Video game culture

Full Sail University Partners with DreamHack to Bring Elevated Educational Experiences to DreamHack Beyond

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
eSports, Video game culture, Full Sail University, DreamHack, American art, Art schools, Video gaming

"DreamHack Beyond is part of evolving DreamHack into a year-round gaming lifestyle brand for the community.

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  • "DreamHack Beyond is part of evolving DreamHack into a year-round gaming lifestyle brand for the community.
  • Full Sail University's involvement in DreamHack Beyond includes:
    Careers In Esports(Moderated by Tracy Wiu, Associate Director of Project Development, Full Sail University).
  • Streaming and Content Creation (Moderated by Shae Ryan, Esports Content Creator, Full Sail University.
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment, media, arts, and technology.

Allied Esports Entertainment Completes Sale of World Poker Tour® to Element Partners, LLC

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Entertainment, Sports, Other Sports, TV and Radio, Electronic Games, Casino, Gaming, Video game culture, eSports, World Poker Tour, Television in the United States, Television series, Allied Esports Entertainment, World Poker Tour, ALLIED ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, WORLD POKER TOUR

Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) (the Company), a global esports entertainment company, today announced the completion of the sale of the entities comprising the World Poker Tour, to Element Partners, LLC.

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  • Allied Esports Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AESE) (the Company), a global esports entertainment company, today announced the completion of the sale of the entities comprising the World Poker Tour, to Element Partners, LLC.
  • Congratulations to Adam Pliska and his entire team at World Poker Tour as they too move into a new, successful chapter.
  • Following the completion of the WPT Business transaction, the Company is comprised of its esports business, Allied Esports, and cash resources from the sale.
  • Allied Esports Entertainment (NASDAQ: AESE) is a global esports entertainment venture dedicated to providing transformative live experiences, multiplatform content and interactive services to audiences worldwide.

PCByte Reports The Global Rise of Female Gamers

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Sunday, July 11, 2021
Video game culture, Nerd culture, Gender and video games, Gamer, Gaming, Stereotypes, Cultures, Culture, Humans, Women and video games

PCByte says this shift in demographics isn't unique to Australia, with female gamers on the rise throughout the world in both a casual and professional capacity.

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  • PCByte says this shift in demographics isn't unique to Australia, with female gamers on the rise throughout the world in both a casual and professional capacity.
  • PCByte highlighted that one of the most interesting sub-segments of female gamers is mothers.
  • Female streamers are also another fast-growing gaming segment, and like professional female gamers, they encourage more female activity in the industry.
  • PCByte says female gamers have demonstrated their willingness to spend big on hardware to have the best gaming laptop .

Frankly Media, a Subsidiary of Engine Media, Announces Esports Media Partnership to Monetize Digital Properties

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Video game culture, eSports

The partnership with Esports Media is an important addition to Engine's existing esports and sporting publishing partnerships, which also includes the Vegas Sports & Information Network.

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  • The partnership with Esports Media is an important addition to Engine's existing esports and sporting publishing partnerships, which also includes the Vegas Sports & Information Network.
  • Frankly Media powers digital content monetization for esports, news, and lifestyle publishers through its advertising solutions, services, and technologies.
  • The partnership will allow Frankly to provide expert guidance and day-to-day management to monetize Esports Media's digital properties including the news outlet Esports.gg through direct and programmatic advertising.
  • "Partnering with esports media partners such as Esports Media is critically important to Engine Media's long-term plans," added Engine Media's Chief Executive Officer Lou Schwartz.

Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company Announces Partnership with Esports Entertainment Group

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Technology, General Sports, Entertainment, Office Products, Food, Beverage, Retail, General Entertainment, Restaurant, Bar, Urban planning, Vacation, Other Travel, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Luxury, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sports, Department Stores, Other Retail, Consumer electronics, eSports, Video game culture, Draft:Esports Awards, ESL, Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, Esports Entertainment Group, HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (HOFV) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football and the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls (the Destination), and Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) (NASDAQ: GMBL), a full-stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports, today announced a partnership that will bring esports to the Destination.

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  • Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (HOFV) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football and the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls (the Destination), and Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) (NASDAQ: GMBL), a full-stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports, today announced a partnership that will bring esports to the Destination.
  • We are excited to work with HOFV to bring esports to the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, said Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group.
  • Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations.

Miami Start-Up Raises $2.7 Mil with Promise to Evolutionize Hybrid Working

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Virtual reality, Avatar, Identity management, Internet culture, MUD terminology, Video game culture, User interface techniques, Computing, Cyberspace

Bypassing the cumbersome VR goggles, the easy-to-use platform was built to emphasize realistic, 3D experiences capable of hosting multiple users.

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  • Bypassing the cumbersome VR goggles, the easy-to-use platform was built to emphasize realistic, 3D experiences capable of hosting multiple users.
  • Easy to use avatars with unique hologram technology navigate training venues and trade show floors seamlessly ( Video Here ).
  • Founded in 2020, Miami-based GathR Virtual Studios, Inc. was formed to meet rising demand for 3D, digitally-visualized, hybrid work spaces.
  • Thanks to a hardware-agnostic approach, GathR enables users from anywhere to enter using only their browser on their PC or Mac.

Gen.G And University Of Kentucky Announce Slate Of Esports Summer Activations

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Video gaming, eSports, Video game culture, Gen.G, League of Legends, Multiplayer games

The ChallengHER series is an all-women's tournament aimed at promoting an inclusive and positive environment for women in esports.

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  • The ChallengHER series is an all-women's tournament aimed at promoting an inclusive and positive environment for women in esports.
  • "We are excited to partner with the University of Kentucky to bring these summer activations to our esports fans and UK students," said Julien Benichou, Director of Partnership Activations at Gen.G.
  • "There are a number of opportunities for gamers and students to learn more about esports and challenge their skills.
  • "UK is proud of its esports roots through our partnership with Gen.G over the years," said Heath Price, AssociateCIO at University of Kentucky.

Move Over Zoom: Beacon®, A Revolutionary Video Conferencing Service, Will Change the Way We Communicate

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Video game culture, Human activities, Human behavior, Nerd culture, eSports, Gamer, Telecommuting, Video game, Cultures

As the global Coronavirus outbreak forced people around the world to work from home, video and voice conferencing use skyrocketed.

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  • As the global Coronavirus outbreak forced people around the world to work from home, video and voice conferencing use skyrocketed.
  • "Beacon was designed to augment natural interaction through exceptional video and voice communication, while safeguarding confidentiality and protecting user identity.
  • "It will change your perception of what video communication should look and sound like, with security measures that leave others in the dust.
  • Munoz spearheaded the global esports industry by launching the world's first professional league for video gamers.

Mobile Premier League Launches Gaming Super App in the U.S.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
eSports, Video game culture, App store, App store, Apple Inc., Software, Mobile software

NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Premier League (MPL), Asia's largest esports and skill gaming platform, announced the official launch of the MPL App in the U.S. with nine casual games.

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  • NEW YORK, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Premier League (MPL), Asia's largest esports and skill gaming platform, announced the official launch of the MPL App in the U.S. with nine casual games.
  • The app is now available on the Apple App Store and on Android for users to download.
  • The MPL App in the U.S. offers a seamless player experience and the unique opportunity to play, compete, and win cash prizes all under one super app.
  • Mobile Premier League is Asia's largest esports and skill gaming platform, with over 81 million users in India and Indonesia.

GGToor, Inc., (OTCMKTS:GTOR) Announces Management Report for the Week Ended July 3, 2021

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Video game culture, Creative works, Human activities, Shōnen manga, eSports, Cultures, Gamer, Yu-Gi-Oh!

A total of over 600 registered players signed up to compete in the Apex Legends and Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links tournaments being offered.

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  • A total of over 600 registered players signed up to compete in the Apex Legends and Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links tournaments being offered.
  • There is no secret that much of the audience and the players of eSports are the Millennials.
  • The professionalization in the industry has created lucrative opportunities for game developers, gamers, influencers, and event organizers.
  • In addition, the company plans on operating a few subsidiary companies from high tech data management businesses to product and support businesses.