Mattel and Outright Games Launch Multi-Year Partnership to Create Series of Games for Console and PC
23 May 2024 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
With forthcoming Outright Games titles all
based on Mattel’s popular brands, Mattel is accelerating its
expansion into console games
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) a leading global toy and family
entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand
portfolios in the world, today announced a multi-year strategic
partnership with Outright Games, the leading publisher of
family-friendly interactive entertainment. The partnership begins
with three new games for all consoles and PC slated for release
before the end of this year: Matchbox™ Driving Adventures, Monster
High™: Skulltimate Secrets™, and Barbie Project Friendship™.
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Mattel’s partnership with Outright Games
underscores its strategy to deepen engagement in the digital games
sector, leveraging iconic brands to create compelling experiences
for a global market. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Mattel’s partnership with Outright Games underscores its
strategy to deepen engagement in the digital games sector,
leveraging iconic brands to create compelling experiences for a
global market. In 2023, Mattel Digital Games achieved a significant
milestone, reaching 48 million monthly active players, driven by
successes such as Barbie DreamHouse™ Tycoon and Hot Wheels
Unleashed™ 2: Turbocharged. As Mattel nears its 80th anniversary,
the company is poised to expand its digital footprint by
introducing more games across more platforms, resonating with fans
of all ages.
"Mattel is moving full steam ahead in its commitment to
delivering fun, innovative digital gaming experiences that will
broaden the universe of its many beloved franchises for fans
worldwide,” said Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at
Mattel. “A critical component of this strategy is choosing the
right partners, which is why we’re very pleased to announce this
multiyear partnership with Outright Games.”
“At Outright Games, we pride ourselves in expanding the worlds
of iconic IPs into cherished video games - working with Mattel
offers a fantastic opportunity to merge our combined expertise to
create engaging and accessible new video games with Mattel’s
beloved global franchises,” added Stephanie Malham, Managing
Director at Outright Games. “We are so excited to see this
relationship evolve as we move forward to bring Barbie, Monster
High and Matchbox fans of all ages a fresh and exciting way to
enjoy these beloved franchises.”
Outright Games is renowned for producing high-quality games that
can be enjoyed by the whole family, making it the perfect developer
to bring Mattel's beloved franchises to life on gaming consoles.
These games are designed to deliver a wide range of experiences,
from high-speed competitive driving adventures from Matchbox™ to
stories that emphasize teamwork and foster friendship from Barbie™
and Monster High™. Further details for each game, including release
dates and features, will be announced in the coming months.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company
and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.
We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands,
including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,
Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®,
Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular
properties that we own or license in partnership with global
entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content,
consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are
sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce
companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a
trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of
childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at
mattel.com.
About Outright Games
Outright Games is a global video games publisher with a focus on
bringing quality family entertainment to a worldwide audience.
Founded in 2016, Outright Games has established its place in the
market delivering engaging interactive games of beloved
entertainment licences globally. Outright Games brings stories and
characters to life with titles including favourites such as Peppa
Pig: World Adventures with Hasbro, DC’s Justice League: Cosmic
Chaos with Warner, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova and Paw Patrol:
Grand Prix with Nickelodeon, and DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The
Nine Realms with NBC Universal. With an Outright Games title there
will be fun for all the family to enjoy.
For more information please visit: www.outrightgames.com
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