Column by Scott Thorne
March 29, 2015
Rolling for Initiative is a weekly column by Scott Thorne, PhD, owner of Castle Perilous Games & Books in Carbondale, Illinois and instructor in marketing at Southeast Missouri State University. This week, Thorne shares his concern over the strain on resources by the rapidly increasing numbers of OP programs.
Hobby 'TBD'
March 27, 2015
The release date for the mass channel is set, but the hobby release is TBD, according to a spokesperson.
'Welcome to the Dungeon,' 'Alien Wars,' More
March 26, 2015
At GTS, Iello Games was showing off five upcoming releases: Welcome to the Dungeon, Alien Wars, Big Book of Madness, Sapiens, and Kenjin.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
March 24, 2015
Some trends to watch in convention season 2015.
Industry Vets Form New Company
March 23, 2015
At GTS, new company Pulposaurus Entertainment was previewing its Conan: Rise of the Monsters miniatures skirmish game.
'Magic: The Gathering--Battle for Zendikar'
March 17, 2015
Wizards of the Coast has announce the title and details for the first release in the revamped two block set format for its Magic: The Gathering CCG.
Column by Scott Thorne
March 8, 2015
This week, Thorne identifies what’s great about the Magic: The Gathering --Dragons of Tarkir pre-release kit.
From CMON in Late 2015
March 3, 2015
New Viking-apocalypse themed board game, designed by Eric Lang, planned for late Q3/Q4 release.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #87
February 26, 2015
These charts of the Top 5 Collectible Games Over-all, Top 5 Mass Market Channel Collectible Games and Top 10 Hobby Channel Collectible Games reflect sales in Fall/Holiday 2014.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 16, 2015
This week, Thorne looks at his 25 years running a game store and the four major trends he’s observed.
