This week, we chat with Kate Gibson of the UK-based Gibsons Games, a fourth generation company that has flourished even in the face of setbacks such as having its premises destroyed in the London Blitz of World War II. If you meet Kate, you’ll immediately sense her passion and drive for her family, her team, and Gibsons’ mission. If you chat a bit longer, you’ll find she keeps Prosecco and chocolate in the fridge.
Nintendo Switch Lite, designed specifically to play Nintendo Switch games in handheld mode, launches this fall. A special edition Pokémon-themed model will also be available.
Netflix and King Features Syndicate announced an all-new animated series The Cuphead Show!, based on Studio MDHR’s Cuphead video game franchise.
MGA’s new fashion dolls, L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G., hits retail, debuting the big sisters of fan-favorite L.O.L. Surprise! characters.
As honor of Popeye’s 90th anniversary, King Features and Scotch & Soda unveiled a new limited-edition collection starring the Sailorman’s nemesis, Bluto.
Schleich is rolling out a whole new digital experience for Horse Club, its first-ever digital app, Horse Club Horse Adventure.
Headstart International appointed WildBrain to manage and help grow the global audience for the Best Furry Friends toy brand on YouTube.
MasterPieces acquires Baby Fanatic, the sports licensed baby product company.
Xtreme Play signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Universal Content Productions to create a collectible toy line based on the Netflix series, The Umbrella Academy.