By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ubisoft has entered a partnership to develop a line of Assassin's Creed clothing that unlocks digital rewards through purchases of apparel. The partnership between game giant Ubisoft, tech company Fabacus, and apparel company Venum has created a cross-format marketing campaign that allows Assassin's Creed Valhalla players to unlock in-game … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Ubisoft Partners on High Tech Assassin’s Creed Apparel
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Entertainment Licensing: Banijay Launching Second Big Brother Mobile Game
Banijay Brands has extended its licensing deal with 9th Impact for development of a new Big Brother mobile game. As well, 9th Impact is partnering with a leading free-to-play games publisher, Tilting Point, for the upcoming launch of Big Brother: The Game II. “Following the success of Big Brother: The Game I, we are delighted to extend our partnership with 9th Impact," … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: Banijay Launching Second Big Brother Mobile Game
Celebrity Licensing: Schwarzenegger Plays Super Santa to World of Tanks Fans
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're going to get a celebrity to appear in a video game about tanks, it makes sense to choose one like Arnold Schwarzenegger—who actually owns one. That's exactly what World of Tanks has done, as the Terminator star has joined the festivities during Wargaming's Holiday Ops 2022 event, running from now until late January. “Working … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Schwarzenegger Plays Super Santa to World of Tanks Fans
Comic Book Licensing: Marvel’s Future Revolution Named By Apple As Top App
Apple has named the top apps in its app stores for iPhone, iPad and computers, and among them is a video game licensed from Disney's Marvel franchise. MARVEL Future Revolution, the latest collaboration between Netmarble Corp. and Marvel Entertainment, and Marvel’s first open world action RPG on mobile platforms, has been recognized as the ‘iPad Game of the Year’ in Apple’s App … [Read more...] about Comic Book Licensing: Marvel’s Future Revolution Named By Apple As Top App
Disney Licensing: Pebble Gear Launches Disney-Themed Kid’s Tablet
The children's tech company Pebble Gear has just launched a range of Disney-licensed tablets and accessories for three to eight-year-olds in the US. Pebble Gear is an International tech company whose goal is to provide kids with the tools to safely take their first steps into technology. Through its licensing deal with Disney, Pebble Gear has created an innovative kids’ … [Read more...] about Disney Licensing: Pebble Gear Launches Disney-Themed Kid’s Tablet
Game Over! China Suspends New Licenses For Video Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief China has upped the ante in its onslaught against video gaming, reportedly suspending the licensing of new video games. The move follows other recent policy changes in China, as the government has drastically limited the amount of time children can spend gaming, and app stores in the country have begun to deplatform unauthorized … [Read more...] about Game Over! China Suspends New Licenses For Video Games
Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Gaming apparel specialist The Moniker Group announced this week it has launched a new collaboration with Peanuts Worldwide. The multi-year licensing agreement entails the release of multiple capsule collections via Moniker’s esports brands, H4X and ESX360. This collection will be available onlineand through their brick-and-mortar retail distribution partners. The esports … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Video Game Licensing: Crayola App Debuts at #1 in Apple Arcade Thanks To Red Games Partnership
A new app from Crayola debuted on the Apple Arcade store at Number One, inspiring the crayon company to expand its licensing partnership with Red Games Co. Crayola originally began working in close collaboration with Red Games as the developer for the Crayola Create and Play app. Thanks in part to its first place sales on its debut, Red Games will now take on day-to-day … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Crayola App Debuts at #1 in Apple Arcade Thanks To Red Games Partnership
Video Game Licensing: Funrise and Psyonix Partner On Rocket League Replica Cars
The toymaker Funrise has partnered with video game developer Psyonix to bring its popular Rocket League cars into the real world as remote control vehicles. In a deal brokered by IMG, Funrise is creating a full range of customizable and remote controlled Rocket League replica cars, including both mini-RCs and full size RCs. The replicas are based on some of the most popular … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Funrise and Psyonix Partner On Rocket League Replica Cars
Entertainment Licensing: ZAG Signs Deal For First Console Game Based On Miraculous
On the heels of the highly successful debut of its first game for Roblox, ZAG Games, a division of the award-winning global independent animation studio ZAG, has signed with U.S. game publisher GameMill Entertainment and French game developer Magic Pockets to create the first official Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir console game. Based on the globally renowned … [Read more...] about Entertainment Licensing: ZAG Signs Deal For First Console Game Based On Miraculous