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Metallic Dice Games Will Release New 'Liquid Core Elixir Dice' into Retail

Dice Feature a Glittery Liquid Core

January 13, 2023

Metallic Dice Games will release new Liquid Core Elixir Dice into retail.

Thames & Kosmos Reveals 'Friar Tuck in Danger'

In New Expansion for 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' Board Game

January 13, 2023

Thames & Kosmos revealed Robin Hood: Friar Tuck in Danger, a new expansion for The Adventures of Robin Hood board game.

Paizo Leads Game Company Revolt Against OGL Changes

With Open RPG Creative License

January 13, 2023

Paizo has pledged to create a new system-agnostic Open RPG Creative License that will serve the same function as Wizards of the Coast's new OGL in an open, perpetual, and irrevocable form.

Lucky Duck Games Signs Distribution Deal with Asmodee USA

For Mass, Online, and Hobby

January 13, 2023

Lucky Duck Games has inked a distribution agreement with Asmodee USA that provides for mass market, e-commerce, and hobby game store distribution.

R.I.P. Marilyn Maher

ACD Distribution CFO Passes Away After Brief Illness

January 13, 2023

Longtime CFO of game and toy distributor ACD Distribution Marilyn Maher passed away in Henderson, Nevada on January 2 after a brief illness.

December 2022 NPD BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels

'Lore Olympus', 'Chainsaw Man', 'TMNT: The Last Ronin' Still Going Strong

January 12, 2023

Chart-topping graphic novels retained their popularity in all three categories.

PRO: December 2022 NPD BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales

Big Jump for Top 20 Sales in Superheroes; Author, Manga Categories Stay Level

January 12, 2023

Sales of the Top 20 titles in the Superhero category saw a big jump compared to last year, while the other two stayed almost level.

Jeff Vaughn of 'Scoop': In Memoriam: Gary Guzzo

Former Comics Retailer, Marvel Director of Publicity, Friend of Geppi Family Enterprises

January 12, 2023

Gemstone Vice President of Publishing J.C. Vaughn shared his obituary for comics retailer, Marvel Comics Director of Publicity, and friend of Geppi Family Enterprises Garry Guzzo.