08/15/2023
Battlefield Press International Announces New Partnership with Strange Machine Games
August 14th, 2023 – Battlefield Press International and Strange Machine Games have agreed to a restructured partnership and license agreement for the Robotech TTRPG for Savage Worlds. Strange Machine Games (SMG), which holds the license from Harmony Gold to produce Robotech tabletop role playing games, will produce the Savage Robotech Role Playing Game with the release of their upcoming “Omnibus edition”. With this change, Battlefield Press International will take over responsibilities for Savage Worlds support material for the setting, including adventure modules.
“We are looking forward to working with Battlefield Press going forward” says Jeff Mechlinski, President of Strange Machine Games.
In 2019, Battlefield Press International released Robotech: A Macross Saga Role Playing Game (SWAdE, Revised). “Battlefield Press appreciates the opportunity provided by SMG and the trust given to us to continue to support role playing in the Robotech universe,” says Adam R. Thompson, President, and Publisher of Battlefield Press International.
This new contract announcement includes an addition to the Battlefield Press leadership team. Jeffrey Webb is joining the Battlefield Press team as the co-Line Developer for Savage Robotech. Jeffrey starts in this role at the end of August 2023.
“We look forward to having Jeff work with us. Jeff is a long-time gamer and a Savage Worlds writer, but most importantly to this role, a lifelong Robotech fan,” added Adam R. Thompson.
Product announcements will come after consultation with SMG management and approval.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES INCLUDING INTERVIEWS AND REVIEW COPIES:
• Adam R. Thompson, Battlefield Press International President and Publisher – [email protected]
About Battlefield Press International
Battlefield Press International celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023 as a leading publisher of history, alternate history and science-fiction based tabletop roleplaying games. Co-founded by Jonathan M. Thompson, Adam R. Thompson continues the company’s legacy after Jonathan’s passing. BPI is best known for games and books such as Ben Dunn’s Ninja High School and Mighty Tiny, Gaslight Victorian Fantasy, Pulp Fantastic, Eldritch Skies, and the fiction anthology Sisterhood of the Blade.
About Strange Machine Games
Strange Machine Games – SMG – was founded in 2011 as a small Role Playing Game, POD publisher. SMG launched with the successfully crowd funded Age Past RPG. Age Past is 400 pages, full color, and rivals much larger companies production value for layout and art. The Age Past RPG is still being updated and recently has a successful crowdfunding effort to create a revised edition.
SMG aims to make the most dynamic and interesting Board Game & RPG products on the market, even if it means using strange machines to get there. In every SMG product, we aim to provide play experiences that provide a unique experience. We hope to win over the hearts of those who give SMG products a try.
SMG products are designed, not just created. Cogent consideration goes into every design decision to help craft a great experience in every aspect of the game, from the layouts, player interaction, to the content. We truly endeavor to bring you products that speak to your soul.
