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IMG has been appointed as the exclusive global licensing representative for the popular Rocket League video game franchise. The move was made by the franchise owner, Psyonix in a partnership announced this week. Billed as a ‘high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem’, with easy-to-understand controls and ‘fluid, physics-driven …

In a move that sees the streaming platform align itself closer with the gaming space, Netflix has detailed the upcoming launch of a Stranger Things app game. The new role-playing game-puzzle hybrid will use location-based technology – the kind popularised by the Pokémon Go hit title – to allow players …

Video game brands are now simply a part of our cultural heritage, is the message to come from 612 Entertainment, the company behind a project to bring the iconic arcade game, Space Invaders to the board gaming market. The firm’s president Robert Colman has outlined his mission to expand the …

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts is preparing to face-off with the likes of Fortnite and PUBG with the promise that its own hit battle royale title, Apex Legends will soon finds its way into China and on mobile devices. According to EA, the game is “easily the fastest-growing franchise we’ve ever …

The SEGA Shop has been described as the “definitive shopping portal for SEGA themed merchandise” with a range of Numskull developed products available to purchase.

“We look forward to collaborating with the INK Group - a well-versed specialist in digital entertainment - and to the development of a new, creative facet to the Playmobil brand experience,” read a statement from the management board of the Brandsaetter Group.

Four international agents will now expand the reach of the franchise in the UK and Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg, Italy and Japan.

It’s the boldest acknowledgment yet of the company’s struggles in the changing retail landscape, seeing more sales and custom lost to digital downloads and online trading.

The firm has expanded its licensing team with the appointment of Megan Wain who – in the role of licensing manager – will head up a number of licensing accounts with particular focus on the video gaming sector.

“At Crayola, we are all about inspiring creativity through colour and innovative play experiences, and our partnership with Outright Games allows us to extend that passion to new and exciting areas.”