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OverActive Media One of Canada's Most Impactful Companies

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Friday, August 25, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, is pleased to share that it has been included in GLORY Professional's "Power 50: Canada's Most Impactful Companies 2023".

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, is pleased to share that it has been included in GLORY Professional's "Power 50: Canada's Most Impactful Companies 2023".
  • Recognized for the third consecutive year, OverActive joins top organizations such as Netflix Canada, Canada Goose, Shopify Inc. and Aritzia as one of Canada's game-changers.
  • "We are excited to be acknowledged by GLORY Professional, listed alongside such an incredible group of Canadian titans," said Adam Adamou, Interim CEO and Co-Founder, OverActive Media.
  • In its ninth year, the Power 50 is a guide that showcases the top trailblazing companies reshaping the Canadian landscape across business, technology, arts, and culture.

OverActive Media Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, today released its second quarter results for the three-and-six-month period ended June 30, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media ("OverActive" or the "Company") (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans, today released its second quarter results for the three-and-six-month period ended June 30, 2023.
  • On June 5, 2023, OverActive announced a deal with the Overwatch League, including signing a sponsorship for Toronto Defiant and eliminating outstanding entry fees.
  • OverActive hosted the Call of Duty League's Major V at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto on May 25 to 28, 2023.
  • OverActive announced that, in collaboration with the Overwatch League, it will host the 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals in Toronto, Canada, from September 28 to October 1, 2023.

OverActive Media Announces Overwatch League™ Grand Finals in Toronto

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Friday, July 21, 2023

TORONTO, July 21, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), in collaboration with the Overwatch League™, is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals will be held in Toronto, Canada from September 28 to October 1.

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  • TORONTO, July 21, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF), in collaboration with the Overwatch League™, is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated 2023 Overwatch League Grand Finals will be held in Toronto, Canada from September 28 to October 1.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with the Overwatch League to bring a professional global esports league championship to Canada for the first time," said Alyson Walker, Chief Commercial Officer, OverActive Media.
  • Last year's Overwatch League Grand Finals broke the League's all-time global viewership record, and the 2022 postseason was the most viewed ever.
  • "The Toronto Defiant and OverActive Media have been tremendous partners to the Overwatch League and we are excited to be bringing the Overwatch League back to their iconic city," said Sean Miller, Head of the Overwatch League.

BULL CITY SUMMIT (BCS) ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS 2023 PROGRAM OF KEYNOTES, SPEAKERS, PANEL SCHEDULE AND MORE

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bull City Summit (BCS) today announces its initial conference program including keynotes, speakers, panel schedule, concerts and more for the second edition of its new U.S. showcase festival and business conference celebrating innovation in music, the arts, science and technology. Following a successful 2022 pilot event, BCS returns to Durham, North Carolina this Fall from September 18 - 24, with an expanded week of programming, art exhibitions, brand activations and community events in tandem with the live music and panelists previously announced in the Spring.

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  • BCS's second music keynote will be Donnie Estopinal, Founder & CEO of acclaimed electronic music promoter Disco Donnie Presents.
  • Yusko will speak on the current state of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, Web3 and what he describes as an imminent "new crypto bull market" for late 2023.
  • BCS keynotes are joined by 30+ additional speakers across topics such as entrepreneurship, LGBTQ and gender equality, climate change, and more.
  • We are thrilled to present inclusive, informative BCS panel programming that recognizes the juxtaposition of rapid, regional growth to marginalized communities."

Activision Blizzard Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Activision Blizzard generated $590 million in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $198 million for the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Activision Blizzard generated $590 million in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $198 million for the second quarter of 2022.
  • For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, Activision Blizzard’s net bookingsB were $2.46 billion, as compared with $1.64 billion for the second quarter of 2022.
  • For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, overall Activision Blizzard Monthly Active Users (MAUs)D were 356 million.
  • Activision Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision Blizzard”) discloses information to the public concerning Activision Blizzard, Activision Blizzard’s products, content and services, and other items through a variety of disclosure channels in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public.

ES GAMING - POWERED BY EASTERSEALS - ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH OXYGEN ESPORTS TO ENHANCE INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR 46M DISABLED GAMERS IN THE U.S.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There are 46 million gamers in the United States with at least one disability according to 3 Play Media. Yet representation and acceptance of disabled gamers continues to be a struggle, something a new partnership between ES Gaming, powered by Easterseals, and Oxygen Esports (OXG) intends to remedy.

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  • Yet representation and acceptance of disabled gamers continues to be a struggle, something a new partnership between ES Gaming, powered by Easterseals, and Oxygen Esports (OXG) intends to remedy.
  • ES Gaming is an initiative of Easterseals, one of the nation's leading providers of services and advocacy for the one in four Americans with disabilities today.
  • "We could not be more excited about our partnership with Oxygen Esports," says Kendra Davenport, president and CEO of Easterseals.
  • Oxygen will also be raffling off signed gear from their popular Uprising players, with all proceeds going to ES Gaming.

OverActive Media Announces Agreement with the Overwatch League

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Monday, June 5, 2023

TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF) ("OverActive" or the "Company"), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans has reached an agreement with the Overwatch League.

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  • TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - OverActive Media (TSXV: OAM) (OTCQB: OAMCF) ("OverActive" or the "Company"), a global sports, media and entertainment company for today's generation of fans has reached an agreement with the Overwatch League.
  • Key highlights of the agreement include the signing of a sponsorship deal between the Toronto Defiant and the Overwatch League and the elimination of outstanding entry fees.
  • The agreement also provides for the parties to explore further changes to the Overwatch League business plan moving forward.
  • "Our collaboration with the Overwatch League demonstrates our commitment to a league that offers the best experience for fans, teams, and players," said Adam Adamou, Co-Founder and Interim CEO, OverActive Media.

Akshon Media expands mandate as an Official Content Production Partner for Overwatch League™ and Call of Duty League™

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

"We're also thrilled to be a part of the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League community again and can't wait to share content that will bring their viewing experience to the next level."

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  • "We're also thrilled to be a part of the Call of Duty League and Overwatch League community again and can't wait to share content that will bring their viewing experience to the next level."
  • "Expanding our partnership this year to include more mandates for both the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League was a no-brainer.
  • Founded in 2016, Akshon Media currently produces video content and offers writing services for multiple clients and brands.
  • For more information on Akshon Media, its full list of services and case studies, please visit www.akshonmedia.com .

The LAMINA1 Ecosystem Fund (L1EF) Invests in Metaverse: Innovation Lab 0 Studio and Phygital Goods Platform Legitimate

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

“We’ll be investing in a range of interesting projects across the entire ecosystem, and a rolling fund allows us to bring economic access to the platform quickly.”

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  • “We’ll be investing in a range of interesting projects across the entire ecosystem, and a rolling fund allows us to bring economic access to the platform quickly.”
    Following an extensive process, 0 Studio and Legitimate were selected as capital recipients due to both companies’ Web3 innovation and development initiatives.
  • Legitimate is super excited to be partnering with LAMINA1 and the Ecosystem Fund to drive the future of phygital retail in an Open Metaverse,” said CEO and founder of Legitimate, Calvin Chan.
  • “0 Studio and Legitimate are both impressive companies with expert and inspiring leaders who showcase the positive potential of new technology through compelling use cases.
  • Those interested in building on LAMINA1 can apply for funding or signal their intent to join the future Early Access Program at LAMINA1.com/ecosystem .

Activision Blizzard Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Activision Blizzard generated $577 million in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $642 million for the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Activision Blizzard generated $577 million in operating cash flow for the quarter as compared with $642 million for the first quarter of 2022.
  • For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, overall Activision Blizzard Monthly Active Users (MAUs)D were 368 million.
  • Activision Blizzard, Inc. (“Activision Blizzard”) discloses information to the public concerning Activision Blizzard, Activision Blizzard’s products, content and services, and other items through a variety of disclosure channels in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public.
  • For the latest information from Activision Blizzard, including press releases and the Activision Blizzard blog, please visit: https://www.activisionblizzard.com/newsroom .