Scopely and WWE® Announce Strategic Partnership
Reveal WWE Champions Coming to iOS and Android Devices in 2016
WWE Champions Expands Scopelys Roster of Games Based on AAA IP
Los Angeles March 8, 2016 Scopely, the leading touchscreen entertainment network, has entered into a new partnership with global entertainment company WWE to publish a free to play mobile game, WWE Champions, currently in limited market tests for a 2016 global release. The partnership extends the power of WWEs global brand, and adds to the diverse and successful catalog of Scopely games based on celebrated brands and entertainment franchises. WWE Champions will be the first release from Scopelys multi-title partnership with award-winning developer Kung Fu Factory.
Scopely is powering the next generation of interactive entertainment through our robust publishing infrastructure and product expertise, said Walter Driver, CEO of Scopely. With WWE, we are creating and evolving the mobile WWE experience with daily gameplay events that continue to bring WWEs brand, talent, and legendary moments to life.
WWE Champions allows players to collect more than 100 different Superstars and Legends where they can enter the ring for intense 3D action powered by fast and engaging puzzle play. The game is currently in test markets, and will launch worldwide on Android and iOS devices later this year.
Scopelys expertise in creating authentic branded mobile game experiences made them an ideal partner, said Casey Collins, WWE Executive Vice President, Consumer Products. Together with Scopely, weve planned an expansive slate of mobile gaming content to keep WWEs passionate fan base engaged.
WWE Champions is the latest entry in Scopelys growing catalog of successful games based on beloved entertainment brands and is an exciting new addition to WWEs portfolio of chart-topping mobile game releases, which includes WWE SuperCard and WWE Immortals. Scopelys The Walking Dead: Road to Survival and YAHTZEE With Buddies, released in 2015, continue to rank in the Top 40 of the Top Grossing Games charts on both iOS and Android.