We’re exploring the wild world of emoji, with a correction for a listing we published back in June. See the most comprehensive list we have yet for the licensees and licensors involved in emoji…
Video Games
Esports Coming to the Olympic Stage As Sales Go Up
April 24, 2017
As the video game (licensed and not) business goes up, gaming video competitions are gaining recognition as a real sport. See the top games worldwide…
LEGAL
Legal Updates
April 10, 2017
Margaritaville gets a win against casino licensee, Konami is under action from an allegedly unlicensed soccer player, and Duke University steps in on behalf of one of its student-athletes…
Business
Deals in Short
January 30, 2017
See some of the latest licensing deals that needed a little more detail.
Featuring: Moose Toys, Square Enix, Fanatics, Nike, Mattel, and more…
Video Games
Video Games in the Pipeline: 40% Sequels, 30% Licensed, 20% New IP
January 20, 2017
Over the next two years, releases of video games based on original IP are going to take a backseat to sequels, reboots, and licensed titles. Just…
Video Games
Video Game Sales Up; Licensed Options Grow
January 13, 2017
2016 was a big year for retail sales of video games—and while licensed games didn’t make much headlines (with the one obvious exception), the market is stronger than ever…
SPORTING GOODS
Pumping Up Brands
September 30, 2016
While our fitness goals may be more aspirational than not, it’s still a big business. See the latest news to come out of the health and fitness business…
TOYS & GAMES
Kid’s Tech Goes Back to the Future
September 16, 2016
The future of kid’s tech products sees an overhaul in traditional play patterns even as less modern concerns are being addressed: education. The answer? Flexibility, customizability, and…
VIDEO GAMES
Licensed Properties Play at E3
June 17, 2016
The hot topic of the show was Virtual Reality (VR) with Sony announcing that its PlayStation VR headset for PS4 will become available Oct. 13, priced at $500 and major game properties including Star Wars, Star Trek and Batman getting the VR treatment on PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift…
VIDEO GAMES/SOFTWARE
Nintendo NY Re-opens With New Merch, Games
February 19, 2016
The newly branded Nintendo New York store, previously Nintendo World, re-opened Feb. 19th with a new 15-foot gaming screen, exclusive merchandise and guest appearances. See how the company is repositioning its focus on licensed goods and welcomes esports…