By ICv2
January 6, 2010
We list here our picks for the Top 10 Hobby Games Business Events of 2009, based on our assessments of their long term impacts.
Arcade Games Available to Retailers
December 22, 2009
Konami is making Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Duel Terminals available to official YGO Tournament Stores.
For Experienced Players of All Ages
December 21, 2009
Konami has created the Pegasus League, an organized play program for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
In UK and Ireland
December 20, 2009
Upper Deck will close its UK office and distribute its products through Tomy in the UK and Ireland , beginning in February.
January 9-10
December 15, 2009
Konami Digital Enter- tainment will host the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Shonen Jump Championships at the L.A. Convention Center January 9-10.
In January
December 2, 2009
Konami will release card sleeves and a binder with 9-pocket pages featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s characters beginning in January.
In November
December 2, 2009
Robert Crumbs’ The Book of Genesis took the #1 slot in the adult graphic novel chart for November, after moving up steadily since its debut in September.
'Terminator' in Dubious Battle With Comedy
November 30, 2009
It’s a battle of the blockbusters this week as Terminator: Salvation dukes it out with Night at the Museum 2.
For 14 and Unders
November 24, 2009
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players under 14 years old will now be able to participate in low key, store-based league play just for them.
Unreleased Cards from 'Duel Terminal'
November 19, 2009
Konami has released an unexpected pre-holiday gift for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG players, the 30-card Hidden Arsenal.