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.
As Category Growth Booms
January 2, 2017
A new top game took over the top spot Card/Dice Game category this Spring, as Czech Games Edition’s Codenames broke out and became the undisputed leader.
As 'Pathfinder' Turns Around
January 2, 2017
Both of the big two roleplaying games, Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder , grew vs. the previous year.
Summer 2016
January 2, 2017
The new hot things in comics might be buried just one thin layer deep.
Summer 2016
January 2, 2017
Some of the fastest comic sellers are fueled by TV and movies. It can start small… and get big.
Column by Scott Thorne
January 2, 2017
This week, Thorne looks at three notable trends from 2016.
From Dynamite Entertainment
January 1, 2017
Here's a preview of Grumpy Cat Vol. 3: Grumpus HC , published by Dynamite Entertainment.
