MGM’s classic sci-fi hit RoboCop appears in the massively popular Fortnite game to mark the films’ 35th anniversary. Epic Games’ Fortnite and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) announced that the cyborg police officer RoboCop is making his… . . . read more
Film Licensing: Cult Hit Evil Dead Transformed Into Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have officially released the highly-anticipated multiplayer action adventure Evil Dead: The Game. Evil Dead: The Game is the first multi-platform console and PC game… . . . read more
EA Games and FIFA End Licensing Partnership in ‘Amicable Divorce’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In one of the more shocking licensing stories this year, FIFA and Electronic Arts announced they are parting ways on their hugely profitable gaming partnership. To hear EA… . . . read more
World of Warships Partners With Global Network of Naval Museums
Video game publisher Wargaming has announced a program to promote naval museums through its popular World of Warships title. Wargaming says it is relaunching its successful Longest Night of Museums initiative, which is designed to… . . . read more
Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022
Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries will come together to Las Vegas this week in… . . . read more
Literary Licensing: EA Games Developing Lord of the Rings For Mobile
Electronic Arts has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises on the development of a new free-to-play mobile game. Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, owns exclusive worldwide rights to motion picture, merchandising, stage and… . . . read more
Angry Birds Releases New Zzzopa Spinner Ball in Deal With PMI
The hit mobile gaming brand Angry Birds has expanded its toy lines with the new Zzzopa Spinner Ball from PMI Trading. The licensing deal between Angry Birds rights holder Rovio Entertainment and PMI Trading &… . . . read more
Epic Games and Microsoft Strike Blow Against Apple and Google
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hit game Fortnite is returning to iOS and Android devices, thanks to an innovative licensing deal between Epic Games and Microsoft. The deal also strikes a blow… . . . read more
Hit Game Star Stable Gallops Into Global Toy Deal With Just Play!
The Swedish games company Star Stable Entertainment has signed a global toy deal with leading consumer products company Just Play. Just Play was founded by two toy industry veterans, Charlie Emby and Geoffrey Greenberg, in 2010 and has risen… . . . read more