The criminal underworld of the Sixth World has never been exposed like this. Vice talks criminal operations worldwide, from small fry to international syndicates. Vice is a 192-page softcover for Shadowrun, Fourth Edition. And it comes to gaming stores on the street date of Tuesday, February 23rd! Give your local store a call this week or next and let them know that you want a copy, and they should be able to have it for you that date or later that week. Overseas customers, as usual, will need to give it another week or two to get across the pond! Take a look at the first two Vice preview: the Table of Contents and the first few pages of the International Syndicates chapter in one preview, and part of the Yakuza section in another!

Vice

Illegal is a strong word. It means you’re doing something that the government doesn’t want you to do. You’d never do anything like that, right? Or would you? It might be that some laws are… misguided. It’s civil disobedience and a moral imperative to oppose those laws. Gandhi taught us that. My friends and I—we’re here to help you make these difficult moral choices. We’ll even provide you with a support network, if someone objects to your strong moral compass. And, hey, if everything works out, maybe all of us might come out ahead. Don’t worry! We’ve got your back.

Following the announcement of the shutdown of WizKids Games by Topps Company, the BattleTech and Shadowrun communities (along with retailers) have expressed concern over the continued publication of these perennial lines.

“While it’s understandable that concerns would arise, let me put those concerns to rest,” said Loren Coleman, co-owner of Catalyst Game Labs. “After thorough legal review of our licensing contract, Catalyst is confident that regardless of the ultimate destination of these properties, we can and will continue publications for both game lines.”

Acquiring the licenses for Classic BattleTech and Shadowrun properties in 2007, Catalyst Game Labs has already published over twenty products for both lines. The November 25th street date of Ghost Cartels and Street Magic continues the revival both game lines are experiencing.

CthulhuTech, and its core companion Vade Mecum, will be available for a October 14th Street date.

CthulhuTech, the innovative storytelling game is back in print under the Catalyst Brand with an exciting new partnership between Catalyst Game Labs and WildFire LLC. This venture brings the high quality production values of Catalyst Game Labs with the amazing setting and game play of WildFire LLC.

Excitement is high for these titles! With the extensive cross marketing among our consumer & fan websites (www.shadowrun4.com & www.classicbattletech.com), and our Demo Team members excited to start running in-store events, we expect demand to be high for this fully supported line. Look for the next product, CAT23200 Dark Passions, in early 09!

Title: CthulhuTech
SKU: CAT23000
Price: $49.99
Format: 288 page hardcover full color

Title: Vade Mecum
SKU: CAT23001
Price: $39.99
Format: 160 page hardcover full color
Streets: October 14th 2008