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The Pokemon Company has stated that it is ramping up printing for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, following a surge in demand that has seen product sell-out across some of its newer launches. A statement issued to fans via its official website confirms that the Pokemon Company is “actively working …
Read More »Pokémon soars at UK and German retail as both toys and trading cards ‘enjoy best year ever’
Sales of both the Pokémon Trading Card Game and toys from Wicked Cool Toys soared at retail across the UK and Germany throughout 2019, according to the latest figures revealed by NPD. The Pokémon Company has reported year on year sales that ‘continue to be substantially above the market average’ …
Read More »VanchCard UK launches “game-changing” AR-infused trading card game
A Manchester-based team of gamers, developers and play-enthusiasts is looking to push the UK’s status as the home of innovation in the toy space with the launch of a new AR infused trading card series called Full Evolution. The new trading card game and app aims to offer a new …
Read More »Celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table in this superhero card game
The matter that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the periodic table would have, astonishingly, passed many of us by. That’s not the case, however, for card game designer and science-nut, Richard Cope who is marking the occasion with his newest invention; a game designed to teach children about …
Read More »1939 Games secures $3.6 million for digital collectable cards game
The indie game studio 1939 Games has just secured $3.6 million in funding to continue development of its digital collectable card game, Kards. A tech specialist with a passion for the history of WWII, Kards aims to bring an ‘authentic and premium experience to gamers,’ and can be played on …
Read More »The Pokémon Company reveals slate of ‘Legendary’ promotions for 2018
The Pokémon Trading Card Game will see new updates along with mobile updates, retail promotions and more.
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