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Spencer Acquiring Hot Topic
Spencer Acquiring Hot Topic
August 9, 2026

Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Hot Topic Inc., uniting five retail chains and six brands under a single umbrella.

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Sponsored: 'Sniper Elite: The Board Game' Returns to Retail With 'Operation Kraken'
New Expansion Hits Retail for Summer 2026
August 7, 2026
Sniper Elite returns to retail with Operation Kraken, two new missions, modular expansion content, premium storage solutions, and the return to print of the acclaimed hidden movement board game.
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TCGs Drag Down Asmodee Sales in U.S.
In Recent Quarter
August 9, 2026
A drop in TCG sales was responsible for the U.S. once again being the only market where asmodee sales declined in its fiscal Q1.
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Indie Publishers Band Together for Sub-Distribution, Printing, More
Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies Adds Discount Printing
August 7, 2026
Critical Entertainment has formed an alliance of indie publishers, while Massive Indies will begin offering discounted printing services.
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Cryptozoic Invokes 'The Conjuring of Lucipurr'
Inspired by Steven Rhodes Artwork
August 7, 2026
Cryptozoic Entertainment is releasing the Steven Rhodes' art-inspired card game The Conjuring of Lucipurr.
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Preview: 'Gargoyles' (Vol. 2) #1
From Dynamite Entertainment
August 7, 2026
Here's a preview of Gargoyles (Vol. 2) #1, published by Dynamite Entertainment.
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Konami Unveils 'Magnificent Maestros' for 'Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG'
Features New Serialized Grand Master Rares
August 7, 2026
Konami Digital Entertainment unveiled Magnificent Maestros, a new booster set for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG.
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Wizards of the Coast Reveals RPG Product Line Info for 'Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft'
First 'D&D' 'Universes Beyond' Release
August 7, 2026
Wizards of the Coast revealed product line information for Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, a new Gameplay Expansion.
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September DC Kubert Releases Celebrate Creator's Centennial
Including Contributions from Kubert Family and Students
August 7, 2026
DC's special releases to commemorate comics writer, artist and teacher Joe Kubert around what would have been his 100th birthday include contributions from family members and Kubert School alumni.
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Sponsored: Asmodee Canada to Exclusively Distribute Full Synapses Games Catalogue
Deal Takes Place This Fall, Bringing Key Titles Under One Roof
August 7, 2026
The exclusive distribution agreement between asmodee Canada and Synapses Games starts in fall 2026, bringing the publisher's complete catalogue to retailers across the country in time for the holiday season.
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Marvel to Omnibize 'One World Under Doom'
Collecting Flagship Series and Spinoffs
August 7, 2026
The 1,500+ page omnibus collects the main One World Under Doom series and its spinoffs.
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WizKids Reveals Two New 'D&D Icons of the Realms' Boxed Miniatures
Headed to Retail in Time for Release of 'Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall'
August 7, 2026
WizKids revealed two new D&D Icons of the Realms boxed miniatures.
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Preview: 'Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit' Play Booster Display
Courtesy of Wizards of the Coast
August 7, 2026
Here is a preview of Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit Play Booster Display courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
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