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Forge Launches API for Game Developers to Engage and Reward Players for Their Ongoing Play and Add Battle Pass-like Features to Games

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Designed to empower game developers by providing a seamless solution for creating and managing "battle pass" experiences, the Forge API allows them to reach new gamers, drive sustained engagement, and reward players for their commitment.

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Designed to empower game developers by providing a seamless solution for creating and managing "battle pass" experiences, the Forge API allows them to reach new gamers, drive sustained engagement, and reward players for their commitment.
With the Forge API, developers can create achievements for in-game events and reward players with virtual items for their completion.
This allows Forge quests to support any in-game achievement, and let games reward players for direct in-game engagement.
"At Forge, we recognize the challenges game developers face in attracting and engaging gamers," said Kun Gao, CEO at Forge.

Capcom’s Monster Hunter: World Tops 25 Million Units Sold Globally!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.

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Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.
With Monster Hunter: World, Capcom drove the Monster Hunter series to global-brand status with a series-first worldwide simultaneous launch and international promotional activities, establishing the game as Capcom’s best-selling title of all time within a month of its release.
In the six years since the game’s launch, Capcom has continued to promote digital sales, leading Monster Hunter: World to achieve a new Capcom all-time-record of 25 million cumulative units sold.
(*Includes shipments of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition)

Great Clips® Launches “Wrights & Wrongs” March Madness® Campaign Featuring Two-Time National Championship Winning Coach, Jay Wright

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Great Clips tapped two-time national championship winning coach, Jay Wright, to share his tips and expertise across an integrated campaign that includes two television commercials, social media content as well as a microsite hub.

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Great Clips tapped two-time national championship winning coach, Jay Wright, to share his tips and expertise across an integrated campaign that includes two television commercials, social media content as well as a microsite hub.
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To help bring the “Wrights & Wrongs” campaign to life, Great Clips will be running two national television commercials starring Jay Wright.
In each spot, Coach Wright observes unfortunate “Wrongs” by fans and tells viewers how they can turn those moves into game-saving “Wrights” by visiting Great Clips.
To learn more about the “Wrights & Wrongs” campaign, Great Clips’ March Madness Sweepstakes and great hairstyles for tournament season, visit www.GreatClips.com/MarchMadness .

DoubleVerify and NBCUniversal Expand Partnership to Launch First-of-its-Kind Program-Level Measurement Solution

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, and NBCUniversal, today announced an expanded partnership to provide program-level measurement solutions across over the top (OTT) devices, including Connected TV (CTV).

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DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, and NBCUniversal, today announced an expanded partnership to provide program-level measurement solutions across over the top (OTT) devices, including Connected TV (CTV).
This new development in streaming verification will enable NBCUniversal advertisers to measure brand safety and suitability, and content performance at the program level.
"Today marks a key shift in streaming measurement and authentication,” said Mark Zagorski, CEO of DoubleVerify.
All measurement and insights will be enabled through a data collaboration integration between NBCUniversal and DoubleVerify.

FOX Nation Expands Distribution to DISH Network and SLING TV

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s subscription based streaming service, has expanded distribution to DISH TV and SLING TV, announced its president Lauren Petterson.

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FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s subscription based streaming service, has expanded distribution to DISH TV and SLING TV, announced its president Lauren Petterson.
Beginning mid-March, DISH customers will be able to add FOX Nation for $5.99 per month.
Once subscribed, customers can access FOX Nation via channel 296 in the guide, the On Demand menu or the DISH Anywhere app.
FOX Nation will be available to stream on SLING for $5.99 per month to all of its users on SLING TV and on Sling Freestream, beginning in mid-March.

A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of Ras Al Khaimah Art

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Within this dynamic ecosystem, Ras Al Khaimah Art has flourished to become the Emirate’s landmark celebration of culture and the arts.

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Within this dynamic ecosystem, Ras Al Khaimah Art has flourished to become the Emirate’s landmark celebration of culture and the arts.
Launching as a three-day art exhibition in 2013, Ras Al Khaimah Art has evolved into a month-long annual event and the UAE’s largest outdoor art festival, showcasing Ras Al Khaimah’s vibrant cultural heritage and reflecting the Emirate’s unprecedented cross-sector economic growth.
Ras Al Khaimah Art plays a pivotal role in promoting Ras Al Khaimah as a cultural destination.
By providing a platform for local artists alongside international counterparts, Ras Al Khaimah Art also contributes to the cultural and economic progress of the UAE.

2024 CA State Fair Cannabis Awards Celebrates California’s Cannabis Industry with an Expanded Competition Format, Adds Six New Categories

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .

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The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .
To support the newly added categories, the California State Fair Cannabis Awards has also partnered with Budist , the industry’s first social review platform for cannabis products and brands.
The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience will be on display at the State Fair from July 12-28, 2024, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience is produced by Fair Play Ventures in partnership with the California Exhibition & State Fair.

Stern Pinball Launches Full Line of Foo Fighters Pinball Machine Accessories

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of Foo Fighters pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

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Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of Foo Fighters pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
Stern Pinball’s award-winning “Game of the Year” Foo Fighters pinball machines just got better with these newly available upgrades that will take your game to the next level.
For the Pro Edition, fully dress up the inside of your game with the Foo Fighters Inside Art Blades.
“The Foo Fighters pinball accessories will bring out the best of you and your pinball playing experience,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Learn to fly with these officially licensed items that will make your Foo Fighters pinball machines absolutely rock!”

AMC Significantly Expands the Availability of its Popular Grocery Store Popcorn Through the Addition of Publix and Kroger Stores, and Amazon.com

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Monday, March 11, 2024

After close to a year of product availability exclusively at Walmart, AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn is now available for purchase at several of the largest supermarket operators including Publix and Kroger — and is also readily available for purchase online at our Amazon store.

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After close to a year of product availability exclusively at Walmart, AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn is now available for purchase at several of the largest supermarket operators including Publix and Kroger — and is also readily available for purchase online at our Amazon store.
The Classic Butter, Extra Butter and Lightly Salted flavor lineup of AMC Theatres Grocery Popcorn can now be purchased as a variety pack or individual flavor cases of six boxes.
“The overwhelming positive consumer response and demand for these products reinforces that ‘AMC Makes Movies Better’ in theatre, at home, online — anywhere you go.
We’ll continue to work with amazing retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Publix and Amazon to make it convenient for consumers to enjoy our delicious popcorn throughout the year.”

iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

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The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
Ben and Ronnie thank fans for listening to their podcast and Bravo for the people they find to feature on their shows.
“Crime Junkie” hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat are awarded Best Crime Podcast by Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray.
Molly Sims awards the Best TV and Film Podcast Award to Paul Scheer, host of “How Did This Get Made?” who thanks the crowd for making it a great night.