Convention Preview: Essen 2006 - Publishers A-M

By Rick Thornquist
Translations by Patrick Korner

Editor's Note: Because of its size, we have split the Essen Preview into two parts. This is the first part that includes the publishers beginning with letters A-M. To see the second part of this preview, check out the Convention Preview: Essen 2006 - Publishers N-Z. Also note that because of the split, some of the internal links in the preview will no longer work.

The Essen game fair in October is one of the two major game conventions in Germany, the other being the Nuremberg International Toy Fair in February. The Nuremberg fair is strictly a trade fair which is only open to people in the game business - the Essen fair is open to the public. Quite a few new games are expected to be introduced at Essen, which is taking place from October 19th to 22nd, 2006. This is a preview of the games that are expected to be released at the fair (or shortly before or after the fair, you never know with game companies).

Included in this report are a number of games that are to be released in the summer, between Nuremberg and Essen. We are including these games as they may also be featured at the Essen game fair. We will denote these games with a sun icon.

Note that this information is cobbled together from many sources, some in foreign languages, so be forewarned - some inaccuracies may have crept in. As we receive further information, this article will be updated.

Also note that some non-German publishers such as 999 Games and Café Games are included for reference only - these companies may not be at the fair itself.

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