WizKids to cease operations
By Dave McAlister • Nov 11th, 2008 • Category: Latest NewsNot directly related to roleplaying, but an important announcement nonetheless from Topps, the company that owns WizKids:
The Topps Company announced today that WizKids will immediately cease operations and discontinue its product lines.
Scott Silverstein, CEO of Topps, said “This was an extremely difficult decision. While the company will still actively pursue gaming initiatives, we feel it is necessary to align our efforts more closely with Topps current sports and entertainment offerings which are being developed within our New York office.”
Upon notifying our partners, Topps will immediately pursue strategic alternatives so that viable brands and properties, including HeroClix, can continue without noticeable disruption. To that end, WizKids will continue supporting Buy it By the Brick redemptions for Arkham Asylum, and the December Organized Play events for HeroClix.
For consumer announcements, please refer to www.wizkidsgames.com over the coming days for further information.
The announcement was found here: www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_article.asp?cid=41914
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Dave McAlister is a dedicated geek, combining his enjoyment of roleplaying games with website design and runs UK Role Players. Dave has been roleplaying for almost 25 years now, having played and/or run most mainstream systems. His current favourite though is Savage Worlds. Dave also likes talking about himself in the third person!
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