Wizards of the Coast License Ending
March 11, 2003
Wizards of the Coast CEO Chuck Huebner has announced that the company will no longer produce the Pokemon trading card game after the next three releases.
Will Handle Sales & Marketing For Paper Goods
March 5, 2003
Fast Forward Entertainment has reached an agreement with Human Head Studios to handle all the sales, marketing, shipping, and invoicing of Human Head's paper game line.
Avalon Hill Under WOTC Umbrella
February 19, 2003
The Wizards of the Coast display at this year's New York Toy Fair also devoted a fair amount of space to the long-awaited Simpsons TCG .
For Late 2003
February 4, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has announced that it will release a collectible card game based on NeoPets beginning late this year.
Smaller Guarantees, Longer Term
February 2, 2003
Hasbro has announced that it has extended its license for Star Wars toys and games by ten years, to run through 2018.
CDS To Publish As Well As Distribute
January 28, 2003
Wizards of the Coast Publishing Group described 2002 as a 'banner year' and cited the performance of two of its titles on the New York Times Best-Sellers List as proof.
For Eighth Edition
January 25, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has announced that it is updating the look of its signature Magic: The Gathering cards with the release of the Eighth Edition July 28th.
Fall Debut Planned
January 19, 2003
Wizards of the Coast is planning to release a D&D CMG this fall utilizing pre-painted plastic miniatures in starter sets and boosters.
For Release May through August
January 12, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has announced its summer RPG releases, planned for release in the May through August period.
Plus Free Food, Schwag!
January 5, 2003
Major new product announcements are planned for the GAMA Trade Show, the game industry event for retailers, which will be held at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas March 17th through March 20th.
