TLL Staff Maximum Entertainment has officially released Care Bears: Unlock the Magic in the United States on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation5. The physical Nintendo Switch editions are also launching today (Tuesday, April 8). A PlayStation 5 retail version is scheduled to release on May 6. Previously released in Europe across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 (retail), and … [Read more...] about US Care Bears Fans Can Now ‘Unlock the Magic’
Console Games
Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sony Pictures is continuing its program of adapting top video games into films and series with three new adaptations. The new films and series will include adaptations of the runaway hit game Helldivers (pictured above), Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima. The announcements were made at the CES 2025 tech trade show, where Sony … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Announces Three New Video Game Adaptations
Dead by Daylight Brings Junji Ito’s Chilling Creations Into The Fog
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dead By Daylight has partnered with manga artist Junji Ito to launch licensed in-game character cosmetics inspired by his award-winning horror stories. Junji Ito is a Japanese manga artist and author that has been terrifying horror fans with his distinctive art style and his imaginative tales since 1987. Ito's extensive selection of … [Read more...] about Dead by Daylight Brings Junji Ito’s Chilling Creations Into The Fog
Merchantwise Closes Call of Duty Streetwear Deal With Culture Kings
TLL Staff Merchantwise has secured the first Call of Duty streetwear fashion collection with globally recognised streetwear brand Culture Kings. Merchantwise is a leading gaming and entertainment brand licensing agency headquartered in Melbourne with offices in Australia, the UK, Europe and China. The unisex collection, designed to celebrate two decades of Call … [Read more...] about Merchantwise Closes Call of Duty Streetwear Deal With Culture Kings
New Details Released for The Phantom Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features and Art of Play have revealed new details for their upcoming The Phantom video game alongside the launch of its pre-order campaign. Based on King Features' classic comic book series, the licensed video game will follow The Phantom character and his partner Diana Palmer in an original storyline that features comic-inspired … [Read more...] about New Details Released for The Phantom Video Game
TLL’s November Licensing Roundup
Yellow Submarine Celebrated With Pure Silver Collectible Precious Sound and B.H. Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt have teamed up to release a limited-edition, solid silver Yellow Submarine collectible inspired by the iconic film and song. The agreement for the licensed collectible was brokered by The Beatles licensing agent, Bravado International. Crafted from one ounce of .999 … [Read more...] about TLL’s November Licensing Roundup
“Mama Mia!” Super Mario in Sweet Deal With Hershey
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hershey Company and Nintendo of America are launching licensed Kit Kat and Jolly Rancher candy packages that feature characters from Super Mario. The limited-edition Kit Kat and Jolly Rancher packaging includes a wide variety of licensed Mario characters from the franchises' Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe … [Read more...] about “Mama Mia!” Super Mario in Sweet Deal With Hershey
Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video game giant Electronic Arts is taking full advantage of its sports licensing agreements to bring new features to its signature game EA Sports FC 25. The new edition of the game includes several dramatic improvements to the football (or soccer, if you prefer) video game. One of them, called FC IQ, is literally an overhaul of the game's … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts Using Team Data to Upgrade EA Sports FC 25
Who’s News: Melissa Bell Appointed EVP of Global Marketing for Warner Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Games has just appointed former top 2K executive Melissa Bell as its EVP of Global Marketing. Prior to joining Warner Bros. Games, Melissa served as the Chief Marketing Officer of 2K, one of the world's top video game studios, where she led marketing efforts for many successful gaming brands. Bell has also held leadership … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Melissa Bell Appointed EVP of Global Marketing for Warner Games
Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Game developer Wargaming is adding the historic battleship USS Wisconsin to World of Warships, and donating proceeds to a naval museum. The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship built for the US Navy in the 1940s, and became one of the most storied warships in history, having fought through three separate wars. World of Warships is now … [Read more...] about Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum