Over Pokemon Game
October 13, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has filed a lawsuit against Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokemon USA, alleging breach of contract and patent infringement.
Lots of Downloads, Few Sales
October 13, 2003
Inspired by the success of science fiction publisher Baen's free online library, John Nephew of Atlas Games decided to put the Fourth Edition Rulebook for Ars Magica on line last March.
Retail Giant Has Major Clout
October 12, 2003
According to Advertising Age , Wal-Mart is a huge player in the toy industry, accounting for 23% of Mattel's sales and 19% of Hasbro's.
Stock Price Rises 15%
October 9, 2003
Citing improvements in licensing revenue, Marvel Enterprises raised its quarterly earnings targets for the third quarter from the original estimate of 25 to 30 cents per share to 37 to 41 cents a share.
'I Very Strongly Disagree'
October 8, 2003
Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics in Whippany, New Jersey saw the news on Avengers #71 and the reaction of Derek Garrison and Jim Crocker and disagrees with their reactions.
With an Emphasis on The Top Properties
October 7, 2003
An ICv2 release . ICv2 has announced the release of the fourth issue of its ICv2 Retailers Guide To Anime/Manga .
'Welcome'
October 6, 2003
Dan Verssen of Dan Verssen Games, a game design house based out of California, saw the comment from Lane Brown on mass merchant competition and contributed his thoughts.
'Retailers Over-Reacting'
October 6, 2003
Derek Garrison of Talon Comics & Games in Denton, Texas saw our article on the ratings change on the current issue of Avengers and feels that most retailers are over-reacting.
For Longer Life, Support Specialty
October 1, 2003
Ron Catapano of Comics Plus in Mount Holly, New Jersey saw Daniel McAbee's comments on CCG release and feels that specialty stores have an important impact on CCG sales.
In The Wake Of The Acquisition By Topps
October 2, 2003
WizKids Executive Vice President Martin Stever is leaving the company.
