Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 11, 2016
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2016.
Column by Scott Thorne
April 10, 2016
This week, Thorne responds to criticisms of the brick and mortar game store model as "antiquated."
As DC, BOOM Improve
April 8, 2016
The North American comics and graphic novel market in the Direct Market channel managed a 1.32% growth rate for Q1 2016, but...
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 5, 2016
There’s been a lot of interesting goings-on in the geek industry the past two weeks, so here’s a roundup of some interesting nuggets.
Week of April 5, 2016
April 3, 2016
It’s a very strong week for home entertainment releases, led by J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with the latest seasons of Doctor Who and The Expanse, the brilliant comedy series Episodes , and a bevy of great anime titles including a new Ghost in the Shell movie and an Attack on Titan OVA.
'We Do Not Condone the Free Riders' Parasitic Business Model'
March 30, 2016
Privateer Press has announced a new sales policy which it hopes will end deeply discounted online sales.
In the Hobby Games Business
March 30, 2016
The year that just ended, 2015, was a seventh consecutive growth year in the hobby games business, according to retailers, distributors, and publishers interviewed by ICv2.
Now Drive Traffic to Official Tournament Stores
March 28, 2016
This year’s After-School Kit includes a coupon redemption program which drives traffic to Official Tournament Stores.
More Games with Original IP
March 25, 2016
Upper Deck is building its pipeline of games with original intellectual property, diversifying away from licensed products.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 21, 2016
This year the elbows seem sharper, the stakes seem higher and the dollars are getting out of control.
