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COMETH STUDIO LAUNCHES COSMIK BATTLE, THE NEXT GENERATION TRADING CARD GAME, ON EPIC GAMES STORE

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

PARIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cometh Studio is thrilled to announce that Cosmik Battle, the next generation Trading Card Game, is now available on Epic Games Store, Ultra and Hyperplay as Early Access.

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  • PARIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cometh Studio is thrilled to announce that Cosmik Battle, the next generation Trading Card Game, is now available on Epic Games Store, Ultra and Hyperplay as Early Access.
  • Cosmik Battle redefines the Trading Card Game genre by blasting players into intense, turn-based combat with innovative mechanics.
  • As players jump into fast-paced intergalactic warfare, Cosmik Battle truly delivers on the trading promise.
  • Soon after launch, Cosmik Battle will also arrive on Google Play Store and Apple Store with full crossplay PC / Mobile.

DAVE & BUSTER'S ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BLUMHOUSE'S FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., the ultimate restaurant and entertainment destination, teams up with Universal Pictures to celebrate the release of the terrifying new Blumhouse film Five Nights at Freddy's, based on the blockbuster horror game phenomenon.

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  • BLUMHOUSE'S FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S, FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES, ARRIVES IN THEATERS AND ON PEACOCK OCTOBER 27, 2023.
  • The film revolves around Mike, a security guard who takes a job working nights at Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, an abandoned family entertainment center.
  • The film guarantees an unforgettable journey, captivating audiences from beginning to end, and with Dave & Buster's, that experience is bound to be magnified.
  • These Trading Cards will be available at the Dave & Buster's Winner's Circle, no purchase necessary, while supplies last.

Sports Memorabilia & Trading Cards Market touch $35 Billion Mark in 2023 and is expected to reach $227.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21.8%: Market Decipher

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The report comprises the market size of the Sports Memorabilia and Sports Trading Cards Market.

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  • The report comprises the market size of the Sports Memorabilia and Sports Trading Cards Market.
  • Sports memorabilia industry along with trading cards is expected to reach $227.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21.8% during the forecast period of 2022-2032.
  • Get research insights in detail: https://www.marketdecipher.com/report/sports-collectibles-market
    "The accessibility of internet-enabled devices and the availability of several sports channels are all contributing to the rise of the worldwide sports memorabilia market.
  • It provides key statistics on the market status of the Sports Memorabilia and Trading Cards manufacturers, highlighting influential leading players, market scope, and key developments.

Sports Memorabilia & Trading Cards Market touch $35 Billion Mark in 2023 and is expected to reach $227.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21.8%: Market Decipher

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The report comprises the market size of the Sports Memorabilia and Sports Trading Cards Market.

Key Points: 
  • The report comprises the market size of the Sports Memorabilia and Sports Trading Cards Market.
  • Sports memorabilia industry along with trading cards is expected to reach $227.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 21.8% during the forecast period of 2022-2032.
  • Get research insights in detail: https://www.marketdecipher.com/report/sports-collectibles-market
    "The accessibility of internet-enabled devices and the availability of several sports channels are all contributing to the rise of the worldwide sports memorabilia market.
  • It provides key statistics on the market status of the Sports Memorabilia and Trading Cards manufacturers, highlighting influential leading players, market scope, and key developments.

eBay's Authenticity Guarantee Now Includes Graded Trading Cards Through Partnership with PSA

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Monday, May 2, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, announced the expansion of its 'Authenticity Guarantee' for trading cards through a strategic partnership with PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the world's preeminent trading card authentication and grading company. Beginning today, when a graded card is sold for $2,000+ in the U.S., the seller will send that graded card to PSA, the largest and most trusted third-party authentication and grading company in the world, where a newly established team of experts – independent from the core team focused on the existing backlog  – will utilize years of expertise to verify that the card matches the listing description and that the sealed plastic holder and label are authentic and have not been tampered with or counterfeited. Over time, this service will expand to any graded card sold for $250+. This expansion comes only four months after eBay introduced Authenticity Guarantee for raw trading cards, and with PSA's expertise having graded more than 54 million trading cards, eBay continues to deliver a seamless experience that allows collectors to buy and sell with confidence.

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  • This expansion comes only four months after eBay introduced Authenticity Guarantee for raw trading cards, and with PSA's expertise having graded more than 54 million trading cards, eBay continues to deliver a seamless experience that allows collectors to buy and sell with confidence.
  • With this latest partnership, collectors can feel even more confident in their purchases of graded cards, and eBay continues to set the standard for this category."
  • In addition to trading cards, eBay's Authenticity Guarantee service includes sneakers sold for $100+, watches sold for $2,000+, and handbags sold for $500+.
  • More than 1.3M buyers have used the Price Guide tool in search to visualize trends for their favorite trading cards.

WWE® and Fanatics Announce Long-Term Sports Platform Partnership Across E-commerce, Licensed Merchandise, Trading Cards and NFTs

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Monday, March 28, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220328005280/en/
    WWE and Fanatics Announce Long-Term Sports Platform Partnership Across E-commerce, Licensed Merchandise, Trading Cards and NFTs (Photo: Business Wire)
    The businesses that will work together to create an elevated fan experience include Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles and Candy Digital.
  • Fanatics is the industry leader and Michael Rubin is a visionary, said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO.
  • Fanatics Collectibles, the companys trading cards and collectibles division, will also become the exclusive provider of licensed WWE physical and digital trading cards, which will once again bear the nostalgic Topps logo.
  • Fanatics acquired the legendary 70-year-old Topps brand earlier this year, which previously held a long-term relationship with WWE.

eBay Launches Authentication for Trading Cards

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

As one of eBay's top categories, trading cards has been growing at a significant pace -- hitting $2 billion in transactions in the first half of 2021. With an average of one sports trading card bought every second, Authenticity Guarantee now brings an added layer of trust to these transactions – as well as unmatched access to comprehensive and accurate product information for collectors.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay today announced the launch of its Authenticity Guarantee service for trading cards.
  • With the addition of trading cards to eBay's Authenticity Guarantee service, the company now offers authentication in four key enthusiast collector categories, including sneakers, watches, handbags and now trading cards.
  • Authenticity Guarantee for Trading Cards: How It Works
    When a service-eligible trading card purchase is made, the seller ships it directly to a team of third-party authenticators at Certified Collectibles Group including its affiliates,CGC Trading Cards and Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) for a comprehensive, multi-point physical inspection.
  • Shop trading cards at ebay.com/authenticcards and learn more about eBay's authentication offering for watches, sneakers, and handbags at ebay.com/buyauthentic .

Fanatics Acquires Topps Trading Cards and Collectibles Business

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The deal jumpstarts Fanatics Trading Cards MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards, which begins immediately versus the original combined start date of 2026.

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  • The deal jumpstarts Fanatics Trading Cards MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards, which begins immediately versus the original combined start date of 2026.
  • With trading cards and collectibles being a significant pillar of our long-term plans to become the leading digital sports platform, we are excited to add a leading trading cards company to build out our business, said Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin.
  • To ensure seamless ongoing operations, all of the approximately 350 global Topps sports & entertainment employees will become part of Fanatics Trading Cards.
  • Current Topps Global VP, GM, David Leiner, and VP, GM Topps Digital, Tobin Lent, will continue to run Topps within Fanatics Trading Cards, a separate subsidiary of Fanatics.

The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys of 2021 to Help Shoppers Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

This year's print guide features more than 200 toys, and an additional 145 toys can be found online, representing more than 136 toy companies in total.

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  • This year's print guide features more than 200 toys, and an additional 145 toys can be found online, representing more than 136 toy companies in total.
  • Parents and gift-givers can easily search for toys and games by a child's age (broken out into 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8+ age groups).
  • Toys must be new for 2021 and available to consumers for purchase duringthe holiday season, either on the company's website or through any retail partner.
  • When evaluating toys, the team considers play value, originality, skill building, product integrity and, of course, the fun factor.

Collectors Universe Expands Into Video Game Authentication & Grading with Acquisition of Wata Games

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Collectors Universe , a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services, announces it is expanding into the collectible video game industry with the acquisition of Wata Games .

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  • Collectors Universe , a leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services, announces it is expanding into the collectible video game industry with the acquisition of Wata Games .
  • As the foremost video game grading service, Wata elevated the collectible video game market with its focus on accuracy and objectivity and enabled the industry to grow quickly.
  • As the gold standard in video game authentication, games graded by Wata regularly sell for record prices.
  • The acquisition of Wata Games marks the first major categorical expansion beyond trading cards, sports memorabilia and coins for Collectors Universe.