Games
Spin Master teams with Ryerson University and OCAD University to launch Canada’s first Toy Invention course
The course series will focus on entrepreneurship in the toy industry and provide key perspectives on what it takes to bring great ideas and inventions to market.
Brits spend an average of £159 on a newborn’s toys in their first year
In a baby’s second year, the average spent on toys rises to £208.
Toy Fair sees re-booking rate of 84% for 2020 show
“We are excited to see the return of so many exhibitors and the arrival of some fresh faces for Toy Fair 2020,” said Rebecca Deeming, acting head of Toy Fair.
Asmodee looks to turn tabletop hits into novels with new fiction imprint, Aconyte
Aconyte will start a monthly publication schedule from early summer 2020, producing paperbacks and ebooks for the US, UK and export trade.
Anki to shut down after latest round of investment falls through
Firm is responsible for products including Anki Overdrive and Cozmo.
Hasbro sponsors Invention Studio/Design Agency of the Year category at inaugural Play Creators Awards
“In addition to the winners, this is a celebration of all of our studio and agency partners,” said Hasbro’s Rich Mazel.
More than $1bn has been pledged to game projects on Kickstarter to date
Tabletop projects made up the largest slice, contributing $687m.
Magic: The Gathering helps fuel Q1 growth for Hasbro
“The global Hasbro team is executing very well and delivered a good start to the year,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer.
New dates for this year’s Play Creators Festival
The three-day festival is moving one week earlier than previously announced (2nd – 4th September).
Gamely’s Hazel Reynolds on game design, creativity and Dragons’ Den
We caught up with Reynolds to learn more about where she find inspiration for games, and whether her appearance on Dragons’ Den was as scary as it sounds.