Xsolla Agency Launches to Empower Creators Across Entertainment-Based Intellectual Property

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 5, 2026--

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today launched Xsolla Agency, a comprehensive service connecting game developers with premium entertainment-based intellectual property (IP). The integrated offering addresses critical challenges for game creators: access to world-class IP, global monetization capabilities, and the operational infrastructure needed to build sustainable businesses.

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Xsolla Agency simplifies access to entertainment-based licenses through expert-led negotiations and industry relationships, offering affordable, monetization-focused deals structured for maximum ROI. Strategic IP partnerships increase discoverability, reduce user acquisition costs, and drive higher player spend through impactful LiveOps events and promotional campaigns.

The service is backed by the same commerce infrastructure powering 1,500+ game developers across 200+ geographies, including global payments with 1,000+ payment methods, distribution and platform enablement, and creator-centric tools for data, fraud prevention, and compliance support.

"We've built the infrastructure to solve commerce problems for game creators and developers," said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. "Now we're extending this expertise to bring entertainment-based IP to game developers, giving studios of all sizes the tools to grow their audiences and revenue."

For game developers, this means Xsolla is simplifying access to entertainment-based licenses through expert-led negotiations and industry relationships, backed by the global commerce infrastructure needed to maximize the value of every IP partnership.

What Xsolla Agency Delivers:

Entertainment-based IP Licensing for Video Games

Global Commerce Infrastructure for Game Developers Looking to Integrate Entertainment-Based IP

Industry Expertise and Lower Risk

New Opportunities Across the Creator Ecosystem

Game developers interested in Entertainment-based IP licensing and creators across film and music interested in global commerce infrastructure are invited to connect with the Xsolla team at xsolla.pro/agency

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla

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CAIRO (AP) — The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was moved to the summer on Thursday less than two weeks before it was supposed to start in Morocco.

The tournament will now take place from July 25-Aug. 16, the Confederation of African Football announced on its website. It did not mention a change of host, nor did it confirm Morocco will stage the tournament again for what will be the third straight time.

The 16th tournament was supposed to be played in the kingdom from March 17-April 3 but reports persisted that Morocco wished to withdraw from hosting it and CAF said on Wednesday it would clarify the matter in the next days.

South Africa had offered to step in as host.

“After discussions between CAF and its partners, FIFA and other stakeholders, CAF decided to reschedule the dates … to ensure the success of this important women’s competition in the light of certain unforeseen circumstances,” CAF said on Thursday.

It did not specify the nature of the circumstances and the Associated Press has reached out for more details.

CAF said preparations for the tournament “are underway and all the parties are confident that it will be very successful.”

In a surprise decision last November, CAF expanded the tournament to 16 teams, giving reprieve to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mali and Egypt, whose teams initially failed to qualify.

Morocco, Algeria, Senegal and Kenya were drawn in Group A in Rabat, where Group B involving South Africa, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Tanzania was also to be played.

Group C involving defending champion Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt and Malawi was in Casablanca, while Group D with Ghana, Cameroon, Mali and Cape Verde was in Fez.

The date change comes after CAF president Patrice Motsepe ruled it out on Feb. 13 because the tournament also doubles as a qualifying event for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The four semifinalists qualify directly, and teams that lose in the quarterfinals were to get another chance through playoffs involving nations from other continents.

The last edition, won by Nigeria 3-2 over Morocco in the final, was also delayed because of scheduling problems in 2024. It was eventually played in 2025.

Morocco is also a co-host for the men’s World Cup in 2030.

AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

FILE - Nigeria's captain Rasheedat Ajibade, center, holds the Women's African Cup of Nations trophy upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport in Abuja Nigeria, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Olamikan Gbemiga, File)

FILE - Nigeria'a goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, upon arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja Nigeria, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Olamikan Gbemiga, File)