RPG Industry News
West End Games Sold
Honesdale, PA– Humanoids is pleased to announce that the long rumored sale of West End Games imprint is complete. The sale means that new life can be breathed into a company that has been, for so long, existing at a minimal level. The transaction transfers West End Games trademarks and intellectual properties from Humanoids Inc. to Eric J. Gibson and the still forming Purgatory Publishing Inc.
West End Games, formed in 1974 and best known for publishing highly cinematic role playing games like Star Wars D6, Paranoia, DC Universe, and Torg, has produced over 350 roleplaying game and related products to date.
With the purchase of West End Games, Purgatory Publishing adds game production to its business strategy, a strategy that already includes the publication of fiction novels.
"No time will be wasted in putting new West End Games products on the shelf," says Mr. Gibson. "Plans include the printing of the extremely popular D6 System, the continued development of Torg 2.0, and the acquisition on new licenses. The future looks bright."
For more information about West End Games and its lines, visit http://www.westendgames.com. Questions concerning this transaction may be directed to Mr. Gibson at
hellsreach@lycos.com.
