Socialpoint Partners with AMC to Bring ‘The Walking Dead’ to ‘Dragon City’ & ‘Monster Legends’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Something we’ve talked about often regarding The Walking Dead, and the end of the series, is how the show continues to find new life through new mediums. Something that is clearly designed to cement the show’s legacy as a pop culture icon through and through, and well… the franchise is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to this. For today’s announcement made it clear that TWD is going to be a fixture in the video game landscape for years to come.
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For earlier today, Socialpoint and AMC announced that they partnered up to bring The Walking Dead to Dragon City and Monster Legends. A move that will delight players of both games and fans of the series as well. Since it gives them another unique way to take part in adventures with their favorite characters and well, here are some more details on this partnership and some video samples to give you an idea of how this new crossover is going to work out, courtesy of Socialpoint and AMC.

'Socialpoint, a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive’s (NASDAQ: TTWO) Zynga label, today announced that it has partnered with AMC Networks to bring new The Walking Dead experiences to its Dragon City and Monster Legends games.

As part of the collaboration, a new VIP Family will appear in-game, comprising of six playable dragons and monsters, respectively, with unique attributes based on iconic characters from The Walking Dead. The eight-week in-game experience begins Monday, September 12 and will end on November 6. During that period, players will be able to acquire some of the creatures by participating in challenging tournaments, and others through in-app purchase. Users can then upgrade their dragons and monsters for combat with special TWD-themed resources.

“Bringing characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead to Dragon City and Monster Legends will delight both fans of the show and our players,” said Amparo García Cifuentes, Head of Growth & Innovation at Socialpoint. “AMC has created a massive global following with the TV series that has captivated audiences for years and it’s exciting to partner with them for this in-game event.”

“In the past 11 seasons, we've seen our beloved heroes from The Walking Dead in the best of times, and certainly in the worst of times,” said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games at AMC. “What we've never seen, is what they'd look like as dragons and monsters! But thanks to our partners at Socialpoint, we won't have to wonder about that much longer. We hope our fans enjoy playing with these The Walking Dead-inspired creatures just as much as we enjoyed creating them.”

Dragon City boasts more than 1,600 dragons for players to collect, each beautifully designed with its own personality, skill, and rarity. Players can breed, grow, level up their dragons, and use them to compete in epic battles! The game is packed with special events and is playable in 220 countries and available in 12 languages.

In Monster Legends players can collect more than 1000 monsters and use them to battle. Breed, train and equip the best gear to build the strongest team and face the ultimate challenge: real-time battles against other Monster Masters. Monster Legends is playable in 220 countries and available in 12 languages.

ABOUT SOCIALPOINT
Based in Barcelona and a wholly owned studio of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), Socialpoint is a world-renowned game developer and publisher specializing in mobile gaming. Socialpoint has eight games released worldwide, with over 700 million downloads and a very strong presence in the U.S. and European markets. Some of its other hits are Word Life, Tasty Town, and World Chef.

ABOUT AMC NETWORKS
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films and RLJE Films. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library.  The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

ABOUT TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.'

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‘The Walking Dead’ & ‘Monster Legends’

‘The Walking Dead’ & ‘Dragon City’