Effective immediately, Catalyst Game Labs is lowering the prices for its core rulebook PDFs for all game lines. This includes:

SHADOWRUN

Shadowrun 20^th Anniversary Edition: $15
Runner’s Companion: $12
Arsenal: $12
Augmentation: $12
Unwired: $12
Street Magic: $12

BATTLETECH

Total Warfare: $15
TechManual: $15
Tactical Operation: $15
Strategic Operations: $15

CTHULHUTECH

CthulhuTech Core Rulebook: $15

Catalyst Game Labs has embraced electronic publishing as a vital medium for expanding a community’s enjoyment of a game line. This is readily apparent with the launch of Eclipse Phase under the Creative Commons license and at a $15 price point, simultaneously with the release of the print rulebook into standard distribution. Catalyst Game Labs continues to follow this pattern with the recent publication of Leviathans’ Lieutenant’s Manual, the first major miniatures game release also utilizing the Creative Commons license, embracing the open-minded nature of the electronic medium.

At the same time Catalyst Game Labs is dedicated to supporting brick-and-mortar hobby stores, still the life’s blood of our hobby and the greatest avenue for new players to be exposed to new games. The Catalyst RED (Retailer Electronic Distribution) combines Catalyst embracing of electronic distribution and retailer support into a single system that allows retailers to sell our PDFs directly to customers.

The release of both Eclipse Phase Core Rulebook and Leviathans’ Lieutenant’s Manual PDFs at a reduced price showcased the willingness of gamers to “check out a new game” if the price is reasonable; especially combined with the willingness of a publisher to stand by the quality and strength of their game line. With two of the most icon universes in our industry (and a fabulous up-and-coming game line) Catalyst Game Labs is standing by the strength and quality of its game lines, lowering the price of its introductory products for the entire gaming community.

If you’ve always wanted to check out Shadowrun or BattleTech (or would like to return after a long hiatus), there’s never been a better chance to grab a PDF and see what the excitement is all about! Our PDFs are available from our own BattleShop or DriveThruRPG.

Catalyst is pleased to release the first two premium-quality plastic miniatures for sale through www.battlecorps.com/catalog: the Thor and Loki Clan OmniMechs from Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade.

These extremely high-quality miniatures are the result of a match-up between Catalyst Game Labs’ insatiable desire to continue the explosive re-birth of BattleTech popularity with Ghost Studios, a manufacturer at the cutting edge of technology utilizing a seamless all-digital process from conception to final miniature production.

However, we knew the quality of these miniatures could not simply be conveyed through an announcement. We needed to show, not tell. With that in mind we tapped a swath of www.camospecs.com artists to experience receiving the miniatures box in the mail just as anyone making a purchase will receive them. From their first blush of opening the box, to discovering the details and quality, to the painting, the artists have provided a series of uncompromising testimonials concerning these two miniatures. And of course a host of phenomenal photos accompanies their words. Check them out at www.camospecs.com.

If you order a Miniature, you’ll get both an unassembled Mini ready for assembly and painting, as well as a fully assembled mini ready to place on the board and take on the Inner Sphere!

Buy the Loki OmniMech (2 Omnis, one assembled, one unassembled) – $17.95
Buy the Thor OmniMech (2 Omnis, one assembled, one unassembled) – $17.95

These are currently only available direct to consumer.

The following books have a street date of October 13, 2009:

CAT21000 Eclipse Phase (Core Rulebook) ($49.99)
CAT23002 CthuhluTech: Mortal Remains ($39.99)
CAT35240 BattleTech: Masters & Minions ($44.99)
CAT25700 BattleTech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction ($64.99)

Remember to support your local game store!