All articles tagged with #collaboration
Days after Compulsion Games regained independence from Microsoft amid Xbox layoffs, the studio says it is open to collaborating on external projects and helping to develop memorable experiences, while retaining IP rights to South of Midnight, We Happy Few and Contrast; the move highlights a volatile industry climate where indie studios seek funding and publishing opportunities as publishers trim staff.
After more than a decade, Sacai and Birkenstock reveal two hybrid sandals—Aoyama 107 (Madrid + Arizona) and Cassette 75 (Arizona + Boston)—plus a leather utility bag, debuting in spring 2027 after Sacai's Paris show, continuing one of fashion's most anticipated footwear collaborations.
A teaser trailer for Goddess of Victory: Nikke hints at a collaboration with Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. The video is currently unlisted and has not been shared on official channels yet, with only the video description and the #NIKKEsummer2026 hashtag suggesting a Summer 2026 crossover.
NASCAR and the Rolling Stones announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration featuring co-branded merchandise, limited-edition vinyl, and an immersive Rolling Stones listening lounge inside a NASCAR show car, traveling to Chicago ahead of the Chicagoland race weekend and supported by original content tied to the Stones’ Foreign Tongues album; the campaign includes a hero film with drivers, a fan experience lineup, and TV/streaming coverage across TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Italy’s Leonardo and Baykar demonstrated autonomous control of the Turkish Kizilelma drone from an Italian M-346 trainer during a loyal-wingman flight in Turkey, marking a milestone in crewed/uncrewed teaming and signaling ongoing international collaboration with plans for more complex tests.
Hollister is launching its first home-and-decor collection with Target, totaling about 60 items that span apparel, decor and dorm bedding, with a campus-ready focus. The Hollister Collection at Target goes live online and in most Target stores on June 28, with additional products rolling out ahead of the holidays and into 2027.
Hollister is partnering with Target to launch The Hollister Collection at Target, a dorm and home décor line with about 60 items across men’s and women’s apparel and bedding. It debuts online, in most Target stores, and select Hollister locations on June 28. The move aims to tap the lucrative back-to-college market—$88.8 billion last year, with dorm furnishings totaling $12.8 billion in 2025—while Target handles manufacturing and Hollister designs. The partnership runs through at least 2027 with seasonal drops planned for fall, holiday, and spring 2027.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo released a new album and announced a cross‑media tie‑in with Fortnite, introducing an in‑game skin related to the project.
AMD is committing up to £2 billion over five years to accelerate AI innovation in the UK, funding advanced computing, scientific research and workforce development. It partners with Imperial College London and Oriole Networks to push AI, quantum and data-heavy research, and with Dell to bolster Cambridge’s Zenith AI and Sunrise fusion AI systems, using AMD Instinct GPUs, EPYC CPUs and ROCm software to expand the UK’s sovereign AI infrastructure for healthcare, climate modeling and other AI-for-science applications, in line with the UK AI Opportunities Action Plan and AI Hardware Strategy with government support.
Bape and Adidas reveal a second Evo SL colorway with blue and green mismatched uppers (blue for the right shoe, green for the left), gold Ape logos, and red accents, releasing June 27 via Adidas’ app and select retailers for $200; the Evo SL has been a top seller as it expands into more lifestyle collaborations.
Crocs is expanding its Nintendo partnership with a Super Mario collection launching in the US on July 15, 2026. The line covers adults’ and kids’ Classic Clogs in Mario, Yoshi, Bowser, Peach and a Super Mario design, featuring custom backstraps, 3D graphics, and exclusive Jibbitz charms. Prices range from $54.99 for kids to $89.99 for Peach Platform Women’s Clogs, with a standalone 5-pack Jibbitz Charms at $19.99; designs can be viewed on Nintendo’s store page.
The Minnesota Vikings introduced Nolan Teasley as their new general manager and placed him atop football operations to champion a collaborative, consensus-driven approach aimed at ending decades of siloed decision-making. Teasley will oversee scouting and roster decisions with final say on the 53-man roster, supported by Rob Brzezinski handling salary-cap matters, while head coach Kevin O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores align behind a data-informed strategy for drafting, free agency and roster-building.
Nintendo and Crocs unveiled a Super Mario collection with themed Classic Clogs for Mario, Yoshi, Bowser, and Princess Peach, plus multi-pack Jibbitz charms; the shoes feature backstraps, 3D graphics, and exclusive co-branded charms, with a July 15, 2026 release date.
BTS partners with Oreo for a limited-edition hotteok-flavored cookie, debuting June 1 with purple wafers and designs honoring BTS and ARMY, and will be sold in more than 80 countries as Oreo aims to stay culturally relevant.
Stellantis and Jaguar Land Rover signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on product development in the United States, aiming for synergies across platforms and technology that could include shared production or rebadging of vehicles, potentially producing JLR models in the U.S. The move comes amid tariff pressures and underutilized Stellantis plants, and aligns with Stellantis' investor-day focus on core brands and partnerships.