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INTRUSION Announces It Has Discovered a Popular Mobile Gaming Site Directing Traffic to a Search Site Known for Malware Distribution

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
False advertising, Video gaming, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video games, Games, Playrix, Homescapes, Fishdom, Gardenscapes: New Acres

]com) that are hosted in Russia and expose unknowing visitors to malware downloads.

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  • ]com) that are hosted in Russia and expose unknowing visitors to malware downloads.
  • INTRUSIONs threat research team documented suspicious relationships and activities that indicate a malware distribution group has infiltrated what are treated as reputable and safe Russian web sites Playrix and Yandex.
  • Playrix, Inc., is the #3 mobile gaming platform in the world, responsible for mobile games such as Fishdom, Township, Homescapes, and Gardenscapes.
  • Said Gary Davis, INTRUSION Chief Evangelist, This discovery illustrates just how easy it is for innocent visitors to be exposed to malware.

Zynga Announces ‘National Words With Friends Day’ with Inaugural In-Game Festival Celebrating Iconic Game Franchise’s 12th Birthday

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that in conjunction with the games 12th birthday, July 19 has been proclaimed National Words With Friends Day.

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  • Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA) a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that in conjunction with the games 12th birthday, July 19 has been proclaimed National Words With Friends Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210719005012/en/
    Zynga Announces National Words With Friends Day with Inaugural In-Game Festival Celebrating Iconic Game Franchises 12th Birthday (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Mark your calendars: Words With Friends is more than just a game; its part of our culture and our vernacular, said Bernard Kim, President of Publishing at Zynga.
  • Players can also secure their own limited edition Words With Friends 12th Birthday Tile Style, offered the final week of the festivities.
  • Through the entire festival, players will have the opportunity to turn their Words With Friends birthday wishes into cash through a special sweepstakes event.

Playrix Launches Manor Matters on AppGallery Following Previous Partnership Success

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.
  • Manor Matters brings exclusive gifts to celebrate its launch on AppGallery.
  • Players can now redeem gift packs containing 500 coins and 50 energy units, as well as coupons which provide a 70% discount1 on the Playrix Basic Pack.
  • "We are thrilled to offerour well-loved Manor Matters game to moregamersaround the worldthrough our partnership with AppGallery.

Playrix Launches Manor Matters on AppGallery Following Previous Partnership Success

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
False advertising, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video gaming, Puzzles, Telecommunications, Playrix, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Huawei AppGallery

SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of both Gardenscapes and Homescapes on AppGallery, Playrix returns with more brain-teasing gameplay for Huawei's growing audience.
  • Manor Matters brings exclusive gifts to celebrate its launch on AppGallery.
  • Players can now redeem gift packs containing 500 coins and 50 energy units, as well as coupons which provide a 70% discount1 on the Playrix Basic Pack.
  • "We are thrilled to offerour well-loved Manor Matters game to moregamersaround the worldthrough our partnership with AppGallery.

G5 Entertainment has submitted its new free-to-play game Hidden Epee for review

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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b'STOCKHOLM, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- G5 Entertainment has submitted its new free-to-play hidden object game Hidden Epee for review to the Apple App Store.

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  • b'STOCKHOLM, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- G5 Entertainment has submitted its new free-to-play hidden object game Hidden Epee for review to the Apple App Store.
  • The gamewill be limited to Russia.
  • Hidden Epee is developed by Deep Shadow Games Limited and G5 acts as a publisher.\nIn Hidden Epee, players embark on a mystery-filled mission to Paris during the Age of Enlightenment to help solve a series of unexplained eclipses that have fallen over the City.
  • As players challenge their skills in unravelling hidden object scenes and unlocking new puzzles, they can enjoy the picturesque locations that reimagines life in 17th century France.\n'

Playrix, with WHO input, launches Yoga Season event for its Gardenscapes online gaming community

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.

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  • b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.
  • As a result, Gardenscapes now has an audience of over 10 million daily active players.
  • This event is a great example of how the gaming industry and the World Health Organization can join forces for the greater good."
  • The company currently has six hit titles that are continuously updated: Manor Matters, Wildscapes, Homescapes, Gardenscapes, Fishdom, and Township.

Playrix, with WHO input, launches Yoga Season event for its Gardenscapes online gaming community

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
False advertising, Video gaming, Casual games, Match 3 games, Puzzle video games, Tile-matching video games, Video games, Playrix, Types, Gardenscapes: New Acres, Homescapes, Fishdom

b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.

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  • b'DUBLIN, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Playrix, the mobile game developer behind the Scapes series, is launching a new thematic event, Yoga Season, in its flagship game, Gardenscapes.
  • As a result, Gardenscapes now has an audience of over 10 million daily active players.
  • This event is a great example of how the gaming industry and the World Health Organization can join forces for the greater good."
  • The company currently has six hit titles that are continuously updated: Manor Matters, Wildscapes, Homescapes, Gardenscapes, Fishdom, and Township.

Playrix Launches Heartwarming Puzzle Game Homescapes on AppGallery

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Described as the most heart-warming game from the Playrix series, Homescapes will be available to Huawei AppGallery users around the world from 10th March onwards.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Described as the most heart-warming game from the Playrix series, Homescapes will be available to Huawei AppGallery users around the world from 10th March onwards.
  • Playrix fans across the globe can expect the familiar match-3 puzzle restoration challenge they know and love - as well as countless new features to explore, including unique boosters and explosive combinations.
  • "We are delighted to be able to offer the popular Homescapes game to more gamers around the world through our partnership with AppGallery.
  • Available from launch till April 9th: MEA AppGallery players are able to win a 5 coupon by simply downloading or sharing about the game.

Playrix Launches Heartwarming Puzzle Game Homescapes on AppGallery

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Described as the most heart-warming game from the Playrix series, Homescapes will be available to Huawei AppGallery users around the world from 10th March onwards.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Described as the most heart-warming game from the Playrix series, Homescapes will be available to Huawei AppGallery users around the world from 10th March onwards.
  • Playrix fans across the globe can expect the familiar match-3 puzzle restoration challenge they know and love - as well as countless new features to explore, including unique boosters and explosive combinations.
  • "We are delighted to be able to offer the popular Homescapes game to more gamers around the world through our partnership with AppGallery.
  • Available from launch till April 9th: MEA AppGallery players are able to win a 5 coupon by simply downloading or sharing about the game.

Unico Studio Launches Popular Brain Test Games on AppGallery

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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SHENZHEN,China, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering a unique and colourful approach to fun, puzzle-based games, Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles and Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories are now available to AppGallery users.

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  • SHENZHEN,China, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering a unique and colourful approach to fun, puzzle-based games, Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles and Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories are now available to AppGallery users.
  • Available in 19 different languages and at a global scale, Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles and Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories invite players around the world to reap the benefits of stimulative puzzle gaming.
  • "Unico Studio is excited to partner with AppGallery and, since the launch of the Brain Test series, we have been getting excellent feedback from gamers all over the world," said Erkay Uzun, Founder and CEO of Unico Studio.
  • Building on the original Brain Test game's success, Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories has been welcomed by gamers with excitement.