Welcome dear readers to the latest installment of Game Trade Magazine.  As we ring out the last issue of 2016, let us take a moment to reflect on some of the exciting milestones we’ve enjoyed in the past twelve issues:

• We released our first issue with two covers, one “Anti-Registration” for Captain America fans and another “Pro-Registration” for Iron Man fans, in celebration of the Marvel HeroClix: Civil War organized play even from WizKids Games (it was issue #196 for those keeping score)
• We began our exclusive article series, “Tricks of the Game Trade”, penned by gaming industry veteran and all-around great guy Jon Leitheuser!
• We published our largest issue TO DATE with the release of #198 in August (affectionately known as the “Gen Con issue” around the GTM Bullpen) at 96 pages! (Which included an absolutely stunning center gatefold from Gale Force 9!)
• We featured our first article written by a 12-year old contributor in the industry! The aforementioned issue #198 included an article about Monte Cook Games’ No Thank You, Evil! by author Olivia Ryan. 
• We celebrated our 200^th issue, 16 years in the making, which actually tied our August issue at 96 pages for largest issue and included not one, not two, but FIVE different promotional inserts from some really awesome manufacturers. 

But 2016 wasn’t just about the milestones; throw in all of the incredible content contributed from throughout this great industry, PLUS the latest in product news, reviews, and exclusives, and Game Trade Magazine has had one fantastic year!

Twelve months ago I began work on my very first issue of Game Trade Magazine and I can scarcely believe that a full year has already passed.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved with making 2016 such a fantastic year for Game Trade Magazine.  You are all a genuine pleasure to work with, and we look forward to another great year filled with collaborations and crazy ideas!

As we look ahead to 2017, get ready for Game Trade Magazine to dive deeper down the rabbit hole as we continue to bring you the latest and greatest in industry news and product information.  Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season from our home to yours.

-Jerome Gonyeau, GTM EIC

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