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Blockchain gaming ecosystem Crystal Fun secured $5M seed funding, and initiated first AAA game OUTER Testing II

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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A year of innovation and development has transformed Crystal Fun from its origins as Crystal Lab, a blockchain gaming studio, into a blockchain ecosystem platform.

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  • A year of innovation and development has transformed Crystal Fun from its origins as Crystal Lab, a blockchain gaming studio, into a blockchain ecosystem platform.
  • Crystal Fun is fervently crafting the future of Web3 gaming, championing a "play-first" Blockchain Gaming ecosystem ethos.
  • By remedying the shortcomings of Web2 gaming with blockchain ingenuity, Crystal Fun is committed to developing deeply engaging blockchain gaming projects, promising an unparalleled gaming encounter.
  • Moreover, with AI integration, players are not just participants but creators within the gaming ecosystem, enriching the Crystal Fun universe with diversity and depth.

ForeVR Games Breaks Into Billiards With ForeVR Pool

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.

Key Points: 
  • Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.
  • "ForeVR Pool is an exciting addition to our roster of family friendly sports titles," said Marcus Segal, co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR Pool is a blast to play and is truly the perfect complement to our connected universe of casual games."
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences.

ForeVR Games Breaks Into Billiards With ForeVR Pool

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.

Key Points: 
  • Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.
  • "ForeVR Pool is an exciting addition to our roster of family friendly sports titles," said Marcus Segal, co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR Pool is a blast to play and is truly the perfect complement to our connected universe of casual games."
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences.

Habitat for Humanity's corporate partners to support affordable housing this holiday season

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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We are grateful to our partners for their continued support of our efforts to build or improve housing around the world."

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  • We are grateful to our partners for their continued support of our efforts to build or improve housing around the world."
  • This holiday season, retailers across the U.S. will feature Habitat-branded gift cards on display racks that will also have the Habitat logo.
  • Money donated by and through campaign partners will go toward fulfilling Habitat's mission of addressing affordable housing needs around the world.
  • Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves.

Bringing Canadians Together

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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This years survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.

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  • This years survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.
  • This years survey highlights the important role that video games play in the lives of millions of Canadians, said Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of ESAC.
  • Canadians play video games to have fun, unwind and relieve stress and they are increasingly sharing that experience with their families, and a growing community of online friends.
  • The survey also highlighted several interesting stats across the country:
    53% of Canadians have played video games in the past four weeks, and they average 7.9 hours per week playing video games.

Bringing Canadians Together Through Gaming

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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This year's survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.

Key Points: 
  • This year's survey reflected the growing popularity of online gaming, with an increasing number of Canadians playing video games as part of a broader online community.
  • The growth of online gaming has built a virtually connected community, with 67% of video game players saying that games can introduce them to new friends and relationships.
  • "This year's survey highlights the important role that video games play in the lives of millions of Canadians," said Jayson Hilchie, President & CEO of ESAC.
  • "Canadians play video games to have fun, unwind and relieve stress and they are increasingly sharing that experience with their families, and a growing community of online friends."

ForeVR Games Takes Ultimate Backyard Game Cornhole to VR

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On

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  • Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On
    Now available on Oculus Quest 2, ForeVR Cornhole is available as a one-time purchase of $14.99 USD
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeVR Games , the leader in casual virtual reality (VR) gaming founded by Zynga, EA, and Glu veterans, today announced the launch of its third title, ForeVR Cornhole, which brings a new level of creative expression and an immersive VR experience to everybody's favorite backyard game.
  • "As we bring the best of casual gaming to VR, we knew we had to incorporate cornhole the world's greatest backyard game," said Marcus Segal, Co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR games offer immersive experiences mixed with AAA quality that bring the best of IRL games to VR.
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences categories.

ForeVR Games Takes Ultimate Backyard Game Cornhole to VR

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On

Key Points: 
  • Joining Popular Sports Titles ForeVR Bowl and ForeVR Darts, Backyard Favorite Comes to the Metaverse as Family 'Happy Hour' Gets its Game On
    Now available on Oculus Quest 2, ForeVR Cornhole is available as a one-time purchase of $14.99 USD
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeVR Games , the leader in casual virtual reality (VR) gaming founded by Zynga, EA, and Glu veterans, today announced the launch of its third title, ForeVR Cornhole, which brings a new level of creative expression and an immersive VR experience to everybody's favorite backyard game.
  • "As we bring the best of casual gaming to VR, we knew we had to incorporate cornhole the world's greatest backyard game," said Marcus Segal, Co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR games offer immersive experiences mixed with AAA quality that bring the best of IRL games to VR.
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences categories.

Veteran Game Developer, Ric Neil, Joins Streamline Studios as Managing Director for New US Development Hub

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Streamline, a global video game and Metaverse development studio, announced that Ric Neil has joined the company as the Managing Director of Streamline Studios USA. Neil brings his 30-year successful and varied career in video game development with experience at Unity, Amazon, EA, Konami, Glu, Microsoft, and more to the Streamline roster of global production studios. 

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  • Ric Neil will oversee partnerships, platform, and product development for Streamline Studios USA
    LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Streamline, a global video game and Metaverse development studio, announced that Ric Neil has joined the company as the Managing Director of Streamline Studios USA.
  • "Attracting industry veterans like Ric Neil underscores our continued commitment to international video game and Metaverse development," says Alexander Fernandez, CEO of Streamline.
  • "With studios opening around the world, Streamline can offer more career opportunities and more support for our clients in every time zone.
  • "This is a big deal," says Ric Neil, Managing Director of Streamline Studios USA.

Electronic Arts Launches MLB Tap Sports™ Baseball 2022

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) today released the latest installment of its free-to-play* mobile baseball franchise, MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022, the first game released by Electronic Arts following its acquisition of Glu Mobile last year.

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  • Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) today released the latest installment of its free-to-play* mobile baseball franchise, MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022, the first game released by Electronic Arts following its acquisition of Glu Mobile last year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220316005424/en/
    Electronic Arts Launches MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB) and MLB Players, Inc. (MLBPI), this years release features Philadelphia Phillies right fielder and reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper as MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022s cover athlete.
  • MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022 is the first title to be released from Glu Sports as part of the Electronic Arts family.
  • For MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2022 assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com and follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates.