Column by Steve Bennett
February 9, 2006
This week Bennett talks about taste, and the undead.
First Indy HeroClix Set in a Year
February 9, 2006
WizKids has announced the 2006 schedule for its HeroClix Collectible Miniatures Games .
Now Competing with B&M
February 8, 2006
Pat Fuge of Gnome Games in Green Bay, Wisconsin feels that the new dates for the Chicago International Toy and Game event, along with a new focus, put the show into direct competition with brick and mortar retailers.
'The Harbor of Rome'
February 7, 2006
Mayfair Games is releasing Stefan Rishaus' Ostia: The Harbor of Rome (MSRP $25) board game in early March.
Acquires the Rest of the Robert E. Howard Library
February 7, 2006
Paradox Entertainment has acquired all rights to Howard's library of over 800 literary creations.
Games Segment Weak
February 6, 2006
Hasbro, the nation's number 2 toymaker, reported improved fourth quarter and full year earnings.
Late Summer/Early Fall Release
February 5, 2006
WizKids Inc. has announced a new collectible miniatures game, HorrorClix.
Plus 'Times Square'
February 2, 2006
Rio Grande Games will release the latest expansion for its Carcassonne board game in March.
2005 Anime and Manga Market Trends
January 29, 2006
An ICv2 release. ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga #13.
Around Brands
January 25, 2006
WizKids is reorganizing its Approved Play program to a more brand-centric structure.