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Latin America Mobile Gaming Market 2021-2026 with Activision, Konami Holdings, Riot Games Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Mobile Entertainment, Entertainment, Video games, Video gaming, Games, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Multiplayer video games, Tencent, Video game publishers, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Call of Duty, Konami

The "Latin America Mobile Gaming Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Latin America Mobile Gaming Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The mobile gaming market in this region is expected to grow at 10.5% CAGR rate during the forecast period, 2021-2026.
  • Many mobile games such as Pubg mobile, Call of duty mobile require a high-speed internet connection to enjoy the unique gaming experience.
  • The mobile gaming market in this region is competitive due to the presence of a few dominant players such as Activision, Konami Holdings, Riot Games, etc.

2021 Game Developers Choice Awards to Honor Newgrounds Creator Tom Fulp with Pioneer Award, Industry Luminary Laralyn McWilliams with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Electronic Games, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Video gaming, Video games, The Behemoth, GDCA, Games, Game Developers Choice Awards, Castle Crashers

Organizers of the 21st annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industrys top games and developers, have revealed the recipients of this years Pioneer Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • Organizers of the 21st annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industrys top games and developers, have revealed the recipients of this years Pioneer Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The advent of Newgrounds brought about an explosion of creations and gave a platform for independent developers Flash games.
  • Behemoths follow-up game, Castle Crashers, won XBLA Game of the Year in 2008 and PSN Best Downloadable Game of 2011.
  • We are honored to have them join us at the Game Developers Choice Awards and they could not be more deserving of these awards.

icebreaker Releases Fourth Transparency Report

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Games, Icebreaker, Tearfund, Articles, Video games

In 2017, icebreaker launched its inaugural Transparency Report detailing what it means to be a truly sustainable business and in 2019, the brand announced its boldest ambition to date: to become plastic-free.

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  • In 2017, icebreaker launched its inaugural Transparency Report detailing what it means to be a truly sustainable business and in 2019, the brand announced its boldest ambition to date: to become plastic-free.
  • HOW ICEBREAKER IS MOVING TO NATURAL - TRANSPARENCY REPORT KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
    Launches new innovation icebreaker Nature Dye, using renewable, plant-based dyes
    Launches the plastic-free full body mannequin, made from non-toxic paper pulp
    As icebreaker doubles down on the final 9% of plastics in its clothing, it faces some specific challenges.
  • Following the publication of its Transparency Report in 2018 and 2019, icebreaker was one of only a handful of brands to be awarded an A+ rating in the Tearfund Ethical Fashion report, two years in a row.
  • The report found icebreaker to be excellent in every area, including scrutiny of policy, traceability, transparency, supplier relationships and worker rights at every stage of the production process.

Lovepop Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Games, Scopa, Magic in Harry Potter, Magical, giFT, Magic: The Gathering, Card games, Gaming

BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lovepop, leading designer of magical pop-up cards and gifts, announces today the appointment of Lisa Scopa as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 13, 2021.

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  • BOSTON, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lovepop, leading designer of magical pop-up cards and gifts, announces today the appointment of Lisa Scopa as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 13, 2021.
  • "Lovepop has experienced record-setting growth in the past year as we build toward our goal of becoming the global household brand for making every occasion magical," said John Wise, Co-Founder and President of Lovepop.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Lovepop during a time of significant opportunity for the company," said Lisa Scopa.
  • I look forward to driving meaningful growth as we march towards our mission of creating one billion magical moments for Lovepop customers."

Investigation Clears Easy Group/Easy EDU of Any Involvement in “Student Cheating Scheme”

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Education, Human activities, Games, International student, Student Exchange, Student migration, Maō

The story reported that 40 students had been caught cheating in the CMPUT174 and 175 lab assignments.

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  • The story reported that 40 students had been caught cheating in the CMPUT174 and 175 lab assignments.
  • Easy Groups internal investigation, aimed at comparing facts versus rumours, found that 35 of those students facing sanctions by the University were never students of Easy EDU and while the other 5 were indeed students of Easy EDU, the violations for which they were penalized had no relation to any services offered by the companys curriculum.
  • We are on the same side, expressed Mao, when reaffirming Easy EDUs position and approach to education.
  • Easy Group Inc. was founded in Toronto in 2014 as a best in-class tutoring service for international students.

Is Wild Card Sports™ the Next Big Thing in Fantasy Sports?

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Video game publishers, Zogby, Card game, Electronic Arts, Video game companies, Games, Companies

"If we can realize the potential measured by the Zogby Study, Wild Card Sports could become a multi-billion company," said Hank Werronen.

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  • "If we can realize the potential measured by the Zogby Study, Wild Card Sports could become a multi-billion company," said Hank Werronen.
  • "We are seeking investors and partners with gaming experience to bring the game to market in the next year."
  • The format for Wild Card Sports is the same for all major team sports.
  • Wild Card Sports, a gaming and entertainment company, was founded in March 2021 by Hank Werronen and Allen Kay.

Cryptozoic Announces Kickstarter for Epic Spell Wars™ of the Battle Wizards: ANNIHILAGEDDON 2 -- XTREME NACHO LEGENDS

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Cryptozoic Entertainment, Miniature wargames, Games, Tabletop games, Epic Card Game, Epic, Wizard

LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles, today announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: ANNIHILAGEDDON 2 XTREME NACHO LEGENDS.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Calif., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryptozoic Entertainment, leading creator of tabletop games, trading cards, and collectibles, today announced the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: ANNIHILAGEDDON 2 XTREME NACHO LEGENDS.
  • The campaign includes several exclusives, including the expansion Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: ANNIHILAGEDDON Gang Bangers.
  • "The first Epic Spell Wars: ANNIHILAGEDDON was, for me, pound-for-pound the best game Cryptozoic has ever made, so with the sequelwe are really throwing out all the stops to make it even better," said Cory Jones, creator of Epic Spell Wars.
  • Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: ANNIHILAGEDDON Gang Bangersis an expansion that is a Kickstarter exclusive.

UNO Research & Technology Park Reimagined and Rebranded as The Beach at UNO

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Mattel, Uno, Science park, Competition, Games, Economy, Articles

Together, the park and UNO generate an annual economic impact of approximately $1 billion for the city and region.

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  • Together, the park and UNO generate an annual economic impact of approximately $1 billion for the city and region.
  • The entrepreneurial campus atmosphere encourages research, development, technology advancement, training, and educational opportunities, strengthening economic competitiveness and workforce development.
  • We are committed to working with UNO and our community stakeholders to bring even more innovation to the park.
  • A major asset of the Foundation is The Beach a 30-acre research and technology park located adjacent to the UNO campus on Lake Pontchartrain.

Claim Free Norse Gods Genesis Playing Card NFTs Ahead of $60,000 Poker Series

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Games, Non-fungible token, Poker, Gamblers, Gaming

LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker players and NFT enthusiasts can now claim two free Norse Gods Genesis playing card NFTs from FullHouse.io , which can be used in the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, where around $60,000 of cryptocurrency will be up for grabs to holders of the cards across a series of high stakes hands.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Poker players and NFT enthusiasts can now claim two free Norse Gods Genesis playing card NFTs from FullHouse.io , which can be used in the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, where around $60,000 of cryptocurrency will be up for grabs to holders of the cards across a series of high stakes hands.
  • Only 10,000 Norse Gods Genesis NFTs will ever be minted, with 5,000 given away on afirst-come, first-serve basis at FullHouse.io .
  • Stake your two cards in hands of poker action during the One Million CBC NFT Poker Series, a daily series of massively multiplayer poker hands with big prizes for the winners.
  • "We wanted to make the inaugural One Million CBC NFT Poker Series something special, so we're airdropping 5,000 of the playing cards required to enter the series to those who are quick enough to claim them.

Mattel Introduces Crossed Signals™ to Iconic Games Portfolio

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Other Retail, Public relations, Investor relations, Communications, General Entertainment, Electronic Games, Retail, Entertainment, Department Stores, Games, Mattel, Card games, Pictionary, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, Uno

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today introduced Crossed Signals, a fast-paced, electronic light and sound matching game for players age 8 years and older.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today introduced Crossed Signals, a fast-paced, electronic light and sound matching game for players age 8 years and older.
  • Crossed Signals is the newest game to join the Mattel Games lineup, which includes UNO, Pictionary, Magic 8 Ball, Rock Em Sock Em Robots and more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210622005439/en/
    Mattel Introduces Crossed Signals to Iconic Games Portfolio (Photo: Business Wire)
    Crossed Signals offers the ultimate physical-and-electronic play experience that challenges the players to a frenzied game of trying to match light and voice commands using the joysticks before the timer runs out.
  • The Mattel Games portfolio features some of the most popular games in the world, and we continue to create innovative products that are simple to understand and beloved by families, said Ray Adler, Vice President, Global Head of Games, Mattel.