Is Star Wars a dying game?

[M.L. Martin]

I'm a bigger Star Wars fan than anyone. And I fear the RPG may be dead. I don't want to be the harbinger of unfounded rumors, but take a look at the licenses from the Official Star Wars Newsletter:

Toys, Games & Electronics
Hasbro Toy Group: Master Toy License
Hasbro Games: Puzzles and games
LEGO Systems, Inc: Building block construction sets
Wizards of the Coast: Star Wars Trading Card Game and Miniatures Games

I don't see any mention of the Star Wars RPG. Take that to mean what you will.

Someone on the SW mailing list noticed this, got in touch with WotC, and confirmed that yes, they're holding on to the RPG license as well.

And news out of GenCon (reported on GamingReport) suggests that we will see an upswing when/after RotS comes out.

Matthew L. Martin

 

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Personally, I get the SW books (even though I'm not running atm) ... I still would like to see SW covered like WEG did it (and also be affordable) ...