Wizards of the Coast announced today that it is restructuring “to focus on key growth strategies for core brands,” which will result in job eliminations.

Gen Con Indy, North America ’s largest game show, went off without a hitch last weekend despite the challenges posed by a weak economy, high gas prices, and the Chapter 11 filing of the show’s organizer.

WotC has announced a decision to refocus its publishing program on its two core brands.

Retailers will receive their WotC Pre-Release product in the same way that they normally source MTG .

The general malaise that has afflicted the American economy has had only “limited impact” on the games business.

Wizards of the Coast is effectively opening up Pre-Release tournaments to retail locations.

Wizards of the Coast has announced that it will release Magic the Gathering Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra in November, with two ready-to-play 60-card decks.

Scott Moore of Galaxy Comics in Saginaw , Michigan , saw Dan Barnett’s comments on changes to Magic: The Gathering and says the rarity scheme appears to be the same as always.

Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore, Maryland saw retailer Stephen Armstrong’s comments about deep discounting of Dungeons and Dragons product and observes that not only is there still discounting of Magic: The Gathering product, the new rarity scheme is unnecessary.

Stephen Armstrong of Mad City Comics in Moncton, New Brunswick saw retailer Derek Garrison’s comments about deep discounting of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition products and says Wizards of the Coast should establish a Magic discounting policy for 4E .