Big Impacts, Now or in the Future
December 30, 2016
As we pass into 2017, we look back on the Top Five major events in the hobby games business.
Eisner Award Winner on Lessons Learned
December 12, 2016
Patrick Brower of Challengers Comics shares his experience with three things he's done right, three things he's done wrong, and what else he's learned along the way.
Column by Scott Thorne
December 4, 2016
This week, Thorne responds to a comment on his column on rapid discounting on the Planechase Anthology .
Column by Scott Thorne
November 28, 2016
This week, Thorne looks at discounting Wizards of the Coast's new Planechase Anthology in light of game theory.
Leading to Fully Sponsored World Finals in Japan
November 23, 2016
Bushiroad has announced its Bushiroad Championship Series for 2017, renaming the Bushiroad World Championship from previous years, as well as changing the tournament format and structure.
Column by Scott Thorne
November 21, 2016
This week, Thorne talks about the potential of a Local Game Store Day.
'Magic' and 'D&D'
November 21, 2016
Wizards of the Coast, convinced that streaming play of its tabletop games helps grow their player base, is expanding in two new directions.
On the State of Pokemon, Anime, and Manga Merchandising Tips
October 26, 2016
We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.
Publisher Plans Eventual Trade Release
October 25, 2016
Kickstarter collections of a popular webcomic with gamer overtones are producing huge numbers, with plans for an eventual trade release of three volumes.
'Who then ought to be responsible?'
October 20, 2016
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore, Maryland comments on Rob Salkowitz's recent column regarding California's new autograph law.
