From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #97
March 9, 2020
These charts of the Top 10 Hobby Channel Collectible Games, Top 3 Mass Market Channel Collectible Games and Top 5 Collectible Games Over-all reflect sales in Fall 2019.
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.
From Asmodee Group
March 9, 2020
Gamegenic, one of the studios that is a part of Asmodee Group, announced the release of its Essential Line of TCG accessories for March 11 through March 13.
As Coronavirus Cuts Projections for Year
March 6, 2020
Funko is doubling down on its new games division for 2020, but is projecting a very tough first half with coronavirus delays contributing to lower sales expectations.
Looking Back at 13 Years in the Manga Biz
February 27, 2020
Aker came to VIZ Media in 2007, so we asked her to share her long view of the manga industry with us.
'My Hero Academia' Stays on Top, Junji Ito Hits #3
February 24, 2020
VIZ Media's My Hero Academia was the top manga franchise in the U.S. in the Fall 2019 season.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 23, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne shares his picks for the truly game-changing titles through the history of the games industry.
'Sword & Shield: Rebel Clash'
February 21, 2020
The Pokemon Company unveiled Sword & Shield: Rebel Clash, a new set for Pokemon Trading Card Game, on May 1.
Sales Estimates for January Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
February 17, 2020
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during January 2020.
Also, Box Contents List Revealed
February 12, 2020
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has removed two of the requirements for retailers, who attend GAMA Expo, to receive a Retailer Appreciation Box.
