By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Minecraft has announced an extensive slate of licensing partners, retail collaborations and entertainment offerings ahead of the BLE 2024 Expo. The expansion of Minecraft's consumer products business has focused on reaching new categories, growing its retail relationships in the United States and extending the brand's international business … [Read more...] about Minecraft Continues Global Expansion Ahead of BLE 2024
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Experiential Licensing: Mojang Studios Announces Real World Minecraft Experience
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mojang Studios and Experience MOD have announced a licensed in-person experiential event called Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue. “We’re thrilled to introduce the first-ever immersive touring Minecraft experience where guests can follow a quest through the Minecraft Overworld in real life," said Mojang Studios head, Kayleen Walters. … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Mojang Studios Announces Real World Minecraft Experience
MultiStory and Metavision Invite Fans to Dine Out in the Metaverse
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter MultiStory Media and Metavision have partnered up to launch a metaverse world based on the Come Dine With Me TV series. The independent metaverse experience was created by Metavision, Blockworks and the show’s producer Multistory Media using the Minecraft platform. The new experience is called Come Mine With Me and it allows players … [Read more...] about MultiStory and Metavision Invite Fans to Dine Out in the Metaverse
Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief According to headlines in some top news and tech sites, October was a rough month for the metaverse. In fact, if the dire projections from multiple media outlets were to play out as advertised, it’s fair to say the metaverse is a complete flop, and licensing companies should cut ties as fast as possible. A story in the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Special Report: Do Low User Numbers Mean the Metaverse is a Flop?
Minecraft Gets Physical With Scavenger Hunt
The massively popular online world of Minecraft has now crossed into the real, physical world in an innovative cross-promotion with the Australian department store chain Big W. Minecraft, which allows players to build out their own virtual worlds and environments, is considered by many to be the world's best-selling video game of all time. Now, fans in Australia are seeing the … [Read more...] about Minecraft Gets Physical With Scavenger Hunt
Licensed Properties Steer Touring Shows
Experiential licensing is not limited to theme parks. Touring exhibitions and other location-based attractions can provide both revenue and ongoing exposure to build or maintain relationships with fans. For example, Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, reportedly expects to sell more than three million tickets for the full run of its Frozen version of the ice show, … [Read more...] about Licensed Properties Steer Touring Shows