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Gen Con 2012 Preview Now Live on BGG

Gen Con 2012 Preview Now Live on BGG
From gallery of W Eric Martin
Gen Con Indy 2012 takes place August 16-19, 2012, and as the largest and longest-running game convention in the U.S. – more than forty years! – it's no surprise that U.S. publishers will demo or sell many new games at the show in order to introduce fresh releases, build buzz, and (of course) make sales.

While I've compiled Nürnberg and Spiel Preview lists annually since 2007, this is my first go at a Gen Con Preview, but it functions along the same lines: Show off games that will debut at the convention or be released shortly beforehand, while also highlighting games that will be available in demo or preview format with publication scheduled for a later date. With Gen Con more than six weeks away at this point (and no list of scheduled exhibitors yet from the convention organizers), the list is far from complete, but it's a starting point for now and will grow in the weeks ahead to include as much as I can verify related to the show.

With that said, here's the Gen Con 2012 Preview. To add titles to this list (or send me general game news for coverage on BGG News), please write me at wericmartin AT gmail.com. Thanks!

P.S. Gen Con!

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