Has Enforcement of Company Policies Gotten too Heavy-Handed?
January 17, 2016
After two incidents in recent days in which WotC issued statements clarifying enforcement issues regarding Magic OP.
After Telling Retailer that Use Was Banned at WPN-Sanctioned Venues
January 17, 2016
Wizards of the Coast has clarified its position on Magic: The Gathering “proxy cards” and in-store play.
Company Updates Open Gaming License Policy
January 14, 2016
Wizards has announced an updated Open Gaming License (OGL) policy in conjunction with the opening of its new online Dungeon Masters Guild.
Column by Scott Thorne
December 21, 2015
This week, Thorne looks at the consolidation of Asmodee, Fantasy Flight Games, and Days of Wonder.
Big Jumps in Events for Core and Advanced Levels
December 9, 2015
WotC has tightened its requirements for the two most common tiers of its Wizards Play Network organized play program, dramatically increasing the total event requirements for its Core and Advanced level stores.
The Market, 'Dungeons and Dragons'
November 20, 2015
In Part 1 of our two-part interview, we discuss the overall market for hobby games and WotC’s Dungeons and Dragons brand.
'Magic,' Avalon Hill, Movies, 2016 , Fat Packs
November 20, 2015
We talk about Magic: The Gathering , Kaijudo , Avalon Hill, movies and TV, 2016, and Fat Packs
Column by Scott Thorne
November 9, 2015
This week, Thorne discusses a packaging issue, and the importance of an off-hand comment.
Column by Scott Thorne
November 2, 2015
This week, Thorne looks at the use of publicity in the games business, and the new Magic: The Gathering block.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 12, 2015
This week, Thorne looks at comments on his last column, and suggests ways WotC and Green Ronin could have avoided leaving money on the table.
