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MapleStory M Kicks Off Three Year Anniversary Celebration With Game Update and Feature Content Throughout July

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Electronic Games, Technology, Teens, Children, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Consumer, Video gaming, Gaming, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, Windows games, Video games, Side-scrolling video games, MapleStory, Experience point, MapleStory M, Nexon America Inc., MAPLESTORY M, NEXON AMERICA INC.

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005294/en/
    MapleStory M Kicks Off Three Year Anniversary Celebration With Game Update and Feature Content Throughout July (Graphic: Business Wire)
    5th Job Skills have officially arrived in MapleStory M, offering players above Level 200 that have completed job advancement quests, the opportunity to fortify their characters abilities by allowing them to upgrade from primary 1-4 Job Skills to use 5th Job Skills.
  • Job Skills: Skills that are limited to a specific Job, similar to applications with 1st through 4th Job Skills.
  • With 5th Job Skills acquired, access to the Arcane River area along with special Arcane River content is granted.
  • MapleStory M quickly reached 10 million downloads within 100 days after global launch and recently celebrated its 2-year anniversary with 16 million global downloads.

Danimals® and SEGA® of America Team Up for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 30th Anniversary With Bongo and First-Time Ever Character Customizations in Sonic Dash®

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Video games, Creative works, Video game characters, Platform games, Windows games, Video games developed in Japan, Single-player video games, Side-scrolling video games, Sonic Dash, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bongo, Sonic

With Bongo, kids rule, no parents are allowed, and fun always comes first.\n"Danimals is thrilled to team up with SEGA to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog," said\xc2\xa0Kallie Goodwin, Vice President of Danone Family and Wellness Brands.

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  • With Bongo, kids rule, no parents are allowed, and fun always comes first.\n"Danimals is thrilled to team up with SEGA to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog," said\xc2\xa0Kallie Goodwin, Vice President of Danone Family and Wellness Brands.
  • "Having Bongo as a playable character within Sonic Dash is a first for both Danimals and SEGA.
  • We are excited to be part of this milestone and to continue bringing kids nutritious and delicious snacks together with fun adventures.
  • Fans can download Sonic Dash by scanning a QR code on the back of Sonic-branded packs and will receive Bongo as a playable character after completing the tutorial level.

JAKKS Pacific and SEGA of America Expand Global Toy Partnership for Sonic the Hedgehog Merchandise

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Specialty, Children, General Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), Electronic Games, Consumer, Retail, Entertainment, Video games, Video game characters, Creative works, Video games developed in Japan, Single-player video games, Platform games, Side-scrolling video games, Windows games, Jakks Pacific, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic

b'JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced a renewal with SEGA of America, Inc. for the Classic and Modern versions of the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection, maintaining JAKKS as one of the franchise\xe2\x80\x99s global partners.

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  • b'JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced a renewal with SEGA of America, Inc. for the Classic and Modern versions of the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection, maintaining JAKKS as one of the franchise\xe2\x80\x99s global partners.
  • JAKKS will design, manufacture, market, and sell Sonic the Hedgehog branded toy product lines worldwide commencing in 2022.
  • This renewed agreement will include rights to produce action figures, playsets, vehicles, plush and other collectibles.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210420005238/en/\nSonic the Hedgehog Collector Edition (Graphic: Business Wire)\nThe JAKKS line of Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise seen unprecedented success since its introduction in 2019 with product launches spanning big box retailers in-store and online.

Steamforged Games Announces SEGA's® Iconic Hedgehog Will Race to the Tabletop in Sonic: The Card Game

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'MANCHESTER, England, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Steamforged Games is bringing SEGA\'s famed blue speedster to the tabletop in Sonic: The Card Game.

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  • b'MANCHESTER, England, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Steamforged Games is bringing SEGA\'s famed blue speedster to the tabletop in Sonic: The Card Game.
  • Here at Steamforged, most of us have been chasing rings with the blue hedgehog since we first played the original Megadrive game.
  • "\nIn Sonic: The Card Game, 2-6 players race through a new level every time they play.
  • Founded in 2014, the company has been responsible for licensed games such as Dark Souls: The Card Game, Devil May Cry: The Bloody Palace and Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board Game, Pac-Man The Card Game, and original IPs such as Godtear, Epic Encounters and Bardsung.\n'

At the Height of the Pandemic: January Sees Record Number of Investments in Israeli Start-ups

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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Six start-ups raised more than $100M each (mega rounds) during the month, totaling 73% of the total, record-breaking $1.44B raised by Israeli firms in January.

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  • Six start-ups raised more than $100M each (mega rounds) during the month, totaling 73% of the total, record-breaking $1.44B raised by Israeli firms in January.
  • Furthermore, the mega-rounds in January 2021 alone, equal close to 30% of the total number of mega-rounds in the entire year of 2020 (21 total).
  • All of the aforementioned reflects a strong vote of investor confidence in Israel's innovation ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The year 2020 witnessed 21 'mega-round' investments during the whole of 2020, equivalent to 33% of capital raised.

MapleStory’s Massive Winter Update Continues with Awake: Flicker of Light Available Today

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Starting today, players can enjoy the second part of the massive MapleStory winter update, Awake: Flicker of Light in Nexons iconic MMORPG.

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  • Starting today, players can enjoy the second part of the massive MapleStory winter update, Awake: Flicker of Light in Nexons iconic MMORPG.
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    Awake: Flicker of Light Banner (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The continuation of the Awake Tera Burning Plus Event takes center stage in the Awake: Flicker of Light update.
  • Players can continue to level up new Tera Burning characters a total of 3 levels up to level 200.
  • To learn more about the MapleStory Awake: Flicker of Light update, visit maplestory.nexon.net and follow @MapleStory on Twitter.

SK Magic Wins Gold Medal at IDEA 2020 for Triple Care Dishwasher

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Interior design, Consumer electronics, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Video games, Kitchen, Home appliances, Video gaming, Home, Dishwasher, Home automation, Side-scrolling video games, Dishwashing, The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai

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    SK Magic's Triple Care Dishwasher won Gold Medal at IDEA 2020.
  • Triple Care Dishwasher is a third-generation dishwasher model that offers not only dishwashing and drying but also care and storage functions.
  • Triple Care Dishwasher became the worlds first dishwasher to be honored with the IDEA Gold Medal, the first prize in the Home/Kitchen Appliances category.
  • Triple Care Dishwasher became the worlds first dishwasher to be honored with the IDEA Gold Medal, the first prize in the Home/Kitchen Appliances category.

Trine Acquisition Corp. Files Registration Statement on Form S-4 with Preliminary Proxy Statement/Consent Solicitation Statement/Prospectus in Connection with Proposed Business Combination with Desktop Metal

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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While the registration statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about Trines proposed business combination with Desktop Metal and the proposals to be considered by the Trine and Desktop Metal stockholders.

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  • While the registration statement has not yet become effective and the information contained therein is subject to change, it provides important information about Trines proposed business combination with Desktop Metal and the proposals to be considered by the Trine and Desktop Metal stockholders.
  • Neither Desktop Metal nor Trine gives any assurance that either Desktop Metal or Trine will achieve its expectations.
  • Trine has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a proxy statement of Trine, a consent solicitation statement of Desktop Metal and a prospectus of Trine.
  • The proxy statement/consent solicitation statement/prospectus will be sent to all Trine and Desktop Metal stockholders.

MapleStory M Celebrates Two Year Anniversary with the Arrival of Two Resistance Classes

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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Wild Hunters are equipped with a crossbow and an arrowhead and ride a Jaguar into battle.

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  • Wild Hunters are equipped with a crossbow and an arrowhead and ride a Jaguar into battle.
  • Throughout the month of August, partake in additional Hotel M Events, including the Hotel M Punch-King Event, Hotel M Cake Monster Event and the Hotel M Wonder Wheel Event.
  • Maplers will be rewarded with an assortment of prizes, including Second Anniversary Coins, Auto-Battle Charge Tickets and additional rewards.
  • To learn more about MapleStory M, visit the Google Play or App Store page and follow @PlayMapleM on Twitter for the latest updates.

SQUARE ENIX Announces All New 3D Action Platformer From Sonic The Hedgehog Creators

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Video games, Video game characters, Video gaming, Video games developed in Japan, Platform games, Windows games, Side-scrolling video games, Single-player video games, Doctor Eggman, Sonic the Hedgehog, Yuji Naka, Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The family-friendly platformer will jump on to current and next generation consoles and PC in the Spring of 2021.

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  • The family-friendly platformer will jump on to current and next generation consoles and PC in the Spring of 2021.
  • Players will discover over 80 extraordinary costumes along their journey through a variety of unique environments within Wonderworld.
  • BALAN WONDERWORLDis an all-new experience from renowned gaming industry talent including Director, Yuji Naka (Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise Creator, Team Sonic Co-Founder) and Character Designer, Naoto Ohshima (Sonic the Hedgehog, Doctor Eggman, Team Sonic Co-Founder).
  • BALAN COMPANY brings together talented video game developers, visual artists, and composers to tell the greatest stories and provide the ultimate platformer experiences.