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EnTribe Increases Brands’ Ability to Harness Authentic Marketing Content with New Ambassador Program

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torsdag, september 7, 2023

Knowing this shift away from influencers will only increase brands’ reliance on UGC, EnTribe developed a low-touch management ambassador program utilizing artificial intelligence to expand brands’ ability to gather authentic UGC.

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  • Knowing this shift away from influencers will only increase brands’ reliance on UGC, EnTribe developed a low-touch management ambassador program utilizing artificial intelligence to expand brands’ ability to gather authentic UGC.
  • While everyday creators are increasing how much content they contribute for brands to utilize, there is not enough organic UGC being created to meet the increasing demand for authentic content online.
  • “We’re excited to add EnTribe's new ambassador features to our marketing strategy to continue expanding our online presence and building trust with our customers.
  • The launch of this new program follows a year of significant growth for EnTribe.

Atari’s Founder Nolan Bushnell Announces New Educational Gaming Company ExoDexa

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torsdag, september 7, 2023

ExoDexa Holdings Inc. , today announced Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, is going all-in on shaping the future of education through games via an adaptive learning gaming platform.

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  • ExoDexa Holdings Inc. , today announced Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, is going all-in on shaping the future of education through games via an adaptive learning gaming platform.
  • “Even though we understand this to be true, students still aren’t being taught to experience the things they’re learning.
  • However, the game itself is designed to play like a fun adventure rather than a vehicle for educational curricula.
  • “Games are the future of education,” said Nolan Bushnell, chairman at ExoDexa.

Wicked Saints Harnesses the Magic of Game Mechanics to Empower Gen Z to Take Powerful Action

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onsdag, september 13, 2023

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wicked Saints, the Black female-led video game studio that utilizes behavioral technology to create interactive games empowering Gen Z, today announces $3.5M in seed funding co-led by Riot Games and Oregon Venture Fund, with participation from a collective of angels and funds who bring creativity, diversity of thought, deep gaming expertise and more. With pre-seed funding, a total of $4.6 million in funding puts CEO and cofounder Jess Murrey into a rarefied group of Black women who've raised more than $1 million. The money will go to bringing Wicked Saints' first title to market, launching a new genre of mobile games that bridges in-game mastery to real-world self-efficacy, so Gen Z players can change themselves and their world. The new game modality and connection to Gen Z has sparked interest from both global nonprofits and top brands.

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  • The new game modality and connection to Gen Z has sparked interest from both global nonprofits and top brands.
  • "Wicked Saints empowers players to believe in and hone their own abilities through immersive storytelling, gameplay, and community.
  • Wicked Saints is currently building its flagship game, World Reborn , an interactive story game with real-life quests facilitated by augmented reality.
  • Wicked Saints is on a mission to empower a generation that's immersed daily in conflict, ranging from political divide to the loneliness epidemic.

ActiveFence Continues Expansion with Spectrum Labs Acquisition, Advancing AI-Driven Trust & Safety Solutions

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torsdag, september 7, 2023

This strategic acquisition adds an important pillar to ActiveFence's unrivaled offering of Trust and Safety solutions and further cements its dedication to developing integrated solutions that shield billions of users worldwide from online threats.

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  • This strategic acquisition adds an important pillar to ActiveFence's unrivaled offering of Trust and Safety solutions and further cements its dedication to developing integrated solutions that shield billions of users worldwide from online threats.
  • Today, with the acquisition of Spectrum Labs, ActiveFence leaps forward in its steadfast commitment to end-to-end online safety.
  • "Spectrum Labs and ActiveFence have always shared the same mission of making the internet a safer and more equitable place for users," said Justin Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Spectrum Labs.
  • By combining the strengths of ActiveFence and Spectrum Labs, the industry can expect even greater advancements in Trust and Safety technology.

Shardbound Introduces Exciting New Gameplay Features Ahead of Alpha

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fredag, september 1, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bazooka Tango, a gaming studio founded by the former co-founders of Super Evil Megacorp and creators behind the award-winning multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Vainglory, has opened Alpha Pre-Registrations for its highly anticipated next-generation collectible strategy game, Shardbound. Registrants will be given the first chance to experience the Alpha playtest from 7th September at 10 AM PDT until 17th September at 8 PM PDT.

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  • Registrants will be given the first chance to experience the Alpha playtest from 7th September at 10 AM PDT until 17th September at 8 PM PDT.
  • With a host of brand-new features introduced, a total of 1,000 keys will be up for grabs for registrants to be one of the first to access the Alpha playtest.
  • With updated gameplay features that enable diverse playing styles and new mechanics that can turn the tides on opponents, including the introduction of battlefield rally and minion management systems, Shardbound is re-defining methodical strategic gameplay into an exciting battlefield of unpredictability.
  • To pre-register for Shardbound and get a chance to play in the Alpha, please visit: https://www.shardbound.com/

Pandora Co-Founder and Former CEO - Jon Kraft - and Former Video Game Producer at Riot Games, EA and Blizzard Entertainment - Kevin Caldwell - Join ExoDexa Team to Build Educational Gaming Platform

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onsdag, augusti 30, 2023

Both Kraft and Caldwell join at a pivotal time to add their expertise and insight to ExoDexa in building an educational gaming platform in education.

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  • Both Kraft and Caldwell join at a pivotal time to add their expertise and insight to ExoDexa in building an educational gaming platform in education.
  • “ExoDexa is on the brink of something really special in the education sphere,” said Dr. Hanes, chief executive officer at ExoDexa.
  • “Jon and Kevin bring decades of experience to ExoDexa to help us develop a top-notch learning gaming platform for education.
  • I couldn’t be more thrilled to add such deep expertise and talent to the ExoDexa team.”

Bit Fry Game Studios and Immutable Games Unveil Infinite Victory Playable Demo at Gamescom

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onsdag, augusti 23, 2023

COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Immutable, the leading web3 gaming platform, today announces the first playable demo of the highly anticipated futuristic sports game Infinite Victory, developed by Bit Fry Studios — a gaming studio founded by Ben Freidlin and run by former VP at Take-Two Interactive Chris Mate and Todd Zeile, former Major League Baseball (MLB) player. Infinite Victory will be showcased and available to test play at Gamescom 2023 between August 24-26, which will see nearly 300,000 in-person gaming enthusiasts in attendance and over 130 million internet viewers watching from home.

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  • Announced at GDC earlier this year, Infinite Victory brings the thrill of 3v3 street basketball to life with a twist.
  • Akin to Rocket League but with a basketball spin, Infinite Victory's gameplay is unique and innovative, offering strategic depth and intense action.
  • In the realm of pop culture, playing Infinite Victory is reminiscent of stepping into a futuristic pickup game in the iconic movie "Space Jam."
  • Alongside Infinite Victory, Gamescom attendees will get the chance to explore and test play Immutable Games' other flagship titles, including the next-generation collectible strategy game, Shardbound, developed by former Riot Games and Rockstar developers at Bazooka Tango; Studio369's highly anticipated mech-fighting multiplayer shooter game MetalCore; and high-octane racing game Battle Derby from Triple O Games — a newly announced Immutable ecosystem partner.

HyperX Announces VALORANT Champions Tour-Inspired Keycap in Collaboration with Riot Games

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tisdag, augusti 22, 2023

HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x VALORANT Champions Tour Spark Limited Edition Keycap.

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  • HyperX , the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX x VALORANT Champions Tour Spark Limited Edition Keycap.
  • The keycap is uniquely crafted to showcase support for your favorite VALORANT Champions and competing teams.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822430792/en/
    HyperX Announces VALORANT Champions Tour-Inspired Keycap in Collaboration with Riot Games (Graphic: Business Wire)
    HyperX and Riot Games collaborated to create a champion-tier keycap that boasts a gold color and showcases the VCT Spark logo and tournament year.
  • This collaboration with Riot Games has resulted in a fun, spirited, and memorable design that perfectly captures the essence of competitive gaming during this year's Champions tournament.

Coda goes to Cologne! Come meet us at #Gamescom2023

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tisdag, augusti 22, 2023

COLOGNE, GERMANY - Media OutReach - 22 August 2023 - Coda Payments ("Coda"), the world's leader in out-of-app content monetization solutions, returns to Gamescom in Cologne this year.

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  • COLOGNE, GERMANY - Media OutReach - 22 August 2023 - Coda Payments ("Coda"), the world's leader in out-of-app content monetization solutions, returns to Gamescom in Cologne this year.
  • At Coda, our publisher partners are our priority and we're expanding our suite of solutions to ensure we keep pace with their evolving needs.
  • Today, we're excited to share our latest solution, Coda's direct-to-consumer (D2C) webshops, which enables publishers to monetize their content to fans directly.
  • Coda prides itself on having evolved into a trusted strategic monetization, discovery and market development partner for gaming and digital content publishers around the world.

Endava Acquires TLM to Boost its Position in Digital Entertainment

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torsdag, augusti 3, 2023

(NYSE “DAVA”) – Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development and intelligent automation services, announced today the acquisition of TLM Partners, Inc together with its subsidiaries (“TLM” or the “Monsters”).

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  • (NYSE “DAVA”) – Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development and intelligent automation services, announced today the acquisition of TLM Partners, Inc together with its subsidiaries (“TLM” or the “Monsters”).
  • TLM provides outsourced development services across design, engineering and art/animation for PC and console video games and other digital entertainment.
  • TLM has particular expertise in highly complex areas of cross-play, middleware, physics, engine-level tools and technical art.
  • “The Monsters are an exciting addition to the Endava family and they bring highly talented people, AAA clients and strong growth prospects.