the Pathfinder Modules and Pathfinder Adventure Paths, for the first time. It includes detailed sections on more than 40 nations and provides a full picture of the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting. Also included are new rules, new magic and spells, detailed descriptions of more than 20 gods, and a gorgeous poster map detailing the focus of the campaign setting: the continents of Garund and Avistan."Editor Mike McArtor assembled one of the most impressive author lists I've ever seen in my time as a game publisher, author, and player," said Paizo's Publisher, Erik Mona. "From the dawn of tabletop gaming to the rising stars of today, this list has it covered. It's a privilege to see such an honor role take on the development of a world I co-created."The Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting hardcover was written by (in alphabetical order):

Stan!
Keith Baker
Wolfgang Baur
Clinton J. Boomer
Jason Bulmahn
Joshua J. Frost
Ed Greenwood
Stephen S. Greer
Jeff Grubb
James Jacobs
Michael Kortes
Tito Leati
Mike McArtor
Rob McCreary
Erik Mona
Jason Eric Nelson
Jeff Quick
Sean K Reynolds
David Schwartz
Leandra Christine Schneider
F. Wesley Schneider
Amber E. Scott
Owen K.C. Stephens
Todd Stewart
James L. Sutter
Greg A. Vaughan
Jeremy Walker
JD Wiker

Also included are essays on world-building written by Robert J. Kuntz and R.A. Salvatore.The Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting hardcover will be available online at paizo.com, at local game stores, and at book stores this August and will premiere at this year's Gen Con in Indianapolis August 14–17.ABOUT PAIZO PUBLISHING
Paizo Publishing®, LLC is a leading publisher of fantasy roleplaying games, accessories, board games, and novels. Paizo's Pathfinder™ line of adventures and Pathfinder Chronicles™ campaign setting support materials combine decades of game design experience into one evocative system compatible with the 3.5 rules. Paizo's GameMastery™ line offers easy-to-use tools for Game Masters of any fantasy roleplaying game to improve their gaming experience. Titanic Games™, Paizo's board game imprint, unleashes fun, challenging games like Kill Doctor Lucky™ and Yetisburg™ that appeal to both families and casual gamers alike. Paizo's Planet Stories line of science fiction and fantasy novel reprints promises a master class in the genre aimed at building the greatest fantasy and science fiction library ever assembled. Paizo.com is the leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world. In the five years since its founding, Paizo Publishing has received more than a dozen major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry.

The Gamers: Dorkness Rising to be Screened at San Diego Comic-Con

Dead Gentlemen Productions announced today that their film The Gamers: Dorkness Rising will be screened at Comic-Con in San Diego, and make its DVD premiere in three weeks at Gen Con in Indianapolis. The DVD will be sold exclusively by Paizo Publishing at Gen Con, and is provided by the film's domestic distributor, Anthem Pictures.

"Comic-Con is the ultimate convention in the US to reach our larger target audience," said Dead Gentlemen's Executive Director, Don Early. "We wanted to participate in Comic-Con, but our release date put us past their window. I thought we'd missed our chance. But then I got a call from the head of the films department at Comic-Con. I was shocked and amazed!""I have been a fan of Dead Gentlemen for years," said Joshua Glaser from Comic-Con Films Department International. "When I read that their long-awaited film, The Gamers: Dorkness Rising, was going to be released on DVD at Gen Con this year, I knew I had to try and get a screening at Comic-Con.""The Gamers: Dorkness Rising is already one of the best selling products of all time on paizo.com and it's not even released yet," said Paizo's Director of Marketing, Joshua J. Frost. "We have a full Dorkness Rising signing schedule planned for our booth at Gen Con, including appearances from many of the actors as well as members of the production team. Stop by our booth, buy yourself a copy, and get it signed!""Anthem has put together a fantastic DVD," says Matt Vancil, writer/director of The Gamers: Dorkness Rising. "The fans have been supremely patient—they've been waiting for this for five years. Plus, a screening at Comic-Con? The over-caffeinated heart of the empire of fandom? Holy wow! All is well with the universe.""It's rare to find a gem of title like Dorkness in today's marketplace," says Chuck Adelman, president of Anthem Pictures. "The RPG audience is massive and a major driving force behind independent films. Being a gamer myself, it's a great feeling to distribute a title that we feel will really capture a new generation of gamers and appeal to the mature RPG-gamers across the board."The Gamers: Dorkness Rising will screen at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday, July 25th, 7pm at the Marriott in Marina Ballroom D. DVD sales premiere exclusively at Paizo Publishing's booth #2221 at Gen Con on August 14, 2008, and then hit retailers on August 19, 2008.ABOUT DEAD GENTLEMEN PRODUCTIONS
Dead Gentlemen Productions is an independent film company specializing in genre-comedies. Their short film, The Gamers, has been screened to rave reviews in dozens of film festivals and game conventions worldwide, garnering an award for Best Fan Film of 2003 at Gen Con Indy. Their Demon Hunters series was recently adapted into an RPG by Margaret Weis Productions. They are based out of Tacoma, WA with an office in Los Angeles, CA. Dead Gentlemen Productions' website is located at www.deadgentlemen.com.ABOUT ANTHEM PICTURES
As an independent studio and label, Anthem is always looking to push the envelope with quality original films and programming. With a growing retail presence in North America, Anthem is quickly becoming the choice of the independent film industry for distribution. Anthem Pictures website is located at www.anthemdvd.com.ABOUT PAIZO PUBLISHING
Paizo Publishing®, LLC is a leading publisher of fantasy roleplaying games, accessories, board games, and novels. Paizo's Pathfinder™ line of adventures and Pathfinder Chronicles™ campaign setting support materials combine decades of game design experience into one evocative system compatible with the 3.5 rules. Paizo's GameMastery™ line offers easy-to-use tools for Game Masters of any fantasy roleplaying game to improve their gaming experience. Titanic Games™, Paizo's board game imprint, unleashes fun, challenging games like Kill Doctor Lucky™ and Yetisburg™ that appeal to both families and casual gamers alike. Paizo's Planet Stories line of science fiction and fantasy novel reprints promises a master class in the genre aimed at building the greatest fantasy and science fiction library ever assembled. Paizo.com is the leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world. In the five years since its founding, Paizo Publishing has received more than a dozen major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry.ABOUT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

Imperial Roman Legionaries

Have you ever dreamt of commanding your own Roman Legion? Do you own every version of the movie Gladiator? Do you ask your significant other to call you Maximus in the bedroom? If you answered yes to even one of these questions, I have a figure release for you.

I Drank What?

Publisher: Empire Games (http://www.empiregames.us)
Players: 4-10
Ages: 13+
Time: 20-45 minutes (varies by number of players and optional rules)
Price: $18.99 MSRP

Overview I Drank What? is a fast playing card game of poisoned cups at a wine tasting soiree. Players try to stay alive during drinking challenges and toasts to be the last one standing and win the game. This game is the first outing by Empire Games and proves to be going strong out of the gates. Components The game is a stand-alone card game; no boosters or expansions. The box includes:

60 Play Cards
20 Wine Cards
1 Rulesheet

The cards are durable playing cards similar to a typical poker deck. Each is decorated on the back with the type of card (Play or Wine). The face of each card sports wonderful "Art Nouveau" graphics with a black and white photo image, card title, and game text.

Satellite State #1

Written and Illustrated by: Todd Gnacinski

Three mysterious orb-shaped devices descend upon our nation’s capital targeting Capitol Hill, the White House and Washington Monument. The devices simultaneously detonate destroying Washington D.C. and killing 90% of organic life. Wrought with fear and grief, the American public searches for a reason why their nation was attacked. They affix their saddened eyes upon their television screens as the president addresses his country in its time of need.

ROBINSON BLENDING CRIME AND TERROR FOR 'ECHOES OF THE DAMNED'

New mini-series from Batman artist and DDP coming this Fall in an all-new comic book event

Chicago, IL. (July 22, 2008) – When a killer begins a new reign of terror from beyond the grave, even one of the FBI's most experienced profilers will be begin to doubt what living human beings are capable of. This Fall, Devil's Due proudly presents Echoes of the Damned, a horrifying new crime thriller from writer James Pascoe (Azrael) and co-writer and artist Roger Robinson (Batman: Gotham Knights, Azrael).

"James and I brought a unique level of creative synergy to this project, and I think it shows in the work," said Robinson. "We're very appreciative that editor Stephen Christy and Devil's Due have been so supportive of our vision from day one!"

The story of Echoes of the Damned follows Detective Dante Cortez, a serial killer profiler who has seen the worst that humanity has to offer—and he wants out. One final case will test Cortez to the core of everything he knows, however, when a dead criminal appears to be claiming new victims.

"It's a thrill working with Roger Robinson again," said Pascoe, "especially on a creator owned project we both feel so strongly about. The creative freedom has resulted in the best work of Roger's career, and Devil's Due has been a joy to work with!"

Blending the bizarre horror and gritty crime of Sin City with the chilling mystery of Fallen, Pascoe and Robinson's Echoes of the Damned will bring a shocking conspiracy to life with the lavish action and shadow play that Robinson is known for.

Echoes of the Damned #1 kicks off the four-issue mini-series this October from DDP.

About Devil's Due Publishing:
Proliferators of comic culture, DDP is one of the largest and most established comic book publishers in North America, carrying a diverse line-up of original, creator-owned and licensed properties. With offices in Los Angeles and Chicago, DDP has many projects in development for film and television with major studios including 20th Century Fox, ABC Family, and Rogue Pictures. DDP's titles include Drafted, Lost Squad, Sheena, Dungeons & Dragons, DemonWars, Voltron, Rest, Serpo and the cult-favorite Hack/Slash. The company recently launched a line of cutting edge designer toys and lifestyle accessories under the imprint DDPOP.

Lost #1 (of 4)

Written by: Derek Glascock
Art by: Jaysin Osterkamp

A word of warning before we get started: this comic book has nothing to do with JJ Abrams’ television series and this is a comic intended for mature readers.

Lost isn’t about super heroes, there’s no action and well, nothing really happens. I’m not bashing the book; in fact, these are the qualities that make it so endearing. Chazz is an aspiring writer who does his best avoiding the monotony of life in the 21st century; he’s an idealist who studies those who have long given up on their childhood hopes and dreams for inspiration. He works a dead end job and spends his free time hanging out with his two friends Petey and Rog.

Pin-up Mogul Rises From The Dead

Copious Magazine is back from hiatus!

UDON BRINGS THE STREET FIGHTER® GOODS TO THE SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

Toronto, ON – July 17, 2008 – The 2008 San Diego Comic-con is only a week away, and UDON is preparing for the studio’s biggest year ever. Come celebrate Street Fighter®’s 20th Anniversary with an all-new hardcover art book, exclusive art prints, and the return of new Street Fighter comics with 3 exclusive covers!