Games

Praeses Presents Its Rook Platform at Second Onramp of Joint Force’s Advanced Battle Management System Field Test

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Other Government, Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Public policy, Government, Software, State, Local, Consumer electronics, Defense, Rook, Games

Praeses , a national leader in software and mobile application development services, participated in the second onramp of the Joint Forces Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) field test at Andrews Air Force Base, MD, held August 31 through September 3.

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  • Praeses , a national leader in software and mobile application development services, participated in the second onramp of the Joint Forces Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) field test at Andrews Air Force Base, MD, held August 31 through September 3.
  • The ABMS allows a joint force to use cutting-edge methods and technologies to rapidly collect, analyze, and share information and make decisions in real time.
  • The Rook Platform unifies data from many systems across many networks regardless of data standards and requires no modification to existing systems.
  • Praeses was honored to be a key participant at this event and to present our Rook Platform within such a challenging environment, said Adam Rosen, CEO of Praeses .

Great Hearts to offer hundreds more Texas students the opportunity to attend the highlysought-after classical liberal arts academy through its 100% online school

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
Hearts and Minds, Hearts, Curriculum, Symbols, Heart symbol, Games, Learning

Great Hearts offers a tuition-free, rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum including advanced math and science, robust arts and foreign language classes, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

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  • Great Hearts offers a tuition-free, rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum including advanced math and science, robust arts and foreign language classes, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
  • The core purpose of Great Hearts is to cultivate the hearts and minds of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
  • Great Hearts is a public school; therefore, there is no cost to apply or attend and the same offering extends to the classical online academy.
  • Great Hearts is currently in the process of compiling an interest list to determine parental interest and grade level demand in Great Hearts Online.

G5 Entertainment announces the global release of new game Pyramid of Mahjong

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Games, Mahjong, G5 Entertainment, Microsoft games, Mahjong solitaire, Mahjong video game, Solitaire, Amazon Appstore, Tile-based game, Gaming

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- G5 Entertainment announces the release of its new free-to-play mahjong solitaire game, Pyramid of Mahjong, now available globally in the Amazon Appstore, Google Play, Microsoft Windows Store, and soon on the Apple App Store.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- G5 Entertainment announces the release of its new free-to-play mahjong solitaire game, Pyramid of Mahjong, now available globally in the Amazon Appstore, Google Play, Microsoft Windows Store, and soon on the Apple App Store.
  • In Pyramid of Mahjong, players travel back in time to a settlement on Nile Delta to help a Pharaoh restore a ruined civilization back to its former glory.
  • The game features a unique blend of city building and classic tile pairing tied together with a storyline full of intrigue.
  • As with all new G5 games, Pyramid of Mahjong has G5 Friends network built-in, making it possible to play with friends.

Computacenter plc to Purchase Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. for $2.60 per share

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Computacenter, Pivot, Games

TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. (TSX: PTG), ("Pivot"), a full-service information technology provider, is pleased to announce that Pivot has entered into an agreement with Computacenter plc ("Computacenter") and 1264283 B.C.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. (TSX: PTG), ("Pivot"), a full-service information technology provider, is pleased to announce that Pivot has entered into an agreement with Computacenter plc ("Computacenter") and 1264283 B.C.
  • The premium to historical market prices offered to shareholders reflects Pivot's growth objectives and the value Pivot will bring to Computacenter.
  • "We are pleased to announce this agreement with Computacenter," said Wade Dawe, Chairman of the Pivot Board of Directors ("Pivot Board").
  • This all-cash offer at a premium share price is an opportunity for shareholders to receive substantial and immediate value from their investment in Pivot."

Dr. David Chao AKA "The Pro Football Doc" Becomes Official Injury Expert of FanDuel

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Browser-based game websites, Daily fantasy sports, Sports, Bookmakers, FanDuel, Fantasy sports, Fantasy football, Games

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Doc , the innovative subscription service that gives bettors and fantasy players insightful injury assessments, today announced that Dr. David Chao has been namedthe Official Injury Expert of FanDuel , the premiere sports-tech gaming company.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football Doc , the innovative subscription service that gives bettors and fantasy players insightful injury assessments, today announced that Dr. David Chao has been namedthe Official Injury Expert of FanDuel , the premiere sports-tech gaming company.
  • The proprietary Injury Index is designed to give players an edge as they consider their wages and fantasy football activities.
  • "Partnering with FanDuel allows us broader exposure to NFL fans," said Dr. David Chao, Pro Football Doc.
  • Dr. David Chao, aka "Pro Football Doc," was the San Diego Chargers' team doctor for 17 years.

FARO® Hires Two Industry Veterans to Lead its Global Hardware and Software R&D Teams

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Faro, Games of chance, Gambling, Games

Avi Ray-Chaudhuri, who serves as Vice President of Hardware R&D, and Wesley Tilley, who serves as Vice President of Software R&D, joined the Company on August 31, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Avi Ray-Chaudhuri, who serves as Vice President of Hardware R&D, and Wesley Tilley, who serves as Vice President of Software R&D, joined the Company on August 31, 2020.
  • "As FARO continues to increase its focus on cloud-based software applications that enable long-term differentiation of our 3D solutions, we are adding critical talent to FARO's executive team to lead both our software and hardware R&D organizations that will accelerate our product development efforts," said Michael Burger, President and CEO of FARO.
  • "I am thrilled to have two industry leaders like Wes and Avi join our organization and lead these teams."
  • FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision and immediacy.

Stern Pinball Announces New Avengers: Infinity Quest Pinball Machines

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Pinball, Gaming, Games, Stern, Northern Lights Pinball Show, Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show

The Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machines will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.

Key Points: 
  • The Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machines will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
  • Through Avengers: Infinity Quest pinball machines, that tradition will carry on for current and future generations of fans," said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc.
  • Avengers: Infinity Questpinball machines are available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.
  • Stern Pinball, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball.

Reflector Entertainment Reveals The Unknown 9: Awakening With Teaser Trailer Debut

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Video gaming, Gaming, Awakening, Adventure game, The Reflector, Games

MONTREAL, Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reflector Entertainment has unveiled the teaser trailer for the studio's first video game, Unknown 9: Awakening.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reflector Entertainment has unveiled the teaser trailer for the studio's first video game, Unknown 9: Awakening.
  • The game represents the tentpole of a much larger content ecosystem that is being built around the ambitious Unknown 9 Storyworld.
  • Driven by a seasoned and diverse development team, the Reflector studio has created a brand-new Storyworld that theyre officially revealing today.
  • The team brings Unknown 9: Awakening, a 3rd person narrative-driven action-adventure game, with a first look at its protagonist, Haroona, and a glimpse into her Fold abilities.

MANA RBM Salutes Vendor Partners Delivering Remote Trial Management and Oversight Tools: New Solutions for Adapting to the Operational Impact of COVID-19

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Mana, RBM, Video gaming, Games

DENVER, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MANA RBM announced the launch of new remote trial management and oversight capabilities in collaboration with select vendor partners, Bio-Optronics Inc., TransPerfect's Trial Interactive, and Integrated Clinical Systems.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MANA RBM announced the launch of new remote trial management and oversight capabilities in collaboration with select vendor partners, Bio-Optronics Inc., TransPerfect's Trial Interactive, and Integrated Clinical Systems.
  • For over a year, MANA RBM identified and evaluated vendor partners focused on delivering a complete remote trial management approach.
  • For a single trial, this approach will eliminate 360 onsite monitoring visitssaving time, costs, and environmental impact for the sites and Sponsor.
  • "We are delighted to work with MANA RBM and establish an operational, remote trial management solution utilizing our flexible, integrated CCTrialSuite," states Laku Adedoyin, CTO of Bio-Optronics.

Press release - David McAllister underlines the need for rapid progress in EU-UK negotiations

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Saturday, August 22, 2020
Games, Poker, United Kingdom and the European Union, Disaster preparedness, European Union, Negotiation

Another month has passed without any meaningful progress.

Key Points: 
  • Another month has passed without any meaningful progress.
  • Losing precious time now in the hope of getting a better deal in a last-minute poker game is not helpful, and potentially very detrimental for both sides.
  • The end of October remains the solid deadline for starting to ratify the agreement by the end of the year.
  • We do need fair economic and social conditions in order to preserve our EU model.