ICv2 released their summer 2012 numbers today for the top 5 RPGs. ICv2 has been releasing these charts quarterly and the information is based on interviews with retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.
The accuracy of these charts is often called into question, especially when particular companies are knocked out of the number 1 spot on the chart. I tend to consider it a reasonable source of RPG game popularity in the market as ICv2 does release this every quarter and has been doing so for many years. If nothing else it is at least a conversation point, there are likely many other factors at play as to true popularity.
With that out of the way – look who showed up in position five on the chart for summer 2012! Goodman Games with Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG!
- Pathfinder Paizo Publishing
- Dungeons and Dragons Wizards of the Coast
- Dark Heresy/Rogue Trader/Deathwatch Fantasy Flight Games
- Dragon Age Green Ronin Publishing
- Dungeon Crawl Classics Goodman Games
It has seemed that Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG is having its share of popularity with the 1st printing having sold out and a near constant buzz about the game on social networks and message forums. But one has to wonder if that is just due to some of the circles I hang out in. It seems the popularity is more than just amongst my hangouts on the Internet.
Congrats Goodman Games!
I can’t believe the Warhammer 40K RPGs factor in there. Who wants to roleplay in those universes? Blech!