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Checker BPG prepares for launch of Superhero 2044 Kickstarter

Checker Book Publishing Group released a demo video of the upcoming re-release of the first ever superhero role-playing game, Superhero 2044.  This is a remake of the original system from 1974, a game not as well known as D&D but still paved the way for other superhero RPGs such as Villains and Vigilantes, Champions, and of course, DC Heroes.  And that led to superhero video games that didn't suck. Like City of Heroes/Villains and Batman: Arkham Asylum.

While the Checker BPG page does seem to heavily feature large boobed women, the game supports actual diversity.  It will come with hundreds of premade characters, from every race, gender, creed, and color, and they are all integrated into the game like normal people.

The Kickstarter will be launched on August 16, 2017.  Superhero 2044 will be both an RPG and a card game, with an expected release sometime in 2018.
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