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| − | The '''''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game''' (often abbreviated to "'''TCG'''") is the part of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' card game manufactured by [[Konami]], and is the best-selling card game of all time according to Guinness World Records, with over 22 billion cards sold as of August 2009.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-08-07/konami-digital-entertainment-inc.s-yu-gi-oh-trading-card-game-is-one-for-the-record-books-with-more-than-22-billion-cards-sold-around-the-world animenewsnetwork.com] Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game is One for the Record Books with More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold around the World</ref> The TCG is played worldwide, but mostly in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. The ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' | + | The '''''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game''''' (often abbreviated to "'''''TCG'''''") is the part of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' card game manufactured by [[Konami]], and is the best-selling card game of all time according to Guinness World Records, with over 22 billion cards sold as of August 2009.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-08-07/konami-digital-entertainment-inc.s-yu-gi-oh-trading-card-game-is-one-for-the-record-books-with-more-than-22-billion-cards-sold-around-the-world animenewsnetwork.com] Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Trading Card Game is One for the Record Books with More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold around the World</ref> The ''TCG'' is played worldwide, but mostly in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. The ''Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG'' was first published in 2002, with [[Upper Deck Entertainment]] acquiring the rights to market the ''TCG'' in 2000 for USD$75,000,000 from Konami.{{citation needed}} |
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| − | The agreement between Upper Deck Entertainment and Konami was due to expire in 2010. Konami issued a press release on December | + | The agreement between Upper Deck Entertainment and Konami was due to expire in 2010. Konami issued a press release on December 10, 2008, stating that it was retaking full control of all aspects of the TCG,<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-12-11/konami-digital-entertainment-inc-to-take-control-of-the-yu-gi-oh-trading-card-game 1 animenewsnetwork.com] Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to Take Control of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' TRADING CARD GAME™</ref> including: |
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| − | Upper Deck Entertainment then responded by issuing a lawsuit against Konami Digital Entertainment for USD$75,001,000,<ref>[http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-nvdce/case_no-2:2008cv01737/case_id-63327 | + | Upper Deck Entertainment then responded by issuing a lawsuit against Konami Digital Entertainment for USD$75,001,000,<ref>[http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-nvdce/case_no-2:2008cv01737/case_id-63327 dockets.justia.com]: Upper Deck Company v. Konami Marketing, Inc. et al</ref> citing loss of earnings and breach of contract, as Konami Digital Entertainment cut ties between itself and [[Upper Deck Entertainment]] more than a year prior to to the legal conclusion of their contract. On December 27, 2008, Konami was denied the temporary selling and shipping ban that would prevent Upper Deck from marketing, selling, distributing and providing game support for the ''TCG''.<ref>[http://entertainment.upperdeck.com/ude/en/articles.aspx?aid=5072 entertainment.upperdeck.com] Upper Deck Wins Major Victory in Support of Worldwide ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' Players</ref> The reason Konami was successful in terminating the agreement with Upper Deck Entertainment was because Konami accused and proved in court that Upper Deck was producing unsanctioned cards - some employees had taken some printing plates to a different printer.{{citation needed}} |
| − | The TCG is printed in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Portuguese printings had been halted for a few years after the release of ''[[Cybernetic Revolution]]'' and before the release of ''[[Cosmo Blazer]]''. | + | The TCG is printed in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Portuguese printings had been halted for a few years after the release of ''[[Cybernetic Revolution]]'' and before the release of ''[[Cosmo Blazer]]''. ''TCG'' cards are tournament-legal in any country where the game is played, outside of Asia. Cards from the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game|Official Card Game]]'' (''OCG''), are not tournament-legal in ''TCG'' territories, even if a player attempting to use one has a translation on-hand, or the card has an officially-released ''TCG'' counterpart.<ref>[http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/sjc/2010_FAQ/SJC-Nash_FAQ.html yugioh-card.com] Shonen Jump Championship Event FAQ</ref><ref>[http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/2010/regionalsfaq_2010.html yugioh-card.com] North America Regional Qualifier FAQ</ref> |
| − | Tournaments are held each year that give out prizes which are usually rare cards or exclusive game mats. Players first start out in the Regionals and advance their way to the Championships. [[Shonen Jump]] used to host their own tournament known as the [[Shonen Jump Championship]]. There are tournaments in the OCG as well as the TCG. | + | Tournaments are held each year that give out prizes which are usually rare cards or exclusive game mats. Players first start out in the Regionals and advance their way to the Championships. ''[[Shonen Jump]]'' used to host their own tournament known as the [[Shonen Jump Championship]]. There are tournaments in the ''OCG'' as well as the ''TCG''. |
| − | Upper Deck no longer has any connection with the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' | + | Upper Deck no longer has any connection with the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG'', with Konami continuing tournaments. |
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Revision as of 20:10, 13 January 2013
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The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (often abbreviated to "TCG") is the part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game manufactured by Konami, and is the best-selling card game of all time according to Guinness World Records, with over 22 billion cards sold as of August 2009.[1] The TCG is played worldwide, but mostly in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG was first published in 2002, with Upper Deck Entertainment acquiring the rights to market the TCG in 2000 for USD$75,000,000 from Konami.[citation needed]
Original logo (Duel Monsters)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game second logo (GX)
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Trading Card Game third logo (5D's)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game fourth logo (ZEXAL)
The agreement between Upper Deck Entertainment and Konami was due to expire in 2010. Konami issued a press release on December 10, 2008, stating that it was retaking full control of all aspects of the TCG,[2] including:
- Distribution
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Gameplay
- Organized Play
Upper Deck Entertainment then responded by issuing a lawsuit against Konami Digital Entertainment for USD$75,001,000,[3] citing loss of earnings and breach of contract, as Konami Digital Entertainment cut ties between itself and Upper Deck Entertainment more than a year prior to to the legal conclusion of their contract. On December 27, 2008, Konami was denied the temporary selling and shipping ban that would prevent Upper Deck from marketing, selling, distributing and providing game support for the TCG.[4] The reason Konami was successful in terminating the agreement with Upper Deck Entertainment was because Konami accused and proved in court that Upper Deck was producing unsanctioned cards - some employees had taken some printing plates to a different printer.[citation needed]
The TCG is printed in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Portuguese printings had been halted for a few years after the release of Cybernetic Revolution and before the release of Cosmo Blazer. TCG cards are tournament-legal in any country where the game is played, outside of Asia. Cards from the Official Card Game (OCG), are not tournament-legal in TCG territories, even if a player attempting to use one has a translation on-hand, or the card has an officially-released TCG counterpart.[5][6]
Tournaments are held each year that give out prizes which are usually rare cards or exclusive game mats. Players first start out in the Regionals and advance their way to the Championships. Shonen Jump used to host their own tournament known as the Shonen Jump Championship. There are tournaments in the OCG as well as the TCG.
Upper Deck no longer has any connection with the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, with Konami continuing tournaments.
References
- ↑ animenewsnetwork.com Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is One for the Record Books with More Than 22 Billion Cards Sold around the World
- ↑ 1 animenewsnetwork.com Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to Take Control of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME™
- ↑ dockets.justia.com: Upper Deck Company v. Konami Marketing, Inc. et al
- ↑ entertainment.upperdeck.com Upper Deck Wins Major Victory in Support of Worldwide Yu-Gi-Oh! Players
- ↑ yugioh-card.com Shonen Jump Championship Event FAQ
- ↑ yugioh-card.com North America Regional Qualifier FAQ
