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FUNKO AND 10:10 GAMES UNVEIL
‘FUNKO FUSION,’ TITLE OF THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED
AAA ACTION PLATFORMER
The Companies’ First Co-Production to Showcase
NBCUniversal properties as Premier Launch Partner
(EVERETT, Wash) (October 20, 2022) - Funko (Nasdaq: FNKO), a leading pop culture lifestyle brand, in collaboration with 10:10 Games today announced the title of their new, highly-anticipated AAA console game: ‘Funko Fusion.’
The companies’ first co-production, and Funko’s first step into the multi-billion dollar console video game market, will feature a collaboration with premier launch partner, Universal Games and Digital Platforms, to bring popular NBCUniversal brands and characters to the game. Coming soon, ‘Funko Fusion’ will allow fans to immerse themselves in a mash-up world of playable characters, locations and more, inspired by some of NBCUniversal’s biggest blockbuster movies and TV shows, plus additional properties that will be revealed soon.
“Fans can expect an unparalleled gaming experience with characters from their favorite cult classic films and TV series,” said Chief Executive Officer at Funko, Andrew Perlmutter. “Funko is known for exceptional in-person and digital experiences that excite and fully engage fans, and ‘Funko Fusion’ will be no exception. We’re building something with Funatics in mind, Easter eggs and all.”
‘Funko Fusion’ features a celebration of multiple NBCUniversal franchises, in addition to other properties, showcasing iconic moments, as well as fusing fandoms together. Characters can be played co-operatively with up to four players online or in single player mode. Built using Unreal Engine 5, the game is rated T for Teen and is actively in development now for next-generation consoles and PC.
The Funko x 10:10 Games partnership was originally announced during Funko’s Hall H Panel at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2022 with a Funko Freddy introduction trailer.
ABOUT FUNKO
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop culture lifestyle brand. Funko designs, sources and distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple categories, including vinyl figures, board games, action toys, plush, apparel, housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters. Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter (@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
ABOUT 10:10 GAMES
Founded in the summer of 2021 by industry veterans with a track record of delivering incredible gaming experiences, 10:10 Games was formed with a vision to create a studio that is inclusive, collaborative and welcoming for everyone, a studio where the team is empowered to do their best work every day, and a studio that creates amazing games.
ABOUT UNIVERSAL GAMES AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Universal’s Games and Digital Platforms group leverages the vast portfolio of IP and characters from NBCUniversal. The Games and Digital Platforms group is a business unit of Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), which is chartered with globally expanding the company's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. The company's extensive portfolio includes properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. UP&E is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalproductsexperiences.com.