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What has IP Ever Done for us? And How to Match Your Product to IP Holders
The primary objective of this presentation is to guide game developers and publishers on how to effectively identify, assess, and align their products with established intellectual property (IP) held by BBC Studios.
- Successful IP integration requires aligning game mechanics with the brand's core DNA, such as prioritizing ingenuity and teamwork for Doctor Who rather than combat-focused gameplay.
- BBC Studios is transitioning from a passive licensing model to a proactive strategy, actively seeking development partners to adapt their content into interactive media.
- BBC Studios manages a massive global portfolio, including the Doctor Who franchise which reaches audiences across 240 territories.
It's not a place, it's a script - Making worlds that mean something
Game industry journalist and author Keith Stuart argues that successful game world-building relies on treating environments as narrative scripts rather than mere backdrops.
- Game environments should be treated as narrative scripts rather than static backdrops, functioning as active characters that reflect the core emotions of the story.
- Developers can deepen player engagement by applying the 'pathetic fallacy,' which involves imbuing landscapes with human emotion to mirror the narrative tone.
- Successful world-building often draws from non-gaming disciplines, such as 18th-century landscape gardening, 1960s urban planning, and the structured exploration paths used in IKEA retail psychology.
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PlayWay S.A. has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing Inc. to develop and publish video games based on popular television franchises.
- PlayWay S.A. has secured a strategic licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing Inc. to develop and publish video games based on the Wheeler Dealers, Gold Rush, and Diesel Brothers franchises.
- The partnership includes a comprehensive marketing commitment from Discovery, featuring television advertising, social media promotion, and on-screen talent endorsements to drive game visibility.
- The agreement covers a wide range of platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, handheld consoles, and mobile devices, with releases scheduled between 2017 and 2019.
NZ-Made Video Games Industry Grew 86% in 2012
The New Zealand video game industry experienced significant expansion in 2012, with total industry earnings rising 86% to reach $36.3 million.
- The New Zealand video game industry experienced 86% growth in 2012, reaching $36.3 million in total earnings.
- Export revenue from smartphone and online games accounted for $31.4 million of the industry's total income.
- Full-time equivalent employment in the sector grew by 18%, reaching a total of 448 professional developers.
BBC Earth Quiz: Schmucke App aus Altona
The BBC Earth Quiz represents a collaborative effort between Hamburg-based indie developer Tiny Roar and publisher Kalypso Media Mobile to create an official, high-quality mobile gaming experience based on the BBC’s acclaimed nature documentaries.
- Tiny Roar and Kalypso Media Mobile released the BBC Earth Quiz in early 2018 as an official mobile tie-in to the 'Blue Planet' documentary series.
- The development process for the iOS and Android application spanned 12 months, beginning in January 2017.
- The game features a trivia-based loop that allows users to unlock over 200 high-quality photographs sourced from BBC documentary footage.