By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The consumer technology brand PowerLocus has partnered with Rovio to launch a collection of childrens' headphones featuring the Angry Birds brand. The licensing deal between Rovio and PowerLocus was facilitated by Angry Birds’ global licensing agency, IMG. Rovio Entertainment is a global company that focuses on creating, developing … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Release Headphones For Happy Children
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Classic Game GoldenEye 007 Returns on Nintendo Switch and Xbox
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MGM and EON Productions are partnering to bring the classic video game GoldenEye 007 to the Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Xbox platforms. Originally released in 1997 on the Nintendo 64 system, GoldenEye 007 is based on the 1995 James Bond film of the same name. In the game, players control the James Bond character as they embark on … [Read more...] about Classic Game GoldenEye 007 Returns on Nintendo Switch and Xbox
Finally, Resident Evil Provides Refreshing Beverages for Zombie Hunters
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Capcom has entered a licensing partnership with GameFlavor for a limited-edition drink collection inspired by Resident Evil. Resident Evil, known in Japan as Biohazard, is a survival horror video game and media franchise created by Capcom. The franchise primarily focuses on outbreaks of zombie-like monsters created by infectious viruses, … [Read more...] about Finally, Resident Evil Provides Refreshing Beverages for Zombie Hunters
LightningWorks Launches Comic Book That Interacts With a Video Game
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The start-up company, LightningWorks, is launching an interactive comic book and video game hybrid project called Siege Worlds on the Ethereum blockchain. "This interactive comic and 3D game uses blockchain technology in a unique way," said LightningWorks founder, Geoff McCabe. "It’s a first-person-shooter, play-and-earn game that … [Read more...] about LightningWorks Launches Comic Book That Interacts With a Video Game
Limited Edition Magikarp Jewelry Makes a Splash for the New Year
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The jewelry brand U-Treasure has developed Pink Gold versions of its Magikarp necklace as part of its ongoing licensing collaboration with The Pokémon Company. The Pokémon Company was created by the video game developers Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak to handle the brand management, marketing, and licensing of the jointly-owned … [Read more...] about Limited Edition Magikarp Jewelry Makes a Splash for the New Year
Fortnite Adds In-Game Content Based on My Hero Academia
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crunchyroll has partnered with Epic Games to bring licensed content and characters from My Hero Academia to Fortnite. My Hero Academia is an anime series that follows the story of Izuku Midoriya on his quest to become a hero despite his lack of superpowers. The fantasy series is currently available on the anime platform … [Read more...] about Fortnite Adds In-Game Content Based on My Hero Academia
Video Game Licensing: Ascendant and Electronic Arts Partner on Immortals of Aveum
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Electronic Arts and its new partner Ascendant Studios have unveiled the highly anticipated Immortals of Aveum at the The Game Awards. The release is on the Christmas list for many gamers because the new Ascendant Studios, is run by a team of developers who have won BAFTA and Game of the Year awards. Ascendant has also partnered … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: Ascendant and Electronic Arts Partner on Immortals of Aveum
Dark Horse Publishes Book Based on Art of The Cuphead Show!
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dark Horse Comics has partnered with King Features Syndicate on the release of The Art of The Cuphead Show! hardcover volume. The Art of The Cuphead Show! will feature descriptions of the development and production of the animated Netflix series from the shows producers, writers, graphic artists, and more. The book will also include newly … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Publishes Book Based on Art of The Cuphead Show!
Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts is collaborating with Marvel on a long-term licensing deal to develop character-driven video games for consoles and PC. Each of the games will feature an original story set in the Marvel universe. The first title in development is a single player, action-adventure game based on the Iron Man character. “We have been … [Read more...] about Electronic Arts and Marvel Sign Landmark Video Game Deal
EA and the NHL Partner with the IIHF Women’s League for EA Sports NHL 23
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Electronic Arts and the NHL have released a new entry to the EA Sports NHL franchise featuring players from the IIHF Women's League. For the first time in the video game franchise's history, IIHF World Women's Championship members, such as Team Canada’s Sarah Nurse, can be included in the same Hockey Ultimate Team as male players. The IIHF … [Read more...] about EA and the NHL Partner with the IIHF Women’s League for EA Sports NHL 23