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Online Microtransaction Market to Reach $219.4 Billion by 2032 at 13.2% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Growth, Internet, PDF, PC, Table, AI, Video game

NEW CASTLE, Del., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Online Microtransaction Market by Type (In-game Currencies, Random Chance Purchase, In-game Items, Expiration, and Others), Device (PC, Gaming Console, Mobile Phones, and Others), and Payment Model (Prepay, Post-Pay, and Pay-as-you-Go): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022-2032". According to the report, the online microtransaction industry generated $65.5 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $219.4 billion by 2032, witnessing a CAGR of 13.2% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Growth in concerns about cybersecurity and fraud risks associated with online transactions.
  • On the basis of device, the PC segment held the highest market share in 2022, accounting for more than one-third of the online microtransaction market revenue, and is estimated to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period.
  • Rise in the adoption of smartphones and the increase in reliance on mobile devices for digital interactions drive the growth of the market.
  • On the basis of region, North America held the highest market share in terms of revenue in 2022, accounting for nearly one-third of the online microtransaction market revenue.

Unifor condemns Manitoba PCs for blocking key employment bills

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Friday, March 22, 2024
MB, Social justice, PC, Unifor, Wab Kinew, Legislation, Private sector

WINNIPEG, MB, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Manitoba workers and their families are paying the price after key legislation was blocked this week by the PC caucus.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Manitoba workers and their families are paying the price after key legislation was blocked this week by the PC caucus.
  • By blocking key employment reforms, the PC caucus has reminded voters why the PCs aren't fit to govern," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "We call on the Manitoba PCs to stop playing games and let the Premier get to work on the agenda he was democratically elected to implement."
  • Numerous bills were expected be tabled to help working Manitobans, including bills to streamline the unionization process and prohibit scab labour.

Snail Games Celebrates the Launch of ARK: The Animated Series in U.S. and Canada with Themed In-Game Skins for ARK: Survival Ascended to Broaden Market Base

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Cloud, Immersion, Microsoft, PC, Growth, Snail, Snail (company), Survival, Animated series, Dear Jane, Paramount, Game Pass, Video game

ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES brings to life the epic saga of Helena Walker, a 21st- century paleontologist navigating a mysterious prehistoric world.

Key Points: 
  • ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES brings to life the epic saga of Helena Walker, a 21st- century paleontologist navigating a mysterious prehistoric world.
  • In celebration of the series' launch, ARK: Survival Ascended will introduce Bob's "Dear Jane" in-game content which includes four animated character skins.
  • This new content aims to bridge the gaming experience with the animated series, offering fans additional content to enhance immersion in the ARK universe.
  • Moreover, starting April 1st, ARK Survival Ascended (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) becomes available on Microsoft's Game Pass, extending its reach to a wider player base.

Fort Worth Family Law Firm Announces New Collegiate Scholarship for Prospective Law Students

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Law, Student, Education, Multimedia, Divorce, PC, Law, Management

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known for compassionately leading clients and families through various family law matters, we at The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC, are thrilled to announce the inception of our firm's Empowering Families Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship award for the Fall 2024 semester is for undergraduate students planning on pursuing a legal career in family law. Through our day-to-day work, we seek to enable families to flourish and reach their full potential. Our scholarship reflects the objectives our firm holds dear.

Key Points: 
  • The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC in Fort Worth announces the Empowering Families Scholarship, offering $1,000 to undergrads pursuing a career in family law.
  • This $1,000 scholarship award for the Fall 2024 semester is for undergraduate students planning on pursuing a legal career in family law.
  • The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, PC, acknowledges the significance of college students completing their undergraduate education before pursuing a career in law.
  • The Law Office of J. Kevin Clark, P.C., is a law firm based in Fort Worth, Texas.

MapleStory Universe presented about designing innovative blockchain-based MMORPG at GDC 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Universe, MMOPRG, GDC, PC, Conference, Real, Blockchain, SAN, MapleStory, Cryptocurrency

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapleStory Universe, Nexon Group's global blockchain project, has announced that they attended the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and held a session on "Bringing the Real World Economy to MMORPG."

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MapleStory Universe, Nexon Group's global blockchain project, has announced that they attended the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and held a session on "Bringing the Real World Economy to MMORPG."
  • During the session, Keith Kim, Head of Strategy at MapleStory Universe project, explained the development progress of MapleStory N, a blockchain based PC MMORPG, and how economic immersion is integrated into its game design.
  • "The limited quantity system of MapleStory N will allow users to have more fun acquiring items in the game."
  • MapleStory Universe plans to release its blockchain-based PC MMOPRG 'MapleStory N' in certain countries within the year, followed by many other tools and applications to come.

now.gg and Line Next sign MOU to bring Line Next games, across iOS, Android, PC, Mac and TV, to now.gg

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
OS, Freedom, PC, Partnership, Mechanics, Mac, Digital, WhatsApp, IOS, Android, Line, Video game

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- now.gg announced a partnership with Line Next to bring several agreed-upon games to now.gg to enable cross-platform play and also constrained free distribution across all major platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The now.gg service is seamlessly integrated into platforms like Telegram and Discord where a large number of users of Web3 based games already exist.
  • This offers a unique way for Line Next to reach these users.
  • Users can enjoy Line Next's games both on Line Next's Digital Commerce platform DOSI and on now.gg.
  • At a basic level, games can be played across OS platforms like iOS, Android, PC, Mac and TV.

now.gg crosses 100M users, announces 0-5% platform fee for iOS, Android, PC, Mac and TV

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mac, Friends, PC, IOS, BlueStacks, Publishing, WeChat, Android, Video game

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- now.gg announced it has surpassed 100 million registered users across iOS, Android, PC, Mac and TV, creating the largest cloud gaming platform. Developers can expand their audience by publishing their games to now.gg, and keep 95% to 100% of the game revenue – via a platform fee of 5% for in-game transactions and 0% for transactions on now.gg powered webshops.

Key Points: 
  • "In China, mini-games have crossed 5B dollars in revenue, led by WeChat and have become the fastest growing segment of gaming.
  • now.gg is enabling developers to replicate the same success in western markets with Discord and Telegram," says Lisa Hanson, President Niko Partners.
  • This opens up massive distribution for game developers and solves the problem of reduced targeting power.
  • BlueStacks by now.gg, which enables local play for mobile games on PC and Mac, recently crossed 1.5 billion downloads," says Rosen Sharma, CEO of now.gg.

NETMARBLE OPENS GLOBAL PRE-REGISTRATION FOR UPCOMING ACTION RPG SOLO LEVELING:ARISE

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
RPG, Letter, PC, Weapon, Solo, Hunting, Army of Shadows, Netmarble, Overalls, Early access, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Google Play, Gold, Access, Traditional Chinese characters, Solo Leveling, Android, Army

LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, opened pre-registration globally for its upcoming mobile and PC game Solo Leveling:ARISE, and beginning March 21, Early Access will be available in Canada. Players can pre-register today and earn rewards via the official website, Google Play, App Store, or Netmarble Launcher.

Key Points: 
  • Players can pre-register today and earn rewards via the official website, Google Play , App Store , or Netmarble Launcher .
  • Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action RPG adaptation of Solo Leveling, based on the hit anime and Webtoon.
  • As Solo Leveling:ARISE marks the very first game adaption of the Webtoon, this trailer shows the overall stylish Action RPG narratives - Bolstering overall anticipation around the globe.
  • Early Access for Solo Leveling:ARISE will begin at 1:00 AM Pacific Time on March 21 in Canada, and is limited to Android and PC.

Thermaltake Launches Twelve Exclusive LCGS Reactor Gaming Desktops at Best Buy

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Computer, MicroATX, PC, GPU, Mini-ITX, CUDA, Partnership, NVM Express, DDR5, GeForce, AI, Liquid, M.2 SSD, Personal computer, Super Series, System, Thermaltake, DLSS, TB, Ease, Central processing unit, LCGS, Best Buy, Software

WALNUT, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thermaltake USA, the leading PC Case, Cooling, Power, and memory solutions, proudly announces the launch of twelve innovative models in the LCGS (Liquid Cooled Gaming System) Reactor series, available exclusively at Best Buy. This launch marks a significant milestone for Thermaltake, introducing the next generation of gaming PCs, meticulously designed with the newly unveiled The Tower 300 Micro Tower Chassis. These gaming powerhouses are equipped with the latest high-performance components, including the cutting-edge Intel® Core™ 14th Gen i9/i7 processors, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 40 Super Series/4090 graphics cards, 32GB of DDR5 5600MTs memory, and expansive 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD storage. Each system in the LCGS Reactor series boasts a 360mm radiator liquid cooling solution, ensuring exceptional cooling performance and stability during intense gaming sessions. The addition of vibrant color options such as Snow, Black, Hydrangea Blue, and Turquoise adds a personalized touch to these systems, catering to gamers' and content creators' diverse tastes and styles. Tailored for the most demanding gamers and creative professionals, these pre-built gaming desktop PCs are assembled and rigorously tested by Thermaltake's skilled engineers in the USA, ensuring unparalleled build quality and reliability.

Key Points: 
  • Each system in the LCGS Reactor series boasts a 360mm radiator liquid cooling solution, ensuring exceptional cooling performance and stability during intense gaming sessions.
  • "Through our strategic partnership with Best Buy, we're excited to present the twelve cutting-edge LCGS Reactor gaming desktops, equipped with the formidable RTX™ 40 Super Series and 4090 graphics cards.
  • Our collaboration is designed to directly engage the gaming community..."
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"Stumble Guys" characters jump from the screen to the shelf with a new toy line from PMI Kids' World

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
PC, Stumble, 1,000,000, Social media, Senior, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Walmart, IStumbler, PlayStation, Love, TEL

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - PMI Kids' World is bringing the beloved multiplayer video game "Stumble Guys" into the physical world with its first-ever toy line.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - PMI Kids' World is bringing the beloved multiplayer video game "Stumble Guys" into the physical world with its first-ever toy line.
  • "Stumble Guys" has built a massive following, with 50 million+ players every month jumping into the fast-paced, frenetic fun.
  • Soon, "Stumble Guys" will expand to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, bringing the joy of stumbling to new audiences around the world.
  • Their new line of fan-favorite Stumblers from "Stumble Guys'" impressive roster of more than 500 characters includes: