New Product Update: Eos, Abstract Nova Entertainment, Arbor Productions, Spectrum, Mike Lafferty
The New Product Update for June 21, 2008:
The Trail of the Brotherhood
Eos Press has announced a new boardgame:
Designed by the man who brought you Arkham Horror and other fine games, Richard Launius, Trail of the Brotherhood is Lovecraft writ large as a boardgame. You and your friends take the parts of intrepid investigators, determined to prevent the end of the world at the hands of a new power that has risen in the world . . . a charismatic madman who can unite the multitude of cults into one . . . then use that power to call the Old Ones at last. The illustrator of the game is Samuel Araya - known for his distinctive and dark work in other games, such as Unhallowed Metropolis and Abuse: The Final Insult! Want to know more? Go check it out on its own Trail of the Brotherhood Product Page.
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Exquisite Replicas
An alien reality is infiltrating our world, replacing it piece by piece. Horrific creatures slink about unseen, stealing indiscriminately and leaving exact replicas in their wake. These simulacra are indistinguishable from the originals, and there's no telling what will be the next target. It might be the fire hydrant down the street, the local post office, or an aged Merlot in a private wine cellar. A person can also be replicated and replaced . . . your neighbors, your friends, your family - anyone can be next. Even you. There are a few men and women who can see the . . .
This article originally appeared in the second volume of Pyramid. See the current Pyramid website for more information.
Article publication date: June 21, 2008
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