Because playing Battletech wouldn’t be half as fun if you knew who’d be publishing it next year. Apparently Catalyst has been successful, and so have those who like getting free money.

Original rumor-mill spawn point

Catalyst Game Lab’s press release (response)

ClassicBattletech.com forum chatter

There’s also word of several voluntary key departures including an operations manager, a book keeper and a lead (print) designer.

Adam Jury: No longer with Catalyst Game Labs/IMR

[originally seen on Scrapyard Armory]

(Updated with links)

(Updated with legal action 04/22)

http://mxyzplk.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/the-hammer-comes-down-on-catalyst-games/

In case you missed it elsewhere , Catalyst Game Labs is offering reduced prices on various Battletech PDFs! Including, but not limited to:

Total Warfare: $15

TechManual: $15

Tactical Operation: $15

Strategic Operations: $15