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City State Entertainment Rebrands to Unchained Entertainment, Readies Reveal Of Next-Gen Game Development Engine

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, General Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Dark, Destiny, BioWare, Mythic Entertainment, Warhammer, Player versus environment, Steam, General partnership, City, Video, Warner Bros., Publishing, Lauder family, Camelot Unchained, Final, Ragnarök, Element, Early access, THQ, Last, Dark Age of Camelot, Science, Lord, Unchained, Mark Jacobs (game designer), Video game

Led by video game industry veteran Mark Jacobs, City State Entertainment has rebranded to Unchained Entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • Led by video game industry veteran Mark Jacobs, City State Entertainment has rebranded to Unchained Entertainment.
  • The company is readying the official launch of Early Access for Final Stand: Ragnarok, a multiplayer, co-op PvE hack and slasher action game.
  • Powered by Unchained Engine, the game will be able to support scenarios such as swarm-based PvE action, PvEvP extraction, as well as Battle Royales of unprecedented-scale in any combination.
  • “The Unchained Engine is realizing a dream I’ve been obsessing over for more than 30 years,” said Mark Jacobs, President and CEO of Unchained Entertainment.

Acer Listed on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Scores Full Marks Across Various Components

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
DJSI, Computer, Water, Partnership, TIP, Dow Jones, Electricity, ESG, Climate change, THQ, Acer, Acer Inc., MSCI, RE100, Retail

TAIPEI, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets Index in 2023, marking the 10th consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced that it has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets Index in 2023, marking the 10th consecutive year.
  • Acer ranked among the top companies in the THQ (Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics) industry, scoring in the 100th percentile with full marks across various components: Transparency & Reporting, Emissions, Resource Efficiency and Circularity, Waste, Water, and Customer Relationship Management.
  • Acer is accelerating its ongoing efforts toward sustainability in response to the climate change.
  • It has joined the RE100 initiative, committed to source 100% renewable electricity by 2035, and pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

CEDEN Forms a Joint Venture With Josh McLean of Kanpai Studios to Acquire Raini Studios

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Marketing, DreamWorks, Ecosystem, UX, Partnership, Avalanche, WWE, Beam, Acquisition, Unicorn, CGO, Lords, RST, Medal, Epic, THQ, WCW, Head, Rights, TCG, Shell, Video game

CEDEN Forms a Joint Venture With Josh McLean of Kanpai Studios to Acquire Raini Studios - CEDEN Network Ltd and Kanpai Studios Announce the Successful Acquisition of Web3 Gaming Studio Raini Studios, Expanding Their Portfolio in the Digital Collectibles Space

Key Points: 
  • CEDEN Forms a Joint Venture With Josh McLean of Kanpai Studios to Acquire Raini Studios - CEDEN Network Ltd and Kanpai Studios Announce the Successful Acquisition of Web3 Gaming Studio Raini Studios, Expanding Their Portfolio in the Digital Collectibles Space
    RJV International DBA Raini Studios, the new BVI-based joint venture, will continue the legacy of Raini by growing and promoting The Lords of Light and the $RST ecosystem via new publishing channels, increased marketing focus, and an expanded development team.
  • Haller will be leading the Raini development team in the production of the studio's second game title.
  • Josh McLean of Kanpai Studios said about the deal, "The gaming sector is clearly going to be the hottest space in the coming years.
  • More details on the future of Raini Studios will be coming soon.

Announcing Barnyard Games: a New Breed of AAA Developers Making Epic Games on Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN)

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Software, Electronic Games, Internet, Online, THQ, UGC, Multimedia, Barnyard, Island, Betaworks, Menlo Ventures, Daybreak Game Company, John Matthews (American football), Video game, Amusement park, Discord, Zynga

Barnyard Games is composed of Matthew Armstrong (creator of Borderlands), John Blakely (Sony Online, Zynga), Mark Cieslar (Sony Online, Daybreak Studios), and Christopher Sturr (THQ, Sony Online).

Key Points: 
  • Barnyard Games is composed of Matthew Armstrong (creator of Borderlands), John Blakely (Sony Online, Zynga), Mark Cieslar (Sony Online, Daybreak Studios), and Christopher Sturr (THQ, Sony Online).
  • Together they will use their storied expertise to create innovative, fun, and high-quality social game experiences starting on the UEFN Platform.
  • "The Barnyard team has both a successful track record of building franchises from 0 to 1 and scaling games.
  • For more information about Barnyard Games, follow us on Discord , LinkedIn , X , TikTok , Twitch and YouTube .

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund Paid Distribution

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
General Health, Professional Services, Health, Finance, NAV, Policy, THQ, NYSE, Calendar, Fund, Satellite navigation device

The table below includes information relating to the Fund’s performance based on its NAV for certain periods.

Key Points: 
  • The table below includes information relating to the Fund’s performance based on its NAV for certain periods.
  • The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this press release are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes.
  • The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
  • abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund (NYSE: THQ) is a closed-end fund that invests in companies in the healthcare industry.

Tekla Funds Approve New Investment Advisory Agreements With abrdn Inc.

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Shareholder, HQL, Glenview Capital Management, THQ, THW, Funding, Financial services

Tekla Capital Management LLC (Tekla) announced today that the requisite vote has been attained to approve the new investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc. for each of its four closed-end funds (the Funds).

Key Points: 
  • Tekla Capital Management LLC (Tekla) announced today that the requisite vote has been attained to approve the new investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc. for each of its four closed-end funds (the Funds).
  • Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) and Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) approved the proposal at the Special Meetings held on October 25th, 2023.
  • Tekla Healthcare Investors (HQH) and Tekla Life Sciences Investors (HQL) approved the proposal at the Special Meetings of Shareholders held previously on October 13th and October 3rd respectively.
  • Upon the close of business on October 27, 2023, the New Advisory Agreements for each of the Funds will become effective and abrdn Inc. will assume its responsibilities thereunder.

WAX and Amazon Prime Gaming Collaborate to Bring In-Game Content to "Brawlers"

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Holiday, Electronic Arts, Playdom, Choke, WAX, THQ, GEORGE, OKX, Sleeper hold, Magic, New Year's, Ecosystem, TCG, Imperial Wax, Chris Gethard, Amazon Prime, Discord, Beat 'em up, Amazon, Collection, PvP, Toy, Video game, Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX), the most proven Web3 ecosystem for gaming, today announces a collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming to offer its members in-game content for WAX's  flagship Web3 title "Brawlers" via Prime Gaming.

Key Points: 
  • A collaboration with Prime Gaming to offer its members in-game content for WAX's flagship title, Brawlers, brings forth a new era of gaming
    GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide Asset Exchange (WAX), the most proven Web3 ecosystem for gaming, today announces a collaboration with Amazon Prime Gaming to offer its members in-game content for WAX's  flagship Web3 title " Brawlers " via Prime Gaming.
  • Speaking on the collaboration, Richard Garfield said: "Teaming up with Amazon Prime Gaming marks a new chapter for Brawlers and the broader Web3 gaming sector.
  • "Collaborating with Amazon Prime Gaming marks a significant milestone in our distribution journey," said Michael Rubinelli, Chief Gaming Officer at WAX.
  • For gaming enthusiasts eager to enter the Brawlerverse on Amazon Prime Gaming, more information can be found via their active Discord community .

Tekla Funds Implore Shareholders of THQ and THW to Vote Immediately to Realize Potential Cost Savings for the Funds

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Proxy card, THW, THQ, GREAT, Proxy, NECESSARY, EDT, HQL, Security (finance), Financial services, Holding company

Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) and Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) (the “Funds”) still need additional participation to reach quorum to be able to hold their meetings, which are now scheduled for October 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

Key Points: 
  • Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund (THQ) and Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) (the “Funds”) still need additional participation to reach quorum to be able to hold their meetings, which are now scheduled for October 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EDT.
  • Tekla is urging shareholders of THQ and THW, as of the record date of 6/16, to please cast their vote as soon as possible per the instructions below.
  • EVEN IF SHAREHOLDERS SIMPLY CAST AN ABSTAIN VOTE, IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP TO REACHING THE NECESSARY QUORUM.
  • Shareholders who require voting assistance should call Okapi Partners, the Funds’ proxy solicitor, toll-free at (877) 285-5990.

Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund Declares Monthly Cash Distribution

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, NYSE, Fund, THQ, Marketing, Financial adviser, Financial services

On October 10, 2023, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund declared its monthly cash distribution of $0.1125 per share.

Key Points: 
  • On October 10, 2023, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund declared its monthly cash distribution of $0.1125 per share.
  • The record date for the monthly cash distribution is October 20, 2023 and the payable date is October 31, 2023.
  • Note that only participants in the Fund’s Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (“DRIP”) will have cash distributions automatically reinvested in shares of the Fund.
  • Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund (NYSE: THQ) is a closed-end fund that invests in companies in the healthcare industry.

Tekla Funds Urge Shareholders to Vote Immediately to Guarantee Reduced Fund Expenses

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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As explained in the proxy statement, the new investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc., and the related benefits that will accrue to shareholders, cannot be implemented without approval by shareholders of all four Funds.

Key Points: 
  • As explained in the proxy statement, the new investment advisory agreement with abrdn Inc., and the related benefits that will accrue to shareholders, cannot be implemented without approval by shareholders of all four Funds.
  • EVEN IF SHAREHOLDERS SIMPLY CAST AN ABSTAIN VOTE, IT WOULD BE A GREAT HELP TO REACHING THE NECESSARY QUORUM.
  • TO VOTE, shareholders may use the Proxy Card or email with voting link previously provided or may vote in the manner set forth in the Proxy Statement located here: www.OkapiVote.com/TeklaSpecial .
  • Shareholders who require voting assistance should call Okapi Partners, the Funds’ proxy solicitor, toll-free at (877) 285-5990.