'Numbers Don't Lie'
September 6, 2007
Steven Olsen of A Little Shop of Comics in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, who kicked off our discussion of CCG pre-release events responds to Dave Salisbury of Fan Boy Three with some numbers, and says, 'numbers don't lie.'
In September
August 26, 2007
Wizard Entertainment is ending publication of InQuest Gamer , effective in September.
Next MtG Release
August 20, 2007
Wizards of the Coast announced that the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn set will include the first of a new card type--planeswalkers.
Prepare to Jam This Spring
August 13, 2007
Wizards of the Coast announced that the 'Jelly' tournament pack expansion will be released on May 2, 2008.
Early Release Program Discourages Non-premier Retailers
August 9, 2007
Brian Jacoby of Secret Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida thinks WotC's pre-release program discourages excluded retailers.
Two Mini-Blocks Per Year Planned
July 16, 2007
Mark Rosewater, head designer for MTG, has explained that the Lorwyn block will deviate from the standard 3-set blocks.
Leading Supplier of Storage Products
June 18, 2007
Marlin Equity Partners has acquired Ultra Pro, a leading manufacturer of storage products for the sports and gaming collectible markets.
Over 'CSG' Patent
June 3, 2007
WizKids has filed suit against Wizards of the Coast seeking a declaratory judgment that will invalidate WotC's 'CSG' patent.
For Release Weekend
May 20, 2007
Wizards of the Coast has announced that Saturday, July 14th will be Magic Game Day at premier hobby shops and other stores around the country.
MTG Expansion Due in Feb. 2008
March 29, 2007
WotC announced that the title of the expansion for Magic the Gathering that will follow the October 2007 release of Lorwyn will be Morningtide .