Topic: Toy and Game Manufacturing

If 'Battleship' succeeds, expect movies for 'Ouija,' 'Candy Land'

Before video games and cable television, there was 'Battleship.' This week, the iconic board game hits the big screen in Europe. Will it sink or swim?

Zynga nabs OMGPOP. Smart move?

Zynga has acquired OMGPOP, the maker of hit game Draw Something. What does this mean for both companies?

'Transformers 4' may arrive in 2014

'Transformers 4' may not feature franchise star Shia LaBeouf, who says he's out.

Hot toys through the ages (VIDEO)

No one knows what turns a toy into a must-have phenomenon. Some years,something pops out of nowhere and is immediately snapped up. Other years are quiet (including 2011, retailers say). Here’s a look back at seven toys that became blockbusters in their day and left an imprint on American culture:

Kids' tablet computers? Just accessorize your iPad.

Kids' tablet computers can be created by adding a Crayola iMarker or Disney microphone to the iPad. With the right accessories for kids, tablet computers can be used by the whole family. 

Seven worst Christmas toys for kids

This year’s list of the worst toys is brought to you by plastics, those bright synthetic polymers that threaten to overtake the living rooms of middle-class parents. They can be classified into three categories: those that assault our senses, those that skank-ify our daughters, and those so bizarre they deserve a spot on late-night TV. Don’t be fooled. Many of these toys make great gifts, at least for someone else’s child, ideally someone who lives out of state. Here's my list of the Top 7 worst Christmas toys for 2011: 

Meg Whitman as the HP CEO? She'd have a tough job.

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman reportedly is the choice of the troubled company's board to replace the current HP CEO, Leo Apotheker. Despite her past achievements, some question whether she is up for the daunting task.

Zynga IPO suggests it's worth up to $20 billion

Zynga is expected to sell $1.5 billion to $2 billion of its stock to the public as early as this fall. Zynga created Farmville and other popular online games.

Barbie protest: Is doll destroying rain forests?

Barbie protest reaches new heights as activists rappel down Mattel headquarters to unfurl banner. Behind the Barbie protest: Greenpeace claims that the doll's packaging is made from Indonesian rain forests.

Jury rejects Mattel's Bratz doll copyright claim

Mattel claimed that the MGA Entertainment employee who designed the Bratz doll did so while employed at Mattel

Mobile phones: Start-up to offer 4G nationwide

Mobile phones 4G service would be sold wholesale to retailers of mobile phones, wireless providers, and others, LightSquared says.

iPad, beware: Cool 3D games appearing on Android tablets, too (VIDEO)

iPad and iPhone have had resounding success in the app market, but Google could catch up and cash in on the huge mobile game economy.

Deals of the week: toy rebate, freebies, and getting paid to shop

Is saving more money one of your goals in 2011? It is for me! I’m excited to see so many great offers immediately in the new year. Start your year off right with these great deals from Yoplait, Friday’s restaurants, Post-It Tabs, Bath & Body Works, Pampers, Hasbro toys, and (starting Sunday) CVS.

Toxic toy recalls: an opening for US 'green' toys

Because of recalls of toxic toys in recent years, small US firms are pushing nontoxic, organic toys for Christmas.

Most expensive Barbie goes to auction

Here are the Top 4 most expensive Barbies.

Is the Apple iPad the next great portable video game device?

A new report shows that 44 percent of apps tested for the Apple iPad are video games. That's good news for video game fans everywhere.

Monopoly gets radical redesign -- goodbye, paper money

Hello, debit cards. The new circular board is certainly modern, but will it win over Monopoly purists?

Money Daily Brief: Better Christmas sales ahead?

US retail sales are expected to go up this Christmas season.

Toys 'Я' (for) us grown-ups!

Sales of toys are down – except to adults, who love to collect the toys that were popular when they were younger.

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