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Elixir Games Unveils Inaugural Season Pass Airdrop with Over $1M Prizes

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elixir Games, a web3 gaming platform backed by Square Enix with over 1 million users on the Elixir Launcher, today announced its Season Pass Airdrop with over $1 million in prizes for participants. Running from April 19th to June 3rd, with a pre-season starting on April 12th, this event promises to redefine the gaming experience for enthusiasts worldwide.

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  • Elixir Games launches its biggest web3 gaming event to date, offering massive rewards to its community
    BARCELONA, Spain, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elixir Games, a web3 gaming platform backed by Square Enix with over 1 million users on the Elixir Launcher, today announced its Season Pass Airdrop with over $1 million in prizes for participants.
  • The Season Pass will feature quests on the Elixir Launcher, both within the platform and in participating games, including major titles such as Chronos Worlds, Elemental Raiders, Mokens League, and many others.
  • "Elixir's inaugural Season Pass promises to be an exciting and opportunity-filled experience for players worldwide," said Carlos Roldan, CEO of Elixir Games.
  • For more information about Elixir Games Season One Airdrop, as well as how to join the waitlist for the Freemint NFT launch, please visit: https://launchpad.elixir.games/

Square Enix-Backed Atlas Secures $4.5M Grant To Power 3D Generative AI Innovation

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant stride for 3D generative AI, Vienna-based Atlas, a vanguard in genAI and 3D asset creation, has been awarded a $4.5M grant from The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The funding is set to supercharge the company's R&D initiatives, further propelling its mission to revolutionize the creation of virtual worlds and gaming experiences in collaboration with world-class game developers and brands.

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  • "Receiving this grant signifies trust and belief in Atlas's 3D generative AI innovation, not just as a participant in the space, but as the leader," said Ben James, CEO & Founder, Atlas.
  • The competitive grant is given to companies driving high-impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
  • By prioritizing ethical AI practices at every turn, Atlas simultaneously ensures partner data integrity while unlocking new efficiencies and expanding the horizons of 3D generative AI.
  • Atlas has also previously received funding from grants dedicated to building AI technology in alignment with the European Union's High-Level Expert Group on Trustworthy AI in 2020.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Named “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024 at The Game Awards

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Friday, December 8, 2023

During The Game Awards 2023, FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console on Feb. 29, was honored with the award for “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024.

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  • During The Game Awards 2023, FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console on Feb. 29, was honored with the award for “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024.
  • “I am excited and humbled to bring the iconic Aerith’s voice to life on ‘No Promises to Keep’ in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH,” said Allred.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the first game in the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will be available for the PS5® console on Feb. 29, 2024.

Atlas Raises $6M To Launch 3D Generative AI Platform Accelerating the Future of Gaming and Virtual Worldbuilding

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas, a 3D generative AI platform that partners with game developers and brands to build virtual worlds and experiences in a fraction of the time, officially launches today after two years in stealth. This follows the close of two funding rounds: a $4.5M round led by 6th Man Ventures (6MV) and a $1.5M round led by Collab+Currency. Other participants include the a16z Scouting Fund via Shrapnel, Contango, Gaingels, GFR Fund, New Renaissance Ventures, Square Enix and Wagmi Ventures. The new funding will be used to accelerate the expansion of Atlas' suite of developer solutions - which already allows current partners to rapidly scale asset development by up to two hundredfold while lowering production times by half - and the buildout of a self-service 3D AI creator platform.

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  • "We're thrilled to partner with such innovative leaders who share our vision for the future of content creation," said Ben James, CEO, Atlas.
  • "With our official launch and round close, Atlas will continue to develop our 3D AI using our unique, creator-first systemic approach so we can help more builders create the next evolution of gaming and virtual experiences."
  • Atlas' proprietary software was built in-house by a best-in-class team with over 50 years of combined knowledge in AI, gaming and design.
  • While Atlas is currently only available for enterprise and commercial use, alpha testing for a public platform will begin in the coming months.

Codacy Commits to Supporting Open-Source Creators with New Fellowship Program

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LISBON, Portugal, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The open-source software (OSS) community has long been a force multiplier for software companies looking to remain future-fit while getting their ideas to market as fast as possible.

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  • The European tech company has launched a fellowship program for open-source projects, encouraging OSS creators worldwide to apply to become "Codacy Pioneers."
  • With Pioneers, we wanted to find new ways to help people build the future," said Codacy CEO and co-founder Jaime Jorge.
  • Pioneers will be selected no later than October 16, 2023, by a panel of Codacy engineers and feedback from program mentors.
  • Codacy's latest funding round was led by Bright Pixel Capital, an investment firm focused on supporting innovative digital infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions.

Keisuke Honda joined NFT Project "FLOWER LOLITA"!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

TOKYO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --It is officially announced that KSK Angel Fund LLC will join in the "FLOWER LOLITA" project, an NFT collection originated in Japan and operated by Art Sensor Inc., as an investor and Co-Founder.

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  • However, Keisuke Honda, who is internationally active, has decided to join the management and promotion side of the NFT Collection as a founder for the first time in Japan, and we believe that he will contribute to further raising awareness of NFT and expanding the market.
  • Furthermore, we feel that the presence of Keisuke Honda, who will be participating in this project, will have a significant impact on the stimulation of the community.
  • FLOWER LOLITA is a Japan-based NFT project that aims to increase awareness of NFT and blockchain technology, enhance the project, improve the quality of the collection, and return profits to the participants.
  • Through participation in Discord and the NFT purchasing experience, you can join a group of investors and NFT enthusiasts who believe in the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

2022 Game Developers Choice Awards to Honor Accessibility Advocate & Award-winning Author Steven Spohn With Ambassador Award; Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii With Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Yuji Horii, the creator of the legendary Dragon Quest series, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication to the craft of video game development.

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  • Yuji Horii, the creator of the legendary Dragon Quest series, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of dedication to the craft of video game development.
  • The 22nd annual awards ceremony will take place at the 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Wednesday, March 23 and held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF).
  • The ceremony is available to watch in-person for all GDC 2022 pass-holders as well as livestreamed on the official GDC Twitch channel .
  • Yuji Horii will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his groundbreaking work as the creator of the beloved Dragon Quest series, which has influenced and inspired role-playing game design since the release of Dragon Quest in 1986.

Ubitus Supports Square Enix to Launch Marvel's Guardians of The Galaxy: Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch (TM), 26th October

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Friday, October 22, 2021

(hereinafter Ubitus), a world-leading cloud gaming provider, is engaged to support Square Enix to launch Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version based on Marvel's IP, on Nintendo Switch for players in selected region in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions on 26th October.

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  • (hereinafter Ubitus), a world-leading cloud gaming provider, is engaged to support Square Enix to launch Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version based on Marvel's IP, on Nintendo Switch for players in selected region in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions on 26th October.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Square Enix for the launch of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version.
  • Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies.
  • Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
    More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://www.square-enix-games.com

SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Announces Financial Results For The Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2021

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/22q1earnings.pdf , or the Company's IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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  • For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/22q1earnings.pdf , or the Company's IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
  • About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is the holding company leading the group of Square Enix companies (the "Square Enix Group") with a diverse range of content and service businesses.
  • The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO.
  • DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group.

Signing of MoU with the Public Investment Fund

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Friday, June 25, 2021

TOKYO, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (the "Company") has signed a memorandum of understanding (the "MoU") with the Public Investment Fund ("PIF") regarding the exploration of investment opportunities in the development efforts of global entertainment content such as games undertaken by the Company's group.

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  • TOKYO, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (the "Company") has signed a memorandum of understanding (the "MoU") with the Public Investment Fund ("PIF") regarding the exploration of investment opportunities in the development efforts of global entertainment content such as games undertaken by the Company's group.
  • The SQUARE ENIX Group (the "Group") operates multifaceted businesses based on its corporate philosophy, which is "to spread happiness across the globe by providing unforgettable experiences."
  • Under the MoU, the Company and PIF have agreed to engage in the exploration of investment opportunities in the development efforts of global entertainment content such as games undertaken by the Group.
  • The Public Investment Fund is one of the largest and most impactful sovereign wealth funds in the world, driving the economic transformation of Saudi Arabia for the benefit of its people while helping shape the future global economy.