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
Video Games and Software
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
Space Invaders Takes Over a Galaxy of Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter WildBrain CPLG has secured several licensing partnerships for Taito’s Space Invaders arcade brand on behalf of Square Enix Ltd. Space Invaders is an arcade game that was originally manufactured by the Japanese company Taito, which was acquired by Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2006. “The 45th anniversary … [Read more...] about Space Invaders Takes Over a Galaxy of Licensing Deals
Outright Games Partnership To Contribute Funds to UNICEF
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Outright Games has entered a long-term partnership with UNICEF to support the charity through the sale of licensed video game bundles. “We couldn’t be prouder to come onboard as UNICEF UK’s first ever official partner within the video game industry," said Outright Games CEO, Beth Goss. "Our aim is to take our best-in-class stable of … [Read more...] about Outright Games Partnership To Contribute Funds to UNICEF
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
Hyperkin to Release Gaming Hardware Based on ZAG’s Miraculous
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ZAG and Hyperkin are partnering on game controllers and accessories for the hit franchise Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. Miraculous is the first-ever license for Hyperkin in the character IP sector, with products scheduled for a summer 2023 launch. “Hyperkin is extremely excited to partner with ZAG and the global … [Read more...] about Hyperkin to Release Gaming Hardware Based on ZAG’s Miraculous
SEGA to Acquire Angry Birds Publisher Rovio Entertainment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a bid to grow its mobile gaming business, SEGA Corporation has agreed to acquire Finnish company Rovio Entertainment. Rovio is best known for its mobile gaming hit Angry Birds, which has sold billions of copies and also spawned films and a thriving licensing business. On April 17, SEGA's board voted to implement a tender offer … [Read more...] about SEGA to Acquire Angry Birds Publisher Rovio Entertainment
EA Creates $10 Million Fund for Community Football
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Electronic Arts has announced a football investment plan called EA SPORTS FC FUTURES, promoting its football gaming franchise. The three-year plan includes a $10 million investment in community-level football initiatives on a global scale. This news follows the release of the new EA SPORTS FC brand identity and logo for the company's … [Read more...] about EA Creates $10 Million Fund for Community Football
Video Games: EA Sports Unveils FIFA Replacement After Licensing Breakup
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Goodbye FIFA, hello EA Sports FC. Electronic Arts has unveiled a first glimpse of the interactive future of football, with EA SPORTS FC to replace the popular FIFA game. The move follows a breakup between EA Sports and FIFA last year, in which the global football association said it wanted to chart its own course for future video … [Read more...] about Video Games: EA Sports Unveils FIFA Replacement After Licensing Breakup
Bandai Namco and Arcade1Up Partner on Classic Arcade Games
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Arcade1Up has officially released its new Deluxe Edition arcade machines in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment. Arcade1up is a video game console brand that specializes in developing ¾ scale home arcade and pinball machines featuring licensed games. The brand is owned by the home entertainment company Tastemakers. The Deluxe … [Read more...] about Bandai Namco and Arcade1Up Partner on Classic Arcade Games