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Catalyst Game Labs is pleased to announce that Randal N. Bills will be attending the MechWarrior Online North American Launch Event in San Francisco, California, on September 26th.

“I played the original MechWarrior computer game when it was released in 1989,” said Randall N. Bills, Managing Developer for Catalyst Game Labs. “In fact, I […]

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The following products have a Street Date of SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2013:


Technical Readout: 3145 ($39.99)
The great experiment that was the Republic of the Sphere has failed. Withdrawn behind the Fortress walls, the once-great power has become a silent, opaque remnant of its former glory. Without its influence, old hatreds have risen […]

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Herb Beas is stepping down as the BattleTech Line Developer.

Herb has served long years, first as an assistant line developer and then almost five years as the Line Developer, adding immensely to the lore that is the BattleTech game and universe. His skills and dedication have helped swim the often-muddy waters of licensing, […]

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As happens every year, Catalyst Game Labs is effectively closing down as all-hands are on deck to run Gen Con. Effective from tomorrow and running until roughly August 21st, the usual channels of communications (emails, website updates, and so on) will go unanswered.

Additionally, even once communications resume it’ll be another week or two for […]

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CATALYST AT GEN CON 2013

On August 1, 2013 By

As always, Catalyst Game Labs will be at Gen Con 2013 in force. In fact, this year we’re taking things to a whole new level!

ALPHA STRIKE

BattleTech: Alpha Strike is a quick-playing tactical miniatures game that provides a whole new way to enjoy BattleTech, giving you thecomplete experience as a true miniatures game […]

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“You must hold this ridge, Chu-i. We have no reserves. Either they are stopped here, or they take the city.”

“It will be held, Sir.”

“There is no retreat either way, Chu-i. Make sure your soldiers understand this.”

“Of course, Sir.”

The comm fizzed out, and she went to address her warriors. Her warriors… where […]

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For centuries, the armies of the Great Houses have fought to reclaim the glory of the fallen Star League, sending regiments of their elite MechWarriors into battle across hundreds of worlds as humanity slid inexorably toward a new Dark Age. The coming of the Clans—descendants of the lost Star League army—did little to stem […]

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We published Strategic Operations in 2009 (my head…really, already!). And as soon as the community got a look at the “Quick-Strike” section of the rules in the back, we’ve been asked all of that time when we’re going to publish a separate, complete rulebook. That allows players to experience the full measure of BattleTech […]

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We published Strategic Operations in 2009 (my head…really, already!). And as soon as the community got a look at the “Quick-Strike” section of the rules in the back, we’ve been asked all of that time when we’re going to publish a separate, complete rulebook. That allows players to experience the full measure of BattleTech […]

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Alpha Strike Preview 2

On July 26, 2013 By

For centuries, the armies of the Great Houses have fought to reclaim the glory of the fallen Star League, sending regiments of their elite MechWarriors into battle across hundreds of worlds as humanity slid inexorably toward a new Dark Age. The coming of the Clans—descendants of the lost Star League army—did little to stem […]

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