ICv2: The Business of Geek Culture: Pro Articles

Lots of Licensed Games, Merch

December 4, 2018

We visited the GameStop at Prairie Towne Center on the edge of Madison, Wisconsin on December 1, 2018, and found some changes since our last visit.

Pop-Up Store in a Former Toys 'R' Us

December 3, 2018

We visited a pop-up Toy City in a former Toys 'R' Us location in a regional mall outlot.

Column by Milton Griepp

November 29, 2018

When I saw the initial headlines about a Hasbro chain, I thought, here we go, somebody is going to invest money in a nationwide chain of game stores.

Strength in Multiple Categories

November 21, 2018

There's strength in multiple categories, with both growing sales on evergreens and a solid array of potent new releases.

'Boss Monster' Back on Top

November 20, 2018

Boss Monster was #1 for Summer, behind the release of its new expansion Rise of the Minibosses.

'D&D' Still Growing, 'Pathfinder Playtest' Doing Well, 'Vampire' Launches Strong

November 20, 2018

Sales on products for new Dungeons & Dragons players indicates that the number of players continues to grow.

Unpainted Minis Surge Continues

November 19, 2018

The surge in the unpainted miniatures category continued through the Summer season, with strength beyond the Top Five.

Improved Availability Kept Sales Moving

November 19, 2018

Board game sales kept humming along behind improved availability of titles on which demand has chronically exceeded supply.

Restocks, Perennials, New Customers Drive Market

November 15, 2018

Note: This is a special report exclusive to Pro subscribers on the Summer 2018 games season.

Big Three Mixed, New Launch Makes Chart

November 15, 2018

The collectible games market was relatively quiet, although one new game did make the chart, and there was movement below the Big Three.

Sales Cool Down a Bit in October

November 8, 2018

Unit sales of the top 20 kids' graphic novels slowed down a bit in October compared to September.

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