Sony's First CGI Feature
February 22, 2004
Sony Pictures Animation has announced its first feature-length computer-generated film, Open Season , which will feature the vocal talents of Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher and Debra Messing.
Romantic Fantasy RPG Targets Women
February 16, 2004
Green Ronin has announced a new and different role-playing game, Blue Rose , which takes its inspiration from the works of novelists such as Mercedes Lackey, Diane Duane, and Tamora Pierce.
A Full Range of Expansions Planned
February 11, 2004
WotC's Duel Masters CCG debuts in March followed by four expansions in ten months.
Box Set Only
February 10, 2004
Lucasfilm is planning to release the original Star Wars Trilogy in a four-disk DVD box set on September 21.
Game Sales Buoy Profits
February 9, 2004
With net revenues up 11% to $3.1 billion for the year, Hasbro, the second largest U.S. toymaker, reported gains for both the year and the fourth quarter thanks to strong sales of new toys, classic brands, and board games.
Multi-Media Property Is a Potential Mega-Hit
February 9, 2004
ICv2 has learned that the 26-episode Duel Masters anime series will start its regular Saturday night run on the Cartoon Network's on March 13.
To Fight for Change
January 20, 2004
Organized Play CEO Ryan Dancey has launched a new campaign devoted to stimulating change in GAMA.
Phenomenon, Deal, Controversy of the Year
January 7, 2004
The Phenomenon of the Year Award goes to the growing sales of European board games.
Company and Product of the Year
January 7, 2004
Wizards of the Coast receives our 2003 Game Company of the Year Award.
80 Stores Will be Shed in 60 Days
December 29, 2003
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of toy giant Hasbro, has announced that it will be closing its chain of retail stores, including both the Wizards of the Coast stores and the affiliated The Game Keeper stores.
