Dav Pilkey reaches video game form with Dog Man adaption

I read a lot of Dav Pilkey stuff when I was a kid. Captain Underpants is a personal favorite. While I may not have the same time to jump into one of the books, the recent Dog Man series is about to receive a video game. Looks like I’ll have to find the time now, as some fantastic hijinks are sure to be afoot. The details are below!

NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM – Aug. 8, 2024 – Publisher Mindscape and Dav Pilkey have partnered to bring the bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series to the world of video games. This license agreement grants Mindscape global distribution rights for “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible,” in both digital and physical versions of the game. The worldwide partnership was brokered by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club, on behalf of Writers House and Dav Pilkey.

With his trademark humor and heart, #1 bestselling author and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey has made reading fun for kids with the Dog Man graphic novel series, which was launched by Scholastic in August 2016, has sold more than 60 million copies in print and been translated into 47 languages. The latest title in the series, Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder, published in March 2024, was the #1 bestselling book overall (children’s and adult books combined) in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and was the #1 bestselling children’s book in the U.K. Pilkey’s Cat Kid Comic Club series, a spin-off of Dog Man, launched in 2020 to critical acclaim and topped bestseller lists worldwide.

“We are excited to partner with Mindscape to bring Dog Man to the gaming world,” said Jackie DeMaio, Senior Licensing Director, The Joester Loria Group. “Mindscape’s experience and passion for delivering engaging, high-quality games makes them the perfect match for the Dog Man brand. The game joins the upcoming theatrical release from Dreamworks/Universal in providing fans another way to engage with the beloved Dog Man characters, stories and settings.”

Mark Huijmans, owner and CEO of Mindscape, shared his enthusiasm for the project: “Dog Man is a fantastic IP with a huge following, and we are honored to have the opportunity to work with TJL Group to bring this beloved character to a video game. This game is not just a playthrough; it’s an adventure that expands the Dog Man universe, offering all fans a chance to play with their favorite characters in a dynamic and interactive way.”

About the Game:

The game “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible” is a 2D side-scrolling platformer featuring fun and engaging puzzle mechanics. Players will embark on an exciting journey across 50 unique levels spanning five different worlds as they pursue the thief who stole the key to the city. Players will explore eight iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including City Hall, the Giant Marshmallow Factory, and various jails. Each location offers unique platforming challenges and puzzle-solving opportunities, ensuring action-packed and entertaining gameplay for fans of all ages.

Platforms:

The game will be available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S.

For more information, please visit www.Mindscape.com/dog-man and https://joesterloriagroup.com.

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