Hasbro’s Angus Walker and Tanya Thompson to discuss ‘Driving “Revolutionary” Innovation’ at this year’s Play Creators Conference
Angus and Tanya from Hasbro’s Inventor Relations and External Innovation Team will talk about the difference between ‘evolutionary’ and ‘revolutionary’ innovation – and why they are both so important.
Prolific inventor Brad Ross on the key to successful creative collaborations
Brad Ross talks us through his approach to design and we discuss some of his new launches, including BrainBolt, Tiltago and 60 Seconds.
Quillsilver Studio’s Brenna Noonan on how a classical music background informs her approach to game design
Brenna Noonan – President at Quillsilver Studio – talks us through the firm’s one-stop-shop offering for game designers and publishers.
The Toy Association details TOTY Awards finalists
“The finalists are marvellous examples of innovation and imagination to deliver the power of play to children and adults alike,” said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of The Toy Foundation.
Post Hill Press launches A Game Maker’s Life, the memoir of prolific inventor Jeffrey Breslow
The book explores how Breslow became the youngest partner of Marvin Glass and Associates, and his approach to helping the company overcome the tragedy of a deadly workplace shooting.
Helena Perheentupa to head up ZAG’s new ZAG Play Toy Division
“At the new ZAG Play Toy Division, we will leverage our unique point-of-difference as both an animation content powerhouse and a high-quality toy company to develop products that empower children to see themselves as heroes through imaginary and aspirational play,” said ZAG CEO Jeremy ZAG.
James Austin-Smith to discuss Moose Toys’ approach to innovation at Play Creators Conference 2022
The session – titled ‘Innovate or Die’ – will detail Moose’s quest to be the world’s most innovative toy company.
MindWare joins Virtual Mojo Pitch 2022
“MindWare’s commitment to exceptional content and learning through play is a great match for the breadth of talent and thoughtful concepts seen from inventors who present at Mojo Nation’s Mojo Pitch,” said Kristin Gallagher, Director of Product Development at MindWare.
Squid Game gets the Funkoverse treatment
Players must race to the finish line in Red Light, Green Light, or try to burst past their rivals’ defences in The Squid Game
Renegade Game Studios readies American Psycho card game
“With American Psycho, fans get to put themselves in the shoes of Patrick Bateman, one of the most interesting characters to come out of cinema in the past 22 years,” said Scott Gaeta, President and Publisher of Renegade Game Studios.