“This session will have the entire eco-system covered, from concept ideation, to pitching, to what makes something a great fit for the shelves of John Lewis,” said Mojo Nation’s Billy Langsworthy.

We caught up with Walker-Harding to learn more about the inspiration behind the new series, and how they differ from the play experiences of previous ‘escape room’ games.

The firm behind Beasts of Balance and When In Rome will now operate as Niantic London.

Taking place at London’s Under the Bridge on Monday, September 2nd, the Play Creators Awards celebrate the achievements of the toy and game designer community, including R&D teams, freelance inventors and design agencies.

Created by Prospero Hall and Wonder Forge, and published by Ravensburger, Villainous is a card game that sees players step into the shoes of iconic Disney baddies.

We caught up with Driscoll to find out more about the origins of Don’t Step In It and learn why the collaborative design process between him and Ullman has proved so successful.

“Having a day that’s focused on toy concepts and design is a great thing for the industry; it gathers good people and sparks good discussions,” said Character Options’ Jon Elliott.

“This investment will further deliver on Cartamundi’s purpose of sharing the magic of playing together towards consumers worldwide,” said Cartamundi CEO Stefaan Merckx.

We caught up with Tsagas to learn more about the origins of Farm Rescue – his first published game – and why he feels optimistic about the game design scene in Greece.

“Considering recent toy unboxing trends, the brand’s multigenerational appeal, and the vehicle category’s ripeness for something ‘new’ again, we believe Micro Machines will be a global phenomenon,” said WCT’s Jeremy Padawer.