Industry archive · Historical reporting
The companies, people and events behind the games. These historical reports retain their original dates and may no longer reflect current circumstances.
Asmodee have released free downloads of several board games as part of their “Print & Play” initiative. The initial list includes Dobble/Spot It!, Dixit, Timeline Classic, Unlock!, Cortex Challenge and Combo Color. Additional titles…
Read the reportThe Army Painter, a miniatures paint and accessory company based in Denmark, will retrofit their paint production machines to produce hand sanitizer. They will be filling their 18ml and 100ml paint bottles. They company…
Read the reportGeppi Family Enterprises, the parent company of Alliance Game Distributors and Diamond Comic Distributors, furloughed some of their non-business crucial employees yesterday. Furloughed workers will retain their health benefits, with the company paying the cost of the…
Read the reportThe Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are compiling and maintaining a list of retailer support programs announced by publishers during the COVID-19 shutdowns. The list has 46 programs, of which many involve transferring sales revenue from…
Read the reportI launched Tabletop Wire a year ago last month. Today, I am shutting it down. The idea for the site came from an industry Facebook forum where someone suggested there was an opportunity for…
Read the reportHopes New Smaller Interactive Stores Will Turn the Iconic Brand Around Toys ‘R’ Us is back. The iconic chain will open its first new US retail store Saturday at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in…
Read the reportFrench publisher Libellud is creating a charitable foundation to support youth and education. The Libellud Foundation will add $1.1 million over the next three years to the endowment. Founded in 2008 by Régis Bonnessée, Libellud is…
Read the reportBrendan Bell has resigned his At-Large Director position on The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board. Bell was appointed in December 2018 to replace Mike Webb, who resigned after a disagreement with the Board. In his resignation…
Read the reportCMON have again reported losses for the year ending in September, but no where near the $4.1 million losses they had last year at this time. The company stated in its 3rd Quarter financials a loss of…
Read the reportThe tabletop industry quickly distanced itself from game designer JR Honeycutt after allegations of sexual abuse were levied by industry professional and former girlfriend Victoria Mann on Medium. Mann alleges Honeycutt physically and mentally abused…
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