PRO ARTICLES
As Cross-Currents Portend Change Ahead
March 8, 2017
Board games were a big success again in the 2016 holiday season, as the hobby games business wrestled with channel conflict, an increasing number of titles, and other changes brought about by the category’s growth over the past decade.
As 'CaH' Goes to Target
March 8, 2017
As was the case in board games, channel issues were top of mind for the industry sources we interviewed about card games sales for the Fall 2016 season.
In Reviving RPG Category
March 8, 2017
Dungeons & Dragons led year over year growth over the Fall 2016 season in a roleplaying game category that’s getting increased space and attention in hobby game stores.
January 2, 2017
January 3, 2017
The merch category at the large Barnes & Noble on the West side of Madison, Wisconsin on the day after New Years was in the midst of markdown season.
January 2, 2017
January 3, 2017
The game selection was robust, in two main areas.
January 2, 2017
January 3, 2017
At a macro level, there were small changes since our visit to this large-scale store in Madison, Wisconsin last July.
In 2015
January 2, 2017
Sales of hobby games in the U.S. and Canada crossed $1 billion with authority in 2015, reaching $1.19 billion, according to a new estimate compiled by ICv2.
As Distributor Rosters Shift and Game Companies Tackle Channel Issues
January 2, 2017
The first four months of 2016 were a period of tectonic shifts in the distribution of hobby games, the sum total of which will have a major impact on the business for years to come.
Successful Retailers Share Tips and Tricks
January 2, 2017
Creator signings can pump both your visibility and your cash register. But they’re not always easy to land, and you have to plan carefully to maximize your benefit.
'Pokemon' Up Everywhere
January 2, 2017
Pokemon has been on a tear for several years, but the company’s product and media streams for the property’s 20th anniversary are bringing the “Gotta Catch Em All” game to even new heights.
And There's Another Hit 'Star Wars' Game
January 2, 2017
But there may be more important changes happening beneath the surface, where the top titles are shifting and long-brewing trends may be starting to finally manifest themselves more visibly.
Big Moves Coming in Minis
January 2, 2017
There’s a lot of motion, and expect that to change by the time the new charts are prepared.
