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Toy Fair 2026 delivered what it always does: innovation, imagination, and the next wave of products shaping how kids learn and play. Among the high-tech gadgets and nostalgic toy revivals, one booth stood out for a very different reason. Marcus Blackwell, founder and creator of Make Music Count, introduced a product that blends education, music, and pop culture in a way that feels both timely and transformative. Turning Math Into Music Make Music Count is a creative learning

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Prison City  is officially back in action. Indie publisher Retroware  and developer Programancer have dropped a massive free update for their modern retro side-scroller, delivering major gameplay refinements, new combat mechanics, and expanded content for players across all platforms. Version 1.0.4.0 is available now, and if you have not stepped back into Detroit’s dystopian mega-prison lately, now is the time. A Major Gameplay Upgrade This is

The K-Pop Demon Hunters toy era has officially begun. During this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Mattel and Hasbro unveiled a massive 2026 toy lineup inspired by the film’s high-energy performances, bold fashion, and supernatural monster-hunting action. It’s a full-on fandom expansion that brings music, style, and play together, delivering exactly what fans have been asking for across dolls, collectibles, role play, and game night staples. Mattel is leading the charge by translat

The gaming industry is reacting to tragic news following the death of Vince Zampella , a pioneering developer best known for his role in shaping some of the most influential video game franchises of the last two decades. Zampella was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Angeles Crest Highway in Southern California. He was 55. Zampella was a former CEO of Infinity Ward , the studio behind the blockbuster Call of Duty   franchise. The series went on to become on

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Retroware Winter Stream Sale Retro fans looking to stretch their Steam wallets this winter might want to lock in now, because Retroware has officially kicked off its Steam Winter Sale with some serious nostalgia-fueled savings. Running from December 18 through January 5, 2026, the Philly-based indie publisher is offering discounts of up to 30 percent across a lineup packed with modern retro standouts, making it one of the more appealing seaso

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com New York Comic-Con 2025 was buzzing, and we had the chance to sit down again with Max Filin , CEO and creator of Rubik’s WowCube, alongside Al Mega of Comic Crusaders . Back at SDCC, we got a glimpse of the concept here in NYC, Max pulled back the curtain further. The WowCube is evolving: same outer shell, but with internal guts redesigned for speed-cubing, an acrylic “unbreakable” shell, ambient dock lighting, and voice interaction baked strai