Action-adventure games

Red Dead Redemption 2 Takes Over Imgur Ads

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Friday, October 26, 2018
Take-Two Interactive, Game design, Rockstar Games, Action-adventure games, Image hosting, Imgur, Photo sharing, Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption, Ad blocking

The Imgur Ad Buyout is a first of its kind advertising deal for the platform, with the first Imgur Ad Buyout taking place on October 26 for the launch of Red Redemption 2.

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  • The Imgur Ad Buyout is a first of its kind advertising deal for the platform, with the first Imgur Ad Buyout taking place on October 26 for the launch of Red Redemption 2.
  • As part of the Imgur Ad Buyout, Rockstar will run a very limited number of ads for Red Dead Redemption 2 in the platform's top placement spots, minimizing advertiser content for the day and creating a better content viewing and sharing experience for the Imgur community, which skews largely millennial male - a demographic that over-indexes on its use of ad-blocking technology.
  • "Rockstar understands this about the Imgur community and wanted to go beyond the expected to provide a brand experience that brings value to Imgurians.
  • Imgur worked closely with MODCo Media , Rockstar's media agency of record, who planned and executed the campaign to produce a unique experience.

ICO portfolio is down by 66% in the first half of 2018, according to EY study

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Friday, October 19, 2018
Fiction, Culture, Eli Lilly and Company, Action-adventure games, Art games, Video games developed in Japan, Ernst & Young, Ico, Icos, International Council of Onomastic Sciences, Arts, Initial coin offering

The latest study follows an initial analysis in December 2017, when EY analyzed top ICOs representing 87% of the ICO funding last year.

Key Points: 
  • The latest study follows an initial analysis in December 2017, when EY analyzed top ICOs representing 87% of the ICO funding last year.
  • The study announced today found that ICOs claimed to have raised more than US$15b in 2018, compared with US$4.1b1 in 2017.
  • However, EY found that only 29% (25) of the 2017 ICO projects that EY assessed have progressed to prototypes or working products an increase of just 13% from December 2017.
  • The ICO market is unregulated; there is no single source of ICO data, reporting standards or generally accepted methodology.

ICO portfolio is down by 66% in the first half of 2018, according to EY study

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Friday, October 19, 2018
Fiction, Culture, Eli Lilly and Company, Action-adventure games, Art games, Video games developed in Japan, Ernst & Young, Ico, Icos, International Council of Onomastic Sciences, Arts, Initial coin offering

The latest study follows an initial analysis in December 2017, when EY analyzed top ICOs representing 87% of the ICO funding last year.

Key Points: 
  • The latest study follows an initial analysis in December 2017, when EY analyzed top ICOs representing 87% of the ICO funding last year.
  • The study announced today found that ICOs claimed to have raised more than US$15b in 2018, compared with US$4.1b1 in 2017.
  • However, EY found that only 29% (25) of the 2017 ICO projects that EY assessed have progressed to prototypes or working products an increase of just 13% from December 2017.
  • The ICO market is unregulated; there is no single source of ICO data, reporting standards or generally accepted methodology.

Ubitus Provides Cloud Gaming Technology for "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" on Nintendo Switch

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Gaming, Fiction, Entertainment, Entertainment Software Association, Video game publishers, Assassin's Creed, Windows games, Action-adventure games, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo, Ubisoft

(Office: Minato-ku Tokyo, CEO: Wesley Kuo, referred to as "Ubitus"), the leader of cloud gaming technology, provided cloud gaming technology GameCloud to the game "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" (referred to as "this game") published by Ubisoft Entertainment (Headquarter: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director APAC: Steve Miller) released on Nintendo Switch on Oct 5, 2018.

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  • (Office: Minato-ku Tokyo, CEO: Wesley Kuo, referred to as "Ubitus"), the leader of cloud gaming technology, provided cloud gaming technology GameCloud to the game "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" (referred to as "this game") published by Ubisoft Entertainment (Headquarter: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director APAC: Steve Miller) released on Nintendo Switch on Oct 5, 2018.
  • It is thenew game titleto be streamed to gaming consoles over cloud gaming first ever, and third title Ubitus provided the technology to Nintendo Switch game.
  • Ubitus will continue to offer new game experiences to a broad range of users through the evolution of cloud gaming technology.
  • Ubitus is the leader of cloud gaming technology, with offices in Tokyo, Taipei and Guangzhou.

Himekawa Art Production Announces Their Debut Project: Sanyo's "Marin"

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Friday, September 28, 2018
Nintendo, Manga, Astro Boy, Entertainment, Akira Himekawa, Action-adventure games, Video games developed in Japan, The Legend of Zelda, New York Comic Con, Akira, My Little Pony

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Himekawa Art Production, the global entertainment production studio by Akira Himekawa, best known for The Legend of Zelda art & comics, announces the launch of the highly anticipated Sea Story Idol,"Marin" onOctober 5, 2018 at New York Comic Con and Anime Fest @ NYCC x AX.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Himekawa Art Production, the global entertainment production studio by Akira Himekawa, best known for The Legend of Zelda art & comics, announces the launch of the highly anticipated Sea Story Idol,"Marin" onOctober 5, 2018 at New York Comic Con and Anime Fest @ NYCC x AX.
  • New York Comic Con and Anime Fest @ NYCC x AX Panel Description:
    Sanyo presents Himekawa Art Production's Debut project: "Marin"
    Known from the outstanding success of the Legend of Zelda Comic series, My Little Pony, and countless other properties, Akira Himekawa has debuted their new production studio, "Himekawa Art Productions" with its first official project:Marin!
  • Himekawa Art Production is a new art production studio from Akira Himekawa.
  • Aside from notable characters like Legend of Zelda, My Little Pony and Astro Boy, Himekawa Art Production creates many original art designs and manga for a global audience.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Available Now Worldwide

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Friday, September 14, 2018
Software, Entertainment, Tomb Raider series, Digital media, Action-adventure games, Windows games, Single-player video games, Video game sequels, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider, Crystal Dynamics

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Square Enix, Eidos-Montral, and Crystal Dynamics are proud to announce Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider series, is available now worldwide for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC/Steam.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Square Enix, Eidos-Montral, and Crystal Dynamics are proud to announce Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed and award-winning Tomb Raider series, is available now worldwide for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC/Steam.
  • "Shadow of the Tomb Raider delivers something special for all fans of the series, whether this is your first Tomb Raider experience or you've played every installment.
  • "Eidos-Montral prides itself on building captivating, immersive worlds and Shadow of the Tomb Raider reinforces that pedigree in a significant way."
  • In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour.

Clarity Named Public Relations Agency Of Record for First World Crypto Con in Las Vegas

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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Crypto, Action-adventure games, Destroy All Humans, Video game sequels

"World Crypto Con is poised to set a new standard for industry events, with interactivity and experience built into every element.

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  • "World Crypto Con is poised to set a new standard for industry events, with interactivity and experience built into every element.
  • "With hands-on service, depth and breadth of knowledge and stellar record of success, Clarity is the right partner for World Crypto Con," added Adam Williams, co-Founder of World Crypto Con.
  • Clarity is an international communications agency that specializes in strategic public relations for dynamic, fast-growing companies.
  • World Crypto Con will draw more than 5,000 attendees, over 150 exhibitors, and over 75 influential speakers.

Long Game Launches Crypto Rewards, Becoming the First Personal Finance App to Give Consumers No-Risk Access to Crypto Markets

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Demographics, Millennials, Crypto, Action-adventure games, Destroy All Humans, Video game sequels, Video games

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Game , the personal finance app using games and rewards to improve millennials' financial habits, launches Crypto Rewards.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Game , the personal finance app using games and rewards to improve millennials' financial habits, launches Crypto Rewards.
  • Crypto Rewards works by rewarding users with free crypto assets as they save and level up in the Long Game app.
  • Long Game's goal is to educate their users about new financial assets and provide no-risk access to crypto markets while motivating and positively reinforcing smart financial behaviors.
  • Long Game is the personal finance app using games and rewards to improve millennials' financial habits.