The iconic “part man, part machine, all cop” cyborg, RoboCop, is landing in one of the most popular free-to-play video games ever made. Epic Games’ Fortnite and Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) have announced that sci-fi franchise RoboCop is making its highly anticipated Fortnite debut for a limited time only from May 13 to …
Read More »London’s The O2 comes to Fortnite for week-long celebration in Epic Games, O2, and Island Records mash-up
London’s The O2 has made its video game debut, becoming a new location ready for players to explore within the hit gaming franchise, Fortnite. The week-long appearance of the world’s most popular entertainment venue arrives as part of a collaboration between O2, Epic Games, and Island Records. A celebration of …
Read More »Jazwares extends Epic Games partnership for Fortnite toys and collectables through to 2025
Jazwares has signed a new licensing partnership with Epic Games, extending the toy company’s current Fortnite deal through to 2025 and expanding upon its range of toys and collectables. The deal, brokered by licensing agency IMG, will start from January 2022 and will see Jazwares become the exclusive toy partner …
Read More »Hasbro signs five year Fortnite deal with Epic Games for action figures, vehicles, and more
Hasbro has outlined a five year extension of its partnership with Epic Games and its world-beating MMO gaming title, Fortnite as the toy company looks to expand its product licensing deal beyond outdoor play products and games and into collectable action figures, vehicles, and role-play gear. The plan was announced …
Read More »GB Eye lands Epic Games partnership to launch Fortnite posters and wall art
GB Eye has landed a new partnership with Epic Games to develop a range of Fortnite posters and wall art. The new branded collection will also feature badges and framed art, as well as new wall decor. “We are so excited to be working with such an iconic, ground-breaking license, …
Read More »Strong night for Epic Games’ Fortnite as 2019 International Licensing Awards winners are revealed
Epic Games’ hit video gaming franchise, Fortnite won big at this year’s Licensing International 2019 International Licensing Awards, having taking home the coveted accolade across five categories. The popular battle royale game cleaned up when it took home a sweep of awards across Best Licensed Products apparel/footwear/accessories, Toys/games/novelties for ages …
Read More »Fortnite has generated more digital revenue than any game in history
Epic Games’ popular multiplayer Battle Royale shooter generated over $2.4 billion last year. The title also helped to drive digital game revenue up 11 per cent year on year to $109.8 billion in 2018.
Read More »PMI and Epic Games partner for Fortnite stationary collectables
The new Fortnite-branded collection will feature a category leading range of figural stationary items and additional complimentary products.
Read More »Fresh Prince’s Carlton is suing Epic Games over ‘that Fortnite dance’ but has he a leg to stand on?
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the studio behind the hit video game for its alleged IP infringement as he attempts to copyright the 'Carlton dance' 20 years after its conception.
Read More »Hasbro to launch Fortnite Monopoly and Nerf blasters this autumn
The Nerf Fortnite blasters will immerse fans into the player-versus-player action of the game, letting them play out the Battle Royale in real world settings with blasters and accessories emulating those seen on screen.
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