From the Gnome's Perspective is a weekly column by retailer Pat Fuge, who owns Gnome Games, a two store chain in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This week is part two of his review of organized play programs.

This fall, two launches will capitalize on the success of Xiaolin Showdown.

Gamus, based in the southeastern United States, and Talkin' Sports, based in the western United States, have merged, effective today.

Fox is mounting a major marketing campaign for its Fantastic Four adaptation including 5 TV Guide covers.

Ilan Strasser of Fat Moose Comics and Games in Whippany, New Jersey saw Tony Caputo's essay on Marvel licensing its properties for publishing and had this response.

Noah Broessel of Pop Culture Paradise in Tempe, Arizona saw the debate on Topps' Blockbuster exclusive for its new CCG, The Dozens , and says he can see both sides.

Early reviews of Warner Bros.' Batman Begins , which opens on June 15th, have been overwhelmingly positive.

Len Osborne, Executive Vice President of Cardhaus Games in Lynnwood, Washington saw the comments by the representatives of Topps and Score and responded.

Bob Cosner of Bob's Baseball Cards, Comics & Gaming in Des Moines, Iowa saw the news of two new retailer exclusives on collectible card game launches and sent his comments on the strategy.

Black Industries has signed a deal with DC Comics to produce a brand new superhero role-playing game based on the extensive catalog of characters in the DC Universe.