Rights Swap Gone Bad
February 10, 2002
A few weeks back we wrote about the filing of a lawsuit by Neil Gaiman (and Marvels and Miracles, LLC) against Todd McFarlane, his companies, and Image Comics regarding a dispute over Miracleman.
Free Listings for Retailers
November 28, 2001
GAMA has launched an online game store locator service, which provides a way for consumers to locate stores carrying games based on store name, city, state, or zip code.
Splits Consumer and Trade Access
October 15, 2001
Apparently responding to concerns that its industry discussion boards allowed public access, GAMA has taken steps to resolve this issue by requiring users to identify a business with which they are associated.
Plus the WotC Rumor of the Week
August 4, 2001
A solid crowd of around 25,000 was expected by the wrap-up of Gen Con -- North America's largest consumer show for games--in Milwaukee today.
DC Engages Marvel
July 23, 2001
After remaining silent for months in the face of chiding from Marvel's Bill Jemas, DC Comics spokesman Bob Wayne fired off a flurry of verbal jabs at Marvel.
GAMA Takes Back Origins
July 12, 2001
GAMA, the Game Manufacturers Association of America, and Wizards of the Coast have settled their dispute over the Origins game convention. GAMA, the Game Manufacturers Association of America, and Wizards of the Coast have settled their dispute over the Origins game convention.
In-store Poster Available from GAMA
July 8, 2001
The Origins Awards are the most comprehensive set of gaming awards, and in many ways the most prestigious.
Alliance and Diamond To Distribute
July 3, 2001
Fantasy Flight Games plans to announce the acquisition of the Lord of the Rings board game license (formerly held by Wizards of the Coast), with distribution to be handled exclusively by Alliance Game Distributors and Diamond Comic Distributors.
Card Game Out First
June 30, 2001
Steve Jackson Games is reviving its Car Wars game in two new formats: Car Wars: The Card Game , which launches in August; and a revival of the classic game with three-inch counters that starts in October with the release of three 'Starter Sets,' each with two different hot rods.
More Board Participation for Retailers?
April 26, 2001
This is a message from GAMA President Rick Loomis to the GAMA membership explaining the results on the recent vote regarding full member voting for retailer members. We reprint it here to provide background for the dispute and the direction the organization is taking to attempt to resolve it.
