Coronavirus Games Biz Round-Up
March 23, 2020
We round up here recent events in the hobby games business in the unfolding Coronavirus Crisis of 2020.
Wizards of the Coast Adds Coronavirus Accommodations for 'Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths' Prereleases
Allows Players to Participate in At-Home Events
March 16, 2020
Wizards of the Coast announced that it has added new options for retailers to enable their customers to participate in a prerelease for Ikoria: Lair of the Behemoths without attending an in-store event.
Up at Least 5% in Tough Year for Publishers
March 9, 2020
The hobby games channel continued its unprecedented growth in 2019, up at least 5% from 2018, behind double digit growth in collectible games and RPGs and solid years in other categories.
Four Exhibitors Added; Total Now 179, Up from 151 Last Year
March 6, 2020
Another nine exhibitors have pulled out of GAMA Expo, while four companies from the waiting list have decided to exhibit.
Seven Exhibitors in All
March 5, 2020
Seven companies have withdrawn from next week's GAMA Expo over coronavirus fears, GAMA announced to its members today.
$25 of Each Direct Sale Set Benefits Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
February 25, 2020
Wizards of the Coast revealed Secret Lair: International Women's Day, with $25 of each sale going to Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, for release on March 8.
Included To Add Value To Factory-Sealed Booster Boxes
February 25, 2020
Wizards of the Coast revealed that it will include Box Toppers, promo cards inserted inside a factory-sealed box of Magic: The Gathering cards, for the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths set which is scheduled to come out April 24.
With Market Values for Key Cards
February 18, 2020
The contents of each deck is listed below with notes about cards that hold significant secondary market value.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 16, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne chimes in on the newest Secret Lair releases and what it means for the future of Wizards of the Coast's drop marketing strategy.
Artwork for Drop Sets Done by Jason A. Engle
February 14, 2020
Wizards of the Coast revealed and released Secret Lair Drop Series: Theros Stargazing, limited edition direct sale sets for Magic: The Gathering, which will be available for purchase February 14-16, 2020.
