An ICv2 Release.  ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games #11, which is being released to the trade by Alliance Game Distributors, Diamond Comic Distributors, GTS Distribution, Lion Rampant, and other sources.

This special issue is jam-packed with goodness, including:

• The ICv2 Top 10 Most Powerful People in Hobby Games (see 'ICv2 Top 10 Most Powerful')
• John Kovalic joins as a regular contributor of editorial cartoons commenting on the games business (see 'Kovalic Takes on the Games Business').
• ICv2 takes on the question of  the future of hobby gaming in the face of relentless competition for time from massively multiplayer online roleplaying games (MMORPGs) with the core gamer audience (see 'The Death of Hobby Gaming?').
• We talk to retailers, distributors, and manufacturers involved about the recent cuts in trade channel discounts on two major board game lines (see 'Board Game Pricing Controversy').
• Market overview and bestseller lists in five game categories.

For game retailers, if your distributor is on the list above, just ask for your free copy of the Guide; or if not, e-mail Dennis Viau at our office at dviau@icv2.com to request a copy.  For others, it's available for a small charge at the ICv2 Online Store (click here).