Video game publishers

Firefly Games teams up with Riva Technology and Entertainment to release a brand new L.O.L Surprise!™ mobile game in a licensing agreement with MGA Entertainment

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Computing, Operating systems, Computer architecture, Video game publishers, MGA Entertainment, Brand licensing, Electronic Arts, Android

This partnership was established through the multiple brand licensing deal between MGA Entertainment and Riva Technology and Entertainment (RTE) that was announced recently.

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  • This partnership was established through the multiple brand licensing deal between MGA Entertainment and Riva Technology and Entertainment (RTE) that was announced recently.
  • will now be able to experience their favorite toy in a fresh new way with L.O.L Surprise!
  • Firefly Games, founded in 2015, is a mobile game publisher and developer for the global iOS and Android market.
  • The complementary companies cover location-based entertainment, brand and Intellectual Property licensing, content development, consumer products, gaming, and esports.

BANDAI NAMCO Group Deploys "GUNDAM"-Powered Sustainability Project "GUNDAM UNIVERSAL CENTURY DEVELOPMENT ACTION (GUDA)"

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Companies, Bandai Namco Holdings, Economy of Japan, Video game publishers, Gundam, Sunrise, Military science fiction, Bandai, Namco, Gundam model, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Bandai Namco Studios

Through BANDAI NAMCO Group's transversal project, the "GUNDAM Project," which is spearheaded by its Chief GUNDAM Officer (*2), the Group has begun "GUNDAM UNIVERSAL CENTURY DEVELOPMENT ACTION (GUDA)," a sustainability project using the "GUNDAM" brand.

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  • Through BANDAI NAMCO Group's transversal project, the "GUNDAM Project," which is spearheaded by its Chief GUNDAM Officer (*2), the Group has begun "GUNDAM UNIVERSAL CENTURY DEVELOPMENT ACTION (GUDA)," a sustainability project using the "GUNDAM" brand.
  • Leading the initiative, BANDAI NAMCO Holdings, BANDAI SPIRITS, BANDAI NAMCO Amusement, and BANDAI LOGIPAL together launched the "Gunpla Recycling Project" in April 2021.
  • With the help of its fans, the BANDAI NAMCO Group companies are committed into realizing a sustainable society.
  • BANDAI NAMCO Group will announce further details on its project later on its official website.

SURREAL Events Awarded Epic MegaGrant to Bring the Future of Fan Experiences to Life in Unreal Engine

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Unreal, Video gaming, Video games, Video game development, Epic Games, First-person shooters, Windows games, Video game publishers, Unreal Engine, Simulation

ATLANTA, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SURREAL Events is thrilled to announce they are the most recent recipient of the esteemed Epic MegaGrant .

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  • ATLANTA, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SURREAL Events is thrilled to announce they are the most recent recipient of the esteemed Epic MegaGrant .
  • Awarded by Epic Games, this substantial grant will enable SURREAL to enter into its next development phasecurated and personalized watch-party events in a shared stream that connects fans to unique "second screen" experiences.
  • "Our collaboration with Epic Games will make the power of the Unreal Engine more accessible to sports, media and entertainment providersand more importantly, their fans," said Josh Rush, Co-Founder and CEO of SURREAL.
  • Creators across games, film, television, architecture, automotive and transportation, advertising, live events, and training and simulation choose Unreal to deliver cutting-edge content, interactive experiences, and immersive virtual worlds.

Majesco Completes Acquisition of Utilant LLC

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Other Professional Services, Software, Insurance, Internet, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Video game publishers, Hazlet, New Jersey, Majesco Entertainment, Nomura Securities, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, Video game companies, Finance, Financial services

With this addition, Majesco launches an innovative Data and Analytics business unit combining Utilant technology with Majescos existing, market-leading data and analytics solution.

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  • With this addition, Majesco launches an innovative Data and Analytics business unit combining Utilant technology with Majescos existing, market-leading data and analytics solution.
  • Utilant Founder and CEO, Patrick Davis joins the Majesco Senior Leadership Team and will lead this new business.
  • For more information on the acquisition and Majesco solutions, please visit Majesco.com.
  • Nomura Securities International, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Majesco, and Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP acted as legal advisor to Majesco.

SURREAL Events Awarded Epic MegaGrant to Bring the Future of Fan Experiences to Life in Unreal Engine

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Unreal, Video gaming, Video games, Video game development, Epic Games, First-person shooters, Windows games, Video game publishers, Unreal Engine, Simulation

ATLANTA, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SURREAL Events is thrilled to announce they are the most recent recipient of the esteemed Epic MegaGrant .

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SURREAL Events is thrilled to announce they are the most recent recipient of the esteemed Epic MegaGrant .
  • Awarded by Epic Games, this substantial grant will enable SURREAL to enter into its next development phasecurated and personalized watch-party events in a shared stream that connects fans to unique "second screen" experiences.
  • "Our collaboration with Epic Games will make the power of the Unreal Engine more accessible to sports, media and entertainment providersand more importantly, their fans," said Josh Rush, Co-Founder and CEO of SURREAL.
  • Creators across games, film, television, architecture, automotive and transportation, advertising, live events, and training and simulation choose Unreal to deliver cutting-edge content, interactive experiences, and immersive virtual worlds.

Activision Blizzard Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Adjournment With Respect to Say-on-Pay Proposal

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Entertainment, Consumer electronics, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Video game publishers, Video game companies, Shareholders, Companies, Proxy, Activision Blizzard, Activision, Articles, Annual general meeting, Shares outstanding

At the 2021 Annual Meeting held today, 86.54% of the Companys outstanding shares were represented in person or by proxy.

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  • At the 2021 Annual Meeting held today, 86.54% of the Companys outstanding shares were represented in person or by proxy.
  • The 2021 Annual Meeting will be reconvened on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (the Reconvened Annual Meeting).
  • The sole matter of business before the Reconvened Annual Meeting will be the Proposal.
  • Activision Blizzard will continue to solicit proxies from shareholders with respect to the Proposal, and electronic voting platforms are expected to remain open.

GRAVITY Interactive, Inc. Released a Major Update and Booster Promotion for Ragnarok Online

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Entertainment, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Internet, Electronic Games, GungHo Online Entertainment, Video game publishers, Windows games, Video game companies, Video gaming, Publishing, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, Gravity, Ragnarok Online, Ragnarok, Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second

Gravity Interactive, Inc., a subsidiary of Gravity Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRVY), a leading global game company, has released a major update and promotion for its flagship pc game Ragnarok Online on June 10th, 2021.

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  • Gravity Interactive, Inc., a subsidiary of Gravity Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRVY), a leading global game company, has released a major update and promotion for its flagship pc game Ragnarok Online on June 10th, 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610006022/en/
    Gravity Interactive released a major update and promotion for its flagship pc game Ragnarok Online on June 10th, 2021.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    This major update is one of many in the long successful history of Ragnarok Online, which was first released in Korea in 2002 and internationally in 2003.
  • Further information for the upcoming promotion, as well as the registration page for a booster character, can be found on the official Ragnarok Online website.

Gala Games Welcomes John Osvald

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Video game publishers, Video game companies, South of Market, San Francisco, Zynga, John Schappert, Nexon, Companies, Schappert

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gala Games is excited to announce that John Osvald has joined the team as President of Games.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gala Games is excited to announce that John Osvald has joined the team as President of Games.
  • Eric Schiermeyer, founder of Gala Games shared, "It is great to welcome John to the team.He has had an intuition to be at the forefront of innovation throughout his career and his addition is another indicator to the industry that Gala Games is the new frontier of gaming."
  • As President of Games, John will oversee the expansion of the Gala Games ecosystem into new areas, the onboarding of new games, and the development of the current slate of 15 games on their way to the Gala Games platform.
  • John left Zynga as Senior Vice President of games, joining former EA and Zynga COO John Schappert to found Shiver Entertainment, working with Nexon on mobile real-time strategy.

ironSource Creative Management Solution Luna Labs Releases 'Elements', a No-Code, Interactive Ad Builder

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
IronSource, Video game publishers, Creative technology, Luna, Electronic Arts, Video game companies, Companies, California

TEL AVIV, Israel , June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ironSource , a leading business platform for the App Economy, announced the launch of Luna Elements from its creative management solution, Luna Labs.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel , June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ironSource , a leading business platform for the App Economy, announced the launch of Luna Elements from its creative management solution, Luna Labs.
  • Elements allows game studios to build interactive, playable experiences in a matter of minutes, without requiring any development expertise or resources.
  • Extending Luna's current creative management offering, Elements complements Luna Playable, which is already in use by studios to create rich ad experiences, and it further supports the suite of ironSource products that help developers turn their apps into successful businesses.
  • Elements works in parallel with each studio's existing playable strategy, allowing it to further increase creative output and maximise performance.

MapleStory Expands Game Universe in Neo Part One Update With New Archer Class, Kain

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Electronic Games, Entertainment, Online, Video game characters, Video gaming, Fictional characters, Windows games, MapleStory, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, Video game publishers, Kain, Nexon, Archer, MapleStory, Nexon America Inc., MAPLESTORY, NEXON AMERICA INC.

MapleStory , the iconic free-to-play global MMORPG from Nexon , has today launched Neo: Darkness Ascending, Part One of its summer update, the largest content update to the game in 2021.

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  • MapleStory , the iconic free-to-play global MMORPG from Nexon , has today launched Neo: Darkness Ascending, Part One of its summer update, the largest content update to the game in 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005162/en/
    MAPLESTORY EXPANDS GAME UNIVERSE IN NEO PART ONE UPDATE WITH NEW ARCHER CLASS, KAIN(Graphic: Business Wire)
    First, a new Nova Archer job the Darkness Chaser, Kain joins the game on June 23.
  • Kain is a powerful archer, fighting to recover his lost past after discovering that his organization had deceived him.
  • Part One of the Neo Update also brings the new Neo Castle event to MapleStory .