Mobile Entertainment

FOX Nation to Present “Prisoner of Putin” on Thursday, March 28th

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Monday, March 25, 2024

FOX Nation will debut a new special entitled “Prisoner of Putin” on Thursday, March 28th, one day before the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest and detainment in Russia.

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  • FOX Nation will debut a new special entitled “Prisoner of Putin” on Thursday, March 28th, one day before the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest and detainment in Russia.
  • The special will provide an in-depth look into Gershkovich’s life and his courage and resilience throughout the last year.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.
  • Morning Consult recently named FOX Nation as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands of 2023 among Gen Z adults, with the platform placing in the top 15 overall.

Space Nation Debuts Gameplay and Describes Expansive Transmedia IP from Roland Emmerich

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, met with fans and gaming industry executives last week during the Game Developers Conference to provide more details on the transmedia IP at the core of Space Nation.

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  • Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, met with fans and gaming industry executives last week during the Game Developers Conference to provide more details on the transmedia IP at the core of Space Nation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325046388/en/
    Space Nation co-founders Jerome Wu and Roland Emmerich speak onstage with panel moderator and reporter Rachel Wolfson on March 19, 2024 in San Francisco, California.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Space Nation represents an exciting new chapter for me, and I’m excited to finally share more of it with the world,” Space Nation Inc. co-founder Roland Emmerich said.
  • These versions of the game will be identical, and Space Nation Online will be available for free without a subscription.

Capcom Ranked Number One for the Second Time in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings!

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.
  • Each year in their Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Metacritic ranks publishers worldwide based upon factors such as the average score of each publishers’ titles, the ratio of both positive and negative reviews, and the number of titles that have achieved a Metascore of 90 or higher.
  • In this 14th Annual Game Publisher Ranking, Capcom was recognized for the overall critical acclaim that it received for its games, marking the second time Capcom has taken the top spot, which it previously won in the 2019 ranking.
  • Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.

Photos of Nintendo’s PAX East Pokémon Activation in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center are Available on Business Wire’s Website

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Friday, March 22, 2024

To celebrate the Pokémon video game series and the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, Nintendo showcased a hand-painted mural at PAX East 2024.

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  • To celebrate the Pokémon video game series and the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games, Nintendo showcased a hand-painted mural at PAX East 2024.
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, an artist from Overall Murals adds finishing touches to a Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet themed mural at PAX East.
  • Nintendo of America unveiled a hand-painted mural featuring a “Terastallizing” Eevee from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games during PAX East in Boston.
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Shaylin D. adds to a Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet themed mural at PAX East.

Photos of Nintendo’s Princess Peach: Showtime! Launch Event at Nintendo New York are Available on Business Wire’s Website

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

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    In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, June E., 4, and Princess Peach celebrate the launch of the Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, June E., 4, and Princess Peach celebrate the launch of the Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans gather at the Nintendo New York store in Rockefeller Center to celebrate the game launch of Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans enjoy Princess Peach inspired Kung Fu Tea beverages served in celebration of the game launch of Princess Peach: Showtime!

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

OutKick Delivers Over 20 Million Unique Visitors, Views, and Minutes in February 2024

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

OutKick, the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform, finished February 2024 with strong audience performance numbers, including 24 million total multiplatform views, which is up 4% versus February 2023.

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  • OutKick, the fastest growing national multimedia sports platform, finished February 2024 with strong audience performance numbers, including 24 million total multiplatform views, which is up 4% versus February 2023.
  • The platform also delivered 22 million total multiplatform minutes and 20.2 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors, according to Comscore.
  • The platform also saw over 17.1 million video views on Facebook, X, and YouTube which is up 4% versus the prior month, according to Shareablee.
  • *Source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, Total Digital Population including Social Incremental data for reportable entities.

"Fantastic Baseball" Launches Today: Wemade Partners with MLB, KBO, and CPBL and Cover Athlete Aaron Judge

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Friday, March 22, 2024

"Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.

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  • "Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321220477/en/
    Wemade’s first mobile game, ‘Fantastic Baseball,’ a sports simulation game for Android and iOS devices, is now available for download.
  • "Fantastic Baseball" is designed to be accessible to fans of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to hardcore baseball fans.
  • "Wemade is proud to partner with MLB, MLBPI, CPBL, and KBO to bring 'Fantastic Baseball' to fans around the world," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade.

Nintendo Download: Places, Everyone, for Princess Peach: Showtime!

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

– Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!

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  • – Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!
  • As Princess Peach attends the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take control over the play to enact their own performances.
  • My Nintendo members can redeem their Platinum Points*** for charming rewards inspired by the game, such as the printable Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

FanCompass Announces Expanded Fan Engagement Toolset, Curated from a Decade of Customer Success.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

FanCompass, the leading fan engagement and data technology company for sports organizations and brands, today announced an expansion of the FC CORE digital activation suite.

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  • FanCompass, the leading fan engagement and data technology company for sports organizations and brands, today announced an expansion of the FC CORE digital activation suite.
  • The new tools were thoughtfully designed based on the top-performing fan activations across individual clubs, leagues, and brand customers on the FC CORE platform over the past decade.
  • “We analyzed tens of thousands of customer campaigns and the millions of fans who have engaged with our product to determine which new tools would add the most value to our customers,” said Ryan Breuner, Director, FC CORE for FanCompass.
  • FanCompass Director of Customer Success, Aaron Mendle said, “We have an incredible retention rate because we know our customers and we work tirelessly to meet their needs.