The Licensing Letter

Video Games and Software

Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterLicensing Expo's keynote presentation for this year has been revealed as Brands at Play with a special focus on the global video game industry.The opening keynote panel, Video Games: Driving Billions to Play, explores the reasons behind gaming’s massive popularity, what gamers look for in a brand and how new and existing IPs can capitalize on the … [Read more...] about Licensing Expo Keynote Explores the Future of Gaming

Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Game developer Wargaming is adding the historic battleship USS Wisconsin to World of Warships, and donating proceeds to a naval museum. The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship built for the US Navy in the 1940s, and became one of the most storied warships in history, having fought through three separate wars. World of Warships is now … [Read more...] about Wargaming Donating Funds to Support USS Wisconsin Museum

IHOP Springs into Action with New Licensed Menu Items

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IHOP is launching several licensed menu offerings this spring in collaboration with beverage and entertainment brands such as Pepsi, Silk and Sonic the Hedgehog. The IHOP x PepsiCo licensing collaboration includes an exclusive relaunch of Pepsi's limited-edition Maple Syrup Cola as both a beverage and ice cream float at participating IHOP … [Read more...] about IHOP Springs into Action with New Licensed Menu Items

Hasbro and Frito-Lay Bring the Flavor with Interactive Promotional Campaign

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Frito-Lay Variety Packs has partnered with Hasbro for a promotional licensing campaign across TV and gaming experiences. The Hasbro x Frito-Lay Variety Packs’ campaign will include four advertising spots across TV, digital and social media platforms, as well as an interactive game that gives players a chance to win themed daily prizes. … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Frito-Lay Bring the Flavor with Interactive Promotional Campaign

Wildbrain CPLG and MetaPals Announce Digital Teletubbies AI Companions

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter  WildBrain CPLG and MetaPals have signed a global licensing partnership to create digital Teletubbies AI companions for the franchise's 27th anniversary. MetaPals is an artificial intelligence and NFT company that primarily creates AI-driven companions through a blockchain-integrated browser extension. Metapals is financially supported by … [Read more...] about Wildbrain CPLG and MetaPals Announce Digital Teletubbies AI Companions

Masters of the Universe Return As Characters in Stumble Guys

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel and Scopely have entered a licensing partnership to bring Masters of the Universe to the Stumble Guys battle royale game. This new licensing collaboration is the third time a Mattel-owned franchise has been featured in the Stumble Guys online game. “Masters of the Universe marks our third franchise integration into Stumble … [Read more...] about Masters of the Universe Return As Characters in Stumble Guys

Mattel and Rollic Partner on New Mobile Game Based on Barbie

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel has entered a licensing partnership with Rollic to introduce a new, mass-market mobile game based on its Barbie brand. Founded in 2018, Rollic is a game development and publishing label that focuses on free-to-play games for iOS and Android. Rollic became a wholly-owned label of Take Two Interactive's Zynga subsidiary in 2020 … [Read more...] about Mattel and Rollic Partner on New Mobile Game Based on Barbie

Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform  

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rovio Entertainment is launching new educational Angry Birds games as part of its previously announced licensing partnership with Legends of Learning. The first release features two STEM learning games called Angry Birds Eggstraction and Angry Birds and the Multiplication Portal.“Angry Birds is known for its physics-based gameplay, making it a … [Read more...] about Rovio Launches First Angry Birds Games for Legends of Learning Platform  

Fortnite Getting Some ‘Epic’ Gaming Accessories From PowerA

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Epic Games has secured a licensing partnership with PowerA for new Fortnite-inspired video game accessories. PowerA is a global interactive technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing officially licensed gaming accessories. The company's product portfolio includes a wide variety of gaming controllers, cases, … [Read more...] about Fortnite Getting Some ‘Epic’ Gaming Accessories From PowerA