Game Publisher Mindscape and Dav Pilkey extend global partnership to develop the next game in the Dog Man universe!
April 2, 2026, NEW YORK / AMSTERDAM – Publisher Mindscape and Dav Pilkey have extended their partnership, building on the global success of the Dog Man: Mission Impawsible video game. The new game will revisit the Dog Man universe with a fresh, next-level experience designed to surprise and engage both returning fans and new players. Building on the strong foundation with the Dog Man community, the new game marks the next step in the popular Dog Man franchise.
Under the agreement, facilitated by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for Dog Man, Mindscape has continued worldwide distribution rights for Dog Man video games, including both digital and physical releases.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with Mindscape to bring more Dog Man to the gaming world," said Jackie DeMaio, Vice President, Licensing, The Joester Loria Group. "Mindscape's passion for Dog Man and experience in delivering engaging, high-quality games make them the ideal partner for Dog Man.”
Marcel van der Steen, Director Publishing & Marketing of Mindscape shared his excitement for the next chapter: Dav Pilkey’s creations continue to inspire people of all ages, and it’s a thrill to help expand the Dog Man universe even further. With the support of The Joester Loria Group and Dav Pilkey, and the proven expertise of development studio Floor 84, we aim to deliver a game sequel that feels bigger, funnier, and offers even more action for Dog Man fans everywhere.
About the Game:
The game will be a 2D side-scrolling platformer focusing on fun and challenging levels that feature the humor and characters loved by fans worldwide. With enhanced visuals and a boatload of new features, the game will be engaging, challenging, and surprising in more than one way. Featuring the return of one particular scummy villain, it will be an adventure for young and old alike. More info will follow supa-soon!
About Dav Pilkey
When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. He was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories, so he spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books—the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.
Since then, Dav has written and illustrated a number of bestselling and award-winning children’s books, including the Caldecott Honor book The Paperboy. His Captain Underpants series and Dog Man graphic novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. Dav lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, but his writing is inspired by children and adults around the world. His stories explore universally positive themes that celebrate the triumph of the good-hearted. For more information visit the Scholastic Dav Pilkey Mediaroom
About Mindscape
Mindscape has been at the forefront of developing and publishing video games for over 30 years. Capturing the minds and imagination of millions of gamers around the world with beloved games like: Myst, Riven, The Legend of Khiimori, Dog Man: Mission Impawsible, Games Advent Calendar and distributing famous brands such as: Minecraft, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Disney, Bluey and Nickelodeon.
For more information, visit www.Mindscape.com. Mindscape® and the Mindscape® Logo are registered trademarks of Elementalz B.V. and its affiliates. © 2026 All rights reserved.
About Joester Loria Group
The Joester Loria Group (JLG) is a leading full-service brand licensing and marketing agency headquartered in New York City. For over two decades, JLG has delivered award-winning, strategic licensing programs that drive brand growth and consumer engagement across global markets. The agency represents a diverse portfolio of world-class brands across entertainment, food and beverage, fashion, and lifestyle categories including Constellation Brands Beer portfolio including, Corona Extra and Modelo Especial; Chiquita; Van Holten Pickles; Kellanova brands Eggo, Cheez-It, Pop Tarts and Pringles; Toyota and Lexus; Papyrus; The World of Eric Carle™ including The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Dick Bruna’s Miffy; Dav Pilkey’s Dogman, Catkid and Captain Underpants. For more information, visit www.joesterloriagroup.com
About Floor 84
Floor 84 Studio was established in 2000 by founder and CEO, Jeff Hardy. F84 is based in Van Nuys, California. With over 19 years in business, F84 has developed a wide array of capabilities as well as created numerous strategic partnerships. With this network and our talented core team of Artists, Designers, Programmers and Producers are well positioned and committed to delivering the highest quality product possible. F84 has a great passion for the place where art and technology meet and this is why we operate in the interactive and games business. As the market changes we are dedicated to change with it. We continually push our limits and expertise to the edge and believe that this is one of the many reasons for our success. Today, mobile dominates the digital landscape but we will never know absolutely what tomorrow brings… what we do know is we will be ready to embrace and take fullest advantage when it’s here. For more information, visit https://f84.com/
Contact Information:
Mindscape Contact Information
Marcel van der Steen, Director Publishing and Marketing, Marcel.vandersteen@mindscape.com
TJL Group Contact Information
Jackie DeMaio, Vice President, Licensing, jdemaio@tjlgroup.com