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
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Pac-Man Taking a Bite Out of The Stumble Guys In New Gaming Mashup
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Scopely has entered a licensing partnership with Bandai Namco to bring Pac-Man branded content to the Stumble Guys video game. Pac-Man is a long-running arcade video game franchise that was initially released in 1980 by Bandai Namco. Since its initial release, the franchise has grown to include numerous console games, licensed consumer … [Read more...] about Pac-Man Taking a Bite Out of The Stumble Guys In New Gaming Mashup
Arcade1Up Announces Deluxe Home Arcade Line For International Distribution
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterTastemakers' Arcade1Up brand is expanding internationally with a new home arcade product line and distribution partnerships. The new Arcade1Up products are part of a line called Deluxe that integrates modern technology into a streamlined version of the brand's ¾ scale home arcade machines. The four Arcade1Up products in the collection are TIME … [Read more...] about Arcade1Up Announces Deluxe Home Arcade Line For International Distribution
Expo: Bandai Namco Seeking Partners for Virtual Pet Brand Tamagotchi
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bandai Namco is bringing the Tamagotchi brand to the 2023 Licensing Expo to expand its consumer products licensing program. Tamagotchi is a virtual-reality pet brand that was originally released as a handheld video game in Japan in 1996 and in the U.S. the following year. Since its initial launch, Bandai Namco has extended the Tamagotchi … [Read more...] about Expo: Bandai Namco Seeking Partners for Virtual Pet Brand Tamagotchi
Bandai Namco and Arcade1Up Partner on Classic Arcade Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Arcade1Up has officially released its new Deluxe Edition arcade machines in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment. Arcade1up is a video game console brand that specializes in developing ¾ scale home arcade and pinball machines featuring licensed games. The brand is owned by the home entertainment company Tastemakers. The Deluxe … [Read more...] about Bandai Namco and Arcade1Up Partner on Classic Arcade Games
Brand Value: Research Firm Names the World’s Top Toy Brands
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief LEGO remains the world's most valuable toy brand, but Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering is the fastest growing franchise. That's according to the latest report from the brand valuation research firm Brand Finance, which issued its annual report this week. Brand Finance evaluates the strength of brands and quantifies their financial value to … [Read more...] about Brand Value: Research Firm Names the World’s Top Toy Brands
Who’s News—February 2019
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com to announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. 2/18/2019 Activision Blizzard names Steve Young President Consumer Products as Tim Kilpin retires from the post. Cloudco Entertainment (form. … [Read more...] about Who’s News—February 2019
M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Viacom strikes a deal to acquire free streaming TV service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. President & CEO Bob Bakish identified the "significant white space in the ad-supported streaming market" as a growth opportunity for the company. Pluto TV streams over 100 channels and has more than 12 million monthly active … [Read more...] about M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Experiential & Content Initiatives: From Theme Parks to Boxing Matches
Contact the Editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com. CBS Films enters into an exclusive national partnership with Six Flags Entertainment for a unique Halloween theme park experience that brings horror flick Hell Fest to life in CA, NJ, and IL. New themes areas include The Mausoleum, an increasingly narrow hall that forces guests to feel the touch of death; The Mask Room, a … [Read more...] about Experiential & Content Initiatives: From Theme Parks to Boxing Matches
Esports Watch: New Leagues & Expansions
Goldman Sachs reports that the esports market will see revenues hit $2.17 billion by 2023, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.6%, according to a Reuters report. The revenue total includes media rights, ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorship, publisher fees, and direct advertisement. Talent agency UTA makes two acquisitions in the esports area: Press X, an esports talent … [Read more...] about Esports Watch: New Leagues & Expansions