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The companies, people and events behind the games. These historical reports retain their original dates and may no longer reflect current circumstances.
BoardGameGeek have announced that BGG.CONline will take place May 20-21 on their Twitch channel. The virtual convention will feature a digital exhibit hall, game demos and guests. Lincoln Damerst and Nikki Pontius from GameNight! will host,…
Read the reportGames Workshop have secured a six-month £25 million loan to help meet operational cash flow requirements if needed. The loan comes with a potential six month extension. The company said revenue in the nine months…
Read the reportUK Games Expo have cancelled their August event, which was moved from the original date in May due to concerns from the pandemic. The show directors sited government directives, closure of large venues, and the…
Read the reportThe cancelled PaizoCon 2020 will be expanded to six days of virtual seminars, live-play, and gaming. PaizoCon Online will be held May 26-31 on Twitch, Discord and various virtual tabletop platforms, like Roll20. The original show…
Read the reportAsmodee Germany have launched Open! Back in the Game, a retailer initiative, to solicit ideas and solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers. The company says it will share the results with the industry. Asmodee started the project by…
Read the reportSales of Starter Sets Rose 300 Percent It’s official, 2019 was the most successful year for the iconic brand Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast said the 46-year-old franchise celebrated its 6th consecutive year of growth,…
Read the reportFriedhelm Merz Verlag, the Bonn-based event company that runs Spiel, have said they are still planning to have the show even as parts of Germany extend their ban on large events into October, including the…
Read the reportSpin Master have been awarded $2.2 million in their long-running patent dispute against a prominent toy producer in China. The award is a record amount for a foreign patent owner. The Suzhou Intermediate Peoples’ Court…
Read the reportMattel will start using sugarcane-based plastic in their Fisher-Price Rock-a-Stack and Baby’s First Blocks. The products will be available as a bundle for Earth Day on April 22. The effort is part of Mattel’s goal…
Read the reportPaizo have announced that GardenCon will become PaizoCon Francia. The convention will be held August 13-16 at the Route de la Craz, Thônex, Geneva. Regional Venture-Coordinator Benoît Gros will run the event. Tables will be…
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