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'''Paizo Publishing''' is an [[United States|American]] [[publishing company]] located in [[Bellevue, Washington]] that specializes in [[magazine]]s aimed at audiences interested in [[role-playing games]] and other gaming-related [[hobbies]].  They also run an [[Online shop|online retail store]] selling role-playing games, gaming aids, [[board game]]s, [[comic book]]s, [[toy]]s, [[clothing]] and other products.  Paizo also has an active messageboard community, which is home to several hundred regular posters.
'''Paizo Publishing''' is an [[United States|American]] [[publishing company]] located in [[Bellevue, Washington]] that specializes in [[magazine]]s aimed at audiences interested in [[role-playing games]] and other gaming-related [[hobbies]].  They also run an [[Online shop|online retail store]] selling role-playing games, gaming aids, [[board game]]s, [[comic book]]s, [[toy]]s, [[clothing]] and other products.  Paizo also has an active [[Internet forum|forum]] community.


Paizo's magazines formerly included ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' magazines, both published under license from [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.<ref>
Paizo's magazines formerly included ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' and ''[[Dungeon (magazine)|Dungeon]]'' magazines, both published under license from [[Wizards of the Coast]]. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.<ref>
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| date = 2007-04-19
| date = 2007-04-19
| language = English
| language = English
}} (press release)</ref> A new monthly publication, ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)|Pathfinder]]'', will continue the [[Adventure Path]] concept featured in ''Dungeon''.  Though both Paizo and Wizards stated that the discontinuation was conducted on amicable terms, there have been many rumblings throughout both the Paizo and Wizards messageboard communities as to the contrary.
}} (press release)</ref> A new monthly publication, ''[[Pathfinder (periodical)|Pathfinder]]'', will continue the [[Adventure Path]] concept featured in ''Dungeon''.


Other Paizo product lines include the ''GameMastery'' line of standalone adventures and accessories, as well as the ''Planet Stories'' brand publishing classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.
Other Paizo product lines include the ''GameMastery'' line of standalone adventures and accessories, as well as the ''Planet Stories'' brand publishing classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://paizo.com/ Official Web site] of Paizo Publishing
*[http://paizo.com/ Official Web site] of Paizo Publishing


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Paizo Publishing is an American publishing company located in Bellevue, Washington that specializes in magazines aimed at audiences interested in role-playing games and other gaming-related hobbies. They also run an online retail store selling role-playing games, gaming aids, board games, comic books, toys, clothing and other products. Paizo also has an active forum community.

Paizo's magazines formerly included Dragon and Dungeon magazines, both published under license from Wizards of the Coast. In early 2007, it was announced that the license had lapsed and would not be renewed, effective September 2007.[1] A new monthly publication, Pathfinder, will continue the Adventure Path concept featured in Dungeon.

Other Paizo product lines include the GameMastery line of standalone adventures and accessories, as well as the Planet Stories brand publishing classic fantasy, science fiction, and science fantasy novels.

The company formerly produced a magazine called Undefeated, and in 2004 - 2005 briefly published the venerable science fiction title Amazing Stories.

The CEO of Paizo is Lisa Stevens. Publisher Erik Mona is also Editor-in-Chief of Dragon. The Editor-in-Chief of Dungeon is James Jacobs.

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  1. Paizo Publishing to Cease Publication of DRAGON and DUNGEON (in English) , 2007-04-19. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. (press release)