Goes Live Today
June 24, 2002
Wizards of the Coast announced today that the company will take its franchise collectible card game, Magic The Gathering online. WOTC is hoping that Magic can cast its spell online, and will be able to compete with popular online games like Everquest , which have become huge cash cows --but some retailers are worried about the effect the online game will have on in-store sales.
New Expansion Due Soon
June 22, 2002
Retailers are getting increasingly upset with the continued unavailability of Yu-Gi-Oh starters and boosters in the hobby market, which has made it difficult for retailers to adequately estimate demand.
It's a Good Thing
June 18, 2002
A frequent contributor to these pages, Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey was stimulated to write by retailer Paul Bene's comments in favor of limited returnability on new comics. Strasser takes a broader look at industry cooperation.
He Wants Them on the First Three Issues
June 16, 2002
Paul Bene of House of Fantasy Comics and Games in Niagara Falls, New York reacted to the recent debate on overprints by proposing an alternative solution to shared risk on early issue.
Kimagure Orange Road Sets Will Be Replaced
June 14, 2002
Bowing to pressure from fans and from Websites like Anime on DVD, Animeigo CEO Robert Woodhead announced today that the Kimagure Orange Road Box Set 'will be completely remastered restoring the opening credits to their proper places.'
Plus Retro, Spider-Man
June 12, 2002
For the first time in May, collectible miniatures games dominated our Top 10 Cool game products, powered by the performance of the superhero-themed Marvel HeroClix CMG.
Attendance Could Pass 10,000
June 12, 2002
GAMA announced that pre-registrations for the Origins 2002 Games Convention have set a record before the June 10, pre-registration deadline.
Warner Bros Wins 'Media Violence' Case
June 9, 2002
A Louisiana Appellate Court upheld the decision of a Louisiana State Court to dismiss a lawsuit against Warner Brothers and director Oliver Stone charging that the film Natural Born Killers was responsible for a real life crime spree.
CEO Retires, Sr. VP Fired and Sued
June 5, 2002
Wizards of the Coast has announced that Chuck Huebner, most recently Hasbro senior vice president of planning and development, will replace Vince Caluori as CEO,...
In the Year of Superhero RPGs
June 4, 2002
The revival of Hero Games' 'Hero System' by new owner DOJ, Inc. has been getting a strong reception, with the first printings of Hero System 5th Edition and Ultimate Martial Artist each going back to press.
