Cultures

FitXR Survey Provides New Insights Into Gamers

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Video game culture, Nerd culture, Gamer, Gaming, Stereotypes, Video game, Exergaming, Human behavior, Cultures, Humans

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FitXR , a pioneer in virtual reality (VR) fitness games, today announced survey results offering deep insights into video gaming enthusiasts, or "gamers."

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  • LONDON, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FitXR , a pioneer in virtual reality (VR) fitness games, today announced survey results offering deep insights into video gaming enthusiasts, or "gamers."
  • Executed in collaboration with Propeller Insights, the survey polled more than 1,100 consumers in the U.S. about their gaming hardware and applications, usage habits, playing time, preferences for social gaming, and interest in gaming-related fitness.
  • The survey also explored what gamers would be willing to give up other than their "gaming time."
  • For more information on FitXR: FitXR

Newegg Annual Gametober® Initiative Promises Great Deals on the Latest Gaming Gear

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Technology, Electronic Games, Retail, Entertainment, Online Retail, Marketing, Communications, Internet, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Video game culture, Newegg, eSports, Gamer, Cultures, Human behavior, Culture

Newegg , the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America with a global reach into more than 80 countries, today kicked off its annual Gametober initiative, with great deals on the latest gear for gamers.

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  • Newegg , the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America with a global reach into more than 80 countries, today kicked off its annual Gametober initiative, with great deals on the latest gear for gamers.
  • Each Fall, video game publishers and gaming product manufacturers prepare for the holiday rush by releasing new titles and gaming gear.
  • Gametober is Neweggs way of meeting this growing market demand with great deals on gaming products that will appeal to gamers, streamers and aspiring esports professionals alike.
  • Like Newegg on Facebook and follow Newegg on Twitter to stay up to date on the companys latest news.

October Is the New June as the Most Popular Wedding Month According to Friar Tux

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Women, MEN, Specialty, Bridal, Fashion, Consumer, Retail, Linux, Tux, Tyrol, Tux, Cultures

Thats according to Anaheim, Calif.-based Friar Tux , the largest family-owned mens formalwear provider in the country.

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  • Thats according to Anaheim, Calif.-based Friar Tux , the largest family-owned mens formalwear provider in the country.
  • For the second time in its 45-year history, Friar Tuxs advance rental and sales wedding bookings for October 2019 have surpassed June 2019 to make it the most popular wedding month of the year.
  • The announcement represents the continuation of a Friar Tux rental and sales trend dating back to 2016.
  • After decades of fitting and styling hundreds of thousands of summer wedding parties, we noticed the trend toward the fall several years ago, said Greg Goodwin, president of Friar Tux.

Wormhole Labs Partners with Twitch to Launch Gaming and Esports Technology Platform

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Saturday, September 28, 2019
Video game culture, Twitch.tv, Video hosting, Cultures, TwitchCon, Culture, eSports, Twitch, Gamer, Amber Dalton, Video gaming

Wormhole Labs will also unveil its custom Twitch Extension, which offers desktop users a chance to "Step into the Stream," enhancing their experience with their favorite content creators.

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  • Wormhole Labs will also unveil its custom Twitch Extension, which offers desktop users a chance to "Step into the Stream," enhancing their experience with their favorite content creators.
  • "Twitch is pleased to partner with a company that provides experiences benefitting our content creators and their fans via Twitch Extensions," says Amber Dalton, Senior Director of Event Sponsorships at Twitch.
  • Wormhole seams the threads of gaming culture through its powerful technology platform and shows "The World is the Game" by layering the fantastic universe of gaming, the competitive landscape of esports, and the real world.
  • "Wormhole's mission is to unite gamers across all cultures and who better to help introduce this technology and platform than Twitch at TwitchCon," said Curtis Hutten, CEO and founder of Wormhole Labs.

Nerd Street Gamers Teams Up With NBC Sports Philadelphia For Television Special Focusing on Gamers

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Video game culture, Cities in the United States, Nerd culture, eSports, Gamer, Cultures, Philadelphia, Geography of Pennsylvania

This broadcast focusing on the world of highly competitive gamers in the Philadelphia region will debut on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ on Friday, September 27 at 9pm.

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  • This broadcast focusing on the world of highly competitive gamers in the Philadelphia region will debut on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ on Friday, September 27 at 9pm.
  • "Esports and traditional sports athletes have a lot of the same traits grit, determination, and heart," said John Fazio, CEO of Nerd Street Gamers.
  • "For the Win Philly" Air Dates:
    NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia is available in three million homes throughout the Philadelphia area.
  • Nerd Street Gamers (NSG), is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers.

DreamSeat Announces Deal With Nerd Street Gamers and Localhosts as Official Chair Sponsor

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Video game culture, Nerd culture, eSports, Gamer, Cultures, Human behavior, Culture

COMMACK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DreamSeat LLC and its affiliates, Zipchair and Zipchair Gaming, announced a deal today with Nerd Street Gamers to name the seating and furniture company as the company's official gaming chair sponsor.

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  • COMMACK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DreamSeat LLC and its affiliates, Zipchair and Zipchair Gaming, announced a deal today with Nerd Street Gamers to name the seating and furniture company as the company's official gaming chair sponsor.
  • The Zipchair Gaming brand will be the exclusive gaming chair used throughout Nerd Street Gamers' national network of Localhost esports facilities.
  • Nerd Street Gamers is a pioneer within the esports space forging relationships with publishers, strategic partners, and universities.
  • "Partnering with DreamSeat advances our mission to provide accessible professional-grade equipment to gamers across the nation," said John Fazio, CEO of Nerd Street Gamers.

Rowan University partners with N3rd Street Gamers to kick off Esports Program

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Video game culture, eSports, N3RD Street, 3rd Street, Gamer, Cultures, Social groups, Culture

Rowan will work collaboratively with N3rd Street Gamers to develop curricula relating to the esports industry, establish internship opportunities and create club and varsity-level teams.

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  • Rowan will work collaboratively with N3rd Street Gamers to develop curricula relating to the esports industry, establish internship opportunities and create club and varsity-level teams.
  • The Rowan University facility will be modeled off existing N3rd Street Gamers esports venues in Philadelphia and Denver.
  • The University will kick off its esports initiative with a day-long tournament for students enrolled at Rowan University and its Rowan College partner schools on Saturday, Oct. 19.
  • N3rd Street Gamers (NSG) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers.

Citizens Bank Invites Innovators to Tackle Banking Sector Challenges at Second Citizens Challenge Hackathon

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Data management, Banking, Technology, Professional services, Security, Other Technology, Software, Finance, Hackathons, Hacker culture, Internet slang, OpenBSD, Junction, Cultures, Culture, Articles

This years hackathon, held in conjunction with District Hall and the Open Bank Project, includes coaching, workshops, mentoring sessions, get-togethers and prizes for great ideas.

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  • This years hackathon, held in conjunction with District Hall and the Open Bank Project, includes coaching, workshops, mentoring sessions, get-togethers and prizes for great ideas.
  • The event will be a fast-paced, 24-hour challenge aimed at developing data-driven solutions to overcome daily operational challenges.
  • Participants will access simulated data in a mock environment to tackle one of three hackathon challenges that correspond to consumer and commercial banking issues, plus a shared challenge.
  • The challenges are:
    Consumer Challenge: How can participants help the bank improve the speed and efficiency with which it serves its customers?

Global Food and Beverage Services Market Report 2019-2022 Featuring Compass Group, McDonald's, Starbucks, Marriott International, Subway - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 2, 2019
Food, Beverage, Retail, Buffet, Market, Food, Restaurant, Articles, Marketing, Cultures, Economy

Global Food And Beverage Services Market, 2014 - 2022, Historic And Forecast, By Region

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  • Global Food And Beverage Services Market, 2014 - 2022, Historic And Forecast, By Region
    9.3.
  • Global Food And Beverage Services Market, Growth And Market Share Comparison, By Region
    10.1.
  • Global Food And Beverage Services Market, Segmentation By Type, 2014 - 2022, Value ($ Billion)
    11.1.
  • Global Restaurants And Mobile Food Services Market, Segmentation By Type, 2014 - 2022, Value ($ Billion) - Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, And Buffets, Mobile Food Services
    11.2.

Future Generations Will Save Through Gaming

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Nerd culture, Video game culture, Gamer, Gaming, Stereotypes, Acorns, Cultures, Human behavior, Culture

This is the reason we founded Acorns: to help people easily save and invest," said Cruttenden.

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  • This is the reason we founded Acorns: to help people easily save and invest," said Cruttenden.
  • Created by gamers for gamers, Blast was founded on the belief that by linking gaming and finance together, people can more easily gain a financial footing.
  • Game-Based Savings (GBS) combined with micro-earning features provide gamers with the ability to save and earn by doing nothing more than just playing their favorite games.
  • Blast is an early-stage technology company focused on the intersection of Fintech and gaming with an increasing emphasis on learning games.