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Chile's Reputable Gaming Industry Will Participate in the Championing Game Developers Conference

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chilean gaming industry has experienced monumental growth in the past 20 years. With over 70 companies generating $12 million in combined annual revenues, Chilean studios have developed top-rated games that have been internationally recognized.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chilean gaming industry has experienced monumental growth in the past 20 years.
  • The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking.
  • Over the course of the past 20 years the Chilean gaming industry has received increased interest from global players.
  • Developed by the Chilean companies Studio Voyager and IguanaBee, the game won in this category over titles from Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Guatemala.

MetaCene Announces $10 Million Private A Round Funding, Securing Its Place as a Web3 Gaming Pioneer

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Today, it proudly announces the closure of its $10 million Private A round funding.

Key Points: 
  • Today, it proudly announces the closure of its $10 million Private A round funding.
  • This diverse group of investors exemplifies the immense potential of MetaCene's vision and their confidence in the team's ability to execute.
  • "Investing in MetaCene isn't just about backing a great project; it's about investing in the future of blockchain gaming.
  • We look forward to seeing Metacene bring the best experience to gamers around the world in the coming Web3 gaming boom.

Looking Glass Labs Welcomes Natasha Ingram as New CEO to Spearhead Innovative Open Metaverse Initiatives

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Metaverse, Freedom, Marketing, OTC, Growth, FRA, Glass, Social responsibility, URL, Speech, Unreal Engine

Mrs. Ingram, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing virtuoso, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Looking Glass Labs.

Key Points: 
  • Mrs. Ingram, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing virtuoso, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Looking Glass Labs.
  • In her new role, Mrs. Ingram is set to direct the Company's innovative efforts in developing cutting-edge Open Metaverse applications and digital assets, leveraging the power of Unreal Engine development and blockchain technology.
  • Mrs. Ingram shared her enthusiasm for her new role: "I am thrilled to lead Looking Glass Labs, soon to be called Metasphere Labs.
  • Mr. Gurfein's visionary leadership has been instrumental in positioning Looking Glass Labs on its current trajectory of growth and innovation.

Copresence Introduces AI Avatar Rendering to Its Digital Avatar Platform

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Copresence , a provider of digital avatar generation software, is excited to announce the addition of AI avatar rendering to its platform, highlighting a differentiation in capabilities between AI-generated and computer graphics-generated avatars.

Key Points: 
  • Copresence , a provider of digital avatar generation software, is excited to announce the addition of AI avatar rendering to its platform, highlighting a differentiation in capabilities between AI-generated and computer graphics-generated avatars.
  • With this latest AI avatar rendering announcement, Copresence's platform now offers two distinct approaches to avatar creation: classical 3D assets created through computer graphics (CG avatars), and artificial intelligence-generated avatars (AI avatars), each with unique characteristics.
  • To view Copresence’s CG avatars and AI avatars in action side-by-side, view the following link: https://youtu.be/GP7YZfBKuF8?si=Z6MJwxgfZC0KnHCP
    “Our team is deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of avatar realism and accessibility.
  • For more information about Copresence and to stay updated on the company’s latest developments, please visit copresence.tech .

Steamroller Taps Shawn Dunn For Chief Technology Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prior to joining Steamroller, Dunn was a Senior Product Manager at Epic Games where he was instrumental in the company's development direction of Unreal Engine in order for it to be easily adopted and used in the Media & Entertainment industry in Virtual Production, Visual Effects and Feature Animation. Shawn spent 3.5 years at Original Force, a privately owned animation studio with bases in Los Angeles, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Chengdu, where he was responsible for overseeing the technology foundation of the company, implementing IT and workflow innovations that support the creative and artistic process. Dunn also spent 13 years at Weta FX where he served as Head of Research and Development for the motion group, managing R&D for its animation, motion editing, pre-vis and crowd simulation units. Throughout his 28 year career, Shawn worked on over 30 feature films including Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin and The BFG, James Cameron's Avatar, Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, King Kong, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King, Rise of The Planet of The Apes, Iron Man 3, Man Of Steel, Dawn of the Planets of the Apes, The Avengers, X-Men: First Class and The Jungle Book.

Key Points: 
  • Steamroller Animation has announced that Shawn Dunn will be joining the studio as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.
  • I have also been pushing real time workflows for most of my career and these are both areas that Steamroller Animation has been striving towards," says Shawn Dunn, Chief Technology Officer of Steamroller Studios.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.

Unreal Live Link 1.3 Arrives as Free Upgrade for iClone 8

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
SAN, Motion, Unreal Engine, Reallusion, FBX, Create, Element, Head, IClone, Animation, Camera

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Faster, smoother, and more versatile – the latest upgrade of Unreal Live Link 1.3 for iClone is here, now supporting the latest Unreal 5.3 and addressing industry pain points head-on. A notable improvement being the overhaul of the Live Link transfer process to support masses of characters with speed and stability.

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  • What's New with Unreal Live Link 1.3 Upgrade:
    Live Link 1.3 brings swift parallel processing for iClone FBX to Unreal exchange, guaranteeing seamless editing within iClone and expedited transfer speeds.
  • Highlight Features of Live Link 1.3:
    The Live Link enhancements feature parallel processing for both iClone FBX export and Unreal FBX import, guaranteeing uninterrupted editing in iClone while transfers seamlessly proceed.
  • Unreal Engine objects can now influence iClone animations during runtime, allowing for the polishing of character animations within iClone.
  • To learn more about iClone Unreal Live Link, please visit:

INTRODUCING: LEGO® ISLANDS - NEW EXPERIENCES FOR PLAYERS OF ALL AGES TO DISCOVER WITHIN FORTNITE

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BILLUND, Denmark, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group has today launched two all-new play experiences within Fortnite, for fans of all ages to discover and enjoy together.

Key Points: 
  • BILLUND, Denmark, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group has today launched two all-new play experiences within Fortnite, for fans of all ages to discover and enjoy together.
  • The two LEGO Islands are the first LEGO-themed experiences within Fortnite to follow 2023's popular launch of LEGO Fortnite, an all-new survival crafting game where the magic of LEGO building and Fortnite collide.
  • All experiences in Fortnite, including LEGO Islands and LEGO Fortnite, utilize the Epic Games parental controls and safety features.
  • Players within Fortnite can experience LEGO Islands and LEGO Fortnite dressed in their favourite LEGO Styles, available from their Locker, bringing a new dynamic of LEGO fun to the creative games.

INTRODUCING: LEGO® ISLANDS - NEW EXPERIENCES FOR PLAYERS OF ALL AGES TO DISCOVER WITHIN FORTNITE

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BILLUND, Denmark, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group has today launched two all-new play experiences within Fortnite, for fans of all ages to discover and enjoy together.

Key Points: 
  • BILLUND, Denmark, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group has today launched two all-new play experiences within Fortnite, for fans of all ages to discover and enjoy together.
  • The two LEGO Islands are the first LEGO-themed experiences within Fortnite to follow 2023's popular launch of LEGO Fortnite, an all-new survival crafting game where the magic of LEGO building and Fortnite collide.
  • All experiences in Fortnite, including LEGO Islands and LEGO Fortnite, utilize the Epic Games parental controls and safety features.
  • Players within Fortnite can experience LEGO Islands and LEGO Fortnite dressed in their favourite LEGO Styles, available from their Locker, bringing a new dynamic of LEGO fun to the creative games.

Gaxos Gaming to Launch AI Solution for Game Developers and Studios

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Roseland, NJ, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaxos.ai Inc. ("Gaxos" or the "Company"), a company developing artificial intelligence applications across various sectors, today announced that its gaming division, Gaxos Gaming, will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) solution for game developers and studios.

Key Points: 
  • Roseland, NJ, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaxos.ai Inc. ("Gaxos" or the "Company"), a company developing artificial intelligence applications across various sectors, today announced that its gaming division, Gaxos Gaming, will launch an artificial intelligence (AI) solution for game developers and studios.
  • Gaxos Gaming is at the forefront of game development innovation and will offer a transformative Generative AI Service that empowers the gaming industry to create without limits.
  • With a focus on dynamic content generation, seamless integration, and personalized solutions, Gaxos Gaming is raising the bar in game development.
  • The gaming world is evolving, with players seeking more personalized and unique experiences, and developers striving to meet these demands amidst technical and resource constraints.

Projection-Mapping Feat Transforms Las Vegas' STRAT Tower Into A Bottle Of Tequila Don Julio 1942

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Lumen & Forge, in collaboration with Outdoor Solutions, illuminated the Las Vegas skyline by projection mapping the iconic STRAT observation tower during Super Bowl weekend.

Key Points: 
  • Not only is the STRAT the tallest building in Las Vegas and Nevada, it is the tallest free-standing observation tower in the United States.
  • Tequila Don Julio, Mexico's original luxury Tequila, commissioned this projection of a large-scale image of their iconic 1942 bottle.
  • The projection content, crafted by Lumen & Forge 's creative team, was specifically designed to complement the renowned Tequila Don Julio 1942 bottle and the architectural nuances of the STRAT.
  • Adding to the spectacle, on Sunday night, the Super Bowl LVIII logo was projected onto the Tequila Don Julio 1942 bottle image, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.