Games

WizKids Announces New Product Offerings for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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HILLSIDE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WizKids, the premier manufacturer of premium pre-painted miniatures and tabletop games, today announced expansions to its vast product lines for both the highly popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and strategy card game Magic: The Gathering.

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  • HILLSIDE, N.J., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WizKids, the premier manufacturer of premium pre-painted miniatures and tabletop games, today announced expansions to its vast product lines for both the highly popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and strategy card game Magic: The Gathering.
  • Debut product categories include action figures, prop replicas, apparel, and even game accessories such as maps, battle mats, bags, carrying cases, and more!
  • Additionally, WizKids is adding high quality, unpainted, sprue miniatures for intermediate and veteran miniature painters.
  • "We are excited to expand our strategic partnership with WizKids to encompass both D&D and Magic.

Great New Tabletop Games by Winning Moves Games USA

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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DANVERS, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Moves Inc. (dba Winning Moves Games USA), a leader in specialty toys & games, today announced the release of two exciting new games.

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  • DANVERS, Mass., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Winning Moves Inc. (dba Winning Moves Games USA), a leader in specialty toys & games, today announced the release of two exciting new games.
  • Winning Moves Games USA is the one-stop-shop for specialty retailers who want to carry the classic, proven-sellers along with fresh new games," said Philip Orbanes Jr., President of Winning Moves Games USA.
  • Winning Moves Games USA is a Massachusetts based maker of both new and classic board games, card games and puzzles including THE RUBIK'SCUBE, PASS THE PIGS, NO STRESS CHESS, and many more wonderful family favorites.
  • Winning Moves Games USA's games are available at specialty book, toy, & game retailers nationwide and at www.winning-moves.com .

PrideStaff Recognizes Hartford Metro (Southeast) Staffing Firm as New Office of the Year

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization , is pleased to name the Hartford Metro (Southeast) office as its New Office of the Year.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization , is pleased to name the Hartford Metro (Southeast) office as its New Office of the Year.
  • This award was one of three that Owner/Strategic-Partner Jon Brink and his office won at this year's conference.
  • "I'm proud to accept this award on behalf of everyone in the Hartford Metro (Southeast) office," said Brink.
  • For more information about PrideStaff Hartford Metro (Southeast) and its services, contact Jon Brink at 860.773.0059.

Overactive Media Reveals Plans for Iconic Populous-Designed Performance Venue in Toronto

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OverActive Media today confirmed details of its highly-anticipated performance venue, projected to be completed in 2025.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OverActive Media today confirmed details of its highly-anticipated performance venue, projected to be completed in 2025.
  • "Today is another important step in the evolution of OverActive Media.
  • OverActive Media is the owner of four major global esport franchises, including Toronto's two professional teams (Toronto Ultra of the Call of Duty League and Toronto Defiant of the Overwatch League).
  • In North America, OAM owns the Toronto Defiant of the Overwatch League ("OWL") and the Toronto Ultra of the Call of Duty League ("CDL").

World of Warcraft®: Burning Crusade Classic™ Beckons Players Back Through the Dark Portal

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210219005507/en/
    Return to Outland to face Illidan the Betrayer in Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic, coming later this year.
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    The World of Warcraft community made it clear that they wanted WoW Classic, and now theyre eager to continue their journey into The Burning Crusade, said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • Burning Crusade Classic builds on the epic foundation of World of Warcraft Classic, providing players with an opportunity to experience the next legendary chapter in the Warcraft saga.
  • As with WoW Classic, access to Burning Crusade Classic will be included in players existing World of Warcraft subscriptions at no additional cost.

Bungie Prepares for Future Growth in 2021 with Studio Expansion, Key Talent Investments, and New Board Members

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
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The past several years have been a time of tremendous growth and opportunity for Bungie.

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  • The past several years have been a time of tremendous growth and opportunity for Bungie.
  • In January, as part of its ongoing plan for sustainable growth, Bungie broke ground on an extensive expansion and redesign of its worldwide headquarters.
  • Alongside the additions to its Board of Directors, Bungie has also announced several key additions and investments into its renowned talent pool.
  • Today, Bungie is focused on developing the future of the Destiny universe and new worlds to come.

EA Announces Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville™ Complete Edition Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch™ March 19

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that its zaniest shooter will debut on Nintendo Switch on March 19 with the Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition.

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  • PopCap Vancouver, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced that its zaniest shooter will debut on Nintendo Switch on March 19 with the Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210217006006/en/
    Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition, players can tackle hilarious missions and defeat epic bosses to collect medals and unlock dangerously superb outfits.
  • Co-developed with QLOC S.A., Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition will be available on the Nintendo Switch for $39.99 on March 19 and is the first game developed on the Frostbite engine to be released on the platform.
  • To watch the Nintendo Switch trailer, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBYW0p6jGZY
    For Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com .

Alpha Innovations and Arcanum Capital Announce the Launch of Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund I

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Hamilton, Bermuda, Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) Asset management firms Alpha Innovations (AI) and Arcanum Capital (Arcanum) today announced the launch of the Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund I (the Fund) on the Alpha Innovations Laureates fund platform.

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  • Hamilton, Bermuda, Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (via Blockchain Wire ) Asset management firms Alpha Innovations (AI) and Arcanum Capital (Arcanum) today announced the launch of the Arcanum Emerging Technologies Fund I (the Fund) on the Alpha Innovations Laureates fund platform.
  • Lawrence Newhook, CEO of Alpha Innovations, noted We seek opportunities to partner with asset managers who can offer unique sources of alpha to our investors.
  • We are excited to be partnering with Alpha Innovations on this launch, noted Luchang Zheng of Arcanum.
  • Alpha Innovations and Arcanum have partnered with premier service providers including Apex Fund Services, Walkers (Bermuda) and KPMG (Bermuda) for this fund launch.

Atari Founder Launches New Game: STAR AUDITION

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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STAR AUDITION is an act-it-out party game, similar to Charades or Pictionary, where players take on the role of Hollywood actors auditioning for their next big break.

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  • STAR AUDITION is an act-it-out party game, similar to Charades or Pictionary, where players take on the role of Hollywood actors auditioning for their next big break.
  • New technologies always inspire new experiences and ways to have fun, said Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Virsix Games and the founder of Atari.
  • Tapping into Kickstarters creative pool of backers will help make STAR AUDITION unique and engaging in ways we never imagined.
  • Combined with crowdsourced content, STAR AUDITION takes gaming into uncharted territory to power the next generation of play.

16-Year-Old Entrepreneur Launches Queeng Playing Cards: 2nd Edition with Diversity and Gender Equality as its Foundation

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After selling 50,000 decks of Queeng's first edition worldwide, the deck of playing cards where each card possessing a gender holds equal weight, is bringing its Queeng Playing Cards: 2nd Edition , with both diversity and gender equality as its foundation.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After selling 50,000 decks of Queeng's first edition worldwide, the deck of playing cards where each card possessing a gender holds equal weight, is bringing its Queeng Playing Cards: 2nd Edition , with both diversity and gender equality as its foundation.
  • In Queeng Playing Cards: 2nd Edition, all cards that have a gender remain of equal value, and the deck introduces a range of skin tones and facial features.
  • Since their launch of the new, ethnically diverse cards, Queeng Playing Cards: 2nd Edition has sold more than 4,000 decks in just five days.
  • The card game is a take on classic playing cards that functions on a foundation of gender equality and celebrates the progressive mindset.