Purchased by Bob Maher
November 29, 2007
The assets of ACD Distribution, the second largest U.S. distributor of games to game and hobby stores, have been sold to Bob Maher.
Available in January
November 26, 2007
Imagination Entertainment is introducing a new game based on the BBC Planet Earth nature series.
To Develop Original IP
November 26, 2007
Virgin Comics has announced a partnership with Perspective Studios to co-create and develop a diverse slate of original properties.
Optimism For RPGs
November 26, 2007
The quarterly ICv2 market report on game sales in the ICv2 Guide to Games #49 reported that retailers are heading into the holidays in an optimistic mood.
Column by Ward Batty
November 25, 2007
Editor and writer Ward Batty, who has over 30 years experience in retail management and publishing, sent us this report from the recently completed game fair in Essen , Germany .
Anime's 'Biggest Threat'
November 25, 2007
Gonzo exec Arthur Smith fingered Internet piracy as 'the single biggest global threat to the anime industry,'
Market Has Solid Base for Holidays
November 26, 2007
An ICv2 Release. The issue includes an overview of the 2007 market to date, which after a slight blip in August and September sales, now seems set for a healthy holiday sales season.
'Prehistoric' Card Game
November 21, 2007
Mayfair Games will be taking preorders until January 25th on Lascaux , an innovative card game with a prehistoric bent.
New Technology Will Appeal to Young Consumers
November 25, 2007
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany , New Jersey , saw retailer responses to his comments about Marvel's new online comics service and asserts that online availability will will take younger consumers away from brick and mortar stores.
In Q3
November 19, 2007
Both Borders and Barnes & Nobel reported their Q3 results on Tuesday, and both experienced increased same store sales during the period.