From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #89
March 9, 2016
These charts of the ICv2 "Top Collectible Games" show U.S. sales in the hobby channel, at mass retail, and overall for the Fall season, September through December.
Spring 'Starter Deck,' 'Structure Deck,' More
February 17, 2016
At New York Toy Fair, Konami Digital Entertainment shared images and details for upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Spring and Summer releases.
Plus Other Spring 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Release Plans
February 10, 2016
Ahead of Toy Fair, Konami Digital Entertainment shared upcoming Spring releases for its Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
Week of Feb. 2, 2016
January 31, 2016
After an unexpected hiatus of two weeks we resume our quick survey of home entertainment releases. This week’s offerings include a new Batman animated film, Steven Spielberg’s carefully crafted Cold War saga, Bridge of Spies , Vin Diesel’s action-packed The Last Witch Hunter , plus the final season of the post-apocalyptic TNT series Falling Skies , the grindhouse-themed second season of From Dusk Till Dawn , and the third film in the 4-part anime feature film remake of Evangelion.
Column by Marcus King
January 29, 2016
This week, King responds to some recent suggestions to retailers from Wizards of the Coast.
In 'Shining Victories'
January 28, 2016
Konami will release the Shining Victories expansion for its Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game this spring.
January 30/31
January 25, 2016
Konami is holding an official 2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event celebrating the game and the brand in Official Tournament Stores.
Walmart and Best Buy
January 25, 2016
After a trough in the presence of manga in mass merchants, Viz is once again expanding the number of its titles available.
First North American YCS of 2016
January 15, 2016
Konami Digital Entertainment will host the next Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event in Atlanta, Georgia.
Column by Marcus King
January 14, 2016
This week, King talks about how he manages employees at his store.