* Hyborian Gates CCG released
by Cardz.

* In Philadelphia, Origins has its
best attendance in several years.
A scheduling conflict put this on
the same weekend as
Dragon*Con, causing some
problems for people and compa-
nies that wanted to attend both.

* Redemption CCG released by
Cactus Game Design.

* Shadowfist CCG released by
Daedalus Games.

* No sign of Vampire: The
Eternal Struggle.

AUGUST

* Battlelords CCG released by
New Millennium Entertainment.

* Birthright RPG, a new AD&D
world and system, released
by TSR.

* Everway RPG, Wizards of the
Coast's first original roleplay-
ing game, released.

* Gen Con, the world's biggest

adventure gaming show, hosts
a ton of CCG tournaments
along with all the traditional
roleplaying, miniatures, and
wargaming events. Nearly
30,000 gamers, a record,
descend upon Milwaukee.

* Guardians CCG released by FPG.

* Highlander CCG released by
Thunder Castle Games.

* Marvel OverPower CCG
released by Fleer.

* Magic: The Gathering world
championships held in Seattle

and won by Swiss player
Alexander Blumke.

* Umbra, a Rage expansion,
released by White Wolf.