ICv2: THE BUSINESS OF GEEK CULTURE
Celebrate Halloween with New 'Magic: The Gathering' Commander Event
'A Villainous Halloween' In-Store Event
August 15, 2025

Wizards of the Coast announced A Villainous Halloween, a new Magic: The Gathering Commander in-store WPN event.

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'Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition' Coming to ICv2 Direct
Wholesale Sales Start September 3
August 11, 2025
An ICv2 Release. PUG-W is bringing its Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition to ICv2 Direct, and will begin selling the volume to stores on the platform on September 3.
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'The Witcher: Path of Destiny' on its Way
Base Game, Expansions, Accessories
August 15, 2025
Asmodee will release The Witcher: Path of Destiny core game, expansions, and accessory pack.
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Avalon Hill Offers 'Talisman Nemesis: Call of the Hunt' Expansion
Featuring 1vMany Play
August 15, 2025
Avalon Hill announced Talisman Nemesis: Call of the Hunt for Talisman 5E , featuring 1vMany gameplay.
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Gungnir Signs Global Distribution Deal with Macmillan
Publisher Founded by Former Heavy Metal CEO to Expand with Three Imprints
August 15, 2025
The publisher, founded by former Heavy Metal CEO Michael Medney, will expand with three new imprints.
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'Dungeons & Kittens Starter Set' Heads to Retail
New Fantasy RPG by Edge Studio
August 15, 2025
Asmodee will release Dungeons & Kittens Starter Set, a new entry level RPG set by Edge Studio, into retail.
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Bo Jackson's Radioactive Hot Dogs Power Up with Ken Griffey Jr.
In Second 'Bo Jackson Battle Arena' Booster Set
August 15, 2025
Bo Jackson Battle Arena, Inc. will release Bo Jackson Battle Arena 2026 - Ken Griffey Jr. Edition, a new TCG booster set, into retail.
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ICv2 Interview: Tycoon Games CEO Dan Yarrington
On Acquisitions and the Strategy for Making Them More Successful
August 15, 2025
We caught up with Tycoon Games CEO Dan Yarrington at Gen Con to talk about the company's string of acquisitions, plans for more, and strategy for making them more successful.
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PRO: Channel Check: Barnes & Noble (Games)
Madison, Wisconsin on August 10, 2025
August 15, 2025
We found an increase in game space since our last visit to this store.
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PRO: Channel Check: Barnes & Noble (Graphic Novels, Manga, and Merch)
Madison, Wisconsin on August 10, 2025
August 15, 2025
We visited the large Barnes & Noble store in Madison, Wisconsin on a Sunday afternoon, and found manga and merch displays expanded.
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July 2025 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels
Superheroes are Fresh, Author Titles are Stale, and Manga Just Keeps Plugging Along
August 14, 2025
DC Comics' Compact Comics and Marvel Comics' Premier Editions take over the Superhero chart with a flurry of newer titles, while the Author chart has just one new release.
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PRO: July 2025 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels with Actual Sales
Superheroes Soar, Author Titles are Anemic, and Manga Gets a Push from Anime
August 14, 2025
Unit sales of Superhero titles are up, Author titles are down, and Manga is up a bit with some help from anime.
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Days of Wonder to Refresh 'Memoir '44'
With New Minis, More Scenarios
August 14, 2025
Days of Wonder is releasing a refreshed Memoir '44 with new minis and more scenarios.
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