Entries in 'license' (38)
Codemasters extends F1 licensing agreement
A new multi-year agreement has been agreed between Codemasters and motorsport body F1.
FEATURE: How to licence your games
Video gaming merchandise has become big business, but both retailers and publishers are still learning what works. James Batchelor details the possibilities and pitfalls of bringing video game brands to ...
Porche licence finally coming to Forza 4
Owners of Forza Motorsport 4 will finally be able to get behind the wheels of a number of Porsche’s most famous vehicles in May.
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THQ quits licensed kids games sector
We’re used to publishers broadening their reach and distancing themselves from the core, but a new strategic shift from THQ is seeing it do the opposite.
Take-Two extends NBA deal
The NBA has extended its longstanding deal with publisher Take-Two that will see label 2K Games continue to make its popular NBA 2K series.
The road from Psychonauts to Sesame Street
Earlier this month the industry reacted with collected surprise at the news that the next game from Tim Schafer's development studio Double Fine will be a licensed Sesame Street title ...
Blockbuster expectations for Tron
Tron Evolution will be just as successful as its cinematic counterpart, says Disney Interactive.
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Licence ambush scares off new IP
UK studio Bizarre Creations has warned that new IPs might suffer in the run-up to Christmas.
Pre-owned games suffer legal threat
A fresh question mark hangs over the viability of the pre-owned software market this morning after a ruling in the US Court of Appeal upheld a developer’s right to prevent ...
Rabbids go mainstream with Renault
A cinema campaign featuring Renault and Ubisoft’s Rabbids aims to take the game characters beyond consoles.
Music deal targets gaming
Britain’s largest independent music publisher Chrysalis is to focus on the games industry following the completion of an £11m acquisition of First State Media Group.
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Tiger captures Ryder Cup licence
Publisher EA has swooped to secure the Ryder Cup licence for use in the upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, it has been confirmed.
Mr Men heading to gaming
AT New Media will introduce Mr. Men and Little Miss to the interactive gaming industry, securing third-party multi-platform licensing deals worldwide.
Disney pledges IP restraint
Media giant and powerhouse IP stable Disney has insisted that it won’t release video games based on its popular movie licenses as a matter of routine – instead, it will ...
Activision linked to GoGo’s Crazy Bones IP
Reports are claiming that Activision has signed a deal that will see popular kids brand GoGo’s Crazy Bones coming to consoles in an effort to create a Pokemon-rivalling games franchise.
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Pinpoint signs new WWE deal
A new range of WWE-licensed accessories will soon hit shelves, thanks to a new deal between the wrestling federation and Pinpoint Consumer Electonics.
Merlin game rights up for grabs
The Doctor isn't the only one being lined up for the video games treatment – another BBC Saturday night TV show could become a game this year as well.
Now ITV seeks console licensing deals
It’s not just the BBC that wants to boost its games activity – ITV also wants to see more of its key properties on consoles after having already licensed hit ...
Ubisoft to cut licensing spend
Despite Avatar’s record-breaking performance at the box office, Ubisoft’s game of the film has failed to impress either critic or consumers – and now the French publisher is saying ...
EA to grab NBA Jam licence?
American sports broadcaster ESPN is reporting that EA is preparing to announce its capture of cherished retro games franchise NBA Jam.
Licensing deals drive new IP Jig-A-Pix
Zushi Games plans to drive sales for its new DSi puzzle brand Jig-A-Pix with a range of high profile licensing deals.
Live fees preventing 360 iPlayer
With dedicated BBC iPlayer apps already available on both the PS3 and Wii, it has been claimed that Microsoft has held talks with the BBC to bring an Xbox 360 ...
More Nickelodeon for A4T
Following its success with the Dora and Diego property, A4T has extended its Nickelodeon licence to include new teenage girls brand iCarly.
Monty Python licence up for grabs
Licensing agencies handling the Monty Python and Shoot brands are looking to extend these properties into the video game space, MCV can reveal.
