By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Zynga and Automobili Lamborghini have announced a multi-year licensing agreement that names CSR Racing an official partner for Lamborghini's prototype hypercars. CSR Racing is a mobile gaming franchise from the Zynga-owned subsidiary, NaturalMotion, that focuses on racing realistically rendered sports cars. The multi-year licensing … [Read more...] about Lamborghini’s Racing HyperCars Featured in CSR Racing
Mobile Games
IMG a Good Fit As New Licensing Agency For Tetris
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Tetris Company has appointed IMG as its international licensing representative for merchandise ahead of the Tetris gaming brand's fortieth anniversary this year. The amended agreement extends The Tetris Company and IMG's existing licensing partnership in Asia and Brazil to include additional regions across North America and … [Read more...] about IMG a Good Fit As New Licensing Agency For Tetris
Spongebob and Friends Stumble Into the Stumble Guys World
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Spongebob Squarepants has stumbled into the Stumbleverse in a licensed deal between Paramount and the Stumble Guys video game. Stumble Guys is a hugely popular mobile game played by tens of millions of people every week. The game focuses on a party battle royale game with fast-paced multiplayer gameplay, and more importantly, social … [Read more...] about Spongebob and Friends Stumble Into the Stumble Guys World
King Ice Jewelry Putting the Shine On Sonic The Hedgehog
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Video game icon and movie star extraordinaire Sonic the Hedgehog is sporting some major bling these days, thanks to a partnership with King Ice. The SEGA-owned Sonic the Hedgehog brand has launched a new collection of jewelry with their LA-based partner King Ice. TLL previously covered King Ice as a major new player in the branded … [Read more...] about King Ice Jewelry Putting the Shine On Sonic The Hedgehog
Ready Player Me Unveils Licenseable ‘Premium Skins Catalog’ For Developers
Program Designed Lets Developers Tap Into the Growing Market For Online Avatars By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The tech company Ready Player Me (RPM) is making a big move in the growing market for online avatars with a new licensing program. RPM says it's launching a 'Premium Skins Catalog', which will include content from major players like Warner Music Group, … [Read more...] about Ready Player Me Unveils Licenseable ‘Premium Skins Catalog’ For Developers
Video Gaming: Microsoft’s Wins Battle to Acquire Activision
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Microsoft has completed its $69 billion deal to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard, after reaching an agreement with regulators in the UK. The months long battle to complete the controversial deal was finally won after Microsoft made concessions that the Competition and Markets Authority said were "game changing." The CMA, … [Read more...] about Video Gaming: Microsoft’s Wins Battle to Acquire Activision
YouTuber MrBeast Unleashes The Ultimate Challenge in ‘Stumble Guys’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief YouTube star MrBeast has co-created a new escape room challenge within the popular video game Stumble Guys. This is the second licensed collaboration between the mobile game Stumble Guys and MrBeast, who is the world's most popular YouTube star. The latest update now includes MrBeast's Dangerous Traps, which brings to life an epic Escape … [Read more...] about YouTuber MrBeast Unleashes The Ultimate Challenge in ‘Stumble Guys’
Electronic Arts’ Fan Base Explodes For Football and Hockey Games
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Electronic Arts is celebrating the release of two of its blockbuster games, EA Sports FC and EA Sports NHL. EA has become known over the years as the top designer of sports-related games, covering the gamut from auto racing to American football, but globally, it's EA Sports FC that has become the company's top sports franchise. For many … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts’ Fan Base Explodes For Football and Hockey Games
EA Sports FC Mobile Adds 650 Licensed Teams in Major Update
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronics Arts has launched an update to its EA Sports mobile game to bring it in line with the EA SPORTS FC brand. Previously known as FIFA Mobile, the updated EA Sports FC Mobile game includes several expansions to gameplay features, player customization options, and football league licenses. For existing users of the game, EA … [Read more...] about EA Sports FC Mobile Adds 650 Licensed Teams in Major Update
Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Toikido and the Panini Group have entered a licensing partnership for an extensive line of Piñata Smashlings collectibles. Initially founded in 1961, the Panini Group is an Italian company that develops, produces and distributes licensed trading cards, stickers, collectibles and published works through its network of … [Read more...] about Panini To Produce Trading Cards for Piñata Smashlings