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Hopes New Smaller Interactive Stores Will Turn the Iconic Brand Around Toys ‘R’ Us is back. The iconic chain will open its first new US retail store Saturday at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in…
Read the reportFrench publisher Libellud is creating a charitable foundation to support youth and education. The Libellud Foundation will add $1.1 million over the next three years to the endowment. Founded in 2008 by Régis Bonnessée, Libellud is…
Read the reportBrendan Bell has resigned his At-Large Director position on The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) board. Bell was appointed in December 2018 to replace Mike Webb, who resigned after a disagreement with the Board. In his resignation…
Read the reportCMON have again reported losses for the year ending in September, but no where near the $4.1 million losses they had last year at this time. The company stated in its 3rd Quarter financials a loss of…
Read the reportThe tabletop industry quickly distanced itself from game designer JR Honeycutt after allegations of sexual abuse were levied by industry professional and former girlfriend Victoria Mann on Medium. Mann alleges Honeycutt physically and mentally abused…
Read the reportDays 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 reportGames Workshop have posted preliminary estimates of sales of not less £140 million and profit before tax of not less than £55 million for the six months to December. In a statement to investors, the…
Read the reportMagic: The Gathering has been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The classic collectible card game joins Matchbox Cars and coloring books as inductees for 2019. “Magic: The Gathering changed the landscape of collectible…
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 reportThis story is part of our 2019 Essen Edition. Our sponsors and producers provided funding for us on Kickstarter to attend Spiel in Essen, Germany. The owners of UK Games Expo are launching an industry convention targeted at publishers,…
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