Video Games

The suit features the iconic characters from the best-selling arcade game.

The entire Sega collection from Iron Gut will also cover the Golden Axe, Streets of Rage and Revenge of Shinobi brands.

"It perhaps bucks a trend for technology to be reversed this way, but it makes a lot of sense for these two worlds to come together."

The latest license agreements include Admiranda, who is set to create Angry Birds-themed children’s grooming products, while accessories giant Jaxo Tirabasso will develop a line of hats and scarves.

40bn Yen is being invested in the project that will see Mario take the starring role in a sizeable portion of the Japan park.

Usually yellow or orange, the Google Maps Pegman has been replaced with the hero character of the Legend of Zelda franchise, Link.

Panel will welcome Sonic's original creator, as well as the voice actors behind Sonic and Dr. Eggman.

To celebrate the arrival of the app, it will boast new videos and graphics from the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film.

Using the app, fans can turn images into Pokémon-themed portraits, which include classic Pokémon text that can be placed on top of photos.

The firm has said that the deal – closed today (Tuesday, February 23rd) – makes it the largest game network in the world with more than 500 million users.