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The Hottest Investment Sector of the Year Flying Under Wall Street's Radar

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Windows games, Video gaming, Video games, Gaming, Fads and trends, Video game culture, Fortnite, eSports, League of Legends

Meet Millennial Esports Corp. ( GAME , MLLLF ), a little firm that hopes to corner the market within this $3 billion sector.

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  • Meet Millennial Esports Corp. ( GAME , MLLLF ), a little firm that hopes to corner the market within this $3 billion sector.
  • Gaming revenue has tripled since 2000rising from less than $50 billion to more than $120 billion per year.
  • Major video game releasesActivision's Call of Duty or Square Enix's classic Final Fantasy VIIcan cost tens of millions of dollars to produce.
  • Fortnite, a wildly popular third-person shooter, will hold its World Cup in 2019, with a prize pool of $100 million.

Moores Clothing for Men Partners With the National Hockey League

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Sports, Hockey, Other Retail, Specialty, Fashion, Retail, Hockey Fights Cancer, National Hockey League, Moores, National Hockey League Players' Association, NHL, Video gaming in the United States, Video games, Sports

Moores Clothing for Men today announced a multiyear partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), marking its first partnership with the professional sports league.

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  • Moores Clothing for Men today announced a multiyear partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), marking its first partnership with the professional sports league.
  • This November, in support of Hockey Fights Cancer - the joint initiative between the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) - Moores will offer Hockey Fights Cancer-themed linings to coincide with the 21st edition of the annual monthlong campaign.
  • About Moores Clothing for Men:
    Launched in 1980 and a subsidiary of Tailored Brands, Inc., Moores Clothing for Men is a leading national retailer of men's business attire in Canada with 126 stores.
  • NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and Hockey Fights Cancer is a trademark of the National Hockey League.

The Hottest Investment Sector of the Year Flying Under Wall Street's Radar

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Windows games, Video gaming, Video games, Gaming, Fads and trends, Video game culture, Fortnite, eSports, League of Legends

Meet Millennial Esports Corp. ( GAME , MLLLF ), a little firm that hopes to corner the market within this $3 billion sector.

Key Points: 
  • Meet Millennial Esports Corp. ( GAME , MLLLF ), a little firm that hopes to corner the market within this $3 billion sector.
  • Gaming revenue has tripled since 2000rising from less than $50 billion to more than $120 billion per year.
  • Major video game releasesActivision's Call of Duty or Square Enix's classic Final Fantasy VIIcan cost tens of millions of dollars to produce.
  • Fortnite, a wildly popular third-person shooter, will hold its World Cup in 2019, with a prize pool of $100 million.

Let’s-A Race! Mario Kart Tour Is Now Available for Smartphone Devices

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Retail, Consumer electronics, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Online Retail, Teens, Children, Electronic Games, Family, Entertainment, Consumer, Nintendo, Video games, Video game characters, Video games developed in Japan, Mario Kart, Mario, Kart racing, Super Mario Kart, Mole Kart

Mario Kart Tour , the first Mario Kart game to launch for smartphones, is now available to download on iOS and Android devices.

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  • Mario Kart Tour , the first Mario Kart game to launch for smartphones, is now available to download on iOS and Android devices.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190925005328/en/
    Mario Kart Tour, the first Mario Kart game to launch for smartphones, is now available to download on iOS and Android devices.
  • With Mario Kart Tour, we are able to put the beloved Mario Kart experience into the hands of mobile gamers all over the world.
  • The free-to-start Mario Kart Tour game brings the endless racing fun of Mario Kart to mobile devices, allowing players to collect a variety of drivers, karts and gliders from an expanding roster.

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 22, 2019

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Software, MEN, Technology, Electronic Games, Consumer, Entertainment, Video games, Video gaming, Games, Windows games, Linux games, Multiplayer online games, Cultural depictions of George Washington, Multiplayer hotseat games, Civilization V, Civilization, Aspyr, Sid Meier

2K today announced that Sid Meiers Civilization VI is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 22, 2019.

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  • 2K today announced that Sid Meiers Civilization VI is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 22, 2019.
  • Civilization VI on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 includes four additional content packs (Poland Civilization and Scenario Pack, Vikings Scenario Pack, Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack, and Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack).
  • Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack and Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack will be available for separate purchase on Xbox One.
  • Originally developed for Windows PC by Firaxis Games, Sid Meiers Civilization VI was developed in collaboration with Aspyr Media to bring the beloved franchise to Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer Beta Biggest Ever in Franchise History

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Electronic Games, Other Consumer, Technology, Entertainment, Other Technology, Software, Consumer, Video game consoles, Video games, Video gaming, First-person shooters, Windows games, Multiplayer online games, Home video game consoles, Video game sequels, Call of Duty, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox

The Beta included crossplay, enabling gamers to play together across PS4, Xbox One, and PC for the first time in franchise history.

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  • The Beta included crossplay, enabling gamers to play together across PS4, Xbox One, and PC for the first time in franchise history.
  • We look forward to October 25 when players everywhere will experience the full amount of depth and gameplay Modern Warfare has to offer.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer is expected to support up to 100 players in select multiplayer experiences upon launch on October 25.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is scheduled for release globally October 25, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! Put Kids First by Increasing Access to Play in Atlanta

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Kaboom, KaBOOM!, Kaboom, Video game companies, Video games

Star-C interrupts this cycle; reduces transiency, improves educational outcomes and helps to stabilize communities by ensuring students and families have access to affordable housing and community-based wraparound services.

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  • Star-C interrupts this cycle; reduces transiency, improves educational outcomes and helps to stabilize communities by ensuring students and families have access to affordable housing and community-based wraparound services.
  • #carmaxcares
    KaBOOM!is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids especially those living in poverty the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play.
  • inspires communities to make play the easy choice and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of PLAYces.
  • To learn why play matters for all kids, visit kaboom.org and join the conversation at twitter.com/kaboom , facebook.com/kaboom and instagram.com/kaboom .

United States Freelancer Market Size, Trends & Forecasts Report 2019-2023:Hike in Adoption of Freelancing Activities by Youngsters Gaining Momentum - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Freelancer, Market, Video games, Software, Human activities

The "The US Freelancer Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2019-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The US Freelancer Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2019-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • US Freelancer Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2019-2023) provides an in-depth analysis of the US freelancer market in terms of volume, segments, regions, type of employment and annual gross volume (AGV).
  • Under the competitive landscape, the general competitive scenario of the global freelancer market has been described qualitatively.
  • The gig economy/ freelancer market can be split according to the type of services a freelancer provides.

Subway Surfers Joins Playing for the Planet Effort at UN Climate Conference in NYC

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Monday, September 23, 2019
Subway Surfers, Sports, Surfing, Video games, Human behavior

With 100 million active users per month, the gaming sensationSubway Surfers represents a substantial portion of the alliance's overall platform.

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  • With 100 million active users per month, the gaming sensationSubway Surfers represents a substantial portion of the alliance's overall platform.
  • "We can inspire them to take climate change seriously and to engage in the fight for the future of our planet.
  • SYBO developed and produced the Playing for the Planet video, which encourages young gamers around the world to take part in the climate fight.
  • The next stop on the Subway Surfers world tour will include solar panels on building rooftops and that's just the beginning.

The Long Dark Returns

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Monday, September 23, 2019
Creative works, Video games, Video gaming, Windows games, The Long Dark, Hinterland, Crossroads, Frozen, Elegy

Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy Free for 3.3 Million Long Dark Survivors;

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  • Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy Free for 3.3 Million Long Dark Survivors;
    VANCOUVER, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Hinterland today celebrates the five-year anniversary of its wildly popular exploration-survival experience, The Long Dark.
  • To watch the new The Long Dark Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy teaser trailer, please visit YouTube .
  • In the spirit of Hinterland's long-standing commitment to player-first development, on October 22 owners of The Long Dark will automatically receive Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy for free.
  • Finally, please download The Long Dark press kit and newly released infographic here:
    The Long Darkchallenges players to survive in an expansive, frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a mysterious geomagnetic disaster.