From Games Workshop
March 30, 2020
Asmodee Entertainment has hired another licensing vet from Games Workshop as Interactive Games Licensing Manager.
Column by Scott Thorne
March 29, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne talks about the situation for retailers in week 2 of the Covid-19 lockdown, and offers an obituary for small press game publisher Bill Levy.
Easier Loans, Plus Loan Forgiveness and Other Help for Payroll, Other Expenses
March 29, 2020
The two stimulus bills have provisions that can help retailers and other small geek culture businesses stay afloat through the coming months.
Konami Announces '2020 Tin'
March 29, 2020
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG releases scheduled through May “are all on track to ship as planned” despite the coronavirus, a Konami spokesperson confirmed to ICv2.
As They 'Engage in Active Conversation with Diamond'
March 29, 2020
In response to the coronavirus crisis, DC Comics is exploring distributors in addition to Diamond Comic Distributors to get product to comic stores, the company said in an e-mail to retailers.
Convention Turmoil Continues
March 26, 2020
The turmoil in the convention business continues, as the country’s largest library show is canceled; more.
In Message to Retailers
March 25, 2020
Dark Horse CEO Mike Richardson has released a message to retailers via Twitter announcing a cut in output and returnability for comic stores in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 24, 2020
Patron companies count some of the largest fan and comic con organizers in the industry as customers, including ReedPOP, Otakon, Anime Expo, and Leftfield Media, among others.
Column by Milton Griepp
March 24, 2020
The announcement Monday that distribution of new comics to comic stores was being suspended and that one of the largest hobby game distributors was shutting down hit me hard.
Until At Least May 1
March 23, 2020
Asmodee USA will delay all new releases until at least May 1, 2020.
