| Philosophy | CANDY CON adds to the fun of gaming by allowing players to mix and match the parts of their gaming controllers and customise them in irresistible hues. The controllers have switchable accessories which bring the fun of a pick ’n mix candy store to the gaming controller. Gamers pick up a base unit and choose the colour and style of the face plates, thumb sticks and directional pads, and simply click them together. Global branding agency WMH&I, together with its parent company BRANDED, devised the name, brand identity and packaging for CANDY CON. The agency also created the launch campaign across print, social media, digital and in-store with the tagline “CREATE. PLAY. REPEAT.” GameStop, the world’s largest gaming and consumer electronics retailer, briefed the agency to build a new gaming accessories brand to make gaming even more fun. WMH&I developed its branding inspired by the pick ’n’ mix offer of a candy store, where you can mix and match your choices of sweets. The branding seeks to replicate the frivolity, colours and fun of the pick ‘n’ mix fixture. Most gamers use expensive first-party game controllers provided by their consoles as their primary controller as it is optimised for their system. Cost-conscious gamers are looking for additional high-quality controllers to use with friends and family. CANDY CON offers a customisable, affordable, and easy-to-use option that allows them to reflect their personal style. The ground-breaking controller will initially be available for Nintendo Switch and PC gaming. The launch of CANDY CON shows GameStop’s commitment to enhancing the gaming experience and to offer gamers an affordable way to express themselves with a controller styled to their tastes. The launch also demonstrates GameStop’s forward thinking in spotting a gap in the market and offering a new, distinctive brand to strengthen their position as the world’s largest games retailer, while pioneering innovation. |
