August 24, 2005 (SEATTLE) - WizKids Inc., creators of the runaway hit games Pirates of the Spanish Main and HeroClix, are proud to announce the release of Mage Knight Nexus, the latest expansion for the Mage Knight Collectable Miniatures Game (CMG).
"Mage Knight Nexus brings Mage Knight back to its roots," said Mike Samora, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for WizKids Inc. "We offered updated versions of many favorite characters from across the Mage Knight timeline, and gave many of them new stats and paint schemes." Mage Knight: Nexus features over 144 figures, each of them with an ability nexus and slots to wield Items and Relics � an important ability in the Mage Knight game.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Mage Knight Nexus would be the last release for the Mage Knight CMG in its current format. The brand will continue on the PC with the release of Mage Knight Apocalypse early next year.
Founded by 25-year game-industry veteran Jordan Weisman, WizKids® is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its MechWarrior® and HeroClix® CMGs and Pirates and Rocketmen CSGs are among the most successful games on the market today, and the company has sold hundreds of millions of game pieces worldwide. For additional information, visit www.wizkidsgames.com.
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