Entries in 'Licensing' (28)

EA extends FIFA licence until 2022

EA extends FIFA licence until 2022

Sir Alex Ferguson might be calling time on his relationship with the beautiful game, but EA wants its love affair to continue.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 8th 2013 at 11:08AM in News
EA to abandon licensing deals with gun manufacturers

EA to abandon licensing deals with gun manufacturers

America’s ongoing struggle to rationalise its gun laws has now affected the video game space.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 8th 2013 at 10:21AM in News
Ninth studio announces Warhammer licensing deal

Ninth studio announces Warhammer licensing deal

Canadian developer Roadhouse Interactive has become the latest studio to get its hands on an official Warhammer license.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 21st 2013 at 1:30PM in News
Ubisoft: Strong licences need strong concepts

Ubisoft: Strong licences need strong concepts

2012 has seen publishing giant Ubisoft unveil new IP, take its flagship brand to new heights and even sign a couple of Hollywood movie deals.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 20th 2012 at 4:30PM in News

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Michael Jackson licensing issue sees GTA Vice City pulled from digital retail

Michael Jackson licensing issue sees GTA Vice City pulled from digital retail

Grand Theft Auto Vice City has been removed from Steam and other digital retailers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2012 at 11:34AM in News
PQube signs World Rally Championship 3

PQube signs World Rally Championship 3

The Next World Rally Championship game will be published in the UK by PQube this October.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 20th 2012 at 11:56AM in News
FEATURE: How to licence your games

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 ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 12th 2012 at 11:58AM in News
FEATURE: Licence to sell

FEATURE: Licence to sell

Video games themselves can of course be a form of merchandise.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 12th 2012 at 11:47AM in News

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Mass Effect 3 merchandise lifts off

Mass Effect 3 merchandise lifts off

EA has kicked off a licensing drive for Mass Effect 3, with accessories, figures, posters and more ready to rock retail this Friday.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 7th 2012 at 10:09AM in News
Skylanders licensing business takes off

Skylanders licensing business takes off

Would-be licensees are lining up to get a piece of Skylanders, says Activision.

by Steven Poole
on Mar 2nd 2012 at 9:34AM in News
Sega sees Sonic toys sales surge

Sega sees Sonic toys sales surge

Sonic merchandise is in “hot demand”, says Sega. The publisher launched a licensing drive for its mascot last year, and has partnered with a range of companies to put Sonic’s face ...

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 29th 2012 at 3:56PM in News
D3P nabs DreamWorks games licence

D3P nabs DreamWorks games licence

D3Publisher has acquired the rights to publish games based on DreamWorks movie IPs, following THQ’s retreat from the sector.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 8th 2012 at 9:59AM in News

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Nintendo trusts Tomy with Mario Kart toys

Nintendo trusts Tomy with Mario Kart toys

It’s going to be a Mario Kart Christmas if Nintendo gets their way, as the firm has teamed up with Tomy for a range of new toys.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 21st 2011 at 12:42PM in News
Hawkins blames software licensing for creativity decline

Hawkins blames software licensing for creativity decline

Long-term industry face and EA founder Trip Hawkins has revisited the two-decade old debate about platform holder software licensing, blaming it for the death of creativity in the modern market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 13th 2011 at 12:49PM in News
You’ve played the game, now buy the T-shirt

You’ve played the game, now buy the T-shirt

Clothes, accessories and fitness apparel based on the Just Dance franchise are on their way to shops.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2011 at 2:28PM in News
Ubisoft appoints licensing group

Ubisoft appoints licensing group

Ubisoft has appointed Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) as its European licensing agent for its Rabbids, Imagine and Just Dance brands.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 14th 2011 at 2:54PM in News

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Sega expands licensing team

Sega expands licensing team

Sega Europe will up the ante of its licensing program this year, securing new merchandising deals for its hottest properties, such as Sonic The Hedgehog.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 27th 2011 at 11:13AM in News
Ex-Midway VP joins Atari

Ex-Midway VP joins Atari

Long-running publisher Atari has hired two new senior managers to bolster its US operations.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 17th 2010 at 9:47AM in News
Stargate Worlds studio loses licence

Stargate Worlds studio loses licence

Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment has lost the licence for Stargate – which could spell the end for its MMO Stargate Worlds.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 11th 2010 at 4:03PM in News
SpongeBob extends THQ deal

SpongeBob extends THQ deal

Following the news earlier of its agreement to extend its deal for the UFC video games licence, THQ has also confirmed as extension to its partnership with Nickelodeon to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2010 at 5:57PM in News
THQ extends UFC deal

THQ extends UFC deal

With two successful console games under its belt, publisher THQ has announced that its deal with Zuffa for the rights to video games based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship IP ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 19th 2010 at 2:26PM in News
Force Unleashed II licensing push

Force Unleashed II licensing push

Toys, books and clothes will accompany the blockbuster launch of Star Wars: Force Unleashed II on October 29th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 21st 2010 at 2:00PM in News
Can Koch game Break the licensing mold?

Can Koch game Break the licensing mold?

Koch Media says its new game Prison Break: The Conspiracy will be a success when it arrives in March – even though the TV show it is based on finished ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 11th 2010 at 1:35PM in News
Licensing.biz leaps to latest traffic high

Licensing.biz leaps to latest traffic high

Europe's dominant site for licensing across games, toys, sport, fashion and more achieved record readership last month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2010 at 4:51PM in News
Now ITV seeks console licensing deals

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 ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 22nd 2010 at 1:29PM in News