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Enthusiast Gaming’s Pocket Gamer Connects to Host PGC San Francisco on March 18-19

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming and media company in North America, today announced that its next live event Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) will take place in San Francisco on March 18-19.

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), a leading gaming and media company in North America, today announced that its next live event Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) will take place in San Francisco on March 18-19.
Being held immediately prior to the Game Developers Conference (GDC 2024), PGC San Francisco is expected to draw a large crowd of video game developers, publishers and other industry professionals to connect, do business and learn from industry leaders.
“Pocket Gamer Connects has produced must attend events around the world for over a decade to advance this industry and serve the ever-growing ecosystem.
Other PGC events to come this year include the GameExpo Summit in Dubai May 1-2; PGC Helsinki October 1-2, and PGC Jordan November 9-10 plus the Mobile Games Awards on August 20 in Cologne and more to come.

South Africa's Toy and Game Market: Eco-Friendly Products and Digital Gaming Propel Industry Forward - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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With the exception of handmade toys that are locally manufactured, the industry is dominated by imported plastic products, mainly from China.

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With the exception of handmade toys that are locally manufactured, the industry is dominated by imported plastic products, mainly from China.
Declining disposable income is putting pressure on retail sales, although toy and game revenue continues to increase steadily.
Although overall toy sales have declined, digital gaming growth remains strong.
Changing consumer preferences and the rapid growth of digital gaming devices can limit demand for traditional toys.

The Empire State Building Unveils Star Wars-Themed Takeover with a Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More

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Friday, March 22, 2024

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321369670/en/
The Empire State Building Unveils Star Wars-Themed Takeover with a Dynamic Light Show, Interactive Fan Experiences, Celebrity Visit, and More (Photo: Business Wire)
"We are so pleased to unite Star Wars fans in New York City and throughout the world with this epic trip to a galaxy far, far away….,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen visited the Empire State Building earlier this morning to tour the world-famous Observatory Experience and flip the ceremonial switch ahead of the dynamic light show.
The Empire State Building Observatory will host a movie screening of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the 80th Floor on March 22.
Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates.

LITTLEST PET SHOP CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE BOBBLE BY ENCOURAGING FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE TO 'BOBBLE TO THE BEAT'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, released a call to action to fans around the world to 'unleash the bobble'. In celebration of the franchise's long-anticipated return to retail in January – this is sure to be the "Year of the Bobble"! Debuting last week with a pop-up performance at Toys"R"Us at Macy's Herald Square, Macy's flagship location in New York City, the Bobble to the Beat social campaign encourages kids and kidults alike to showcase their dancing skills and bobble along with LITTLEST PET SHOP wherever they are, featuring custom choreography alongside an original LITTLEST PET SHOP brand anthem.

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Ultimately, we hope to inspire kids of all ages to let down their guard and unleash their own 'bobble' with us and LITTLEST PET SHOP!"
The first series in Generation 7 features a wide range of new characters to collect and cherish, available within LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Surprise Singles, LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Pairs, and LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Trios assortments, Play Packs and Playsets.
To further the LITTLEST PET SHOP experience , Roblox players can also bobble with the brand on the global immersive platform, which will debut a custom bobble dance emote available in-game starting today!
For more information about the LITTLEST PET SHOP brand and product line, visit LittlestPetShop.com .

The Op Games Launches New Version of MONOPOLY®: The Beatles Edition

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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CARLSBAD, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Op Games, the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations®, Blank Slate™, and Hues and Cues™, today launched a revamped version of a classic board game to commemorate the most influential band of all time with MONOPOLY®: The Beatles Edition. Under license by leading toy and game company Hasbro, the new game brings one of the world's largest pioneers of the music industry back to the tabletop to celebrate 60 years since the band first landed in the United States. The Deal was brokered by Bravado International, The Beatles' North American licensing agent.

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The Deal was brokered by Bravado International, The Beatles' North American licensing agent.
"The Beatles are a household name, well-known by fans of all ages, even six decades later," said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op Games.
"Listening Parties" take the place of the game's traditional "Houses," with "Concerts" as the classic "Hotels", all paid for with the game's custom Beatles money.
MONOPOLY®: The Beatles Edition (MSRP: $44.99) is available now on The Op Games' website.

Entertainment Earth® Announces Appointment of Billy Lagor to CEO

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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Entertainment Earth, a leading online retailer and wholesaler of pop-culture toys and collectibles, has appointed Billy Lagor as Chief Executive Officer.

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Entertainment Earth, a leading online retailer and wholesaler of pop-culture toys and collectibles, has appointed Billy Lagor as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lagor succeeds Aaron Labowitz, who co-founded Entertainment Earth in 1996 alongside his brother Jason, former President of Entertainment Earth.
Mr. Lagor joins Entertainment Earth from Constellation Brands where he was most recently Senior Vice President of Wine and Spirits, focusing on brand strategy and the consumer experience.
“Since the inception of Entertainment Earth, the company and its leadership have been laser focused on scaling its customer- and partner-first approach,” said Mr. Lagor.

Anthony J. Parkinson, Former Urbix EVP & Advisory Board Chair, Launches New Sustainable Ventures

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following his instrumental role in guiding Urbix, Inc. to a landmark $32 million equity investment in October 2023, Anthony J. Parkinson, strategic business consultant, and senior mentor is directing his attention towards fresh and impactful ventures.

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Having successfully steered Urbix, Inc., a Mesa-based graphite processor, through financial milestones, Parkinson now explores projects in water treatment, energy recovery, and long-duration energy storage.
This transition coincides with Urbix's recent closure of a substantial $32 million equity investment.
A key figure at Urbix since 2016, Parkinson played a pivotal role in shaping the company's trajectory.
Urbix, known for creating advanced anode material for electric vehicle batteries, has seen significant growth under Parkinson's contributions as Vice-Chairman, Executive Vice-President, and Chairman of the Advisory Board.

Board Games Market size to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Atlas Games, Alderac Entertainment Group and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and many more - Technavio

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Friday, January 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board games market is estimated to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.55%.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board games market is estimated to grow by USD 3.42 billion from 2022 to 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.55%.
The board games market is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
CMON Ltd. - The company offers Mayhem board games, such as Looney Tunes and Teen Titans Go.
The toys and games market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% between 2022 and 2027.

Global Preschool Phenomenon Peppa Pig Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Peppa’s Cinema Party Featuring All-New Season 10 Episodes

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, announced today that PEPPA PIG will jump into cinemas for the character’s 20th anniversary and biggest cinema celebration ever beginning February 2024.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a leading toy and game company, announced today that PEPPA PIG will jump into cinemas for the character’s 20th anniversary and biggest cinema celebration ever beginning February 2024.
Little ones and the entire family will be able to have the ultimate cinema outing and celebrate along with their favorite onscreen characters.
“As we celebrate 20 incredible years of making memories with Peppa, our team is proud to bring Peppa’s Cinema Party to the big screen across the globe, enabling fans to come along and join in the party,” said Esra Cafer, SVP Global Brand Management, Hasbro.
All new music will be available on music streaming platforms on Feb 2, 2024.

Global Tabletop Games Market Poised for Steady Growth, Fueled by Resurgence in Analog Entertainment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

In 2023, the global tabletop games market was valued at $23.58 billion and is expected to reach $37.11 billion by 2028.

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In 2023, the global tabletop games market was valued at $23.58 billion and is expected to reach $37.11 billion by 2028.
The rising preference for games like board games, card games, and strategy-based games, particularly among millennials, has contributed to the growing demand for tabletop games.
The global tabletop games market is segmented as follows:
By Type: The market includes three segments: Board Games, Puzzles, and Playing Cards.
Leading companies in the tabletop games market include Ravensburger, Mattel, Inc., Buffalo Games, Goliath Games, LLC, Hasbro Inc., Asmodee, CMON Games, North Star Games, Zobmondo, and Grey Fox Games.