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An Interstellar Empire Is Yours for the Making

An ancient galactic civilization is fragmented; numerous intelligent species vie for political, commercial and military control. Meanwhile, the former galactic capital of Mecatol Rex hosts the Galactic Council. Can you create a power base strong enough to unite the galaxy and begin a new golden age? That's the task that lies before you in Fantasy Flight Games' epic classic, Twilight Imperium, now in its third edition. More »

8:00 AM on Thu May 22 2008
By Ed Grabianowski
1,904 views, 23 comments

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Merchant of Venus, the Game of Intergalactic Trade

In 1988, Avalon Hill released Merchant of Venus, a game of intergalactic trade and exploration that was about a decade ahead of its time. Although the pun-tacular title character exists only as a legend outlined on the back of the box, Merchant of Venus maintains a loyal cult following. People have even created mods and upgrades, despite the game being long out of print. Multiple winning strategies and a great sci-fi backdrop are just two reasons why you should spend this summer prowling garage sales for a used copy.
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8:00 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Ed Grabianowski
1,795 views, 30 comments

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