New gaming stores open in Graz and Yokkaichi

New specialized gaming stores focusing on trading card games and board games have opened in Austria and Japan.

In Graz, Austria, the SideQuest store is set to open in mid-October near the main railway station. Founded by Christoph Greischberger and Mark Kozissnik, the shop aims to serve as a community hub for Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, offering space for tournaments and social play for up to 30 people.

In Yokkaichi, Japan, Hareruya has opened a Magic: The Gathering specialty store. Located on the fifth floor of the Sansei Building, it shares a floor with a dedicated Pokémon card specialty shop, Hareruya 2. The new facility includes a 50-seat free play area and offers card purchasing services. This expansion brings the total number of Hareruya Group locations to 50.