Wizards of the Coast Acquires Star Wars Roleplaying Gamea License
Wizards of the Coast Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc., has been granted the exclusive worldwide license to publish roleplaying games, miniatures table-top games and accessories based on Star Wars, the Star Wars expanded universe and the three Star Wars prequels.
"It has always been a dream of ours to create roleplaying games and accessories based on the classic Star Wars tales. We are delighted to join forces with such a team," said Lisa Stevens, Wizards of the Coast brand manager for Star Wars game products.
"The Star Wars saga has long been a great foundation for roleplaying, and we are very proud to be partnered with the people who are renowned for the best roleplaying products in the world," said Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing Ltd.
The first Wizards of the Coast Star Wars game product will be released in fall 2000.
