The Licensing Letter

video game licensing

SEGA and Wildbrain Secure Some ‘Super Sonic’ Licensees

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and SEGA of America have secured multiple new licensing partnerships for the Sonic Prime Netflix series. Sonic Prime is an animated adventure series that follows Sonic the Hedgehog as he journeys through a warped multiverse to restore his original reality. The Sonic Prime series is jointly produced, distributed, and … [Read more...] about SEGA and Wildbrain Secure Some ‘Super Sonic’ Licensees

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

Jufu Partners With Ascendent Studios and EA On Music For Immortals of Aveum Game

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterElectronic Arts and Ascendant Studios have teamed up with Jufu on new music for the Immortals of Aveum launch trailer. Jufu (Julian Jeanmarie) is a rapper, musician and social media content creator who initially grew to fame on TikTok before releasing several hit singles and a debut musical album. The Immortals of Aveum launch trailer features … [Read more...] about Jufu Partners With Ascendent Studios and EA On Music For Immortals of Aveum Game

My Pet Hooligan IP Debuts Globally on Epic Games

TLL Staff AMGI Studios has announced its marquee video game title My Pet Hooligan has debuted on the Epic Games Store platform. My Pet Hooligan is a gaming and collectibles brand being built to become a global franchise, led by Hooli, a loud and rambunctious rabbit, in tandem with his partner in crime, Crystal Bun. My Pet Hooligan produces games, content, merch and … [Read more...] about My Pet Hooligan IP Debuts Globally on Epic Games

Court Denies Injunction on Microsoft Acquisition of Activision

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A court in California has denied the Federal Trade Commission's request for an injunction on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision. The software giant announced on Jan. 18 this year that the parties had agreed to the terms of a deal. It would see Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard for $95 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at … [Read more...] about Court Denies Injunction on Microsoft Acquisition of Activision

Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG and SEGA have secured multiple global licensing partnerships for the Netflix series Sonic Prime, from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain Ltd., Sonic Prime is a CG-animated series that premiered worldwide in December 2022. Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with … [Read more...] about Wildbrain and SEGA Land Some Super Sonic Licensees

Wargaming Sets Sail on World of Warships Collab With Naval Museums

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wargaming has announced plans for the third edition of its annual World of Warships livestream event, Longest Night of Museums. World of Warships is a free, online combat-focused video game that was created by Wargaming studio. The World of Warships game currently includes a catalog of 600 historically-accurate naval ships that players … [Read more...] about Wargaming Sets Sail on World of Warships Collab With Naval Museums

East Side Games to Develop Mobile Game for Squishmallows

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter East Side Games Group has partnered with Jazwares to develop a mobile game for the Squishmallows brand. East Side Games Group (ESGG) is a free-to-play mobile game company from Vancouver, Canada, that develops games based on original and licensed IP. ESGG develops and publishes mobile games both in-house and through licensing its … [Read more...] about East Side Games to Develop Mobile Game for Squishmallows

Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In partnership with Epic Story Interactive, Falcon’s Beyond has released its first mobile game based on the company's Katmandu entertainment franchise. The new mobile game, Katmandu: EtherMerge, is designed to extend the storyline of the broader Katmandu franchise. It is a free-to-play, merge-based puzzle game that includes licensed … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu