In Iowa Store Burglary
September 9, 2016
On August 28, Multiverse Comics and Games in Grinnell, IA was burglarized.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 10, 2016
This week, Thorne takes look at the consumer decision making process.
As Sales, Profits Top Expectations
October 19, 2016
Sales in Hasbro’s game category were up 13% in its third quarter, with increases in Magic: The Gathering , Duel Masters, Pie Face, Simon , and Bop-It driving the growth.
HasCon, in 2017
October 19, 2016
Ending a year of speculation, Hasbro has announced that it will host HasCon, its own fan convention, September 8-10, 2017.
'Who then ought to be responsible?'
October 20, 2016
Dan Barnett of Walt's Cards in Baltimore, Maryland comments on Rob Salkowitz's recent column regarding California's new autograph law.
Publisher Plans Eventual Trade Release
October 25, 2016
Kickstarter collections of a popular webcomic with gamer overtones are producing huge numbers, with plans for an eventual trade release of three volumes.
On the State of Pokemon, Anime, and Manga Merchandising Tips
October 26, 2016
We talk about current Pokemon trends, the state of the anime business, and some tools and advice for geek culture retailers in the manga business.
'Magic' and 'D&D'
November 21, 2016
Wizards of the Coast, convinced that streaming play of its tabletop games helps grow their player base, is expanding in two new directions.
Column by Scott Thorne
November 21, 2016
This week, Thorne talks about the potential of a Local Game Store Day.
Leading to Fully Sponsored World Finals in Japan
November 23, 2016
Bushiroad has announced its Bushiroad Championship Series for 2017, renaming the Bushiroad World Championship from previous years, as well as changing the tournament format and structure.
