On a Temporary Basis
May 13, 2025
The U.S. administration continued the erratic moves that have whipsawed the game and merch businesses by temporarily reducing taxes on imports from China from 145% to 30%.
Including Ral Partha Brand
May 12, 2025
Catalyst Game Labs has acquired Iron Wind Metals, including its Ral Partha brand.
Answers Questions on Tariff Impacts
May 11, 2025
Ravensburger released a statement with its plans for handling tariffs, and we conducted an email interview with Ravensburger NA CEO Stephane Madi to learn more.
Downsizing, Shifting Sources, Looking for Capital
May 9, 2025
Funko disclosed a series of moves to deal with the impact of tariffs on its business with its quarterly report, including downsizing, shifting sources, and looking for capital.
After 50 Years in the Miniatures Hobby Industry
May 7, 2025
RAFM Miniatures and Silver Fox Productions announced that they are closing down after 50 years in the miniatures hobby industry.
A New Innovation in IP Expansion
May 7, 2025
Mobile game characters transform into a strategic card game racing toward the American market.
Back to Original Name
May 6, 2025
Canadian toy CEO and McFarlane Toys co-owner Stephan Tetrault has acquired GameStop Canada, which he will convert back to its original name.
Showbiz Round-up
May 5, 2025
The summer season is warming up, and we round up the news here.
And Has Halted China-Based Production
May 1, 2025
The Op may send 15 containers of games back to China, and has halted all other China-based production.
Shop Talk, April 2025
April 29, 2025
All this and more in Shop Talk, our roundup of comic and game store news.
