To Resume in New Year
December 14, 2008
Yu-Gi-Oh! organized play is “in a transitional period,” according to an open letter to Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game Duelists from Konami VP Yumi Hoashi released late Sunday.
Upper Deck Files Suit
December 11, 2008
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it is taking control of “all operational and business aspects” of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game , effective immediately.
From 'ICv2 Guide #61'
December 1, 2008
These charts of the Top Five CCGs Over-all, Top Ten Hobby Channel CCGs, and Top Five Mass Channel CCGs reflect sales in August, September, and October.
Dragon Duel League
November 10, 2008
Konami and Upper Deck are launching a new Yu-Gi-Oh! organized play program, the Dragon Duel League, behind the new Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TV show and licensing stream.
Plus New Chaotic Series
September 4, 2008
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s begins its U.S. run in the 10:30 a.m. ET slot on CW4Kids on September 13th.
Sold Worldwide
August 13, 2008
TV Tokyo is reporting that a total of 18.1 billion Yu-Gi-Oh! cards have been sold worldwide.
Summit Panelists Finalized
August 7, 2008
Gen Con Trade Day has lined up swag bag contributions from major game companies, including Konami, Score, Upper Deck, WizKids, and Wizards of the Coast.
Hobby Launch First
July 30, 2008
Konami’s new Blue Dragon TCG will use a roleplaying mechanic and carry the official title of the Blue Dragon Role Playing Card Game (RPCG).
From Viz Media
June 18, 2008
Viz Media has designated Konami as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Blue Dragon TCG in North America .
On a Run
May 18, 2008
Within the last few weeks, sell-outs on new CCG releases from a number of different companies illustrate the always difficult task of managing collectible game supply in ways that keep the market happy.
