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TIME TO GET PSYCHED...
HERE'S A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF COMING RELEASES!
If you're not already blown away by the incredible stuff we've been releasing, well here's something to look forward to!
This is a tentative schedule for coming releases in the next year. It's not a complete schedule, hey, we're not THAT organized! But it's a start...
REVOLUTION 2096-2098 for COTGonline - September 2009
LEGENDSonline set to debut - January 2010
LEGENDS card game expansion - January 2010
CIVIL WAR 2099-2100 for COTGonline - March 2010
MARTIAL LAW 2125 - July 2010
We'll probably have some other releases as well, but this is all we can announce FOR SURE at this time.
Save every penny you have and get ready for some awesome game enjoyment in the year ahead! Also, strap yourself in because we may have some BIG SURPRISES to spring on you!
It's never boring here at Fed HQ! CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY and LEGENDS OF WRESTLING are on the march!
Until Barack Obama turns out to be Sly Drury in disguise...
--- September 8
THE DRAMA BUILDS...GALACTIC TAKEOVER 2010!
No, that's not the name of new game edition (although it sounds pretty sweet!). It's our plan for growth and expansion in 2010!
Yes, Filsinger Games is on the march...like never before! We're going to get bold and change direction, moving off into new frontiers. The galaxy is ours for the taking!
Naturally we've got to keep some secrets for now, but here are some broad statements about what YOU'LL be seeing in 2010!
First, you'll see some really dramatic changes for CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY! We're still working on the details, but we're going to take our next big step and you're going to love it! There'll still be a release for 2125 in July, but maybe, just maybe, we'll make it more special than ever!
There's also our continued releases of our classic game editions as online simulations. I mean, the online sim is getting better and better thanks to Kris and the gang! You'll see REVOLUTION 2096-2098 in Fall 2009 and CIVIL WAR 2099-2100 to follow. CIVIL WAR features card art by Brian Michael Bendis, which will surely get us attention (and gasps of shock!) in the comic book market!
Our original artist, Chuck Carter, made a surprise announcement at GalactiCon (can't you see why you should NEVER miss a GalactiCon event!) that he wanted to bring Champions of the Galaxy to iPhone. Well, we're moving forward. It's still too early to make any definite statements about this awesome new application (let's say it's in "pre-production") but the space ship has definitely left the port!
If that's not enough to make Oracle predict big success for Filsinger Games, well how about the release of LEGENDSonline sometime around January 2010! It'll be incredibly cool and featuring vintage photos of our legendary wrestlers! We're looking for a big new market of wrestling fans and we think LEGENDSonline is going to deliver!
Legends fans will go beserk in January because they can also look forward to a NEW game expansion in our traditional cards and dice version! We haven't got a name yet, but you can bet we'll have some great surprises for you!
Oh, and I hope you've noticed our cool game ads for Legends in the pages of Pro Wrestling Illustrated!
This is just the beginning. Filsinger Games and the Filsinger universe will explode in 2010! We've got some other concepts that are SO COOL we don't dare share them yet!
You've been with us all along, loyal promoter! All this adventure, all this growth is dedicated to YOU! We've had a blast all this time and we're going to keep this ride as exciting as it can be! We'll never stop...we're having too much fun!
Until Hector goes out for Halloween in his bear outfit...
--- August 26
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS UNTIL GALACTICON 2009!
It's finally here---one of the greatest moments in the history of CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY and LEGENDS OF WRESTLING! Yes, the 20th anniversary of GALACTICON is upon us!
This is truly an epic moment! And what better way to celebrate than with a return to the Sheldon House where it all started! And even better, to have a visit from legendary first artist, CHUCK CARTER! My oh my.
It all starts on Friday with a once-in-a-lifetime IRON HAND PIZZA PARTY at Federation HQ! There'll be a "Guess My Identity" contest with prizes for the winner (IF there's a winner!). The world will gape in amazement as MARTIAL LAW 2124 sees its EXCLUSIVE release! This incredible party, on the level of a Hollywood gala event, will cost $10 per person and I'll even be a great host and provide pizza, snacks and drinks!
Then comes the main event on Saturday! Here's one change---there WON'T be a tournament at Chautauqua Comics on Saturday morning, so be sure to make other plans for tournaments at the motels or somewhere while you wait for GALACTICON to open at noon. The con will see the OFFICIAL releases of LEGENDS ORIGINALS and all the cool LIMITED EDITION CARDS plus the THUNDER color card!
There are a million interesting things happening during GALACTICON on Saturday and I'm leaving it all in the capable hands of Todd "The Tournament Master" Joerchel! I'm going to enjoy myself, at least until the roast at night!
Then we'll be back to the Sheldon House at 10:00 am on Sunday for more fun and festivities!
For some early attendees the madness actually starts on Thursday, July 9 when TNA rolls into Jamestown for a wrestling card that I'll be attending with Kris "aCe Wonder" Osk and Grant "Throwing Toasters" Baciocco!. Hope to see some of you there!
If there's still a 1% chance you might attend this con---THEN DO IT! It'll be a blast, who would have ever thought we'd make it to 20!
See you at the con!
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EXCITING CHANGES FOR COTGONLINE AS SUDDEN DEATH 2094-95 IS RELEASED!
Man, things couldn't be any more exciting here at Fed HQ! What with all our cool releases coming in the few weeks like LEGENDS ORIGINALS and MARTIAL LAW 2124, to say nothing of GALACTICON 2009 on July 10-12!
Then there's two of our classic game editions, SUDDEN DEATH 2094-2095, which is NOW AVAILABLE at COTGonline! Click here to order!
Which brings me to my latest announcement...
We've got two years of COTGonline under our belts and we feel like we've got a great product for game fans. And in order to simplify the ordering system, we're going to TOTALLY DO AWAY WITH SUBSCRIPTION FEES!
That's right! Our regular users will no longer pay $30 a year to re-subscribe! The digital game editions you own on COTGonline you'll have free access to play with PERMANENTLY! (As long as we're in business, I mean...and I expect that to be permanently!)
It's like our cards and dice version. Once you've got em, you've got em forever...you're stuck with them!
We feel our COTGonline games are just as awesome as our cards and dice games---just different that's all! I mean, we all know the cards and dice stuff is great. But let's look at the cool advantages of COTGonline.
First, COTGonline brings color to our favorite GWF (and aCe, etc.) characters. That alone is an awesome bonus. But there's more! COTGonline offers current character bios, the ever evolving simulator, and the whole thing is portable, you can play from ANY computer with internet access!
There's still more! COTGonline offers you a way to organize your fed in terms of record-keeping and rankings. It's a really great alternative to the cards and dice game. In fact, many old-time COTG fans have been returning via COTGonline because they don't have the time any longer (!?! I say make time!) to play the cards and dice version.
With all the improvements to COTGonline the past two years (thanks by the way to Kris, Larry, and Cliff for a job well done!) we're going to simplify our ordering system. All our products, whether online or not, will be priced the same way! Whew! That makes life easier for all of us.
So no more worries about subscription costs, they're out the window. And no more questions about how much does WAR GAMES 2091-2093 cost for the tabletop version vs. the online version. The answer---the same! End of discussion.
Just play and have a good time, either way or both! We're offering two awesome ways to play our games, I hope you LOVE BOTH OF THEM! I know I do!
Several loyal promoters still have time left on their paid subscriptions to COTGonline and we have a plan for that too! We’re giving away equal value in Create-A-Character cards for the time that’s left on your subscription! We hope you like the trade-off. That means you’ll get four CAC cards for every month you’ve got left on your subscription! Hope you love it!
But the great news is NO MORE SUBSCRIPTIONS COSTS in the future! Just play and keep the stuff FOREVER!
Well, that's the big news of the moment! And keep watching for an announcement about another COTGonline game edition that’s in the planning stages – THE COTG HALL OF FAME PACK! It’ll feature new card art, new colors, and new card backs for a select group of legendary COTG characters like Star Warrior, Thantos, and Chaos! It’ll be a collector’s item of epic proportions!
And coming later this year---LEGENDSonline! The future is bright! We're taking over the game world, and with you at our side the takeover is inevitable!
Onward to Greater Glory!
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THE TWO BIGGEST CONVENTIONS OF THE YEAR ARE COMING!
--- May 26, 2009
SPRING CLEANING UPDATE!
We're busy like crazy here at Fed HQ and I decided to take some time and keep you updated on our MANY exciting projects!
LEGENDS ORIGINALS - That's the name of our latest LEGENDS expansion that's due for release at GalactiCon on July 11! The loose theme (all our LEGENDS editions are loosely themed) is wrestlers who've been very unique and original in the history of wrestling and luckily for us there are A LOT to pick from!
Are you ready for some excitement? Here are some of the names you'll see in LEGENDS ORIGINALS! First, from the 1980's there's the incredible ONE MAN GANG! What a powerhouse he was when he exploded on the scene in the WWF! Let's go back to the 1970's for the flamboyant EXOTIC ADRIAN STREET! How about the crazy 1960's and the hippy tag-team, THE LOVE BROTHERS! Or even further back to the "Golden Age" for the wild and freaky FRENCH ANGEL, MAURICE TILLET! We've got history covered!
That's just five of the names coming in LEGENDS ORIGINALS! It gets even better! And while you're waiting for more dramatic announcements and signings keep in mind YOU CAN VOTE for a vintage-era wrestler for the game! It's YOUR CHOICE - Evan "Strangler" Lewis, William Muldoon, or John Pesek! Go to the official FILSINGER GAMES discussion board to vote and see who's winning so far!
Keep watching for more signings, sneak preview card art, and a date when you can pre-order!
MARTIAL LAW 2124 - Darryl Banks is currently working with me on card art and this edition will turn the GWF upsidedown! Keep watching for sneak preview art and a date when you can pre-order!
GALACTICON 2009 - Our 20th anniversary convention is coming on July 11-12 in Jamestown, New York and features SPECIAL GUEST CHUCK CARTER, our ORIGINAL GAME ARTIST! Plus, we'll unveil MARTIAL LAW 2124 for the first time on Friday, July 10 at the RADISSON HOTEL in downtown Jamestown! In fact, we'll have a special contest and prize for the first person at the Radissson (if any!!!) who successfully guesses the identity of IRON HAND! It'll be a special night with an AWESOME SPECIAL PRIZE! BE THERE!
GENCON 2009 - We'll be attending the biggest game con in the country for the second year in a row! It takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 13-16 and we're going to have EXCLUSIVE RELEASES and all kinds of cool stuff on hand at the FILSINGER GAMES booth(#506). You won't want to miss it---we may even have a surprise guest!
"BUBBLING UNDER" LEGENDS NEWS - Keep watching! We're doing some interesting work behind the scenes and when we have something definite we'll let you know! But LEGENDS fans will be going WILD this year!
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YOU WANT REGULAR NEWS AND UPDATES? Then follow our three TWITTER pages! Starting on May 18 I'm going to personally update them EVERY DAY! That means instead of waiting for an official news story or summary (like this blog) I'll be sending news and rumors out AS THEY HAPPEN!
Don't hesitate! There'll be news about MARTIAL LAW 2124, LEGENDS ORIGINALS, and much more and in REAL TIME!
https://twitter.com/FilsingerGames
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Ever get the feeling that there's so much going on it's impossible to keep track? Well forget it! Bookmark the TWITTER pages and visit every day and there'll be some new updates!
Whew! We're on the move in 2009 and the stuff here is just the tip of the iceburg! We're on the craziest ride of all time...but we're all having a blast together!
--- May 14, 2009
SET TO BLOW DOWN THE HOUSE!
The latest adventure in the continuing GWF saga is coming in July and it'll blow down the house!
Let's face it---the big news is the unmasking of IRON HAND! Who will he (or she) turn out to be??? The answer is shocking. The reasons are shocking. The repercussions are...well, shocking!
I can't say any more about IRON HAND right now...that's the BIG NEWS, the main event! But there's so much more!
Take for example the DARK MENACE. I've included a preliminary sketch (above) for his new art coming in 2124. What the heck is he up to? Who is he talking with? You'll never guess the answers (and I invite you to try, but I'll bet that NO ONE guesses correctly). The DARK MENACE will make a bold move in 2124...and it foreshadows more drama!
You talk about enticing mysteries, MARTIAL LAW 2124 will be overflowing with controversy and yes also with more subversion (had to throw that word in)!
Here's more big news...you wanted it, you got it! There's a major upheaval in the GLADIATOR camp! Have you yearned for the return of the bloodthirsty, headbanging GLADIATORS? Well, you got it! In 2124 the GLADIATORS will go beserk with TWO NEW RECRUITS! And AWESOME is the only word for them! What will be the fate of Disaster and Rage? You'll find out! And why are the Gladiators suddenly making their big move?
IRON HAND'S identity will be revealed and it'll stun the galaxy! How will the FDF and Outlaw Nation respond? One thing is for sure---there will be changes in the ranks! How will Endgame and Sly Drury respond to the shifting sands in the GWF and possible defections on their own teams?
No less than six stars will be leaving the GWF in 2124! Can you guess who they are?
Whew! Where to stop...
Here comes a new team---THE DARK CARNIVAL! But are they really new? What is going on? Wait till you see their new member! Does he have precognition?
Are you ready for a years long mystery to be revealed? Well, ready or not it's going to happen! You'll learn the startling secret of the MAIN EVENT! But, as always, a shocking NEW MYSTERY is waiting in the wings!
And what will be the fate of Vidtek, the Master Race, Nosfera, Valour, the Troubleshooters, and Wolf? You can bet there'll be changes in store for all of the above...and not just them!
Oh wait, I forgot! There's also a newcomer that'll shake the GWF to its foundation---HECTOR, THE HOLY BROWN BEAR! Don't let the name fool you---this will be EPIC! It might sound like the most off-the-wall idea I've ever had (could be), but it is dangerously subversive!
Keep watching for more updates and especially for some sneak preview card art! The incredible Darryl Banks will be working by lightest day and darkest night to make MARTIAL LAW 2124 the best game edition EVER! And we've got a new art design for three of the cards that we think you'll love!
Well, that's it for now! Make plans to come to GALACTICON on July 10 to get MARTIAL LAW 2124 a day early! Heck, the con would be worth it for that alone...just to find out about IRON HAND and HECTOR and more! But it's our 20th ANNIVERSARY, so it's a must-attend!
Until IRON HAND develops a glass jaw...
--- May 1, 2009
Chuck Carter is coming to GalactiCon. Need I say more??? Let's face it, this monumental event speaks for itself.
It's our big 20th anniversary splash! There's the release of MARTIAL LAW 2124 and a new LEGENDS expansion. Original artist Chuck Carter will be there for a rare appearance, only his second ever. April Hunter will be there. All our loyal friends and fans and promoters will be there.
That's not all...there more at the GalactiCon page.
GalactiCon 2009 is officially being dedicated to the memory of Bob Hoffa, another founding father who passed away on December 31, 2008. He was the official printer and typesetter for Filsinger Games since Day One.
I could sit here and get all hyped up with superlatives about why people should attend, but that'd be like me standing in front of the Empire State Building and saying stupid things like, "This building is really tall."
I'm so excited about GalactiCon 2009 that there are no words and having good friend Chuck Carter there is icing on the cake. In fact, EVERYBODY is a good friend, all the loyal promoters.
There's no more fitting conclusion than simply to say, see you there!
--- February 20, 2009
It's cold outside but it's hot at Federation Headquarters! I've already told everyone about all the exciting releases coming in 2009 (see below).
First and most important is the identity of IRON HAND, which will be revealed in July. The GWF is wilder than ever and there's no doubt the current storyline is pretty deep. Wait till you see 2124! It'll rock!
And the best way to enjoy 2124 is by coming to GALACTICON 2009 on July 11-12! It's our 20th anniversary celebration so you can bet it'll be SPECIAL! Just check out our guests already, including APRIL HUNTER, who was a member of the legendary nWo and is HOT with capital letters!
Hey, how about the pleasant surprise that a Filsinger Games ad from Pro Wrestling Illustrated featuring Spike was part of the opening credits for the hit movie, "The Wrestler." Is that cool or what? That solidifies our status as a wrestling pop culture icon. Our sincere thanks to whoever in Hollywood decided to include the 1980's Spike ad.
We're hotter than ever...you've heard me say that before, but have I ever let you down? We're going to continue growing and expanding, but best of all we'll keep putting out games, cards, storylines, characters, that you love! Until Mickey Rourke comes to GalactiCon...
--- February 1, 2009
This is a difficult entry for me to write because it symbolizes the end of an era and bids farewell to one of the founding fathers of my company's history.
Robert "Bob" Hoffa passed away on December 31, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio after complications following heart surgery.
Bob Hoffa was a pivotal figure for Filsinger Games. I met Bob way back in 1983 when he was introduced to me when I was seeking a producer for Champions of the Galaxy.
Bob had an office in downtown Cleveland. From the moment I met him I felt entirely comfortable with him. He was honest and straightforward and loved to joke around. He loved producing the original Champions of the Galaxy game edition and we had plenty of laughs as we worked on that first set.
Bob rented a floor of an old brick office building in downtown Cleveland. How he loved to analyze the game characters and make jokes about them. In those days artist Chuck Carter often accompanied me to Bob's office and the three of us joked and laughed, but we worked hard to make the sure the game came out just right. It was important to Bob to get it just right.
I'm sure Bob never guessed that he'd be producing Champions of the Galaxy (and later Legends of Wrestling) for the next 25 years.
But how he loved it. Bob became as well-known in COTG fan circles as our artists like Chuck Carter, Larry Snelly, Brian Bendis, and all the rest. Bob branched out to producing game cards and handbooks for fans and even produced his own sexy version of Maxine Babe. He was like a big kid, always having fun, the naughtier the better.
Bob loved attending GalactiCon events in Jamestown, often helping to produce special releases for the con. When new editions were produced, say in December, Bob would drive from Cleveland to Jamestown to deliver them directly to my home. He'd hold his breath as I opened the box and I looked at the new cards. We prayed there'd be no mistakes or blemishes because that might mean last minute reprints which might delay the release and disappoint our enthusiastic fans.
Bob became close with my family, we even held a birthday party for him in Jamestown. He loved it, loved children, loved families.
What a loyal guy! When I moved from Cleveland to Jamestown Bob made it clear I wasn't going to get a new typesetter and printer in my new town. The job was his for life and that was that! How could I refuse such loyalty and friendship?
And so now it ends. Bob had been sick for a few years, but he always looked ahead to GalactiCon. I'm sure he was planning to attend in 2009.
Bob's wonderful wife, Linda, asked me for card art for Bob's indy playing card where he portrayed a gangster, "Machine Gun" Hoffa. It meant a lot to Bob and he relished his status in the game community. Linda plans to use the card art for a collage at Bob's memorial service on Monday, it meant that much.
And so longtime game fans will shed a tear for our dearly departed best friend. His loyalty to the game was second to none, and he was there from Day One.
Goodbye, Bob. Thanks for everything from all of us...
--- January 3, 2009
Hey gang! A new year is on the horizon and it's gonna be our biggest one yet! Not sure you believe me? Well check this out---
WAR GAMES for COTGonline - DEC 08 - Okay, I lied, this one's 2008, not 2009. Our new releases onslaught starts next month with WAR GAMES 2091-2093 released for COTGonline! Some loyal fans consider the WAR GAMES story arc a major highlight (among many) in GWF history! You'll see full color renditions for CHAOS, ALPHA FORCE, MAYHEM, and more! That'll bring 2008 to a glorious close...and then there's 2009!
LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE 2 - MAR 09 - Yes, our popular LEGENDS series featuring Indy stars of today will continue with LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE 2! What a cool concept! Our spotlight on Indy wrestling stars of today has grabbed the attention of many wrestling fans and brought us all kinds of cool publicity! Let's face it, our LEGENDS game series is the real deal. We support Indy wrestling and we show it with these kinds of releases and mutual promotions with Indy feds. Wait'll you see some of the cool stars of the future in LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE 2. It'll rock!
SUDDEN DEATH for COTGonline - JUNE 09 - Can you believe it? Yet another classic GWF series will be released as an online simulation---none other than SUDDEN DEATH 2094-2095, featuring GWF legends like the NEW ORDER, RAVEN, DEATH'S HEAD, and the MERCENARIES! All in full-bursting-radiant-color! It's almost too good to be true, except---
MARTIAL LAW 2124 - JULY 09 - Oh man, here comes the continuing saga of IRON HAND and the rest of the GWF in MARTIAL LAW 2124! This game will be released at our awesome 20th anniversary game convention, GALACTICON 2009- on July 11-12 in Jamestown, New York! Oh, and GLADIATOR fans will want to take note---MARTIAL LAW 2124 will feature some major controversies in the Aethran camp! Not to be missed!
NEW LEGENDS GAME EDITION - JULY 09 - What an incredible year for fans of LEGENDS OF WRESTLING! The new LEGENDS game edition will feature some awesome new wrestler signings...I don't know who they are yet, but I'll be working on it! The name of this LEGENDS expansion is as yet unknown, but it'll be a monster addition to the LEGENDS series!
LEGENDS OF WRESTLING on COTGonline - SEP 09 - Is this huge news or what! Our incredible LEGENDS card game will be offered as an online simulation starting in April! Wait'll you see the cool way it's presented. Kris Osk and our gang of wildmen will make sure this is a BIG EVENT...heck, maybe we'll even include some exclusive online releases! You can bet that the release of LEGENDS online will be a major event that wrestling fans worldwide will notice! They better, because we're gonna crack them over the head with it like a steel chair in the hands of the Sheik or the Sandman!
REVOLUTION for COTGonline - DEC 09 ---Here comes REVOLUTION 2096-2098! This milestone story arc includes STAR WARRIOR teaming up with THANTOS as well as the coming of MORPHEUS and the mystery of KILLING MACHINE! Oh, and hey, keep watching---eventually ALL of our GWF game editions are coming to COTGonline!
Is this too much excitement or what??? The gang at Fed HQ, including Kris Osk and Todd Joerchel, are working hard to make 2009 a banner year...can you tell?
The game world is about to be taken by storm! And as a loyal promoter and fan YOU'LL derive all the benefits of our unbounded energy and enthusiasm! We might not meet all our deadlines, we get so excited sometimes we try to do too much, but we'll bust our butts trying! And some great news----these aren't even all the releases planned for 2009! We've got more stuff coming your way that's top secret for now!
Clear your schedule...make your plans. Filsinger Games will be giving you hours, days, weeks, and months of game playing pleasure in 2009. Trust us to entertain you...you need nothing else. The best is yet ahead...
--- November 22, 2008
Dept of Total Misinformation.
I want to take a break and say hi to everyone and give a little report on what's going on here at good old Federation Headquarters.
First off I'm playing MARTIAL LAW 2123 and loving it! I've gotten out of the habit of reporting my fed results because I'm so busy, but that hasn't stopped me from playing my fed. I'm almost up to 800 fight cards (can't wait to make it to 1,000!). I love the Iron Hand storyline and I'm already teasing a split between Iron Hand and Monolith because that's a feud I REALLY want to see!
The whole "subversive" battle for power is playing out with great feuds in my fed. Endgame and the FDF have been battling Sly Drury and his rogue partners in some wild special matches. I've also played out a feud between the Troubleshooters and the Gladiators. I could go on, and I will sometime, but take my word for it----MARTIAL LAW 2123 is hot!
I'm also still playing my Legends fed, always love that. I wish I had time to start some new feds since aCe is so spectacular (great job, Kris!) and even a LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE fed. Maybe in a few months when I'll have more free time.
I'll be attending the wild and crazy Screaming Tiki convention in Niles, Ohio (between Cleveland and Pittsburgh) on October 17-19. The Buckeye State Posse will be there with Jim Miller and John Yancheck holding down the Filsinger Games table. We are getting a great deal from the con organizers so be sure to come and visit! The Screaming Tiki con is focused on comic books and popular culture with an emphasis on the classic Batman TV show as well as Superman and Star Wars.
If you thought 2008 was a big year, wait'll you see what we've got in store in 2009! Due to popular demand we're going to keep on releasing our classic GWF game editions for COTGonline, including WAR GAMES (hopefully later this year), then SUDDEN DEATH, REVOLUTION, and all the rest! We've got a lot of long-time fans returning to the GWF and they WANT those classic editions online!
We're also going to release a fantastic LEGENDS game edition, probably next summer. While everyone loved LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE, it'll be time to release another LEGENDS edition featuring historical stars that we all know! I'll get cracking on talking and schmoozing and getting some top names!
The highlight of next year will undoubtedly be GALACTICON 2009---which will be our 20th ANNIVERSARY! THIS WILL BE THE BIG ONE! We're going to make it the BEST Filsinger Games party of all time and YOU'VE GOT TO BE THERE! Plan ahead now...the buck stops here with our 20th anniversary spectacular!
There's all kinds of other possible plans for the near future, in fact it's too hard for me to remember them all! We're working on licensing a deal with ToonBoom Animation for a software version of CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY. Nothing fancy, but a system for young people to "play" a kind of superhero adventure with our characters. I'll keep you informed.
We've got other plans on the table, in fact the table is creatively crowded! There's the expansion of POW and MMA-style action with Mark Ashby, as well as other avenues for growth for Filsinger Games.
And hey, we've got a contest where YOU could win SPIDER-MAN #1 signed by good friend, STAN LEE! It's the ULTIMATE comic book collectible! You're automatically entered in our "lottery" when you purchase Stan's book "Election Daze" at our online store. DON'T WAIT! We also have CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY and LEGENDS OF WRESTLING prizes, including yet another chance to create a COTG character for the game! Go order "Election Daze" right away and enter! The laughs are on me and Stan Lee!
Man, is that enough? I guess it's a pretty thorough update. Hope to see you in Niles, Ohio on October 17-19. And keep the faith...we're growing every year and we're NOTHING without YOU!
--- October 1, 2008
Thanks to Rob Beaubien for sending along the above photo of the PROMOTER MADNESS 3 contest winners at GALACTION 2008 in July. The winners will be creating new playing cards for the very cool PROMOTER MADNESS 3 game edition. Keep watching for a release date!
Meanwhile there are BIG things ahead, mainly GENCON on August 14-18 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It'll rock! It's the FIRST appearance for Filsinger Games at the BIGGEST game convention in the country! And we'll be showcasing all our stuff inculding COTGonline!
I hope to hear that some of you are planning to attend. Let us know, maybe you can help at the Filsinger Games table as we spread the word about the madness that is COTG and LOW! At the very least stop by and say hello! We'll be at booth 2031.
I'll be there and so will aCe writer, Kris Osk. It's also possible that NITRO from MARTIAL LAW 2123 will be there as well...in costume!
Then once GENCON is over we'll continue our assault on innocent people worldwide as Filsinger Games marches towards global domination! No one is safe...warn your family and friends now so they can at least protect themselves!
Until PATCH borrows the MAIN EVENT'S sunglasses...
Oh boy, the shipment of cards has arrived!
MARTIAL LAW 2123 is here...at least at my house! I'm going to set up and start playing my big premiere card, DEIMOS PERENNIAL 2123! Can you blame me?
I can't wait to see the GCon gang tomorrow night at the Radisson for the sneak preview release! And then July 12 for the official release!
***SPOILER ALERT***
I know some of you will try to read into this, which is fine, but here are some of the BIG matches coming on my DEIMOS PERENNIAL 2123 pay-per-view:
Iron Hand vs. Disaster (Fight the Power)
Havoc vs. Monolith vs. Wolf (Triple Threat)
Tauran & Anivar vs. Patch & the Betrayer (Street Suicide)
Retribution & Jungle Nights vs. Nosfera & Circus Strongmen (Flare Bomb)
Endgame vs. Sly Drury (Sleeper Cell standing by)
The Gladiators vs. the Troubleshooters (challenge match)
U.S. Male vs. American Guy (Falls Count Anywhere)
Divided We Fall vs. The Stand
Nitro vs. Vidtek
Plethador vs. Tricks
Strafe vs. Deadliest
...with more to be announced!
This is too much excitment for me! Can't wait to share it with everyone else...so if you're not coming to GalactiCon (?!?) make sure to ORDER ON JULY 12! YOU WON'T TO MISS A MOMENT OF THE EXCITEMENT OF "MARTIAL LAW 2123!
Until PATCH becomes an optometrist...
MARTIAL LAW 2123...it's nearly here!
I'm incredibly excited for loyal promoters to play this new game edition. If you thought the SUBVERSION story arc had all kinds of twists and turns and dirty, underhanded wrestling politics, then be warned---don't play MARTIAL LAW 2123! It's as crazy and unpredictable as anything in GWF history!
There's a new boss in town and his name is IRON HAND! Massif is no longer commissioner of the GWF...wait till you see how it happens! But who is IRON HAND? Is he man or machine? And does he wrestle?
Even more dramatic---IRON HAND is declaring MARTIAL LAW in the GWF! And he's got a team, aptly called Martial Law, to help him get control of the GWF. Wait till you see the team!
MARTIAL LAW 2123 features the LONGEST handbook in GWF history, mainly because it'll be offered digitally at COTGonline. This is fantastic! Wait till you see not one or two, but THREE new matches, including IRON HAND's "FIGHT THE POWER" match, and the wild and dramatic "STUN BOMB" match!
Newcomers like PATCH, NITRO, and DEADLIEST (of the Species) will have a huge impact! The mysterious newcomer, THE MAIN EVENT, will be an enigmatic loner with an interesting proposition for everyone. And the wild SLEEPER CELL playing card will unfold awesome new underground action in the unpredictable GWF!
With all the extra space available for writing I went beserk! NITRO's origin is told in three parts, all flashbacks. There's a phone conversation between U.S. MALE and AMERICAN GUY while U.S. MALE is at a baseball game on Earth. There's a dark and eerie scene where Sly Drury and Outlaw Nation search for their newest partner, PATCH. And best of all there's a scene entirely devoted to the GWF's most popular amphibian, PLETHADOR!
I could go on forever, but why should I? You get the idea! Let's just say MARTIAL LAW 2123 is one of the greatest editions in GWF history, with more mystery and intrigue than ever before! The fate of Epoch is revealed. And more mysterious disappearances will astound GWF fans.
Go to the NEWS page for info on how to order MARTIAL LAW 2123. The handbook will be available at COTGonline OR in printable form. The playing cards will begin mailing on July 15. Best of all, if you come to GalactiCon on July 11 in Jamestown you'll receive everything early!
"Meet the New Boss." He'll blow you away...I'm writing this on July 4, but the fireworks will truly begin on July 12 when MARTIAL LAW 2123 is unleashed upon the galaxy!
Back, Done, Had a Great Time!
I met with the West Coast Warriors over a few drinks at the Emerald Grill Restaurant and Lounge in Los Angeles on May 30 and everything was right with the world. I love the loyal promoters that showed up but I'll tell ya, you can't trust anyone these days. Some of the sketches for MARTIAL LAW 2123 were photographed and posted at the official Discussion Board. Next time I'll be more careful and bring Sly Drury to watch my back. Meanwhile, I suppose you should check out the contraband while you can before my lawyers get that cease and desist finished!
Watch for photos from the West Coast excursion to appear at this site shortly. For now if you're REALLY curious they're up at my MySpace page.
From here on all the talk will be about two things and two things only---MARTIAL LAW 2123 and GALACTICON 2008. Watch for a sudden surge of NEWS stories at this site about MARTIAL LAW and watch for Sneak Preview drawings! New concepts. New problems. That's the GWF---always a cauldron of violence and conflict!
Coming soon, NEWS stories about the sick update for TRICKS and the mysterious and extremely disturbing newcomer PATCH! PATCH is joining forces with Outlaw Nation, so you know automatically he's a Bad A**.
Until TRICKS is for kids (meaning never)...
Hey gang, this is my last blog before I go to LA...can't wait to see some of you! It looks like we'll have a cozy little group of COTG and LOW fans to talk about whatever comes to mind. But I'll tell you, I've gotta make it special! It'll be as good a time as any for a MARTIAL LAW 2123 sneak preview! It's coming along GREAT! I've been writing for the past few weeks and it's really coming together. Darryl's art looks FANTASTIC as always!
And maybe if I get my act together I'll bring along some preliminary art for MARTIAL LAW 2123! I mean really, a sneak preview isn't a sneak preview unless there's inside news and cool stuff! If you're going to the trouble to show up, you deserve some bragging rights!Talking about MARTIAL LAW 2123 will offer an extra special kick for my visit to Los Angeles this weekend! Check out the info below if you haven't heard! And I look forward to visiting with loyal West Coast Warriors on Friday! And for those of you on the fence---Be there or be Square!
UPDATE: Here's what I've heard about the LA party so far...Grant Baciocco of Throwing Toasters says he's coming...Fat Momma from "Who Wants to be a Super Hero" says she'll be there if she's not at a convention in Philly...Diamond Dallas Page said he's sorry but he's filming a movie that weekend and can't make it, but wishes Legends fans the best...COTG promoters Chris Foster and Javier Zuniga will be there...Zeke Gould is coming from Las Vegas...Ruben from San Jose...Ray from West Covina...There may be some others, who knows!
THE STORY: Hey, what a year for the road! We saw awesome game fans in New York City last month and we'll see more at GalactiCon in Jamestown on July 12 and at GenCon in Indianapolis on August 14-17. Can't wait!
But in two weeks there's more! I'll be returning to the West Coast on May 30-June1...yessir back to good old Los Angeles! I had a sensational time back in 2006 when I met several fantastic COTG fans at The Comic Bug. See our Photo page (click on Inside Fed HQ) if you don't believe me!Well, the West Coast trembles as the Dark Menace makes his dramatic return! It's too short notice to schedule a comic book or game store appearance, but right here and now I'm sending out a general invitation! I'll be in town for BookExpo America at the Los Angeles Convention Center to promote "Election Daze" with Stan Lee and to promote my line of countdown calendars.
But here's the good part---I want to see loyal promoters when I'm in Los Angeles! You've just gotta come visit...you know how lonely I can get!
I'll be at the Emerald Grill Restaurant and Lounge at the Holiday Inn at 1020 South Figueroa right across from the Los Angeles Convention Center. What a cool place! Look for me at around 8:00 on Friday, May 30. I plan to invite several of my LA friends, including entertainer Jeff Scott, Throwing Toasters Grant Baciocco, and maybe even the lovable Fat Momma! Who knows who else will show up? But hey, it's not a party unless YOU show up! Then we can talk COTG! I might even spill the beans about MARTIAL LAW 2123...if I drink enough!
Keep watching for updates! If you live anywhere within three states of California I expect to see you!
-- May 17, 2008
Owoooo!
That's Wolf howling because Filsinger Games went beserk at the New York Comic Con on April 18-20! I mean we rocked the house.
And not just Filsinger Games, but Filsinger Publishing. No one is safe any longer.
I couldn't have been more thankful for the assistance from Kris (aCe mAn) Osk and Todd "Tournament Master" Joerchel. Todd's friend Jason helped us as well, in addition to Darren (Nitro G from "Who Wants to be a Super Hero"). Kris, Todd, and I had some great nights on the town mingling with industry professionals and even wild Venezuelan women (but that's another story).
We hope to put up a page of photos in the near future and then you'll see what I mean about the fun we had.
We released a new brochure that is too cool featuring Champions of the Galaxy and Legends of Wrestling. Hopefully we made a lot of new fans!
Best of all, we met some old diehard fans, always a highlight for me at these cons. You have no idea how much I enjoy hearing people tell me how they started playing in the 80's or 90's and how much they loved Star Warrior, Thantos, and Wolf. Hopefully our new stuff like COTGonline will bring them back into the fold. Wonderful.
This year is a big year for us, and the New York Con was a Coming Out Party (no,not THAT kind of coming out!). There were about 50,000 people at the con and I spent tons of time doing television spots, radio interviews, podcasts, you name it!
There are a few highlights already available online, like this interview with Comic Timing (go to the end for my interview about Champions of the Galaxy and my book with Stan Lee and a buncha stuff!) and also an interview with Bill Baker for his Baker's Dozen online column. Both interviews are very thorough, focusing mainly on "Election Daze" but also including COTG and LOW.
Stan Lee gushes enthusiastically about "Election Daze" in his comments at the big VIP event on Thursday evening in this YouTube video (again at the end):
There'll be more online eventually because I must have done at least a dozen interviews in one form or another.
Hey gang, we're inviting more and more people to our COTG and LOW party! Can't wait to see how much we grow in the next year or so. And the great news is YOU have been there with us as loyal promoters for years! You have no idea how much I appreciate your support.
And now I better get back to writing MARTIAL LAW 2123. The GWF is gonna become a war zone and no one will be safe!
--April 24th, 2008
Everything is coming to a head in the GWF. The old rules are about to change...and we soon face MARTIAL LAW 2123.
Endgame means business about cracking down on the rulebreakers in the GWF and he's joined by other voices like Retribution and Tauran. Does this mean a new Galactic Code? Does it mean new Code Enforcers?
But what about Sly Drury and the Dark Menace? Just where is Epoch? Is he alive or dead? Who is the brains behind the operation to replace Epoch and what is his/her goal?
The list of questions goes on. What's the story with Daimyo? Will his mysterious history be revealed in 2123?
And how about Bloodline and Encubus? Sounds like they've got some questions for Mother Superior. Will this situation be resolved. Or is there another blow-up coming in this camp?
Fear not, loyal promoter! The answers are coming in MARTIAL LAW 2123, the latest and greatest edition in the ongoing GWF saga!
I've started to write this bold new game edition and the possibilities frighten me! Wrestlers are going over the deep end! There's a violent flurry over taking sides. No good can come of this.
Hope to see you at the New York Comic Con on April 18-20, we can talk 2123. Todd, Kris, and the gang will be releasing an ALL-NEW COLOR BROCHURE promoting our cool game products (with help from awesome card artist and designer, Kevin Knipe).
We're gonna take the New York Comic Con by storm! Hope to see you so we can rap about MARTIAL LAW 2123 and all the exciting news this year!
The GWF has always had some wild unforeseen developments, but in MARTIAL LAW 2123 we'll top ourselves yet again! It's coming in July at GalactiCon 2008, the biggest event thus far in GWF history! Speaking of GalactiCon, check out our awesome new logo!
A line is going to be crossed...and the GWF can never go back. When MARTIAL LAW is instituted in the GWF, there can only be violence and rebellion...
--April 12th, 2008
Hey guys!
It's been a while since I've talked Champions with you but I've gotta say, I'm beyond excited about the new aCe game edition that's due out in April. Kris Osk has shown me what's in store when you get this set through COTGonline and I must say it's truly amazing!
From the artwork and coloring to the far-out storyline, the new "all-Centra entertainment" federation is chock full of everything loyal promoters are looking for in a game edition.
The best part about this set is that it acts as a 'foundation' for a new way of releasing game editions through COTGonline. As you might have already heard, the aCe will be the first COTG line of games to have "real time updates." Once you get on board and order the new aCe:all-Centra entertainment edition, which will act as a sort of 'New Beginning' jump-on point for those who have yet to try COTGonline or the aCe, you'll be up-to-date and ready to see how a federation evolves through continuous insert editions.
In a few months you may see a new stable of villains emerge to try and take over the aCe. A few months after that, you may see a complete remodeling of some of your favorite existing characters or maybe a new title belt added to the fed. Who knows what Kris and the gang have in store with these updates?! One thing we do know is it will be wild and fun and that's just the way we like it!
aCe: all-Centra entertainment will be fully compatible with and available exclusively through COTGonline. It will feature EVERY aCe character in the Simulator as well as in printable form. That means if you're brand new to aCe or COTGonline this is the perfect game edition to get started with! We're even considering printing out some game editions for those who are willing to pay a few extra bucks to have their paper game editions arrive in the mail, all ready to play with!
With COTGonline shaping up to be what we imagined it would be, what a better way to get on board than with the new aCe set? You can't miss this one, promoters, I won't allow it!
I'm really excited about COTG right now! Following on the heels of talking about aCe I'm going to talk about the new 2123 GWF game edition next time. Hey, it's even got a name and a theme, but I'll keep that secret for a week or two. For now it's time to really get jazzed for aCe: all-Centra entertainment!
Until Nes Kincade washes his mouth out with a bar of soap...
--March 30th, 2008
Well guys, it's finally here! The best known supporter of Champions of the Galaxy,Stan Lee, has released (with a slight assist from Filsinger Publishing)his book of political humor, Election Daze!
This is great! The election year has gotten too intense with Hillary and Obama at each other's throats! This light-hearted book of humor and satire will help clear the air.
Election Daze is due in book stores at the end of the month but we've already received our first shipment here at Federation Headquarters. That means you can order now and we'll begin shipping on Monday, March 17!
Loyal promoters will love this book! I've written a forward for the book about Stan's involvement with humor books in the past, and there's also a bio for little old me, the Dark Menace himself! And YES, it includes a mention for Champions of the Galaxy and Legends of Wrestling! Didn't I promise that we'd be spreading the word this year!
And if you get a chance, please go to Stan's YouTube for Election Daze and give it a great rating and comment! Help our campaign by spreading the word!
Election Daze is one of our biggest COTG-related collectibles and we're hoping a bestseller to boot! You can order with a credit card by phone(1-888-275-8178) or go to the online store! Do it now!
Until U.S. Male and American Guy are in the second printing of Election Daze...
--March 16, 2008
The buck stops here!
Any loyal promoter on the East Coast, oh heck, on the continent, had better be planning to come to the New York Comic Con on April 18-20! It's only the second biggest comic con in the country and it'll be HUGE!
And of course, WE'LL be there!
Yes, that includes writer KRIS OSK and the Tournament Master himself, TODD JOERCHEL! We'll have a booth and we'll be promoting all our great new COTG releases, especially COTGonline. Our goal is to show the world what they're missing!
We'll also have some inside info about upcoming game editions and projects. And if you buy me enough drinks (me, a drinker, nah!) maybe I'll spill the beans about GWF 2123! (Real title still to be determined.)
Hey, if that's not enough, then you've got to come see me in Washington D.C. on April 21! I'll be at Borders book store on 18th and L Street at 6:30 to promote Stan Lee's new book, ELECTION DAZE! Oh, and Stan will be there too! It'll be a monster event and you won't want to miss it!
And with Stan getting all that attention from his legions of fans, it'd be nice to see some loyal promoters there too!
So there it is, the NY Comic Con and Stan's book signing in Washington D.C. I'll be crushed if I don't see loyal promoters so we can talk about the GWF.
Oh, and then there's GALACTICON 2008 in Jamestown on July 12-13, but that's another story for another time!
See you in New York or D.C...Filsinger Games proudly marches on!
--March 7, 2008
Hey gang, it's been too long! There's been so much going on that I haven't written anything lately, but now's the time.
Our BIG YEAR OF CHANGE (this year!) has started with a bang with our new Web sites. How cool! How exciting!
Our new online store is an upgrade too. Thanks to Kris, Todd, and Larry for all their assistance in moving Filsinger Games forward.
As for our games, there's all kinds of cool stuff coming there too! Look for the new 2123 game edition this summer (release date is early July, in time for GalactiCon 2008). All the storylines implied (and not implied) in SUBVERSION 2122 will move forward, especially the wild new conflict that Endgame is pushing. Whose side will Wolf join? That's to say nothing of Anivar and a bunch of other guys. It'll be incredible! It's all I've been thinking about lately, I can barely sleep at night with visions of 2123 invading my thoughts!
There's also some new aCe stuff due soon from Kris Osk. And hopefully you've been playing the awesome MMA version of the CPC (now called POW). Mark Ashby went out on a limb, but that's cool, we love that at Filsinger Games! Especially if it makes YOU, our loyal supporters, happy.
I've also been busy with Filsinger Publishing. As many of you know I'm releasing a book of political humor with Stan Lee called ELECTION DAZE. It's wild, it's crazy! It's Stan Lee at his gag-filled best!
You can be among the very first to pre-order ELECTION DAZE at our online store. Then watch the world jump in when the book is released in stores in March! Man, what an exciting time for the Filsinger Universe.
To pre-order ELECTION DAZE go to our online store. It's only $9.95 but it'll be the HIT HUMOR BOOK for Election 2008! Also, go to the Election Daze MySpace and become a Friend! Stan and I have all kinds of fun planned including a special contest coming soon!
What a start to 2008! We're going to spread Filsinger Games madness all over the planet! And with YOU by our side, our loyal supporters, NOTHING can stop us! CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY is taking over.
--February 3, 2008
Tis the season! I've been receiving many Christmas cards from loyal promoters, which is true every year, and I want to thank you again for being so thoughtful. CotG isn't just a business, it's a way of life. And we don't just have fans (or even promoters), we have friends. It's all quite wonderful and I am very thankful.
Thanks especially to Todd Joerchel, Kris Osk, and Larry Swank. On their shoulders we're building the future of Filsinger Games. Wait till you see the surprises in 2008, starting as early as January! A whole new look. A whole new approach.
Stay tuned as we stun the gaming world with our boldness in 2008. And if you're good (and you guys are ALWAYS good, Santa Wolf told me) I'll give you a sneak preview of the book I'm publishing with Stan Lee BEFORE the rest of the world hears about it...and believe me the rest of the world WILL hear about it!
You guys are on the inside, the ground floor, you're the foundation of our success. I wish you a happy holiday season, kick back and relax, play the games, and warn the world that the Filsinger Games onslaught is coming!
--December 22, 2007
HAPPY GALACTIC HOLIDAYS to everyone!
Well, you can't say we didn't give you enough cool new game merchandise for this holiday season! I won't even try to summarize everything, just go to the online store and check it out. All the new stuff is designated at the store with a holiday package. Scroll down and check it all out!
This means that we're ending 2007 with a bang. And that's NOTHING compared with the excitment coming in 2008! There's LEGENDS coming to COTGonline plus the all-indy edition called LEGENDS OF THE FUTURE. What a year for LEGENDS OF WRESTLING it will be.
Then there's the continued release of our game editions in the COTGonline format, beginning with INVASION 2088-2090. Yep, that's BISHOP HELL, SPIKE, and company getting the cool new COTGonline treatment!
And don't forget all our great releases in our traditional format, including the new GWF game edition (2123) coming next summer. Where will ENDGAME'S crusade lead? You'll find out!
--Holiday Season 2007
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