Monday, November 10, 2008
Wizkids -- No More!
Here's the press release today, in this case taken from their Blog site, though it initially came to me via icv2:
Over at HCRealms they're obviously going apeshit, as their server's being bombarded - periodically, beyond its capacity. Attempts to go launch Wizkids' own forum platform results in a "No web site is configured at this address." error.
Heroclix reportedly remains a profitable product line, but apparently Topps wasn't willing to continue supporting it. Why the rat bastards bought it in the first place eludes me, but who knows? The people who made that decision may be long gone by now.
Speculation's running rampant. Some have posited that this is a move by Topps to nullify the exclusivity deal with Diamond so that they'd then be free to either sell the other contracts and business. Whether or not Wizards of the Coast, Privateer Press or one of the other gaming operations would be interested in buying it remains up in the air. Whether or not anything for the Hammer of Thor expansion has actually been made beyond the prototype stage is also unclear.
Here's the press release today, in this case taken from their Blog site, though it initially came to me via icv2:
News from Topps…..
November 10th, 2008 by wkadmin
The following announcement is being released from Topps today. We’re all in a bit of shock and at a loss for words right now.
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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.
Over at HCRealms they're obviously going apeshit, as their server's being bombarded - periodically, beyond its capacity. Attempts to go launch Wizkids' own forum platform results in a "No web site is configured at this address." error.
Heroclix reportedly remains a profitable product line, but apparently Topps wasn't willing to continue supporting it. Why the rat bastards bought it in the first place eludes me, but who knows? The people who made that decision may be long gone by now.
Speculation's running rampant. Some have posited that this is a move by Topps to nullify the exclusivity deal with Diamond so that they'd then be free to either sell the other contracts and business. Whether or not Wizards of the Coast, Privateer Press or one of the other gaming operations would be interested in buying it remains up in the air. Whether or not anything for the Hammer of Thor expansion has actually been made beyond the prototype stage is also unclear.
Labels: Heroclix, shutting down, Topps, Wizkids
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