With the goal of becoming part of the startup program at Science Park Skövde, Adam Wallberg and Sanna Wallberg Ylvén moved to Skövde and started studying game development at the University of Skövde. A few years later, they are releasing their first game, Cobots, on Steam. “It’s been a rollercoaster ride,” says Adam Wallberg, CEO[…..] […]
NEW PUBLISHING PLATFORM FOR BITCOIN NFT-COMPATIBLE GAMES LAUNCHES LATER THIS YEAR Satoshi’s Games has announced that the long-awaited, first-ever NFT marketplace for games based on Bitcoin, Elixir, is now available. The marketplace utilizes the latest technology from the Liquid sidechain, Lightning Network, IPFS and L-SAT to replicate the behavior of NFTs and crypto-collectibles through Bitcoin.[…..] […]
Licensing Expo 2021, originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in August, will now happen virtually from August 24-26, Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group announced. Two in-person events from Global Licensing Group — Brand Licensing & Innovation Summit and Brand Licensing Europe — will follow in the fall. Licensing Expo will return to Mandalay[…..] […]
Hasbro Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. First quarter revenues were $1.11 billion, up 1% with 14% revenue growth in the Consumer Products segment and 15% growth in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. “The global Hasbro team executed a very good quarter, driving strong sell in[…..] […]
You put all into creating groundbreaking work. Now is the time to be recognized for it. The VENICE TV AWARD is open for entries across all continents and platforms. With your creativity everything is possible. Awards are a Currency. The international VENICE TV AWARD, supported by egta, IMZ, ACT (Association of Commercial TV) honors the[…..] […]
In 2020, Blender saw huge developments, both technically and creatively. There were no less than four releases, including one Long-Term Support release. On the Studio side, a new Open Movie called Sprite Fright was greenlit, and is currently in the early stages of production. And this year, there are a bunch of other innovations coming[…..] […]
Former Spin Master and Entertainment One executive joins in newly created role to develop company’s slate of original and existing IP Toronto, ON – April 21, 2021 – WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has appointed executive Lorna Withrington to the newly created role of Vice President, Development-Animation. As a key member[…..] […]
After months of preparation, Epic Games will finally take on Apple in court in a trial that could fundamentally change the makeup of the App Store. On May 3rd, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will finally have its day in court, forcing Apple to defend kicking Fortnite off the iOS App Store last year. Epic’s antitrust[…..] […]
Guru Studio‘s Pikwik Pack will be available on Hulu starting May 4, following its premiere on Disney Junior on the U.S. The series — which follows four animal friends as they work together to deliver surprises to the citizens of their town — debuted on Disney Junior late last year. In Canada, it’s a top[…..] […]
Manchester International Festival (MIF), returns from 1-18 July with a vibrant programme of original new work from across the spectrum of visual and performing arts and music by artists from over 20 countries Artists include Angélique Kidjo, Akram Khan, Arlo Parks, Aaron and Bryce Dessner, Boris Charmatz, Cerys Matthews, Christine Sun Kim, Cillian Murphy, Deborah[…..] […]
