Video Games
Wizards of the Coast details Magic: The Gathering collaborations with Fortnite, Street Fighter and The Lord of the Rings
“Magic is the core of our business and the brand has never been bigger,” said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast.
Ubisoft teams with Storyland Studios to create live attractions based on brands like Just Dance and Assassin’s Creed
Initial concepts for the attractions will debut in November at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
The team at PhoneSoap on brand collaborations that educate, problem-solve and promote healthy habits
We caught up with the team to find out more about the firm’s brand ambitions – and the product’s evolution from a “nice to have” to a “need to have”.
Talking Brands: RUN DMC, Ferrari and Jurassic Park have all collaborated with pre-school brands. What other adult IP could thrive in this space?
PowerStation Studio US’ Sharon Weisman, The Toy Guy’s Chris Byrne and Alsop Design’s Joe Alsop give us their verdict on the brands ripe for a pre-school collab.
KFC hotel experience – the House of Harland – comes to London
The House of Harland features a cinema, an arcade machine and a ‘Press for Chicken’ button that provides KFC at the touch of a button.
Ariana Grande heads to Fortnite as part of Rift Tour in-game experience
“Working with Epic and the Fortnite team to bring my music to life inside the game has been so fun and such an honour,” says Ariana.
Francesca Lisle reveals new products and plans for the Tetris brand at Lisle Licensing
What’s in store for Tetris this year? Lisle Licensing’s Francesca Lisle tells all!
The Brand Radar: Talking video games with Bits and Pixels’ Sandra Arcan
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes chats with Bits and Pixels co-owner Sandra Arcan to discuss the agency, its approach to licensing and how video game brands can thrive in consumer products.
Russell Binder reveals what Striker Entertainment is looking to do for Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared
Striker Entertainment’s Russell Binder on the unique challenges of the Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared licence.
A tasty history of fast food video game tie-ins
Game designer and author Scott Rogers takes a look at how fast food brands like McDonald’s, KFC and Burger King have embraced the video game space over the years.