By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Gamefam is bringing Moose Toys' best selling Heroes of Goo Jit Zu line into two of its hit games on the Roblox platform. The Heroes will be making their debut in the metaverse with a takeover of two of Gamefam’s highly-popular Roblox games, Weapon Fighting Simulator and Easy Obby, which collectively have recorded over 1.7 billion … [Read more...] about GameFam Brings Moose Toys’ Goo Jit Zu Brand to Roblox
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Minecraft Continues Global Expansion Ahead of BLE 2024
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Minecraft has announced an extensive slate of licensing partners, retail collaborations and entertainment offerings ahead of the BLE 2024 Expo. The expansion of Minecraft's consumer products business has focused on reaching new categories, growing its retail relationships in the United States and extending the brand's international business … [Read more...] about Minecraft Continues Global Expansion Ahead of BLE 2024
Cloudco and Exclusible Create Care Bears Virtual Adventure
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cloudco Entertainment has collaborated with Exclusible for an interactive game experience on the Roblox platform called Care Bears: Caring Quest. "Launching the Care Bears on Roblox reflects our commitment to innovation and our desire to meet fans where they are," said Cloudco Entertainment EVP Ian Lambur. "Roblox offers a unique platform … [Read more...] about Cloudco and Exclusible Create Care Bears Virtual Adventure
Pac-Man Simulator Hits Roblox from Supersocial and Bandai Namco America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Supersocial and Bandai Namco Entertainment America are launching an interactive Pac-Man Simulator game on the Roblox platform. Launched on July 30, the new Pac-Man Simulator gaming experience is an officially licensed adaptation of the original Pac-Man video game. The interactive Pac-Man experience puts Roblox users into a 3D game world where … [Read more...] about Pac-Man Simulator Hits Roblox from Supersocial and Bandai Namco America
Rapper Don Toliver Launches Video Game Within Fortnite Metaverse
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The metaverse and gaming platform Fortnite has released a new video game called Hardstone from Hip Hop artist Don Toliver. Fortnite, from Epic Games, is among the top metaverse platforms in the world—sort of a Roblox for grownups—which has staged a wide variety of collaborations with musicians, including virtual concerts by major stars like … [Read more...] about Rapper Don Toliver Launches Video Game Within Fortnite Metaverse
Minecraft Marks 15 Years With Feature Film and Licensing Spree
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The groundbreaking 2009 metaverse platform is opening a pile of presents for its 15th birthday, including a new feature film. Minecraft debuted in 2009 as both a game and a platform for digital creators, playing a major role in ushering in the age of the metaverse. The platform has now distributed a stunning 300 million copies … [Read more...] about Minecraft Marks 15 Years With Feature Film and Licensing Spree
Cryptoys Launches Licensed Star Wars Volume III NFT Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Cryptoys NFT company and Lucasfilm, Ltd. have announced a licensed collection of digital toys called Star Wars Volume III. Designed to coincide with this year's Star Wars Day celebration, the new Cryptoys NFT collection will include licensed characters, accessories and a wide range of stylized digital collectibles inspired by the global … [Read more...] about Cryptoys Launches Licensed Star Wars Volume III NFT Collection
Virtual Concert Company Pophouse Acquires Rights to Kiss
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The virtual concert tech company Pophouse has concluded an historic copyright agreement with the legendary rock band Kiss. The agreement follows a partnership that saw the band unveil their own Pophouse-created avatars at the end of their farewell concert in New York City in December last year. The quartet that rose from New York City … [Read more...] about Virtual Concert Company Pophouse Acquires Rights to Kiss
Wildbrain CPLG and MetaPals Announce Digital Teletubbies AI Companions
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and MetaPals have signed a global licensing partnership to create digital Teletubbies AI companions for the franchise's 27th anniversary. MetaPals is an artificial intelligence and NFT company that primarily creates AI-driven companions through a blockchain-integrated browser extension. Metapals is financially supported by … [Read more...] about Wildbrain CPLG and MetaPals Announce Digital Teletubbies AI Companions
OnChain Revs Up Multi-Year Cryptoys Partnership With Nascar
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The high-tech collectibles company OnChain Studios just announced a multi-year partnership with NASCAR to create a line of playable and collectible digital toys. The innovative new collection will be sold and featured on Cryptoys, a revolutionary new digital toy company that combines toys, gaming and entertainment. "NASCAR will be the first … [Read more...] about OnChain Revs Up Multi-Year Cryptoys Partnership With Nascar