Legends of the Future

[traviz]

PRESS RELEASE

Holter Publishing



Holter Publishing Contact: Mark Holter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Online at: www.icpulse.com
Filsinger Games information: www.filsingergames.com

HOLTER PUBLISHING AND FILSINGER GAMES TEAMING UP
New Filsinger Games Legends of Wrestling TM edition to feature independent wrestlers

Filsinger Games, the creators of the popular Champions of the Galaxy TM and Legends of Wrestling TM games, and Indy Circuit Pulse TM magazine are teaming up for an exciting new project: the Legends of Wrestling TM Legends of the Future game edition.
In 1984, Tom Filsinger proposed a wrestling game to the World Wrestling Federation only to be rejected in favor of a Milton Bradley game. This rejection inadvertently led to the creation and success of Champions of the Galaxy, a sci-fi wrestling dice-and-card game that can be played alone or with two or more friends, and which features hundreds of characters from the future or professional wrestling. Champions of the Galaxy was first released in 1986, and over 30 expansions have followed since then. Because of this, Filsinger has been able to collaborate with some exceptionally talented artists through the years such as Darryl Banks, Scott Rosema, and Hannibal King. The most prolific Champions of the Galaxy artist is Brian Michael Bendis, one of the biggest names in the comic book field. Filsinger Games also released another card game featuring real-life wrestling stars called Legends of Wrestling in 2000. In 2007, Filsinger Games released a computer simulation version of Champions of the Galaxy called COTGonline.

In 2007, Holter Publishing launched a new print magazine dedicated to independent wrestling titled Indy Circuit Pulse. The quarterly magazine includes both entertaining and informative stories about every aspect of the business. With guest writers such as independent wrestling icon Mike Quackenbush and wrestling legend Ric Draisin, Indy Circuit Pulse has set itself apart from other professional wrestling publications with a fresh, professional look at the business.

The new Legends of Wrestling game edition will feature 12 or more independent wrestlers to be included as official characters in the game. In order to fill those 12 spots, Indy Circuit Pulse is contacting several of the top independent wrestlers on the circuit today. In addition to the core group of wrestlers chosen to be characters in the game, the magazine is also holding a contest to fill a couple of those spots.

“This is a great opportunity for independent wrestlers to get some exposure.” States Indy Circuit Pulse Publisher and Editor Mark Holter. “There are thousands of people who play the Legends of Wrestling game. Filsinger Games is known for innovation and creativity and has a huge, loyal following.”

If you are an independent wrestler and are interested in being one of the lucky 12 characters in the upcoming Legends of the Future game edition, send an audition tape to:
Holter Publishing
Legends of the Future
614 5th Ave NW
Minot, ND 58703



This is really exciting news! The LOW fans get a set of guys to add to their feds and as the first indy wrestler to benefit from the Filsinger/Indy Pulse partnership, I can tell you that it means a lot to see yourself in card form. I can't wait to see who they get for this set.

[JMello]

Not to start an I want thread or anything, but I'd really like to see Chad Collyer and Preston Quinn get cards. Chad went to my high school and Preston I know personally and his pick is on the freakin website!

[mft]

traviz said:

This is really exciting news! The LOW fans get a set of guys to add to their feds and as the first indy wrestler to benefit from the Filsinger/Indy Pulse partnership, I can tell you that it means a lot to see yourself in card form. I can't wait to see who they get for this set.

I think it is as well. I've talked with Harker about this and he loved that he was able to become a part of the game.

Plus, I love the exposure it can give to some of the indy guys out there who may not be able to make it to the big leagues

[mft]

jmello said:

Not to start an I want thread or anything, but I'd really like to see Chad Collyer and Preston Quinn get cards. Chad went to my high school and Preston I know personally and his pick is on the freakin website!

You should drop them a line jmello to let them know

[Tournament Master]

I was wondering how long it would take this to get up on the discussion board.

If you know anyone that would like to be part of the game, please have them contact Mark. We are looking for a good mix of territories and gimmicks.

Should be a fun set and should give Legends fans something else to look forward to before next summer's next release.

[JimSteel]

I said it before to Tom and Todd that fellow COTG Promoters and Pro Wrestlers Steven Blade and Laura Phoenix should get cards as should Steve's Tag Partner Mike Ice

[traviz]

tournamentmaster said:

I was wondering how long it would take this to get up on the discussion board.

Was it supposed to be a secret?


What other "secrets" are you hiding?


I remember back when it took years of begging and pleading to get your own LOW card. These guys today got it so easy.

[JamieOD]

Urge to want Mike Quackenbush in the set...Rising!

Seeing that the magazine has been giving out indy cards, this is a very good idea.

[Tournament Master]

Not a secret...especially since Mark was putting it up on his website.

Although I do have a few secret.... ;D

[GalactiKing]

Looking forward to it.

[Knapik]

This is awesome. I hope we get some cool names!

[Big Bri]

traviz said:

I remember back when it took years of begging and pleading to get your own LOW card. These guys today got it so easy.

LOL

[Gunslinger]

This could give the Junior Heavyweight division a lot more depth and also help to flesh out the lower and midcard roster.

[mwjergs]

I was figuring that they would go this route. I think it's great. A chance for even more wrestlers and some fresh faces to throw in the mix.
Anyone know the expected release? I'm guessing next summer.

[stephenvegas]

gunslinger said:

This could give the Junior Heavyweight division a lot more depth and also help to flesh out the lower and midcard roster.

Yeah, I agree. And I think it would be cool to see a tag team as 2 of the 12 cards in this upcoming set.

[stephenvegas]

mwjergs said:

I was figuring that they would go this route. I think it's great. A chance for even more wrestlers and some fresh faces to throw in the mix.
Anyone know the expected release? I'm guessing next summer.

Based on what Tournamnet Master said earlier in this thread (I think the 4th post of this thread) that this set would give us somehting to look forward to until next summer's relase, it sounded to me llke that meant this set will be released before next summer when there would be another regular LOW set released.

[Gunslinger]

Maybe the Backseat Boys will show up in this set. They've been signed for quite some time.

[rawhide]

never heard of this team.

[cotguy130]

Are online-usage rights part of the plan?

For that matter, is online-usage being looked at for future LOW contracts?

[hofclemens]

hey great news glad to see some of the guys on the indies who may not get to "the show" get some props