Atari 2600 gets the LEGO treatment
“We hope that building this classic console takes you back to those halcyon days when a handful of pixels meant a world of adventure,” said designer Chris McVeigh.
Matchbox movie in the works from Mattel and Skydance
“We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story that evokes the imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages,” said Robbie Brenner, Executive Producer at Mattel Films.
TOMY’s Alpesh Patel, Moonbug’s Claire Broad and FSV Design ApS’ Frederica Scott Vollrath to discuss bringing brands into toys at Play Creators Conference
The ‘Brand Designs’ panel will see Alpesh, Claire and Frederica discuss the key to designing great licensed toys and games.
Ginger Fox joins Virtual Mojo Pitch
“We’re incredibly excited to be back at the Mojo Pitch event again in 2022 and can’t wait to see what the inventor community have been working on,” said Lewis Allen, Product Development Director at Ginger Fox.
Snap Ships Tactics soars past Kickstarter goal
“Snap Ships Tactics is light enough for parents to play with their kids, but deep and customisable enough to entice veteran wargamers,” said lead designer Josh Derksen.
TrendBible CEO Joanna Feeley to discuss ‘Broadening the Narrative’ at Play Creators Conference 2022
As we move towards better representation for all across toys, movies, books and games, TrendBible’s Joanna Feeley will explore the characters and stories set to resonate with the next generation.
Hasbro launches Wordle: The Party Game
The game sees players take turns writing down a five-letter Secret Word, while the others try to guess it in the fewest attempts to win.
Asmodee to launch Squid Game, Ozark and Stranger Things board games
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Netflix and Walmart for these releases,” said Steve Horvath, Asmodee North America president and head of publishing.
Toys, games and New Designers
We profile some of the toy and game concepts showcased by graduate design talent at this year’s New Designers show.
Spotify acquires music trivia game Heardle
“Since its debut, the game has quickly built a loyal following, and it aligns with our plans to deepen interactivity across the Spotify ecosystem,” said Jeremy Erlich, Global Head of Music at Spotify.