How Many Titles, the Role of ANA vs. the Studios
January 3, 2018
In Part 2 of this two-part interview on ANA's consolidation and restructuring, we talk about Asmodee's plans for publishing volume and the role of ANA vs. the studios.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
January 2, 2018
It’s the new year and time to dust off the old crystal ball for a preview of the stories that we’ll be talking about in the comics business in 2018.
Column by Chris O'Neal
December 20, 2017
In this month's column on developing a new game, O'Neal shares lessons learned from 2017, and predictions for the future.
Down just 11% From 'The Force Awakens'
December 17, 2017
Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi scored the second best weekend opening of all time (not adjusted for inflation) with a $220 million bow, which represents a mammoth eighty percent of the money spent on movie tickets in North America during the past three days.
'Honey Wrapped in Gravel'
December 15, 2017
This month, Business 3x3 talks to IDW Publishing VP-Marketing Dirk Wood, who's currently running IDW's new Portland, Oregon office.
Final Deal, Plus Geek Culture Business Impacts
December 15, 2017
Now that the deal is signed, here's the final deal, possible obstacles, a roster of geek properties involved, and a statement from BOOM! Studios.
Netflix Announces Upcoming Animated Releases
December 13, 2017
Netflix and DreamWorks are partnering on six animated series in 2018.
MAP, Mass Retail, Asmodee's Vision for Game Distribution
December 12, 2017
In this interview on Asmodee North America's changes to its distribution policies and network earlier this year we talk about ANA's move to a Minimum Advertised Price Policy, how it’s handling the mass retail channel, and its vision for game distribution.
ReedPOP Says They Expect 'No Impact' on NYCC or ECCC Branding
December 11, 2017
Does this resolution create more uncertainty around the business?
Column by Scott Thorne
December 11, 2017
This week, Scott Thorne looks at the pace of board game releases and what it means for the business.