Giant Monsters Attack in new Collectible Miniatures Game Source: Privateer Press press release Official Site: Monsterpocalypse.com Special Thanks to Bobby Stickel
Privateer Press has announced that MONSTERPOCALYPSE, their new collectible miniatures game, has an official street date of October 10th, 2008. The long-awaited, action packed strategy game has already riveted the attention of the hobby game industry, making a big impression at the GAMA Trade show, International Comic Con in San Diego, Gen Con in Indianapolis and PAX in Seattle. “The attention that this game has received so far has been huge,” stated Matt Wilson, Creative Director for Privateer Press. “We already have a huge audience burning to get their hands on MONSTERPOCALYPSE.” More good news followed as Privateer Press also recently announced that MONSTERPOCALYPSE will be fully supported by free Organized Play at the launch of the game on October 10th. Retailers who have ordered the Launch Event Kit from their distributor will receive 3 limited edition Mega Form figures which will be given away as prizes for Organized Play events, and the program will be supported by an all-new online event management site, privateerevents.com. In addition, Privateer Press has mailed out promotional kits to help retailers build excitement in their store prior to the street date, and demo kits are currently being sent out to Press Gang Volunteers to continue to show off the game all throughout its launch. “We have set the stage for a highly successful launch and everyone is very excited,” said Wilson. Not wanting to give everything away at once, Wilson also added “This is really only the beginning for MONSTERPOCALYPSE, we have some great surprises we’ll be unveiling soon.”
Retailers interested in receiving the free Advance Retail Promotional Kit, and who have not already signed up for one, can contact Privateer Press’s dedicated Retail Support Team at email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. About the MONSTERPOCALYPSE Collectible Miniatures Game MONSTERPOCALYPSE, the Collectible Miniatures Game (CMG), brings the giant monster genre – a pop culture favorite – to the tabletop in the form of a fast-paced, action-packed game. Designed by Matt Wilson, the award-winning creator of WARMACHINE and HORDES, MONSTERPOCALYPSE leverages the critically acclaimed abilities of Privateer Press as a leading miniatures manufacturer to enter a new category of product with a property that appeals to a worldwide fan base of all ages. Players can visit Monsterpocalypse.com for previews and updates about the game. About Privateer Press, Inc. Privateer Press, Inc. is a privately held, Seattle-based producer of entertainment and hobby brands such as the newly-announced MONSTERPOCALYPSE collectible miniatures game, the award-winning hobby miniatures games WARMACHINE and HORDES, the award-winning Iron Kingdoms property, and the Formula P3 hobby line. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on MONSTERPOCALYPSE please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan: