Next year's convention is scheduled for June 26-29, 2003, to be held once again in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The "early bird rate" of $40 is available through Jan. 10, 2003. For more information, visit www.originsgames.com.

Out of the Box Publishing, featuring the new games Switch and Squint.

Battle Grid from Zeno Games.

The game Chobolo from Games for the Mind.

Life-size Devil Bunny Needs a Ham.

J.U.M.P. Into the Unknown, published by Evil Polish Brothers.

News included here is culled from various sources, including official company press releases and Web sites.