In this interview with Philip Reed, the CEO of Steve Jackson Games, we talk about his role in the company, an anniversary and more.
Check back soon for our the game play video of Mars Attacks Ten Minute Take Down – Starring Phil Reed and his stunt double.
Topps and Steve Jackson Games Invade Earth with GURPS Mars Attacks
AUSTIN, Texas (May 13, 2015) – Steve Jackson Games and Topps have a successful history of partnering together, particularly where Mars Attacks is concerned. Mars Attacks: The Dice Game was a big hit with fans, and soon Mars Attacks: Ten-Minute Takedown will hit stores, allowing dexterity game fans to destroy Earthling cities too. But what about GURPS fans? Well, now they’ll get their chance too, with GURPS Mars Attacks! This book will let GURPS players act out the invasion of Earth, from either the Earthling side or the Martian side!
“It should be no surprise by now that we love Mars Attacks, and that we love working with Topps,” said Phil Reed, Steve Jackson Games CEO. “And now we get to share that love with all of our loyalGURPS fans. That’s exciting!”
Mars Attacks: Extermination Expansion
$64.99
Just when it seemed like things couldn’t get any weirder! The final push for Greenville is underway, and both sides call on heavy reinforcements – and one or two oddities, in order to get the job done!
The Science Division arrive to bolster the Martian Invasion effort. Under the direction of the insane genius of Chief Surgeon Gorl, they are here to finish the job that Tor started, whether he likes it or not. And as if that wasn’t enough, they bring giant bugs with them as well.
Watch as Matt opens up the Mars Attacks Dice Game from Steve Jackson Games.
Next week we’ll have some game play for you.
It occurred to me that my count might end up off. That isn’t because I can’t count, it’s much more likely that I might not have the time to make the posts once I arrive in Indy.
It has been a day since I shared my desire to explore The Amega Weapon. Today we will look at aliens. Is it a surprise that there will be aliens at Gen Con? I’m sure that I’m going to leave some out, but I’m really looking forward to checking Alien Uprising from Mr.B. Games, All quiet on the Martian Front, and Mars Attacks.
Mars Attacks: The Miniatures Game
$79.99 SRP
Mars Attacks: The Miniatures Game is the game of over-the-top violence played with highly detailed colored plastic figurines, where one player commands the Martian invaders and the other commands the brave human survivors and scattered US soldiers.
Follow our heroes during the battle of Greenville with fun playable scenarios, each with their own objectives: eliminate the enemy, capture the intelligence and escape the Martian invaders!
Mars Attacks is full of wacky events and cinematic action made possible by the simple set of game mechanics that are very easy to learn, and by the game’s Event Card deck.
