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
Console Games
Nintendo Reveals Licensed Animal Crossing Sets From LEGO
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The LEGO Group and Nintendo are launching a line of LEGO build sets inspired by the Animal Crossing video game franchise.The five co-branded building sets are intended to let LEGO fans explore licensed Animal Crossing locations and characters through imaginative play.Many of the objects from the licensed Animal Crossing sets can be adapted, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Reveals Licensed Animal Crossing Sets From LEGO
Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A Florida man who tattooed his face to resemble the DC character The Joker says the Grand Theft Auto game used his likeness in a promotional trailer. Lawrence Sullivan is demanding millions in damages, claiming video game studio Rockstar Games used his likeness in a recent trailer for the latest instalment of the massively popular … [Read more...] about Real Life ‘Joker’ Threatens Lawsuit For Use of His Likeness in GTA 6
Oakley’s Got Game, With High Tech Fortnite Collaboration
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fortnite and the glasses maker Oakley are creating a true 'spectacle', with a partnership for specialized gaming eyewear. Oakley has created a new type of glasses based on its proprietary Prism Gaming 2.0 lens technology, which assists players in reducing glare from OLED and LED screens, while sharp visual acuity during intense gaming … [Read more...] about Oakley’s Got Game, With High Tech Fortnite Collaboration
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
Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It had to happen eventually, and now it has. Nintendo has announced over its X (Twitter) account that it will produce a live action film based on The Legend of Zelda, in partnership with Sony Pictures. The news was shared by none other than the equally legendary creator and game developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to X to write, … [Read more...] about Nintendo Releasing Live Action Film Based on Legend of Zelda
Spider-Man Does Whatever a Spider Can to Break Video Game Sales Records
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Breaks Sales Records to Become Fastest-selling PlayStation Studios Game in PlayStation History By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As Spider-Man likes to say, 'With great power, comes great profits." Or something like that. Marvel's licensed Spider-Man 2 from Insomniac Games has smashed records to become the fastest-selling Playstation Studios … [Read more...] about Spider-Man Does Whatever a Spider Can to Break Video Game Sales Records
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