Multiplayer video games

PUBG Celebrates 70 Million Units Sold With the Newly Remastered Sanhok Map for Season 8

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Software, MEN, Networks, Entertainment, Sports, Internet, Consumer electronics, Consumer, Technology, Other Sports, Teens, Electronic Games, Video gaming, Game design, Video games, Windows games, Third-person shooters, Multiplayer video games, Video game publishers, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Bluehole, Battle royale game, Draft:Brendan Greene, Draft:Krafton

PUBG Corporation, pioneer of the battle royale genre, today announced that its trailblazing title, PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), has sold over 70 million units to date.

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  • PUBG Corporation, pioneer of the battle royale genre, today announced that its trailblazing title, PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG), has sold over 70 million units to date.
  • To commemorate this milestone, the latest update will return to the jungles of Sanhok with PUBG Season 8.
  • PUBG Corporation, a member of KRAFTON , is the developer and publisher of the 2017 blockbuster battle royale video game, PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG).
  • Since its release, PUBG has sold over 70 million copies to date and achieved worldwide acclaim, including seven Guinness World Records and multiple game awards.

Challenger Team Gen.G Esports Pulls Off Surprising Win During the Pulse Valorant Invitational Finals

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Monday, July 13, 2020
eSports, Multiplayer video games, League of Legends players, Twitch streamers, Cloud9, Team SoloMid, Generation Gaming, Sneaky, League of Legends Championship Series

NEW YORK, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pulse Esports Gaming Arena today announced the shocking results of the inaugural Pulse Valorant Invitational, featuring 16 of the world's top Valorant esports teams: challenger team Gen.G Esports beat Cloud9 in the finals, winning $6,000, after Cloud9 eliminated the heavyweight TSM the day before.

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  • NEW YORK, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pulse Esports Gaming Arena today announced the shocking results of the inaugural Pulse Valorant Invitational, featuring 16 of the world's top Valorant esports teams: challenger team Gen.G Esports beat Cloud9 in the finals, winning $6,000, after Cloud9 eliminated the heavyweight TSM the day before.
  • The last-minute win catapulted Cloud9 into the finals, but the team ultimately lost to the unexpected winner, Gen.G Esports, in the finals on Sunday, July 12.
  • The Pulse Valorant Invitational is an esports tournament sponsored by Pulse Esports Gaming Arena, New York City's first dedicated esports tournament/league space.
  • The inaugural Pulse Invitational gathered 16 of the top Valorant teams from around the world for an epic online tournament.

New Trackmania Installment Features Original Soundtrack From Unlock Audio

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Multiplayer video games, Windows games, Video gaming, Multiplayer online games, Racing video games, Video games, TrackMania, Ubisoft

CHICAGO, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trackmania from Ubisoft Nadeo has launched with music entirely composed and produced by Chicago game audio company Unlock Audio .

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  • CHICAGO, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Trackmania from Ubisoft Nadeo has launched with music entirely composed and produced by Chicago game audio company Unlock Audio .
  • "Designing the music, our focus was on capturing the unique tone and visual world of the Trackmania series," said Elliot Callighan, Founder and Composer at Unlock Audio.
  • Supported by the Unlock Audio team, Elliot has composed and produced music for games like Furious Seas and Project Contingency.
  • With over 30 years of combined game audio experience, Unlock Audio provides music, sound assets, voice over, mixing, and implementation services.

eVolve MEP Announces Partnership with Autodesk, Inc. and GTP Services LLC

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Video games, Video gaming, Multiplayer video games, Autodesk, Evolve, MEP

At eVolve MEP, our mission is focused around giving the MEP contractor the tools needed to align his/her teams and achieve best in class installation efficiency," said Clay Smith, CEO of eVolve MEP.

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  • At eVolve MEP, our mission is focused around giving the MEP contractor the tools needed to align his/her teams and achieve best in class installation efficiency," said Clay Smith, CEO of eVolve MEP.
  • "We are excited by our partnership with eVolve MEP and GTP Services," said Steve Butler, Autodesk Sr. Industry Strategy Manager.
  • Todd Liebbe, CEO of Stratus said, "The alignment of eVolve MEP and GTP Services LLC creates a unique opportunity for serving MEP contractors with the best possible solutions.
  • eVolve MEP offers three focused applications, eVolve Mechanical , eVolve Electrical and eVolve Origin ,allowing for the development of innovative and focused solutions for trade-specific needs.

Boston Children's Hospital to Host Online Rocket League Gaming Tournament

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Multiplayer video games, Video gaming, Game design, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Rocket League, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, Galactik Football, Boston

BOSTON, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Hospital is working with Boston Rocket League and Extra Life to host a Rocket League gaming tournament on July 11 and 12.

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  • BOSTON, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Children's Hospital is working with Boston Rocket League and Extra Life to host a Rocket League gaming tournament on July 11 and 12.
  • The tournament will bring together players of the vehicular soccer video game, Rocket League, from all over New England and at every skill level.
  • "Fun events like the Rocket League Tournament, bring our community together, and raise awareness around the important work we are doing while raising funds that support our patients and families."
  • Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's is now a 415-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care.

BTHR’s Shadow Gaming Set to Launch Open Platform eSports, Sharply Expand Tournament Schedule

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Video game culture, Video gaming, Multiplayer video games, Windows games, eSports, Multiplayer games, Gaming, League of Legends

Our unique model and increasingly visible brand have created an extremely promising foundation for Shadow Gaming and its positioning in that boom.

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  • Our unique model and increasingly visible brand have created an extremely promising foundation for Shadow Gaming and its positioning in that boom.
  • Shadow Gaming is now preparing to launch two (2) tournaments during the month of July, six (6) tournaments during the month of August, and twelve (12) tournaments during the month of September.
  • Whitman continued, We are also working with new marketing partners to further dramatically enhance the visibility of Shadow Gaming in the gaming and eSports community around the world.
  • The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Shadow Gaming, Inc., has aggressively entered the eSports market.

Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company Announces 3 Online Esports Tournaments for the Month of July

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Video game culture, Multiplayer video games, Windows games, Video gaming, eSports, Gaming, Game design, League of Legends

Roman Franklin, President of Simplicity Esports, stated, Hosting esports tournaments is an exciting way for us to engage with our customer base online and in person via our retail gaming centers.

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  • Roman Franklin, President of Simplicity Esports, stated, Hosting esports tournaments is an exciting way for us to engage with our customer base online and in person via our retail gaming centers.
  • Interested players can register online at https://smash.gg/tournament/simplicity-july-tournaments/events or inside their local Simplicity Esports or PLAYlive Nation gaming center.
  • Simplicity Esports also operates as a franchisor of Esports Gaming Centers that provide the public an opportunity to experience and enjoy gaming and esports in a social setting, regardless of skill or experience.
  • Additionally, Simplicity Esports is an organizer and host of paid entry, online, play from home tournaments.

Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company Submits Application to Riot Games for the Purchase of a Franchise Spot in League of Legends®

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Video gaming, Multiplayer video games, Flamengo eSports, eSports, League of Legends World Championship, Overwatch, Generation Gaming, Draft:Inven Global

Boca Raton, Florida, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company ( OTCQB:WINR ) (Simplicity Esports), announced today that it submitted its initial application with supporting documentation to Riot Games, for the purpose of purchasing a franchise in Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLoL Brazil).

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  • Boca Raton, Florida, July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company ( OTCQB:WINR ) (Simplicity Esports), announced today that it submitted its initial application with supporting documentation to Riot Games, for the purpose of purchasing a franchise in Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLoL Brazil).
  • Simplicity Esports has one of the top teams in CBLoL Brazil with over 1.6 million social media followers, playing under the Flamengo Esports brand.
  • Jed Kaplan, CEO of Simplicity Esports, stated, One of the primary goals we established for Simplicity was to obtain a League of LegendsFranchise.
  • About Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company:
    Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company (WINR) is an established brand within the esports industry, competing and streaming in popular games across different genres, including Apex Legends, PUBG Mobile, Overwatch, League of Legends, and various EA Sports titles.

HyperX and Champion® Athleticwear Announce Second Apparel Drop – The Reflective Collection

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
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HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the HyperX x Champion Reflective Collection, an exclusive limited-edition apparel collection drop with Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919.

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  • HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the HyperX x Champion Reflective Collection, an exclusive limited-edition apparel collection drop with Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919.
  • Champion Athleticwear is thrilled to partner with HyperX on this distinctive limited edition collection.
  • The HyperX x Champion Reflective Collection will be available for purchase on July 9 through Champion.com.
  • For more information on HyperX x Champion Reflective Collection availability, please visit the HyperX Collab page.

Simplicity Esports and Gaming Company Acquires One of Its Top Performing Franchisee-Owned Esports Gaming Centers and Signs a Percentage Rent Lease

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Multiplayer video games, Windows games, eSports, Video game culture, Video gaming, Gaming, Franchising, League of Legends, Game design

Additionally, Simplicity Esports executed a lease assignment and amendment with the landlord that does not require a specified fixed rent, but instead determines rent as a percentage of gross sales.

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  • Additionally, Simplicity Esports executed a lease assignment and amendment with the landlord that does not require a specified fixed rent, but instead determines rent as a percentage of gross sales.
  • Roman Franklin, President of Simplicity Esports, stated, Our franchisee has done an excellent job building, staffing, and growing this location.
  • However, because financial reporting for majority owned gaming centers is consolidated, as a result of this acquisition, 100% of this gaming centers revenue will now be included in Simplicity Esports financial statements.
  • Simplicity Esports also operates as a franchisor of Esports Gaming Centers that provide the public an opportunity to experience and enjoy gaming and esports in a social setting, regardless of skill or experience.