Weak Economy, No Big Hits
August 24, 2004
The new ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games #5 reports that the market for games in the four categories surveyed was down vs. 2003.
And More Releases Before EOY
August 24, 2004
Nintendo is planning over $1 million in television, print, and public relations marketing support for the next Pokemon TCG release, Fire Red and Leaf Green , due out August 30th.
Through EOY
August 22, 2004
Upper Deck plans an aggressive schedule of releases through the end of the year for its four CCG lines.
Spider-Man 2 Out of Top Ten
August 22, 2004
Last week's box office leader ( Alien vs. Predator ) and leading box office surprise ( Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie ) both dropped by over 67% during their second weekend of release.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie Over $9 Million
August 15, 2004
The long-awaited cinematic crossover of two potent science fiction franchises, Alien vs. Predator , topped the box office this weekend with an estimated take of $38.3 million.
At Gen Con Indy
August 12, 2004
ICv2 has learned that the Genio Group is set to announce the U.S. launch of the Myths & Legends collectible card game.
From Limited Too
August 10, 2004
Wizards of the Coast is expanding its distribution for its Star Sisterz Collectable Charm Game .
On Lower Yu-G-iOh! CCG Sales
August 10, 2004
4Kids Q2 net income was $2 million, down from $3.6 million in the same period a year ago.
Plus 'Avenger' & 'Fantastic Children'
August 3, 2004
Bandai Entertainment has announced the licensing of 3 anime series, Planetes , Avenger and Fantastic Children .
Top Ten All Manga
August 1, 2004
Tokhopop's Princess Ai, written by rocker/actress Courtney Love, topped the Bookscan graphic novel bestseller list in bookstores for the week ending July 25th.
