WotC - Axis and Allies News

It seems they are making Anniversary Editions of A&A Europe and Pacific the same way they made the huge $100 Anniversary Edition of the main game.

However, the cool thing about the two releases is you can put the two maps together and play a giant sized game of A&A. There will be new rules on how to combine the two games and everything. I'm not sure how a player will get this on their kitchen table. Just one map alone is HUGE. I guess they will have to go to their local gaming store to play a mega game. :)

Also, some details on the 1942 release, and some projected release dates:

The 1942 edition is first and then the Anniversary Edition of Pacific is due in October/November. Then Europe get's the large treatment in the Spring.

From what I understand, the 1942 edition will still be a 5 player game and the board is regular size not Super Size. I got the impression it was a hybrid of the Anniversary Edition and the standard edition.

street date listed is August 18th: WOC250660000 Axis & Allies 1942 $30.00 SDI

Axis & Allies celebrates it's 25th Anniversary in 2009 with a new and updated edition of it's original classic game. Axis & Allies 1942, designed and developed by Larry Harris, will utilize the updated rules established in A&A Anniversary Edition. Cruiser class ships will make their debut in A&A 1942, forever changing the naval line-up. Newly sculpted playing pieces and all new packaging will position this game as the cornerstone of the Axis & Allies game line for years to come. Decide the fate of a nation in a few short hours!