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Lots To Learn Receives Preschool Video of the Year from Creative Child Magazine
Lots To Learn LLC receives the prestigious 2009 DVD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine for their fifth Preschool DVD - “Lots To Learn: Head To Toe with Buster.” - July 16, 2009 - Lots To Learn Preschool Videos
CTXM Extends Its New Slots Offering on iPhone
CTXM, a leading developer of online casino and video games and gambling platforms, has developed two new casual slots for IPhone. Both slots are derived from popular casino slots already published by CTXM to its partners. Now both games are available to IPhone users for casual play. - July 01, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Hollywood Tough Guy Proves Bad Economy is Good for Dummies
One Hollywood actor is dealing with the bad economy, by taking matters into his own hands (Literally) - June 30, 2009 - Robert McRay
ARB Studios Makes Its Official Debut While Simultaneously Launching Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone and iPod Touch
Founder Aaron Boucher introduces his new company ARB Studios along with ARB Tech his next generation cross-platform 3D engine and server technology and the launch of Tiki Golf 3D, the first of three high-end 3D games in development for iPhone / iPod touch. “I cut my teeth with Tiki Golf 3D... - June 02, 2009 - Arb Studios LLC
Frolic with the Stars on Astroteaze: Zodiacts™ Celestial Lunar Tees
Wear the stars. Artist Donna McGarry joyfully presents her celestially inspired line of astrology t-shirts and paraphernalia. The whimsical lunar oriented tees can be found on cafepress.com/Astroteaze. Find your inner star in a reflective Pisces tee or jet with daredevil Andy Aries on a skate through the cosmos. - May 26, 2009 - Zodiacts
Hollywood Collectibles Group Launches Amazing Prop Replicas from “Alien,” “Aliens” and “Predator” Movies
With two versions of the highly sought after Pulse Rifle from “Aliens”, a 1:1 Life-size “Alien” Bust and a Bio Helmet from Predator, Hollywood Collectibles Group is bringing the fans what they desire. - May 24, 2009 - Hollywood Collectibles Group
Calling All Petrol Heads - 5,000 Beta Testers Wanted
Real-Time Racing portal readies to pit players against professionals with iOpener Enabled Technology. - April 29, 2009 - iOpener Media
Janlynn’s Partners with DYO Toys Unleashing Sports Activity Kits
Janlynn Corporation and Design Your Own™ Toys announced today their newly formed partnership. Janlynn has licensed all assets of DYO and will manufacture, sell, and distribute DYO products world-wide. DYO’s creative team will continue to develop innovative children’s activity... - April 19, 2009 - ValuCrafts
New Eco-Friendly Characters Teach Little Sprouts the Fun of Celebrating Earth Day Year-Round
Idbids™ Toys Teach Children ‘Iddy Biddy’ Steps Make Big Environmental Change - April 19, 2009 - Eco-Alberta Sales Agency
Big Mouth Billy Bass™ Makes a Big Splash on the iTunes® App Store
For the 10th anniversary of Big Mouth Billy Bass, the singing fish, Gemmy Industries is releasing an iPhone app and record and play tabletop version. - April 19, 2009 - Gemmy Industries
Power Challenge Launches New Version of Power Soccer
Improved Gameplay, Introduction of Mouse Controls Expand Online Soccer Game Realism - April 17, 2009 - Power Challenge
Open Game Table: The RPG Blog Anthology Available Now
Open Game Table is a grass roots anthology of the best in RPG gaming blogs. After 6 months of work by over 50 volunteers, the book is finally available for gamers to enjoy everywhere. - April 09, 2009 - Open Game Table
The Lollipop Book Club Introduces a Special Gift Experience for Children
The Lollipop Book Club offers a personal gift of books that generates fun and excitement about reading. Flexible pricing and packages allows customers to design the monthly gift club perfect for any child. - April 06, 2009 - The Lollipop Book Club
Zymetrical.com Experiences Record Traffic in Preparation of April Fools
Zymetrical Novelties (www.zymetrical.com), an online discount novelty company, is one which is bucking the overall slump in retail sales these days. The company has seen 2009 as its best April Fools season ever, as more price conscious shoppers seek out discounts & better values in light of an... - April 02, 2009 - Zymetrical, Inc
Coolthings Australia Road Tests the New Star Wars Force Trainer
What if you could literally train your mind to levitate a sphere? Sounds a bit far fetched? - March 27, 2009 - Coolthings Australia
Nookums™ Announces the Launch of It's Spring 2009 Line of Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces the launch of it's Spring 2009 line of Paci-Plushies™ with BPA and Phythalates Free Pacifiers. - March 26, 2009 - Paci-Plushies
Cate West - The Vanishing Files™ Appearing on the Nintendo Wii™
Gamenauts, Inc. is proud to announce the upcoming release of the enhanced version of its hit game, Cate West - The Vanishing Files™, on the Nintendo Wii™ based on a new partnership with Destineer and Magellan Interactive. Released on the PC gaming portals in 2008, Cate West has become... - March 21, 2009 - Gamenauts, Inc.
Dream Village Launches Saved by the Well; US Kids Participate in World Water Week
Dream Village launches March 20, 2009 as a kick-off to World Water Week (March 22-28). Their first book, Saved by the Well, discusses the global water crisis in a way that is accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for any child. One need only speak to the teachers, scout leaders, and community... - March 18, 2009 - Dream Village
Gamers Daily News Hosts Dejobaan Games Developer Diary
Developer Diary to follow Dejobaan Games AaaaaAAasaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! Project, exclusively on Gamers Daily News. - March 12, 2009 - Gamers News Daily Media
Sixteen® Receives Stellar Lead Testing Results
The toy and game industry has recently been shaken due to the importation and sale of products manufactured with unsafe materials. The rapid legislative response, effective February 10th, 2009, is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The CPSIA outlines more stringent requirements for the... - March 09, 2009 - Alpine Games, LLC
Indie Developers Get Public Exposure & Cash Prizes with Launch of 2BeeGames.com
2BeeGames Announces Publishing Contest to Get the Buzz Out on Independent Game Developers. Zoo Games, Inc. announces an exciting new partnership that highlights the innovative new video games being created by independent developers worldwide, and gives their amazing concepts the visibility to... - March 03, 2009 - Zoo Games, Inc.
Health & Fitness Expert Michael Torchia Stands Strong in His Attempt to Help Wii Users Get Proper Guidance
Although Michael Torchia has received criticism about his plight to get Nintendo Wii creators to make important changes to their system, he is not backing down. His fight is not against the creation of the system, but rather the manner in which it has been marketed as a fitness tool and the lack of proper instruction involved with the Wii system. - February 26, 2009 - Michael Torchia
R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo
The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions
Board Games for the Community
Starlit Citadel; a board games store in Vancouver, Canada; has launched its Board Games for the Community program after the successful Games Night at Lumby, BC held by the JW Inglis Parents Advisory Committee. The program provides an exciting new way for libraries, schools and parent advisory... - February 17, 2009 - Starlit Citadel
CreativePlay4Less.com Joins the International Toy Fair in New York City
Educational Toy Leader CreativePlay4Less.com will join the top toy manufacturers in the world in celebrating the 2009 International Toy Fair in New York City, February 15-18, 2009. - February 16, 2009 - CreativePlay4Less
Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys Booth# 4923
The fast growing toy company, Shocker Toys LLP is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair trade only show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 15th-18th Feb. Shocker Toys will be set up in the new Action Figure/Urban art aisle lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun interactive products and a great sales team. Booth# 4923 - February 15, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
Power Soccer Extends Reach to India with Zapak.com
Building on soccer's new-found popularity, Power Challenge has expanded its distribution of Power Soccer, a web-based console-quality multi-player soccer game, to Zapak.com one of India’s leading games portals. - February 11, 2009 - Power Challenge
All My Sons Moving and Storage Partners with Build-A-Bear Workshop to Bring Furry Hugs to Local Children’s Hospital
All My Sons Moving and Storage excitedly opens the doors of its trucks, but this time it’s not to fill them with furniture. All My Sons has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to support their Stuffed with Hugs program which donates stuffed animals to the local charities. All My Sons was eager to collaborate with a company so dedicated to creating happiness in the community. - January 29, 2009 - All My Sons
USA Pool & Toy Introduces New Pool and Water Toy Products for 2009
USA Pool & Toy, located in North Florida, has announced its new wholesale pool toy and wholesale gift products for 2009. - January 23, 2009 - USA Pool & Toy
Thumbthug.com Offers Free FishLabs Mobile Games Titles
Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Game website announces that it is now offering a wide range of FishLabs Mobile Games titles for free through it's partnership with Greystripe. - January 15, 2009 - Thumbthug.com
The Jersey Boys do It Again. Teenaged Brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere Along with Their Friend Nick Panes Launch Xfuel, the Energy Drink for Gamers… by Gamers.
The Jersey Boys do it again. Teenaged brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere along with their friend Nick Panes launch Xfuel, the energy drink for Gamers…by Gamers. Together with their respective fathers, Joe Gere and Howie Panes who’s About Me Labs is changing the face of the dietary... - January 14, 2009 - Xfuel
Tabletop Role-Playing Games on the Web Get a Whole New Look
Obsidian Portal unveils new design and goals for 2009. - January 13, 2009 - Obsidian Portal
Kids Birthday Ideas for the New Year: Make-a-Bear Parties for Boys and Girls
Stuff a Zoo® offers creative ideas for your child's birthday party. With a stuff-a-bear party at Stuff a Zoo®, kids get to stuff their favorite teddy bear or other zoo animal. For a new and creative birthday idea, try the Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash where every child gets to bake a cake and stuff an animal. - January 06, 2009 - Stuff a Zoo
Enigma Games Announces the 2009 Game Lineup
Today independent video game publisher, Enigma Games, announced its game lineup for 2009. Among the list of games, is the long awaited sequel to top selling strategy game Warriors entitled 'Wargods Online.' Wargods Online will lead off this year of impressive games with a beta launch on the popular social networking sites Myspace, Facebook, Hi5, and Friendster. - January 05, 2009 - Enigma Games
NewBoy Launches 'Baby’s In2 Fun'
Brand new range of edutainment toys for babies & toddlers unveiled today, 15,000 DVDs to be given away at Mother, Baby & Child Show in Dubai. - December 20, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
ExpressPlay - New Easy Open Toy Service Announced by Paradise Robotics
Paradise Robotics has launched a new service to improve holiday gift opening and make parents' holiday experience easier and better. ExpressPlay is a new service Paradise Robotics offers on all of its robotic toys. For a nominal additional cost, the robot toy's box is opened, the annoying tape,... - December 12, 2008 - Paradise Robotics
Creative Eco Gift Never Stops, Now at Whole Foods Markets
Kvale Good Natured Games of Saint Paul, an inventor and distributor of eco-friendly board games, is supplying Mid-Atlantic Whole Foods Market stores with its best-selling Head1Liners game. Rather than a game about environmental matters, Head1Liners is a full-fledged party game with creativity and laughter, manufactured with authentic sustainable measures, including colorful recycled glass tokens. Without a singular correct answer, Head1Liners games are only limited by easy use of imagination. - December 12, 2008 - Kvale Good Natured Games, LLC
Earth-Friendly, U.S.-Made Toys Top Holiday Lists
Organic, Sustainable, Green, Safe, and Simple Toys with Value Drive Sales - December 11, 2008 - Rosie Hippo
A Little Toy That's Free and Making a Big Difference This Holiday Season
They are offering to people who can't really afford to purchase expensive toys this Christmas a free toy for a small nominal shipping fee. This is an all American made green toy that is making a difference in the world. - December 07, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
GoGamer.com Announces White Friday Sale
GoGamer.com, the leading online game retailer, will be running an amazing White Friday special on over 30 video game, PC game and accessory items. - December 05, 2008 - GoGamer.com
JumpSport Trampolines Now Available in New Zealand
New Zealand trampoline retailer now shipping world's safest trampolines and accessories. - December 03, 2008 - JumpSport
Mom Owned Nookums™ Offers Substantial Savings to Fill the Stockings of Santa’s Tiniest Tots
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces its annual Black Friday Holiday Sale with savings of 25% off its entire stock of Paci-Plushies™. Ideal for infants from two months and up, Paci-Plushies™ are the only detachable pacifier holder of its kind that... - November 23, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Flibbix Game Builds Critical Acclaim
One of the most critically-acclaimed new board games of 2008, Flibbix, is quickly becoming one of the most popular games of this holiday season. - November 23, 2008 - Merillian, LLC
ZuiGames.com Now Offers 84 Kids Games
ZuiGames, the online kids games portal, now offers 84 free kid-friendly Flash games on its site. - November 17, 2008 - KidZui
NanoTech Entertainment Introduces the Ultimate Pinball Game Controller with Pinball Wizard
New NanoTech products feature state of the art pinball technology. - November 14, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.
MMOhub.org; The New #1 Source for Free Online Mmorpgs and MMOs
Their goal is to find and organize every free online MMORPG and MMO available on the internet on one MMORPG website. - November 10, 2008 - MMOhub.org
Gamertrainer.com, LLC Launches Holiday Gift Certificate Program Provides Unique Gift for “The Gamer That Has Everything”
Gamertrainer.com is launching a holiday gift certificate program that provides a unique gift alternative for people shopping for gamers - private, online video game lessons for games ranging from Guitar Hero® to World of Warcraft®. - November 06, 2008 - Gamertrainer.com, LLC
Local Wine Enthusiasts Create Washington Wine Trails the Board Game
The just released board game, Washington Wine Trails, was created and designed by Joe Mason Seth Portteus and Dave Portteus and is sold by game company Mind Games LLC. Friends and family will enjoy gathering to play this exciting new game that is both fun and educational. Players will learn about... - November 04, 2008 - Mind Games LLC
KidSteam Brings Back a Piece of American Amusement History for Children During the Holidays and Makes the Cover of the Hammacher Schlemmer Gift Catalog
KidSteam® brings back a piece of American amusement history for use in your backyard. These kid-powered rides were beloved by an estimated 40-60 million American children while operating at amusement parks across America from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. The rides used no... - November 04, 2008 - KidSteam