Interview
Create it, break it, fix it: Phil Tottman and Craig Fearn discuss the powerful process behind Book of Beasties
Book of Beasties: Phil Tottman and Craig Fearn on why the mental-wellbeing game needs high standards
Shannon Swindle, Inventor Relations Manager; Games – Moose Toys, on pitching, ghosting and more!
How is Moose Toys putting a “wow” in the games category? Shannon Swindle tells all!
“It’s a game and soundtrack in one!”: Inventor Marcus Carleson and Jumbo’s Ferran Codina on the story behind Hitster
Hitster inventor Marcus Carleson and Jumbo’s Group Brand Manager for Games, Ferran Codina, discuss the appeal of the music-based, tech-infused party game.
Moose Toys’ Fraser Paterson on bringing the magic of Bluey to life in toys and games
Fraser Paterson, VP – Head of Design & Development at Moose Toys, discusses keeping open-ended play at the heart of the firm’s Bluey range.
Big Potato Games’ James Vaughan on Get the Ick, You Can’t Say Umm and The Big Inventor Challenge
James Vaughan, Head of Game Development & Inventor Relations at Big Potato Games, gives us the lowdown on his collaboration with educator Jack Andrews on the Big Inventor Challenge.
Game designers Jason Mowery and Chase Williams on bringing surfing to the tabletop in The Perfect Wave
Jason Mowery and Chase Williams discuss how they landed The Perfect Wave with The Op.
Mattel’s Head of UK Consumer Products & Hardlines EMEA, Jon Spalding, on putting purpose at their core
As Mattel and Warner Bros. make the most of the Barbie movie, we speak to Jon Spalding about 2024…
Game designer Kate Hunt on how Ultimate Treehouse found a home at Fat Brain Toys
Kate Hunt talks us through the origins of Ultimate Treehouse – and how she went from self-publishing to licensing the game.
Stephan Brissaud – Senior Director EMEA at Funko Games – on the company’s storytelling-first approach to design
Stephan Brissaud reveals the two things that drew him to Funko Games.
“Innovation relies on bringing fresh voices into our community”: Lee Allentuck on inventors, inspiration and the importance of connecting people
Industry stalwart Lee Allentuck discusses his inventor relations role with clients like Melissa & Doug and Blue Marble.