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Ncontracts Once Again Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of America's Fastest Growing Companies

Business, Articles, Inc., Small business, Economy, Electronic Arts
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 12:30pm

With 184 percent revenue growth over the past three years, Ncontracts ranks in the top half of the list this year, coming in at #2278.

Key Points: 
  • With 184 percent revenue growth over the past three years, Ncontracts ranks in the top half of the list this year, coming in at #2278.
  • The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.
  • "The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk.
  • Ncontracts continues to expand and is actively recruiting software developers, product designers, and sales and marketing professionals to join its growing team.

Super League Gaming Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results

Video game culture, eSports, Electronic Arts, Video game companies, Video gaming, Video game industry
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 9:05pm

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Gaming (Super League or the Company) (Nasdaq: SLGG), a global leader in competitive video gaming and esports entertainment for everyday players around the world, reported recent operational developments and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League Gaming (Super League or the Company) (Nasdaq: SLGG), a global leader in competitive video gaming and esports entertainment for everyday players around the world, reported recent operational developments and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
  • Revenues in the second quarter of 2020 increased 45% to $324,000, from $223,000 in the comparable prior year quarter.
  • Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2020 decreased to $4.8 million compared to $5.6 million in the comparable prior year quarter.
  • Proforma net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $4.1 million compared to $3.7 million in the comparable prior year quarter.

Daybreak Games Acquires Cold Iron Studios

Entertainment, Other Consumer, Consumer, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Electronic Games, Video game companies, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Video gaming, EverQuest, Video game publishers, Daybreak Game Company, Electronic Arts, Daybreak, Windows games, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 5:00pm

Daybreak Games, global publisher and developer of large-scale multiplayer online games, today announced it acquired Cold Iron Studios, the San Jose based studio of veteran MMO, action and shooter developers currently working on a PC and console game set in the iconic Alien universe.

Key Points: 
  • Daybreak Games, global publisher and developer of large-scale multiplayer online games, today announced it acquired Cold Iron Studios, the San Jose based studio of veteran MMO, action and shooter developers currently working on a PC and console game set in the iconic Alien universe.
  • Daybreak and Cold Iron share the same passion and long history for delivering action-packed multiplayer games for audiences worldwide.
  • We are delighted to have Cold Iron Studios join the Daybreak Games family and accelerate our next generation of growth, said Ham.
  • Under the new ownership, Cold Iron Studios will operate independently with Daybreak acting as publisher providing marketing, tech and operational support.

Letterboxd Heads Down The Red Carpet With Global AdTech Leader, Playwire

Social cataloging applications, Letterboxd, Electronic Arts, Video game companies, Video game industry, Entertainment
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 4:00pm

The Letterboxd deal expands Playwire's existing portfolio of Entertainment publishers soon after the company's announcement of an exclusive partnership with Collider.

Key Points: 
  • The Letterboxd deal expands Playwire's existing portfolio of Entertainment publishers soon after the company's announcement of an exclusive partnership with Collider.
  • Letterboxd allows users to track and share their opinions about films and keep up with what their friends watch.
  • "We are excited to partner with a premier entertainment-oriented ad partner like Playwire," stated David Larkin, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Letterboxd.
  • "We are proud to welcome Letterboxd into our publishing partner family," said Jayson Dubin, CEO and Founder of Playwire.

Ark Restaurants Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2020

Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Electronic Arts, Entertainment Software Association, Forward-looking statement, Video game companies, Video game industry, Entertainment
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 9:05pm

Ark Restaurants Corp. (Nasdaq:ARKR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended June 27, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Ark Restaurants Corp. (Nasdaq:ARKR) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended June 27, 2020.
  • Total revenues for the 13 weeks ended June 27, 2020 were $7,199,000 versus $44,807,000 for the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2019.
  • Company-wide same store sales are not meaningful as a result of the temporary closure of all of our restaurants in March 2020.
  • Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, if new information becomes available in the future.

Coherus BioSciences Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Electronic Arts, Entertainment Software Association, NASDAQ, Video game companies, Video game industry, Economy of the United States
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 9:02pm

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherus BioSciences, Inc. (Coherus or the Company, Nasdaq: CHRS), today reviewed corporate events and reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherus BioSciences, Inc. (Coherus or the Company, Nasdaq: CHRS), today reviewed corporate events and reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
  • Cost of goods sold for the second quarter of 2020 was $10.1 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 93%.
  • Second quarter 2020 financial results are posted on the Coherus website at https://investors.coherus.com/ .
  • Our results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of our operating results for any future periods.

FAT Brands Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Electronic Arts, Entertainment Software Association, Video game companies, Video game industry, Entertainment, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Economy of the Arab League
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 9:20pm

Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:FAT) (FAT Brands or the Company) today reported fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results for the 13-week period ending June 28, 2020.

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  • Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:FAT) (FAT Brands or the Company) today reported fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results for the 13-week period ending June 28, 2020.
  • Total revenues were $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 and as compared to $5.9 million in the second quarter of 2019.
  • Costs and expenses increased to $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2020 compared to $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2019.
  • FAT Brands will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results today at 5:00 PM ET.

Epic Games Announces $1.78 Billion Funding Round

Entertainment, Technology, General Entertainment, Online, Software, Electronic Games, Video gaming, Video games, Video game development, Windows games, Video game publishers, Unreal, Epic Games, Tencent, Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Electronic Arts, Tim Sweeney
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 2:00pm

Epic Games today announced a $1.78 billion round of funding consisting of primary capital and secondary purchases from employee equity holders.

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  • Epic Games today announced a $1.78 billion round of funding consisting of primary capital and secondary purchases from employee equity holders.
  • Following the closing of the funding round Epic will continue to have only a single class of common stock outstanding and will remain controlled by its founder and CEO, Tim Sweeney.
  • Epic operates Fortnite, one of the worlds largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections.
  • Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

Noront Exploration and Eagle’s Nest Permitting Update

Articles, Nature, Physical sciences, Ring of Fire, Webequie First Nation, Esker, Electronic Arts, Nickel, Environmental impact assessment
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 1:05pm

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noront Resources Ltd. (Noront) (TSX Venture: NOT) is reopening Esker Site and mobilizing its team to resume exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noront Resources Ltd. (Noront) (TSX Venture: NOT) is reopening Esker Site and mobilizing its team to resume exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.
  • Esker Site was closed in early April to protect staff and the communities surrounding Noronts operations from the spread of COVID-19.
  • At no point will Noront flights will be landing in either Webequie or Marten Falls First Nation as per guidance from the local Chiefs and Councils.
  • Now that all sections of the North-South All-Season Access Road have proponents, funding, and are advancing their Environmental Assessment (EA) processes, Noront will re-initiate EA activities for its Eagles Nest nickel-copper-platinum group element deposit.

Codexis Adds Dr. Jennifer L. Aaker to its Board of Directors

Codexis, Jennifer Aaker, Aaker, Electronic Arts, Business, Video game companies, Video game industry
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 12:00pm

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDXS), a leading protein engineering company and developer of high-performance enzymes, announced the appointment of Jennifer L. Aaker, Ph.D. to its board of directors, expanding membership to nine directors.

Key Points: 
  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDXS), a leading protein engineering company and developer of high-performance enzymes, announced the appointment of Jennifer L. Aaker, Ph.D. to its board of directors, expanding membership to nine directors.
  • Dr. Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and a leading behavioral scientist, scholar, and best-selling author.
  • Recognizing the ambitious growth strategy for Codexis and the importance of reshaping and aligning our organization and our corporate identity for that purpose, this as an ideal time to welcome Dr. Jennifer Aaker to the board.
  • I look forward to combining the power of technology with human-centered design to help to create a strong future for Codexis.