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Paysafe to Enable Online Cash Payments on Microsoft Store on Xbox

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Leading specialised payments platform, Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), today announced that it has further extended its relationship with Microsoft, and is now enabling online cash transactions on Microsoft Store on Xbox through Paysafes leading eCash payment solution paysafecard.

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  • Leading specialised payments platform, Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), today announced that it has further extended its relationship with Microsoft, and is now enabling online cash transactions on Microsoft Store on Xbox through Paysafes leading eCash payment solution paysafecard.
  • The integration of paysafecard as a payment option on Xbox follows the initial addition of the eCash payment solution on Microsoft Store on Xbox, which was launched in December 2020.
  • Udo Mller, CEO of paysafecard, said: Integrating paysafecard on Microsoft Store on Xbox will provide an important alternative payment method for millions of customers.
  • Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments.

Turtle Beach Announces NBA Star Grayson Allen as Its Latest Gaming Ambassador

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Leading gaming headset and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with NBA star Grayson Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies.

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  • Leading gaming headset and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with NBA star Grayson Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Turtle Beach and Allen will work together to produce content that blends the worlds of professional basketball and gaming while showcasing the benefits of Turtle Beachs high-quality gaming equipment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210629005348/en/
    Turtle Beach and Grayson Allen Joins Forces as He Becomes Turtle Beach's Latest Gaming Ambassador.
  • Through this partnership with Turtle Beach, Allen is elevating his gaming with the highly-acclaimed Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System Turtle Beachs premier competitive gaming audio setup for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Wireless Earbuds for Endless Joy: Mixcder G1 True Wireless Stereo Gaming Earbuds, Designed for Console Players

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

These earbuds are the brand's latest game-changer specially designed to create a completely wireless, portable listening and immersive gaming experience for console players using Switch, Switch Lite, PS4 and PS5, as well as other popular gaming devices.

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  • These earbuds are the brand's latest game-changer specially designed to create a completely wireless, portable listening and immersive gaming experience for console players using Switch, Switch Lite, PS4 and PS5, as well as other popular gaming devices.
  • David Wu, CEO of Mixcder said, "We noticed a steady flow of feedback from console players about the difficulty finding portable wireless headphones on the market specifically for gaming consoles.
  • In terms of appearance and structure, the G1 earbuds and wireless adapter nestle neatly together in the charging case, greatly improving portability.
  • The G1 TWS Gaming Earbuds are currently available on Amazon and the official Mixcder website.

Wireless Earbuds for Endless Joy: Mixcder G1 True Wireless Stereo Gaming Earbuds, Designed for Console Players

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

These earbuds are the brand's latest game-changer specially designed to create a completely wireless, portable listening and immersive gaming experience for console players using Switch, Switch Lite, PS4 and PS5, as well as other popular gaming devices.

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  • These earbuds are the brand's latest game-changer specially designed to create a completely wireless, portable listening and immersive gaming experience for console players using Switch, Switch Lite, PS4 and PS5, as well as other popular gaming devices.
  • David Wu, CEO of Mixcder said, "We noticed a steady flow of feedback from console players about the difficulty finding portable wireless headphones on the market specifically for gaming consoles.
  • In terms of appearance and structure, the G1 earbuds and wireless adapter nestle neatly together in the charging case, greatly improving portability.
  • The G1 TWS Gaming Earbuds are currently available on Amazon and the official Mixcder website.

PowerA Announces the New Designed for Xbox Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

WOODINVILLE, Wash., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, is launching its newest controller: The Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S.

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  • WOODINVILLE, Wash., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA, a leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, is launching its newest controller: The Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S.
  • Following the massive success of the original Spectra Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox One, the Spectra Infinity shines even brighter with thousands of customizable color combinations featuring 20 vivid colors, a range of shades, and multiple LED effects.
  • Play Your Way with the Spectra Infinity, available now at all major retailers where gaming accessories are sold and PowerA.com for $44.99.
  • All PowerA products, including the Spectra Infinity Enhanced Wired Controller, are backed by a two-year limited warranty.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Housemarque, Developer of Recent PlayStation®5 Hit Returnal

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today that SIE has completed the acquisition of Housemarque Oy (Housemarque), a leading game developer and long-time partner of SIE.

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  • Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today that SIE has completed the acquisition of Housemarque Oy (Housemarque), a leading game developer and long-time partner of SIE.
  • With the recent release of the hugely popular PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal, Housemarque evolved its trademark style gameplay by weaving a haunting narrative into a 3D bullet-hell shooter.
  • Housemarque has flexed its creative palette on a wide range of PlayStation games over the years that have continually showcased the power of our hardware, said Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
  • Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Turtle Beach Signs Rising NBA Star Immanuel Quickley as Gaming Partner

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Leading gaming headset and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with rising NBA star Immanuel Quickley of the NY Knicks.

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  • Leading gaming headset and accessory brand Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced a new partnership with rising NBA star Immanuel Quickley of the NY Knicks.
  • Quickley will also be working closely with Turtle Beach to produce unique content that merges his worlds of professional basketball and gaming while highlighting the benefits of using Turtle Beachs high-quality gaming equipment.
  • Immanuel Quickley entered the 2020 NBA Draft and was selected 25th overall by the New York Knicks.
  • Through this partnership with Turtle Beach, Quickley is elevating his gaming with the highly-acclaimed Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Pro Performance Gaming Audio System the Companys premier competitive gaming audio setup for Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Private Division Announces Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition Coming to PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S this Fall

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Private Division , Squad , and BlitWorks today announced that Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S this fall.

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  • Private Division , Squad , and BlitWorks today announced that Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S this fall.
  • Xbox One owners of Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition can upgrade to Xbox Series X|S version upon launch free of charge.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005060/en/
    Private Division, Squad, and BlitWorks today announced that Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition is coming to PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S this fall.
  • Intercept Games is the developer behind Kerbal Space Program 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2011s critically acclaimed space simulation game Kerbal Space Program.

Bango in new European Xbox deal

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces it has expanded European availability of the latest Xbox Game Pass telco bundle into the Netherlands.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces it has expanded European availability of the latest Xbox Game Pass telco bundle into the Netherlands.
  • Dutch fans can fill the gaps in the Euro 2021 schedule by playing FIFA on their Xbox consoles.
  • This latest coverage in the Netherlands follows launches in the UK and Sweden last month, as part of a rolling program of Xbox bundled offers through European telcos, powered by Bango.
  • Bango harnesses this purchase activity into valuable marketing segments, called Bango Audiences.

First Launch on Gaming Consoles: rlaxx TV now available on Xbox

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

KIEL, Germany, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --rlaxx TV, the new European Advertising-Based Video-on-Demand (AVoD) service, is now available on Xbox.

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  • KIEL, Germany, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --rlaxx TV, the new European Advertising-Based Video-on-Demand (AVoD) service, is now available on Xbox.
  • Ronny Lutzi, CEO of rlaxx TV, comments: "With the launch on Xbox consoles, we bring rlaxx TV to a highly relevant device class.
  • The very first launch of the app on a gaming console also represents a huge milestone from a technical perspective.
  • rlaxx TV wants to be available on all OTT devices by the end of the year - and in as many countries as possible.