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AdMagic makes ‘difficult and sad’ decision to shut down Print and Play after financial strain from division became ‘overwhelming’
March 18, 2026
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Why Kickstarter success Re;MATCH’s designer is focused on player mastery rather than the dopamine hit of discovery [sponsored]
March 17, 2026
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Cardboard Alchemy spreads its wings as ‘game-changer’ Flamecraft sells over 400,000 copies
February 26, 2026
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Watch it Played’s Rodney Smith cuts ties with Game Night Picks, accuses owner of unethical advertising practices towards publishers
February 10, 2026
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“No part of the mission says ‘Asmodee makes all the games'”: Luke Peterschmidt on shaping the future of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings tabletop titles
January 23, 2026
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Board gamers in “tough” US market turning to lower priced games, Asmodee CEO says, as company unveils another quarter of soaring sales
December 3, 2025
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“We’re not giving up”: Star Realms maker Wise Wizard Games lays off staff, citing rising costs, unstable US tariffs situation
November 12, 2025
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Asmodee continues push into crowdfunding by buying Cthulhu: Death May Die series from struggling CMON
October 20, 2025
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GAMA unveils 10-year plan to become “epicenter” of global tabletop gaming industry, renames itself after almost 50 years
October 2, 2025
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Former airline captain hoping to create the Gen Con of Dubai with launch of the Middle East’s first dedicated board game convention
September 19, 2025
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Devir to recall all copies of new release Ace of Spades after backlash over slavery depictions in artwork, apologises for causing harm
August 8, 2025
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Board game retailer Zatu Games denies exploiting low-paid apprentices, ‘toxic’ work culture claims after wave of online criticism
July 21, 2025
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“We’re like a Tiny Epic Asmodee”: Tycoon Games CEO Dan Yarrington on the company’s ongoing acquisition spree, future plans and criticism of his past business practices
July 9, 2025
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Asmodee buys Zombicide IP from struggling CMON as first move in new acquisition spree
June 12, 2025
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Asmodee’s plan to ‘reignite’ buyouts of smaller companies unaffected by tariffs, CEO says uncertainty ‘presents opportunities for strategic acquisitions’
May 23, 2025
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Board game publishers brace for shipping price hike, delays as US drops tariffs on China to 30% in 90-day ‘truce’
May 15, 2025
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Boardssey: The All-in-One Platform Reshaping How Board Games Get Made [sponsored]
May 6, 2025
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CMON’s 2024 losses even worse than it predicted at over $3m – almost double its profits from the last three years combined
May 1, 2025
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Steve Jackson Games CEO Meredith Placko resigns after two years in role
April 17, 2025
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Board game crowdfunding major CMON issues profit warning, says losses could exceed $2m for 2024
March 13, 2025
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