Podcast Roundup

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Green Ronin’s president Chris Pramas and Mutants & Masterminds mastermind Steve Kenson have been on a couple podcasts each recently.

Chris can be heard on Caustic Soda talking about all things piratical with that scurvy podcast crew, on their Yar! Pirates! episode.

Chris Pramas was also on Hebrew Gaming Podcast out of Israel talking about Dragon Age and other GR topics.

Steve Kenson was interviewed in the inaugural episode of Vigilance Press Podcast, about DC ADVENTURES and Mutants & Masterminds third edition.

And finally, Steve can be heard on Gamer’s Haven talking about the industry, all the superhero games he’s worked on, and M&M3.

Green Ronin to Release Mutants & Masterinds Third Edition

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREEN RONIN TO RELEASE MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS THIRD EDITION
Classic Superhero RPG Gets New Edition This Fall

May 12, 2010–SEATTLE, WA: Green Ronin Publishing announced today that it is releasing a new edition of its critically acclaimed Mutants & Masterminds roleplaying game in the fall.

“We’ve had five years of feedback from one of the most active fanbases in roleplaying gaming,” said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. “Once we knew we’d be doing the DC ADVENTURES game, it just made sense to take that feedback and use it create the next iteration of the game.”

Mutants & Masterminds debuted in 2002 and was an instant hit. A second edition followed in 2005 and in the ensuing years Green Ronin has released over 25 support books for the game. The third edition builds on these releases and evolves the rules.

“Our goal has been to make Mutants & Masterminds an even better game,” said lead designer Steve Kenson. “We worked to simplify some elements of the system and fix known issues, while retaining the flexibility and fast-paced play fans have enjoyed.”

“Mutants & Masterminds third edition and DC ADVENTURES share a common rule set,” added Pramas, “and books from one line are compatible with the other.”

The action begins this fall with the release of the Mutants & Masterminds Hero’s Handbook. This full color core rulebook contains all the rules needed to play the game. More information and previews about Mutants & Masterminds third edition will appear on www.greenronin.com and www.mutantsandmasterminds.com in the coming months.

About Green Ronin Publishing
Green Ronin Publishing is a Seattle-based company known for its dedication to quality books and games. Founded in 2000, Green Ronin has won more awards for excellence and innovation than any other game company in the new millennium, and took home the coveted ENnie Award for Best Publisher an unprecedented three years running. With great licenses like Dragon Age and A Song of Ice and Fire, groundbreaking games like Mutants & Masterminds and Blue Rose, and a roster of top flight designers and illustrators, Green Ronin Publishing is a leading light in the hobby game industry.

Green Ronin to Release DC Adventures RPG Books

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREEN RONIN TO RELEASE DC ADVENTURES RPG BOOKS
Game Industry Leader Signs Licensing Deal with DC Comics

May 3, 2010–SEATTLE, WA and NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Green Ronin Publishing announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with DC Comics and will be releasing the DC ADVENTURES RPG book this August. The game is based on Green Ronin’s Mutants & Masterminds, the leading super-hero RPG in the tabletop gaming world.

"It is DC’s 75th anniversary this year and I’m delighted we can help celebrate it by bringing the DC Universe back to the roleplaying hobby," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "The team-up of the DCU and the creators behind Mutants & Masterminds will create an unstoppable force of great gaming!"

The DC ADVENTURES game will consist of four books, each done in full color and beautifully illustrated by top comic artists. The line launches in August with the DC ADVENTURES Hero’s Handbook. Following it will be Heroes & Villains, Volume 1 in the fall. Then 2011 will see the release of Heroes & Villains, Volume 2 and DC ADVENTURES: Universe.

More information and previews of the DC Adventures line will appear on www.greenronin.com and www.mutantsandmasterminds.com in the coming months.

About Green Ronin Publishing
Green Ronin Publishing is a Seattle-based company known for its dedication to quality books and games. Founded in 2000, Green Ronin has won more awards for excellence and innovation than any other game company in the new millennium, and took home the coveted ENnie Award for Best Publisher an unprecedented three years running. With great licenses like Dragon Age and A Song of Ice and Fire, groundbreaking games like Mutants & Masterminds and Blue Rose, and a roster of top flight designers and illustrators, Green Ronin Publishing is a leading light in the hobby game industry.

About DC Comics
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Sandman. These DC Super Heroes and others have starred in comic books, movies, television series (both animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences of all ages for generations. DC Comics’ Web site is located at www.dccomics.com.

Green Ronin, Mutants & Masterminds, and their associated logos are trademarks of Green Ronin Publishing.

The DC Universe and all related characters and elements are trademarks of DC Comics © 2010. All Rights Reserved.

Blood in Ferelden Developer’s Journal

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Dragon Age RPG: Blood in FereldenJeff Tidball has written up a developer’s journal for our upcoming Dragon Age RPG adventure collection, Blood in Ferelden. Read about the different adventures and adventure hooks in this book, catch a glimpse into the design and development process, and discover the core design philosophy behind the Dragon Age RPG.
Blood in Ferelden Developer’s Journal

SIFRP and Warriors & Warlocks Nominated for Origins Awards

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We tweeted about this, but forgot to mention here that A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying and Warriors & Warlocks have been nominated for Origins Awards, for Roleplaying Game and Roleplaying Supplement, respectively. We’re very pleased our products were nominated, and offer congratulations and good luck to our fellow nominees. Voting will take place at the Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio, June 23 through June 27, 2010.

Matt Tarbit’s Family Games 100 Visual Companion

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Family Games: The 100 BestAs he did for Hobby Games: The 100 Best, Matt Tarbit has created a visual companion for Family Games: The 100 Best.

Which of the 100 games our authors picked do you own? Which ones have you played? View the Family Games: The 100 Best Visual Companion here.

Family Games: The 100 Best will be in stores later this week.

Pramas on The Game’s the Thing and Grey Wardens Podcasts

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Green Ronin president and Dragon Age RPG designer Chris Pramas was recently a guest on both The Game’s the Thing and Grey Wardens podcasts. Listen along as Chris talks about Dragon Age, games for new hobby gamers, breaking in to the game industry, and more.

Chris and Nicole on 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction Podcast

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The dulcet tones of Chris Pramas and Nicole Lindroos can be heard in Episode 50 of the podcast 2d6 in a Random Direction, as they help the hosts, Chris and Brian, and fellow guests Bruce Harlick and Ken Hite rid the State of California of its boxed wine. The discussion covers DundraCon 34, our Dragon Age RPG, licensing, Champions for Hero 6th, Day After Ragnorak, and, as they say, so much more.

Family Games 100: The List of Games

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Family Games: The 100 BestThe list of games covered in Family Games: The 100 Best is leaking out all over the Internet so we thought it high time to post the list ourselves. While we’re at it, we figured we might as well share one of the articles, Mike Selinker on Set.

In case you missed the announcement over the weekend, we have also opened up pre-ordering for Family Games: The 100 Best. When you pre-order the book in our Green Ronin Online Store you’ll be offered our family-friendly pirate-themed card game, Walk the Plank, for just $5 during checkout.

Family Games: The 100 Best Pre-Order Special

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Family Games: The 100 BestFamily Games: The 100 Best, the follow-up to our award-winning Hobby Games: The 100 Best, is now available for pre-order in our Green Ronin Online Store. From now until the book appears on store shelves, when you pre-order Family Games: The 100 Best you’ll be offered our family-friendly pirate card game Walk the Plank for just $5 during checkout!

Pre-Order Family Games: The 100 Best