80 Stores Will be Shed in 60 Days
December 29, 2003
Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of toy giant Hasbro, has announced that it will be closing its chain of retail stores, including both the Wizards of the Coast stores and the affiliated The Game Keeper stores.
Darksteel Expansion Out on February 6
December 22, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has confirmed to ICv2 that it will raise prices on both booster packs and decks for its flagship Magic: The Gathering CCG .
Sales Up 18%
October 20, 2003
Hasbro reported initial results from its third quarter today, announcing that its sales were up 18% and earnings per share up 23%, including the effects of an accounting change.
Over Pokemon Game
October 13, 2003
Wizards of the Coast has filed a lawsuit against Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokemon USA, alleging breach of contract and patent infringement.
'I Have To Be Smarter'
September 4, 2003
The prolific Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw Mark Amoroso's comments on chain competition on key comic and game products, and explains how he meets competition from big box retailers on those categories and on toys.
Chain Retailers Taking Business from Pop Culture Stores
September 1, 2003
Mark Amoroso of Blackthorn Gamecenter in Dickson, Tennessee saw our recent coverage of Free Comic Book Day and sees a larger issue that's a threat to pop culture stores.
Ten Years Ago this Month in Internal Correspondence
August 19, 2003
1993 was a momentous year for pop culture products, with huge trends swirling in the comic, game, and card worlds.
Documentary Released on DVD in May
August 6, 2003
A new documentary explores the uniquely American Halloween phenomenon known as a Hell House.
ICv2 Retailers Guide Surveys Mid-Year Trends
July 31, 2003
In spite of the recession that is still affecting the overall U.S. economy, game sales remain strong with the exception of role-playing games.
Mythology-Based Game From Chile
July 27, 2003
At the recently concluded GenCon in Indianapolis, North American gamers got their first look at Myths & Legends.
