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Challenger Introduces “Points Play” and “Cash Play” Credits Feature to Reward Gamers for Playing Whether They Win or Lose

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Donnerstag, September 29, 2022

With the introduction of Challenger Points, were allowing gamers to play the games they love the same way they always have, but with new ways to be rewarded for the hours they log.

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  • With the introduction of Challenger Points, were allowing gamers to play the games they love the same way they always have, but with new ways to be rewarded for the hours they log.
  • Now, Challenger users can continually earn real rewards simply for using our platform to play one of our supported games.
  • All points earned can be exchanged for cash, entered into cash play, or be used to redeem gift certificates from one of our partnering brands.
  • With the addition of points play, gamers who leverage the Challenger platform don't have to wager their hard-earned money against others to begin earning.

ESET Delivers Gaming-Optimized Cybersecurity Solutions for HUE Invitational Championship

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Donnerstag, September 22, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESET, a global leader in digital security, today announced its partnership with the Hue Invitational, including sponsorships and technology integration. Created and hosted annually by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, this year's HUE Invitational, which takes place Sept. 24-25, had more than 120 college and university teams participating in Rocket League, Overwatch, and League of Legends. The final eight teams in each game title will converge at HUE Invitational this weekend to play for the championship in each title.

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  • The final eight teams in each game title will converge at HUE Invitational this weekend to play for the championship in each title.
  • "HUE represents the largest collegiate esports tournament in the U.S., and we are thrilled to support Harrisburg University in hosting yet another successful championship this weekend," said Brent McCarty, President of ESET North America.
  • ESET is a Presenting Sponsor and official Scholarship Prizing Sponsor for HUE Invitational, winners with $25,000 in college scholarships.
  • ESET has deployed advanced cybersecurity solutions at HUE to bolster the security of the event, avoiding any slowdown of performance for the competitors who will come together this weekend from across the country.

Theorycraft Games Raises $50 Million to Maintain Long-Term Focus on Talent and Game

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Donnerstag, September 22, 2022

Theorycraft Games today announced an additional $50 million raised in Series B funding, led by Makers Fund with participation from NEA and a16z.

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  • Theorycraft Games today announced an additional $50 million raised in Series B funding, led by Makers Fund with participation from NEA and a16z.
  • Featuring an expansive cast of unique heroes, Loki, is a competitive, team-based game of adventure, creativity, and high-stakes combat.
  • In May, they were joined by Legends of Runeterra game director Andrew Yip, and, most recently, League of Legends game director Jon Belliss.
  • Theorycraft Games is an independent game studio on a mission to make deep, 10,000-hour games that are just better when played with friends.

G FUEL Becomes Official Energy Drink Sponsor of Farmingdale State Esports

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Dienstag, September 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Farmingdale State College Esports Program, providing the dynamic Long Island-based Esports team with co-branded team apparel, G FUEL Energy and Hydration products, hosting on-campus events and offering career advancement and educational opportunities.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Farmingdale State College Esports Program, providing the dynamic Long Island-based Esports team with co-branded team apparel, G FUEL Energy and Hydration products, hosting on-campus events and offering career advancement and educational opportunities.
  • "G FUEL is one of the largest Esports brands in the business, their partnershipwill propel ourEsports Program to reach its fullest potential."
  • "Farmingdale State College is practically in G FUEL's back yard, so it's fantastic to see what their Esports program has become and how it continues to grow," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan.
  • As The Official Energy Drink of Esports, G FUEL provides gamers with a performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products.

DGAP-News: This Company’s Robots Help Protect The U.S. Power Grid

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Dienstag, August 30, 2022

This Companys Robots Help Protect The U.S. Power Grid

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  • This Companys Robots Help Protect The U.S. Power Grid
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • For decades, government reports, industry journals and academic articles have raised the alarm on the dangers of intentional attacks on the nations unprotected power grid.
  • With terrorist threats on the electric grid a reality, some utilities are taking measures to protect themselves from physical attacks on their infrastructure.
  • With the number of electric utility companies estimated at more than 3,300, according to Statista, there are plenty of opportunities for Knightscope to help the nation protect the power grid.

The Countdown Has Begun to the Best Data Center Event of 2022 - 5 Weeks to DCAC Live 2022

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Donnerstag, August 25, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DCAC Live, the Data Center Anti-Conference will take place at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28. With less than 5 weeks to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DCAC Live , the Data Center Anti-Conference will take place at the Moody Theater at ACL Live in Austin Texas September 27-28.
  • With less than 5 weeks to the event, the event organizers wanted to provide an update on the sponsors, speakers and fun networking opportunities that will available to attendees.
  • The event kicks off on Tuesday, September 27th with a charity golf tournament at the Terravista Golf Club in Austin.
  • Following the charity golf tournament, attendees of the DCAC Live event will be treated to live entertainment at ACL Live from 7-9pm.

Imagendary Studios Appoints Michael Brinker as Game Design Director

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Montag, August 8, 2022

Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.

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  • Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.
  • Michael joins an assembled team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • As the new Game Design Director, Michael Brinker brings many years of AAA games experience having worked on iconic titles and game franchises such as The Godfather, The Simpsons, Marvels Avengers, and Tomb Raider where Michael was able to help reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, from taking on a lead design role for the sequel to reimagining the legendary gaming icon Lara Croft.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.

Beasley Broadcast Group to Report 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 1

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Montag, Juli 25, 2022

NAPLES, Fla., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (Beasley or the Company), a multi-platform media company, announced today that it will report its 2022 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Monday, August 1, 2022.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (Beasley or the Company), a multi-platform media company, announced today that it will report its 2022 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Monday, August 1, 2022.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m.
  • To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 773-377-9070, conference ID 9772619 (domestic and international callers).
  • For further information, or to receive future Beasley Broadcast Group news announcements via e-mail, please contact Beasley Broadcast Group, at 239-263-5000 or [email protected] , or Joseph Jaffoni, JCIR, at 212-835-8500 or [email protected] .

Trackimo and FocusPoint International Integrate Services for Advanced Driver, Traveler and Asset Safety

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Donnerstag, Juli 21, 2022

Users are able to set geofenced borders, speed limits, movement and low-battery notifications to allow themselves and designated contacts to be alerted of unusual activity.

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  • Users are able to set geofenced borders, speed limits, movement and low-battery notifications to allow themselves and designated contacts to be alerted of unusual activity.
  • Partnering with FocusPoints exceptional services is a natural step in ensuring the fastest, and most efficient response during critical moments, said Shai Bar-Lavi, CEO of Trackimo.
  • FocusPoint welcomes the alliance with Trackimo and looks forward to partnering with the company to enhance the benefits of end consumers through the addition of our Global Overwatch & Rescue Plan, said Greg Pearson, CEO of FocusPoint International.
  • FocusPoint International (FocusPoint) is a critical event management company that combines proprietary technology with innovative indemnity solutions and proven experience to provide incident management and emergency response services globally.

Blizzard Entertainment Acquires Boston-Based Studio Proletariat to Expand Development Pipeline for World of Warcraft ®

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Freitag, Juli 1, 2022

The extraordinary team at Proletariat will be a key component of our talent acquisition efforts, said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard.

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  • The extraordinary team at Proletariat will be a key component of our talent acquisition efforts, said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard.
  • We are incredibly excited to be joining Blizzard Entertainment, said Proletariat co-founder and CEO, Seth Sivak.
  • We are proud to be working with Proletariat as we further expand our development team and build towards welcoming more players into the Warcraft universe, said John Hight, general manager of the Warcraft franchise.
  • Proletariat began working with the World of Warcraft development team in May and will be fully integrated into Blizzard Entertainment over the coming months.