Paizo Publishing

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Paizo Publishing
Type Private
Founded 2002
Headquarters Bellevue, Washington
Key people Lisa Stevens, Erik Mona, James Jacobs
Industry Role-playing, board games, science fiction and fantasy fiction
Products Pathfinder, Planet Stories
Website http://paizo.com/

Paizo Publishing is an American publishing company located in Bellevue, Washington that specializes in game aids and adventures for "the world's most popular fantasy role-playing game" (Dungeons & Dragons). They also run an online retail store selling role-playing games, gaming aids, board games, comic books, toys, clothing and other products. Paizo also has an active forum community.

Paizo formerly published Dragon and Dungeon magazines,[1] both published under license from Wizards of the Coast. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.[2][3][4] A new monthly publication, Pathfinder, continues the Adventure Path concept featured in Dungeon.

Other Paizo product lines include the GameMastery line of standalone adventures and accessories, the Titanic Games line of board games including Kill Doctor Lucky,[5] and the Planet Stories brand publishing classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.[6]

The company began producing a bimonthly magazine called Undefeated (now defunct) in 2003,[7] and in 2004 resurrected the venerable science fiction title Amazing Stories.[8] Unfortunately the two publications were placed on hiatus in 2005, and finally canceled in 2006.[9]

The CEO of Paizo is Lisa Stevens. Publisher Erik Mona is former Editor-in-Chief of Dragon. The former Editor-in-Chief of Dungeon is James Jacobs, who is now Editor-in-Chief of Pathfinder .

Paizo announced on 18 March 2008 that they would be launching the Pathfinder RPG. According to statements from the Publisher and the CEO, Paizo intends to modify, update, maintain, and publish the 3.5 SRD in the Pathfinder RPG (via WotC's OGL). Paizo does this in the belief that Dungeons and Dragons v.3.5 will no longer be published or supported by WotC. The Pathfinder RPG also supports their campaign setting, Pathfinder. One of the stated primary goals of the Pathfinder RPG is backwards compatibility with all previously generated 3.5 materials.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Julie Bartel. "Features The Good, The Bad, and the Edgy", School Library Journal, 2005-07-01, p. 35. 
  2. ^ Paizo Publishing to Cease Publication of DRAGON and DUNGEON. Wizards of the Coast (2007-04-19). Retrieved on 2007-04-19. (press release)
  3. ^ Magazine Publishers of America (2003). Defunct or Suspended Magazines 2007. MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry. Magazine Publishers of America. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
  4. ^ Paige Wiser. "Found: A subscription for happiness in life", Chicago Sun Times, 2007-07-01, p. A18. 
  5. ^ Edwin Wong. "Oddball diversions", New Straits Times Local, 2008-01-19, p. 16. 
  6. ^ John Baichtal (2008-02-05). Geekdad - "Planet Stories" Revives the Best of Pulp Fiction. Wired News. Retrieved on 2008-02-09.
  7. ^ Magazine Publishers of America (2003). New & Noted 2003 Magazines: January-December 2003. MPA Website:The Definitive Source of the Magazine Industry. Magazine Publishers of America. Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
  8. ^ Ben Bova. "Local action can change the world, one word at a time", Naples Daily News, December 26, 2004. Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 
  9. ^ "Amazing Stories Ends Run", March 27, 2006. Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 

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