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\nThe end of the local game store?
\nIn this round table episode of the\u00a0Manaverse Podcast Tom, Wayne and John discuss an article recently written by past guest of the show, Gary Ray. You can find Gary's interview on the podcast at MVP020: Black Diamond Games, Gary Ray, and the Magic Bubble.
\nRetail Headwinds and the Future Survivors\u00a0talks about some upcoming changes and trends that will certainly affect the local game store businesses in North America. Will the effects be good or bad is the point of the conversation. One way or another, change is coming and you need to be prepared if you want your game store to survive and thrive in the near future. The topics of the show include the coming increases in minimum wage, changes in how salaried employees are paid, the end of volunteers, showrooming, and effect of games becoming a mass market phenomenon. Ultimate, we try to tackle the question of how to make it through the coming changes in our industry.
\nJoin Tom, Wayne, and John in the conversation down below with what you think will happen.
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\nRetail Headwinds and the Future Survivors
\nThe Quest for Fun Blog (seriously, check this one out)
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\nTom Traplin @tomtraplin
\nWayne Mittlesteadt @dueling_grounds
\nJohn Coviello @shopofmagic
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