Video gaming

CrossCountry Consulting Recognized on Accounting Today's 2021 VAR 100 List

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Video gaming, Accounting software, Sage Intacct, PC games, CrossCountry, Accounting, CrossCountry, Software

MCLEAN, Va., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, was recently ranked sixth on Accounting Today's annual listing of the Top 100 Value-Added Resellers (VARs).

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  • MCLEAN, Va., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory firm, was recently ranked sixth on Accounting Today's annual listing of the Top 100 Value-Added Resellers (VARs).
  • By leveraging Sage Intacct to transform companies' finance and accounting function, CrossCountry was recognized as the sixth largest management consulting firm that is also a VAR.
  • The 2021 VAR 100 highlights the organizations who continue to demonstrate year-over-year growth and who continued to capitalize on increased cloud adoption for remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • CrossCountry Consultingis a trusted business advisory firm that provides comprehensive solutions encompassing business transformation, technology, accounting, risk, and cybersecurity.

Three-Time Call of Duty League™ Champion Clayster Becomes Newest Ambassador for Zenni, Launches Curated Collection of Eyewear Just for Gamers

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
eSports, Video gaming, Game players, Clayster, Call of Duty

Clayster collaborated with Zenni to curate a collection of eight frames just for gamers -casual to competitive - and perfect for practice performance, competition-ready or off-duty style.

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  • Clayster collaborated with Zenni to curate a collection of eight frames just for gamers -casual to competitive - and perfect for practice performance, competition-ready or off-duty style.
  • Clayster curated a collection of eight frames just for gamers with Zenni's signature Blokz blue-blocker lenses.
  • During the Call of Duty League Stage V last week, Zenni officially unveiled the new Call of Duty League signature eyewear ($49.95) which also features 36 team styles representing the 12 Call of Duty League teams (each $33.95).
  • "We've worked hard with Clayster and the Call of Duty League to bring this entire collection of eyewear to the fans globally and look forward to their feedback to deliver that eyewear for everyone."

My Talking Angela 2 is Here and Heads Straight to AppGallery

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Talking Tom & Friends, Video gaming, Outfit7, Entertainment, Video games, Talking Angela, Huawei AppGallery, Angela, Tomcat, Draft:Talking Tom Hero Dash

SHENZHEN, China, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- My Talking Angela 2, the sequel to the popular virtual pet mobile game, My Talking Angela, has launched on AppGallery.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- My Talking Angela 2, the sequel to the popular virtual pet mobile game, My Talking Angela, has launched on AppGallery.
  • My Talking Angela 2follows the success of Outfit7's earlier release Talking Tom Gold Run, which is now among the top 5 most downloaded games on AppGallery in China.
  • In addition, fans can watch Talking Angela in the CGI-animated Talking Tom & Friends series.
  • Talking Tom Gold Run is currently the 4th most downloaded game on AppGallery in China; as of 15 July 2021.

Roblox to Report Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 16, 2021

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Software, Audio, Video, Online, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Electronic Games, Entertainment, Roblox, Video gaming, Online games, Video game development, Windows games, Massively multiplayer online games, New York Stock Exchange

Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced that it will report the companys second quarter 2021 financial results, as well as its key metrics for the month of July 2021, after market close on Monday, August 16, 2021.

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  • Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced that it will report the companys second quarter 2021 financial results, as well as its key metrics for the month of July 2021, after market close on Monday, August 16, 2021.
  • The company will also conduct a conference call on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 5:30 AM PT / 8:30 AM ET to answer questions regarding its financial results.
  • The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed from the Roblox investor relations website at ir.roblox.com .
  • ROBLOX and the Roblox logo are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Roblox Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Dignitas Announces U.S. Air Force as Official Military Service Partner

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Monday, July 19, 2021
eSports, Video gaming, Dignitas, Team Razer, Video gaming in the United Kingdom

As the Official Military Service Partner of Dignitas, U.S. Air Force will work alongside Dignitas to showcase the entities' shared competitive spirit through educational, inspirational, and interactive content featuring Dignitas professional competitive gaming athletes and content creators.

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  • As the Official Military Service Partner of Dignitas, U.S. Air Force will work alongside Dignitas to showcase the entities' shared competitive spirit through educational, inspirational, and interactive content featuring Dignitas professional competitive gaming athletes and content creators.
  • Focused on highlighting the technological aspects and opportunities within the U.S. Air Force, Dignitas will curate unique content experiences with talent.
  • The mission of Air Force Recruiting Service is to inspire, engage and recruit the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.
  • Additionally, our total force partners, the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are collectively hiring more than 19,000 part-time Airmen.

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Roblox One of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Internet, Electronic Games, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Entertainment, Roblox, Video gaming, Online games, Video game development, Roblox Corporation, Millennials, Fortune, Roblox, the Best Workplaces for Millennials™, Great Place to Work®, ROBLOX, THE BEST WORKPLACES FOR MILLENNIALS™, GREAT PLACE TO WORK®

Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials.

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  • Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials.
  • The Best Workplaces for Millennials treat their employees like people, not just employees, said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.
  • Roblox also was ranked as a Best Workplace in 2019 and 2020 by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
  • Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces for Millennials by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 5.3 million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations.

GDC 2021 Begins Today, Featuring More Than 550 Virtual Talks Championing Game Developers and the Advancement of Their Craft

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Software, Technology, Electronic Games, Entertainment, Video game development, Video gaming, Game Developers Conference, Magazines, Game Developers Choice Awards, GDC, Game Developer

The virtual conference offers a bevy of live sessions including fireside chats, Q&As and podcasts, featuring top names in the video game industry.

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  • The virtual conference offers a bevy of live sessions including fireside chats, Q&As and podcasts, featuring top names in the video game industry.
  • Submissions to present lectures, roundtables and panels for the Core Concepts section of GDC 2022, spanning Wednesday through Friday of GDC week, will be accepted August 3 31, 2021.
  • Those interested in GDC 2022 can join the GDC newsletter to be kept up to date on the latest developments.
  • GDC brings together the global game development community year-round through events and digital media, including the GDC Masterclass, GDC Vault, Gamasutra, Game Career Guide, Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Zynga Announces ‘National Words With Friends Day’ with Inaugural In-Game Festival Celebrating Iconic Game Franchise’s 12th Birthday

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Entertainment, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Electronic Games, Zynga, Video gaming, Facebook games, Video game companies, Games, Social casual games, Multiplayer online games, Casual games, Words with Friends

Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that in conjunction with the games 12th birthday, July 19 has been proclaimed National Words With Friends Day.

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  • Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that in conjunction with the games 12th birthday, July 19 has been proclaimed National Words With Friends Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005012/en/
    Zynga Announces National Words With Friends Day with Inaugural In-Game Festival Celebrating Iconic Game Franchises 12th Birthday (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Mark your calendars: Words With Friends is more than just a game; its part of our culture and our vernacular, said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga.
  • Players can also secure their own limited edition Words With Friends 12th Birthday Tile Style, offered the final week of the festivities.
  • Through the entire festival, players will have the opportunity to turn their Words With Friends birthday wishes into cash through a special sweepstakes event.

Moonjam Rising! Super League Celebrates the Moon Landing Anniversary With An Out-of-This-World Interactive Live Concert – All Within Minehut

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Video games, Video gaming, Windows games, Gehl, Minecraft, C418, Gunnar, Epic

Tied to the 52nd anniversary of the historic Moon landing, Moonjam kicks off a month-long epic series of events and activities within the Minehut Game Lobby, the hub of Super Leagues thriving Minecraft community.

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  • Tied to the 52nd anniversary of the historic Moon landing, Moonjam kicks off a month-long epic series of events and activities within the Minehut Game Lobby, the hub of Super Leagues thriving Minecraft community.
  • The Moonjam Festival is set to be a seminal event for Minehut and Super League Gaming.
  • AJR, Gunnar Gehl, Booker T, Shubble games, prizes, a live broadcast, legions of global fans it will indeed be epic!
  • Part of our passion at Super League is creating content-driven experiences for our community that they cannot get anywhere else.

Audigent Secures $19.1 Million Series B Financing Round Led by EPAM Systems/The Go Philly Fund

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Halo, Military science fiction, Electronic Arts, Video games, Creative works, Video gaming

The Go Philly Fund, a joint venture between Ben Franklin Technology Partners and EPAM Systems, Inc. , has led the investment round with additional participation from both existing and new investors including: Broadscale Group, Raised in Space, MathCapital, Riverpark Ventures and others.

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  • The Go Philly Fund, a joint venture between Ben Franklin Technology Partners and EPAM Systems, Inc. , has led the investment round with additional participation from both existing and new investors including: Broadscale Group, Raised in Space, MathCapital, Riverpark Ventures and others.
  • Additionally, it will fuel the continued expansion of first-to-market data and inventory monetization tools for premium digital publishers.
  • EPAM's VP, Co-Head of North America, Regina Viadro will join the Board of Directors.
  • The Series B financing builds on an exciting year of growth for Audigent, highlighted by extraordinary demand for its SmartPMPTMand ContextualPMPTMproducts as well as growing adoption of its cookieless HALO IDTMby both content publishers and supply side platforms (SSP).