January 7, 2004 (SEATTLE) � WizKids LLC, makers of the best-selling Mage Knight™, MechWarrior®: Dark Age and HeroClix® collectable miniatures games (CMGs), is proud to announce the release of the Counterassault expansion for the MechWarrior: Dark Age CMG, the science fiction miniatures game that has sold more than 40 million figures worldwide since its release in 2002.
"Counterassault introduces new and exciting aspects to the MechWarrior game," said Jordan Weisman, WizKids CEO. "Positive heat effects, longer range for 'Mechs®, and all-new units that flesh out the House Liao faction appeal to new and veteran players alike."
A Counterassault Booster Pack contains four randomly selected, prepainted miniature figures, including two 'Mechs, and it carries a suggested retail price of $9.99. A MechWarrior: Dark Age Starter Set is required to play.
Learn more about MechWarrior online at wizkidsgames.com/mwdarkage. The game is fully supported with organized play at conventions and in-store tournaments.
Founded by 20-year game-industry veteran Jordan Weisman, WizKids is a Seattle-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating tabletop games driven by imagination. Its Mage Knight, MechWarrior and HeroClix CMGs are among the most successful games on the market today, and the company has sold tens of millions of figures worldwide. For additional information, visit wizkidsgames.com.
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