By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IMG Licensing has signed a multi-year extension with Ubisoft that expands its existing role as the company’s exclusive global licensing representative. Under the renewed agreement, the agency will continue to build Ubisoft's licensing program across its portfolio of well-known gaming IP such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six Siege, Far Cry, … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Renews Representation Agreement with IMG Licensing
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VW and Beanstalk Shift into High Gear with Video Game Deal
TLL Staff Buckle up, gamers: Volkswagen is steering into the fast lane of interactive entertainment with the help of Beanstalk, a leading brand licensing agency. The global agency has been named the automaker’s exclusive global licensing partner for video games. The collaboration intends to supercharge Volkswagen’s digital presence by expanding its lineup of new and classic … [Read more...] about VW and Beanstalk Shift into High Gear with Video Game Deal
Cyanide and Happiness Heads to Space with Pixel Starships
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter SavySoda has partnered with Explosm to bring the Cyanide and Happiness webcomic to its online Pixel Starships video game. Available for a limited time, the collaborative partnership offers Pixel Starships players access to licensed content inspired by the dark absurdist comedy found in Cyanide and Happiness. The exclusive in-game content … [Read more...] about Cyanide and Happiness Heads to Space with Pixel Starships
Lucasfilm Games and EA Announce New Star Wars Video Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lucasfilm Games has partnered with Electronic Arts, Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment to develop a licensed video game called Star Wars Zero Company. Announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan, the upcoming game will feature single-player turn-based gameplay within Lucasfilms' science-fiction franchise. “Our vision for Star Wars … [Read more...] about Lucasfilm Games and EA Announce New Star Wars Video Games
Disguise Secures Rights to Sonic the Hedgehog in Multi-Year Deal with SEGA of America
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Disguise has signed a global, multi-year agreement with SEGA of America to gain the sole licensing rights for Sonic the Hedgehog costumes. A subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Disguise is a licensed costume design company that offers an extensive portfolio of products through its growing network of global distribution partners. This new … [Read more...] about Disguise Secures Rights to Sonic the Hedgehog in Multi-Year Deal with SEGA of America
Kung Fu Panda Joins Forces with Ragnarok Online
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Gravity Interactive and UP&E have launched a licensed Kung Fu Panda integration within the developer's Ragnarok Online video game. The in-game collaboration brings licensed characters, cosmetics and items from DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda film series to Ragnarok Online's multi-player world, Prontera. Running from April 15 to May … [Read more...] about Kung Fu Panda Joins Forces with Ragnarok Online
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue Set to Debut in Canada
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mojang Studios, Experience MOD and Supply + Demand are bringing Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue to the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga. “Excitement for immersive, in-person experiences in the Mississauga community is strong and growing rapidly,” said Square One Shopping Centre director, Stephen Gascoine. “Building on … [Read more...] about Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue Set to Debut in Canada
Butterfinger and Borderlands 4 Launch Licensed Sweepstakes
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ferrero, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have teamed up for a promotional activation featuring Borderlands 4 and the Butterfinger candy brand. Called Game Better with Butterfinger, the collaborative partnership has launched a licensed sweepstakes event that will select a new winner every week until July 31, 2025. The collaboration is designed … [Read more...] about Butterfinger and Borderlands 4 Launch Licensed Sweepstakes
Entertainment Software Association Warns of Tariff Impact
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The postponement of the Nintendo Switch 2 is just one sign the video gaming industry will be hard hit by tariffs. That's according to the Entertainment Software Association, which says the roller coaster ride of tariffs and counter-tariffs will impact the entire industry. "We do expect these tariffs will have a real and detrimental impact … [Read more...] about Entertainment Software Association Warns of Tariff Impact
US Care Bears Fans Can Now ‘Unlock the Magic’
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’