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Modest Expectations for Holiday Sales
December 1, 2023

It was a choppy summer and fall leading into the holiday season in hobby game stores, with modest expectations for sales in the season, we found in our interviews.

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New 'Companion' Includes Titles Omitted from First Omnibus
November 30, 2023
The new "companion" volume collects several tie-ins that were not included in the original House of M omnibus.
Judge Denies Two of Colorist's Claims But Allows Others to Go Forward
November 30, 2023
The judge in the case denied two of Crabtree's claims but allowed others to go forward.
'We Need More Long-Term Thinking.'
November 30, 2023
In this Talk Back, Allen Berrebbi, Director of Business Development for Big Bang Comics, comments on the current state of the Direct Market and offers a couple of suggestions to help save it.
Gamegenic Becomes Altered's Accessories Partner
November 30, 2023
Asmodee inked an agreement to exclusively distribute Altered, an upcoming TCG from Equinox. Additionally, Gamegenic will become Altered's official accessories partner.
Featuring Art by 'Magic: The Gathering' Veteran Jason Engle
November 30, 2023
Arcane Tinmen will release Dragon Shield: Constellation Art Sleeves, into retail.
Coming to U.S. Retail in 2024
November 30, 2023
Hachette Boardgames announced two new board games coming to U.S. Retail in 2024.
'Mutant Cats' Is Sci-Fi Satire
November 30, 2023
The two former execs have collaborated on a satirical sci-fi graphic novel, Mutant Cats.
'Redacted Records II'
November 30, 2023
Cubicle 7 will release Redacted Records II, a new Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory book, into retail.
For 'War of the Ring 2E' Board Game
November 30, 2023
Ares Games will open up preorders for Kings and Lords of Middle-earth Limited Edition, a deluxe expansion boxed set.
Updated with Rules from 'Pathfinder 2E Remaster'
November 30, 2023
Paizo Inc. will release Pathfinder 2E Core GM Screen into retail.
'What I Am Witnessing Today Is an Inexorable Disintegration of the… Comic Book Distribution System that I Helped… Create.'
November 29, 2023
In this Talk Back, Chuck Rozanski, owner of Mile High Comics, comments on the current state of the Direct Market and what might be done to keep it from dying.
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