PLAYSTUDIOS Secures Exclusive Five-Year Extension to Iconic TETRIS® Mobile License
15 November 2023 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
New Agreement Will Be Key to Unlocking Future
Player and Revenue Growth for PLAYSTUDIOS and The Tetris
Company
PLAYSTUDIOS today announced that it has extended its exclusive
mobile licensing agreement with The Tetris Company for the iconic
TETRIS® game. The initial five-year extension, which
includes an additional three-year option (for up to eight years
total), comes at a time when user acquisition for new games is
increasingly challenging due to market saturation, rising
advertising costs, and shifting player preferences. By keeping the
globally-recognized TETRIS brand within the PLAYSTUDIOS portfolio,
the company strategically positions itself for sustained organic
growth and cost-efficient audience development within key mobile
gaming categories, such as puzzle and strategy.
Jason Hahn, PLAYSTUDIOS’ Executive Vice President of Corporate
and Business Development, stated, “The extension of our exclusive
license with The Tetris Company isn’t just about continuing a
successful partnership. It also opens up new strategic
opportunities, allowing us to make long-term investments in growing
the TETRIS brand. We believe that this opportunity will prove
pivotal in expanding our player network, bolstering our playAWARDS
platform, and navigating the complexities of growth in today’s
market. We also appreciate the vote of confidence it signals from
The Tetris Company.”
In the two years that PLAYSTUDIOS has been the TETRIS mobile
publisher of record, the company has injected new features and
introduced the brand to a new generation of mobile gamers. The most
significant of PLAYSTUDIOS’ enhancements has been the integration
of the company’s proprietary myVIP loyalty program that offers
engaged players real-world rewards in exchange for their in-app
engagement. This introduces an entirely new dimension to the game
play experience and the company has seen increases in a number of
key performance metrics, including player retention and
monetization.
Maya Rogers, President of The Tetris Company, added, “Working
with PLAYSTUDIOS has been an incredible journey. They have been
exceptional stewards of the TETRIS brand, respecting its legacy
while steering it in promising new directions. They have repeatedly
demonstrated their dedication, creativity, and understanding of
what makes TETRIS so special to so many people. We are thrilled to
continue this partnership and are excited to see how PLAYSTUDIOS
will further elevate the TETRIS experience.”
About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: MYPS), creator of the groundbreaking
playAWARDS loyalty platform, is a publisher and developer of
award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile
app, POP! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, my KONAMI Slots,
myVEGAS Bingo, MGM Slots Live, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire and
Sudoku. The playAWARDS loyalty platform enables players to earn
real-world rewards from a global collection of iconic hospitality,
entertainment, and leisure brands. playAWARDS partners include MGM
Resorts International, Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line,
Resorts World, IHG, Bowlero, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino
among others. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and
technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS apps combine the best
elements of popular casual games with compelling real-world
benefits. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit
playstudios.com.
About the TETRIS® Brand
The Tetris® brand is one of the leading and most
distinctive video game brands and franchises in the world.
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the brand continues to be
loved globally by people of all ages and all cultures. Billions of
Tetris games are played online every year, and over 520 million
units have been sold worldwide. The Tetris brand’s global licensee
network includes major video game publishers, including Nintendo
and Sega, as well as many partners in electronics, toys and games,
apparel, accessories, entertainment and more. Tetris Holding, LLC,
is the owner of Tetris rights worldwide, and The Tetris Company,
Inc. is its exclusive licensee. For the latest information about
the Tetris brand and Tetris products, please visit
www.tetris.com.
Become a fan of Tetris on Facebook (@Tetris) and follow Tetris
on Twitter (@Tetris_Official) and Instagram (@Tetris_Official).
Learn more about the history of the game by watching the Apple
Original Film "Tetris" now streaming on Apple TV+.
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