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Spin Master lays off Paw Patrol: The Game devs two days after launch
Spin Master, the company behind Paw Patrol, laid off the entire studio of its subsidiary Originator Inc. just two days after the launch of Paw Patrol: The Game. The company stated that Originator's products and operations would be transitioned to the Sago Mini Team in Toronto. This decision comes five years after Spin Master acquired Originator Inc. for $29 million.
Wield magic. Forge friendships. Become a hero in Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic.
Mindscape, Aesir Interactive, and Spin Master are collaborating on Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic, a game based on Spin Master's fantasy series. Players will bond with unicorns, wield elemental magic, and explore Unicorn Island to stop Ravenzella. The game is set for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.
Funny-Ugly Plush Monsters Gets their First Mobile Game Fugglers: Reckless Runner
Fugglers: Reckless Runner, a new mobile game based on the funny-ugly plush monsters, has been released by Blue Zoo Animation Studio. The endless runner game allows players to collect characters and power-ups as they navigate chaotic environments. The game is available on the Google Play Store for $1.99 and includes digital-exclusive Fugglers.
Where to buy Hatchin' Yoshi, the must-have toy that keeps selling out
The Hatchin' Yoshi toy, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is experiencing high demand and frequent sell-outs. Retailers like Walmart and Smyths Toys are stocking the animatronic toy, which hatches from an egg and interacts with users. The toy has an MSRP of $49.88 in the US and £59.99 in the UK, with some retailers artificially inflating prices due to its popularity and reseller activity.
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test Brings Together Over 275K Survivors
The Closed Alpha Test for Nexon's multiplayer zombie survival game NAKWON: LAST PARADISE saw over 275,000 players worldwide, who eliminated over 32 million infected and performed 1.8 million extractions. A significant portion of players from the pre-alpha test returned for this closed alpha. The article also briefly mentions updates for MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE, MotoGP 26, PAYDAY: Aces High, and the availability of a demo for Escape the Baby Alarm.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Spin Master’s Hatchin’ Yoshi Toy Available at Walmart
Ahead of The Super Mario Bros. Movie's release, Spin Master's Hatchin' Yoshi toy is available at Walmart for $59.99, featuring interactive sounds and a display stand. The article also briefly mentions other gaming news including DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a new character for Invincible VS, a demo for Escape the Baby Alarm, an expansion for Dimensional Double Shift, and a promotional event for Call of Duty: Warzone with Dollar Shave Club.