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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.
Days of Wonder have launched an Amazon Alexa Skills for Ticket to Ride. Alexa is a virtual assistant created by Amazon to perform audio interactions. Gamers will be able to say, “Alexa, launch Ticket to Ride” or…
Read the reportUPS have launched a new flat rate shipping option designed for small and medium-sized business. UPS Simple Rate will allow businesses to ship by 2nd Day Air, 3 Day Select and Ground services to anywhere in…
Read the reportGames Workshop is adding a 177,500 sq. ft. warehouse distribution facility in East Midlands, UK. The location will become the main distribution hub for the company. The deal was announced by SEGRO, which owns the 700-acre…
Read the reportHasbro have partnered with Selladoor Worldwide to develop a 75-minute immersive theater experience to open in 2020 at an undisclosed London location, featuring team challenges where players move along a Monopoly board and buy property. Selladoor CEO…
Read the reportThe Loot Company, formally known as Loot Crate, have debuted a new crowdfunding platform, Loot Launcher, at the New York Comic-Con. The platform allows fans to back collectibles and product bundles curated by brands, personalities,…
Read the reportFedEx announced yesterday that Express, Ground and Freight shipping rates will increase January 6, but said that they will not apply any additional residential surcharges during the holiday season. The company also will make the…
Read the reportFlying Buffalo Inc., the company started and run for almost 50 years by founder, Rick Loomis, will continue after his death, says company manager Steve Crompton. Loomis, a co-founder of GAMA (The Game Manufacturers Association),…
Read the reportLance Myxter has joined the Client Services Team at Funagain Logistics as Account Manger. He previously worked for Tasty Minstrel Games. He is known in the industry as ‘The Undead Viking,’ and has a YouTube channel of the same…
Read the reportSnakes & Lattes says it will be scaling back its distribution and retail activities to focus on the service-related part of the business. The company will continue its fulfillment operations in Canada, and will partner…
Read the reportHasbro have entered into an agreement to purchase Canadian TV, film and music company Entertainment One (eONe) for an all-cash transaction valued at $4 billion. Shareholders of eOne will receive $6.86 for each share. Hasbro expects to maintain…
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