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The opportunity costs of NFT madness are still being paid | Opinion
The IOC exiting its very fruitful licensing deal with Nintendo and Sega to pursue an NFT dead-end is an object lesson
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"I just dropped them an email" – How a small studio won over Netflix to make a Queen's Gambit game
Jamie Brayshaw on pitching boldly, identifying pain points for a strong concept, and designing for first-time players
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Sony Music, Aniplex, and Pocketpair form Palworld Entertainment
New joint venture to focus on Palworld's IP expansion, via licensing opportunities among others
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Forza Horizon 4 to be delisted on December 15 | News-in-brief
Title to be removed from the Microsoft Store, Xbox, and Steam, due to expiring licensing agreements – DLC delisted already, players who own the game will still be able to play
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GameSquare launches Faze Media
Faze Clan's Richard Bengston will lead the firm, while investor Matt Kalish joins the board
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A group of industry professionals have launched Lunacy Games
The Bill Roper-led studio is making a American Wild West-themed survival RPG and a new Hellgate title
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UK games industry cohort launches Sunset Sugar Studios
The new publisher has already signed a licensing agreement with Aardman
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EA takes FIFA 23 down from online stores
Delisting comes shortly before the launch of EA Sports FC 24
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Premier League extends licensing partnership with EA
The association also said that it aims to invest in communities and youth football via EA Sports FC Futures
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Key licensing tips from working with big brands
Having worked on IP such as Portal and Lego, ClockStone's Tri Do Dinh gives advice on targeting, obtaining and working on licensed games
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EA reportedly seeking £488m deal with Premier League for post-FIFA football games
If closed, agreement would see 20 UK teams appear in EA Sports FC for six years
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What to consider when licensing an IP into video games
Layer’s CEO and founder, Rachit Moti, shares licensing lessons on how game developers can build successful relationships with licensors
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Atari secures Rollercoaster Tycoon licence for another decade
Company got a ten-year license extension from creator Chris Sawyer to continue working on the iconic franchise
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It Takes Two to get screen adaptation
Sonic the Hedgehog screenwriters Pat Casey and Josh Miller are to handle the project
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Funcom acquires Conan IP holder
CEOs of Conan Exiles developer and Cabinet Group talk about the deal that includes rights to Conan along with Solomon Kane, Mutant Year Zero, and dozens more properties
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What does Disney want in a development partner?
Glenn Dphrepaulezz discusses the entertainment giant's approach to licensing and how it attempts to reinvent Disney and Pixar IP with third-party partners
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Netflix lands streaming deal for Sony films, including Uncharted
All Sony Pictures films from 2022 will be available on the streaming platform after their initial theatrical release
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Netflix and Legendary partner on Tomb Raider series
The animated series will be written by Tasha Huo, who's also working on the Witcher prequel
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Dr. Seuss gets serious about games
Dr. Seuss Enterprises president Susan Brandt and advisor Darion Lowenstein talk about their new push to bring the author's creations back to video games
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EA extends UFC, NHL licensing deals
Publisher will have exclusive rights to MMA league's games through 2030 while hockey deal is a "multi-year renewal"
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Frostpunk board game raises over €2m on Kickstarter
Shipping for the 11 Bit Studios and Glass Cannon Unplugged project is due to start in September 2021
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Riot signs deal for League of Legends toys
Multi-year agreement with Paw Patrol toy maker Spin Master should see action figures hit shelves in fall of 2021
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Licensing lessons from Hello Neighbor's success
During GamesIndustry.biz's Changing Channels, Alex Nichiporchik gave pieces of advice and words of warning for developers tempted by a licensing adventure
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How EA turned The Sims into a reality TV show
During GamesIndustry.biz digital conference Changing Channels, EA talked about how to evolve a brand into a concept for another medium