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Dynepic’s playPORTAL Studio to give designers “the tools they need to create the next hit smart toy”
“Our playPORTAL SDKs provide developers with the tools they need to create the next hit app, game, or smart toy, while we do all the heavy lifting for data security and child privacy,” said Krissa Watry, co-founder and CEO of Dynepic.
DMI Productions joins Play Creators Festival
“This is something of a match made in heaven,” says DMI’s co-founder, and board game fan, Stuart Turner.
Last chance to book tickets to Mojo Nation’s Toy and Game Design Conference
You only have until Friday, August 31st to book tickets to next month’s Toy and Game Design Conference, sponsored by Hasbro, Alpha Group and Wynne-Jones IP.
Playing together makes families happier, closer and less stressed, states LEGO’s Play Well Report
New report also shows that playtime is being squeezed, with nearly a third of families spending less than five hours playing together every week.
September’s Board Game Club to be a Spin Master special
“This is our first Board Game Club take-over and it is definitely the right time with such a fantastic range of games launching this autumn,” said Spin Master’s Dharaa Patel.
Spielwarenmesse’s ToyAwards adds new category for start-ups
The closing date for entries is November 23rd 2018 and entries can be registered at www.toyaward.com from next month.
Global toy sales grew by 4% in first half of 2018
Mexico, Brazil and the US enjoyed the highest growth.
Asmodee North America CEO Christian T. Peterson to step down at the end of 2018
Peterson leaves to focus on “family, health, and the pursuit of other interests.”
Target to meet toy designers at The Toy Association’s Fall Toy Preview
The move is part of programme launched in February at Toy Fair 2018 called Target’s Open Innovation Project.
US toy industry grows 7% in first half of 2018
“I am convinced that the strong toy industry growth so far this year has been at least partially supported by the empathy that people felt towards losing a store like Toys R Us,” said NPD’s Juli Lennett.