A TLL Special Report: For Members Only By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The value and popularity of NFTs has soared over the past year, but a wave of fraud and IP thefts threaten to derail the marketplace. That's a major problem for licensing companies, which have seized on non-fungible tokens as a way to create value for digital collectibles. The NBA's Top Shots program, … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: IP Theft and Fraud Rampant In NFT Markets
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Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The entertainment and play company Hasbro has appointed new leadership for its critical Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division. The role was left vacant with the death of Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner late last year, after a lengthy battle with cancer. That resulted in former Wizards of the Coast president and COO Chris Cocks being … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Chief Wizards For Gaming Business
Magic: The Gathering Crossovers With Fortnite and Street Fighter
Saying "Magic is the core of our business," Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division has announced major crossover deals between its Magic: The Gathering Products with video games Fortnite and Street Fighter. WotC says those activations will happen in 2022, around the same time it plans to release the upcoming Magic: The Gathering animated series on Netflix. Magic: The … [Read more...] about Magic: The Gathering Crossovers With Fortnite and Street Fighter