Column by Scott Thorne
June 14, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne discusses the cancellation of Origins as well as the banning of controversial Magic: The Gathering cards.
Postponement Didn't Work
June 12, 2020
The Game Manufacturer's Association has canceled Origins Game Fair 2020 one day after cancelling Origins Online.
After Day of Turmoil, Cancellations
June 11, 2020
The move comes after a day in which dozens of programming, gaming, and company participants dropped out.
Dark Nights and Domestic Comedy
June 9, 2020
Shout-out to The Way of the Househusband, a quirky comedy about a former yakuza (organized crime) boss who goes all melty and domestic when he marries a career woman.
Glimmers of Hope in a Down Market
June 9, 2020
Not gonna lie: The Superhero numbers look terrible at first glance.
Solo Alien Assault Game by Czech Games Edition
May 29, 2020
Czech Games Edition will release Under Falling Skies , a solo game alien assault game, into U.S. trade in Q3.
Instead of Monthly Catalogues
May 28, 2020
I'd like to suggest a new model for taking advance orders on geek culture products, such as games, comics, and merch.
What Bookstores Were Selling While Comic Shops Were Closed
May 15, 2020
April releases made up a bigger share of the top 20 superhero and manga titles.
The COVID-19 Closings Take Their Toll
May 15, 2020
The decline showed up in different ways on the three different charts.
And Why They Should Die in the Coronavirus Era
May 7, 2020
It's time to lay them to rest. They're an anachronism, and have been for at least a decade.
