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Nintendo has restructured Warpstar Inc. into Nintendo Stars Inc. to support films based on their IPs and expand into other media, including merchandising and live events, with upcoming projects like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. movies.
EA announced that 'Battlefield 6' will be released on October 10, and the company is also focusing on expanding 'The Sims' with new multiplayer features and a movie partnership, while managing its licensed IP like 'Star Wars' and Marvel to balance innovation and community engagement.
Sega has partnered with Line Next to license an "immensely popular" intellectual property (IP) for a new web3 game on the blockchain gaming platform Game Dosi. While it is unclear which IP will be used, Sega has allowed third-party partners to create NFT games using some of its franchises. However, the company has been cautious about associating its biggest characters with blockchain titles to protect their value. Sega's co-chief operating officer expressed skepticism about play-to-earn games but stated that the company will continue to invest in blockchain gaming, acknowledging the potential for it to become more mainstream in the future.
Meta is reportedly in talks with Magic Leap to sign a multi-year IP licensing and manufacturing pact, which could see Magic Leap provide Meta with access to some of its optical tech and assist with manufacturing Meta devices. The partnership could help Meta stay ahead of new entrants in the AR space, such as Apple, and produce more of its VR headsets domestically.