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Forge and Xterio Announce Partnership

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
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Forge, a leading game rewards and engagement platform, has entered a partnership with Xterio, a Web3 gaming ecosystem and platform.

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  • Forge, a leading game rewards and engagement platform, has entered a partnership with Xterio, a Web3 gaming ecosystem and platform.
  • This gives Xterio access to a massive funnel of new users to scale its products and grants the Forge community the opportunity to engage with new and exciting content.
  • "With this partnership with Xterio, we are bringing all of their games to the doorstep of our rapidly growing user base.
  • Forge recently celebrated the launch of Forge Season 1 , announcing a slew of new features, core platform improvements, and tentpole game partners.

Overworld Raises $10M in Seed Funding to Develop Vibrant, Cross-Platform Online ARPG

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onsdag, februari 14, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Online, Entertainment, Online Retail, Internet, Mobile Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Retail, Web3, Electronic Games, Collection, BioWare, Overworld, Sony, Marketing, RPG, Growth, Ubisoft, NFT, IP, Personal computer, FunPlus, Unreal Engine, Video game

Codenamed Overworld, the rich, cross-platform fantasy universe has been in development for nearly a year at its namesake studio.

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  • Codenamed Overworld, the rich, cross-platform fantasy universe has been in development for nearly a year at its namesake studio.
  • “At Overworld, we are focused on building an incredible, dynamic game world driven by the player community,” said Horn.
  • "Overworld, the flagship social RPG from the established Xterio platform, is poised to redefine online multiplayer RPGs in the crypto space by targeting the masses.
  • "With a user-driven economy and unparalleled industry expertise at the right time, Overworld is poised for innovation and resilience."

Passion Ark Emerges as Key Exhibitor at Gamescom Asia, Showcasing Global Digital Marketing Solutions

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måndag, oktober 23, 2023
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Passion Ark, a leading global digital marketing provider under NetEase Youdao, emerged as an important exhibitor and achieved noteworthy milestones during the exhibition.

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  • Passion Ark, a leading global digital marketing provider under NetEase Youdao, emerged as an important exhibitor and achieved noteworthy milestones during the exhibition.
  • Passion Ark provides a one-stop solution for global game manufacturers for full-cycle quality communication, global KOL marketing, global game live streaming, and AI creative material placement.
  • By showcasing excellent localization capabilities and AI innovation-driven digital marketing solutions, Passion Ark further consolidates its leading position in the global digital marketing field.
  • Feng Qingqiang, General Manager of Passion Ark, said, " Our advantage lies in our global exclusive collaboration with influencers and excellent content creators.

Strategy Game Experts GamePhilos Raise $8M Seed Funding Round, Led by Web3 Leaders Xterio and Animoca

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måndag, september 11, 2023
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MMO and strategy game experts GamePhilos Studio has raised $8 million in seed funding from Xterio Ltd., Animoca Ventures, SevenX Ventures and Chain Hill Capital, with participation from Hashkey Capital, Sanctor Capital, Game7, Bas1s, GSR Markets and GSG Ventures.

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  • MMO and strategy game experts GamePhilos Studio has raised $8 million in seed funding from Xterio Ltd., Animoca Ventures, SevenX Ventures and Chain Hill Capital, with participation from Hashkey Capital, Sanctor Capital, Game7, Bas1s, GSR Markets and GSG Ventures.
  • “We are thrilled to be partnering with such a proven team of expert strategy game developers, most of whom yield from FunPlus, and have led multi-billion dollar properties,” said Jeremy Horn, COO, Xterio.
  • GamePhilos intends to position itself as the leader in web3 strategy gaming for experienced strategists and those looking for a new challenge.
  • The title will leverage the Xterio Foundation platform, specializing in free-to-play games with meaningful web3 integrations.

FunPlus Welcomes Veteran Gaming Industry Leader Alexandre Amancio as SVP & Head of World Building & IP Strategy

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torsdag, augusti 3, 2023
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FunPlus , a leading game developer and publisher, today announced that it is welcoming industry veteran, Alexandre Amancio, to its senior leadership team as Senior Vice President & Head of World Building & IP Strategy.

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  • FunPlus , a leading game developer and publisher, today announced that it is welcoming industry veteran, Alexandre Amancio, to its senior leadership team as Senior Vice President & Head of World Building & IP Strategy.
  • Amancio will play a key role in FunPlus’ efforts to pursue its cross-platform game strategy and achieve its IP development goals in the coming years.
  • He joins FunPlus with more than 20 years of experience across the gaming industry and in other creative roles.
  • “FunPlus has ambitions to become one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world, with IP at the heart of that goal.

Binance Labs Commits $15 Million Into Xterio Ecosystem to Expand Its Game Development Capabilities in AI and Web3

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torsdag, juli 13, 2023
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The company plans to use this investment to further game and tech development, including integration of AI, and the launch of its tokens.

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  • The company plans to use this investment to further game and tech development, including integration of AI, and the launch of its tokens.
  • “The Xterio ecosystem is expanding faster than ever, and bridges free-to-play genres with on-chain gaming enhanced by AI capabilities,” said Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance & Head of Binance Labs.
  • As part of the long-term strategic partnership, Binance Labs will support Xterio's growth, and Xterio’s token will become part of the BNB Chain ecosystem.
  • “This significant capital commitment affirms Binance Labs’ long-term view of Web3 gaming and recognizes Xterio as a top-tier, globally impactful Web3 game platform,” said Michael Tong, co-founder of Xterio.

XPLA Announces Partnership with Xterio

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onsdag, september 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES and ZURICH, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XPLA, a leading global blockchain mainnet built by Com2uS Group, today announced a partnership with Xterio, a cross-platform Web3 game business focused on multiplayer games and player ownership. Through the partnership with XPLA, Xterio will utilize the XPLA blockchain on multiple gaming titles and digital assets throughout the term of the partnership.

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  • LOS ANGELES and ZURICH, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XPLA , a leading global blockchain mainnet built by Com2uS Group , today announced a partnership with Xterio , a cross-platform Web3 game business focused on multiplayer games and player ownership.
  • Through the partnership with XPLA, Xterio will utilize the XPLA blockchain on multiple gaming titles and digital assets throughout the term of the partnership.
  • By entering into this partnership, Xterio becomes one of the first Web3 organizations to collaborate with XPLA.
  • Through this partnership, Xterio will also assist in the development of the XPLA mainnet.

Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Pollock Cohen LLP Against FunPlus and KingsGroup Over Their “State of Survival: Zombie War” Mobile Game

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tisdag, september 6, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 2, 2022, Pollock Cohen LLP filed a class action lawsuit against KingsGroup and FunPlus International AG on behalf of users of the mobile game State of Survival: Zombie War.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 2, 2022, Pollock Cohen LLP filed a class action lawsuit against KingsGroup and FunPlus International AG on behalf of users of the mobile game State of Survival: Zombie War.
  • The lawsuit alleges that the companies deceived consumers by falsely advertising deep discounts for in-app purchases, when in fact, there was never any non-discounted pricing.
  • Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Raphael Janove and Adam Pollock of Pollock Cohen LLP, Jay Kumar of Jay Kumar Law, and Karl Kronenberger and Kate Hollist of Kronenberger Rosenfeld LLP.
  • This is the same legal team representing consumers in a similar class action lawsuit against Warner Bros. for its Game of Thrones: Conquest mobile game.

Game Publisher and Developer Xterio Raises $40M Led by FunPlus, FTX Ventures, Makers Fund, XPLA and More to Create the Next Great Cross-platform Web3 Franchises

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tisdag, augusti 30, 2022
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Xterios executive team builds upon decades of experience from global leaders in technology, games and entertainment.

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  • Xterios executive team builds upon decades of experience from global leaders in technology, games and entertainment.
  • We believe that gameplay is enhanced by ownership, but we are most interested in creating long lasting franchises and rich gameplay experiences.
  • FTX Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital fund focused on supporting the world's best teams building in crypto and Web3.
  • Based on the idea of Explore and Play, XPLA is the newest innovation in the Web3 gaming space, using COSMOS SDK for optimization.

Imagendary Studios Appoints Michael Brinker as Game Design Director

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måndag, augusti 8, 2022
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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.

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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.