Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, is partnering with IMPS the official licensors – together with LAFIG Belgium – of The Smurfs. The partnership will see the development of a new educational app featuring The Smurfs aimed at children ages 3-7. The deal was brokered by bRAND-WARD, the licensing agency […]
Mediapro, in collaboration with Festival Group, was the host broadcaster for the European Games, which took place in Kraków (Poland), ending July 2. The games encompass 29 disciplines held in 26 venues. In order to deliver these comprehensive services, the group deployed a team of more than 500 broadcast professionals in Kraków, where it produced […]
Edgio, the content delivery network service, has announced a partnership with Vermantia, a provider of omni-channel content solutions for gaming, and betting operators worldwide. The collaboration will support Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports and number games. As part of the partnership, Vermantia will utilise Edgio’s Uplynk solution in […]
Meta has launched Meta Quest+, a virtual-reality (VR) subscription gaming service. For $7.99 (€7.31) per month, or $59.99 annually, users will gain access to two hand-picked VR titles every month. Users who sign up now through July 31st will get the first month for $1. “With a combination of VR’s biggest hits, hidden gems, and […]
Playcent Games, a developer in the CTV gaming industry, dives deeper into the industry with the release of Solitaire and an update on Crazino. Both titles are already available for playing on Amazon Fire TV. Crazino, a social casino game with dozens of slots to try out, has just received a big upgrade on Amazon […]
Research from Omdia reveals the majority of movies and series adaptations originating from games IP are animation. Japan has maximised opportunities from cross-media IP for decades, with Pokémon being the highest-profile global success. Some three quarters (72 per cent) of video-game adaptations since 1982 were from animation, with 65 per cent of these adaptations coming […]
Research reveals that 49 per cent of women gamers in Britain have experienced a level of abuse or harassment when playing or streaming online, rising to 75 per cent amongst those aged 18-24. The findings delve into the differing experiences faced by both men and women gamers when playing video games on the internet, with […]
Sony continues grossing record revenue from PlayStation sales. In the fiscal year 2022, which ended on March 31st, PlayStation users spent more than $6.3 billion (€5.7bn) in combined digital and physical software purchases. Still, the total game unit sales have significantly dropped. According to data from Sports Lens, in the fiscal year 2022, the Sony […]
ITV Studios and The Virtual Brand Group (VBG) have launched The Voice Studios, an immersive virtual experience based on the hit series The Voice that allows fans to go on a musical journey to find their voice, just like the contestants on the show. The Voice Studios, which is free for everyone worldwide, offers fans […]
Technology has transformed both the way we socialise and how we entertain ourselves. With the rise of smartphones, social media, and online gaming platforms, it has become easier than ever to connect with friends and family from around the world. This has created new opportunities for fun and games that were not possible before, reports […]