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Prodigy Education Levels-Up Game Team with Hire of Industry Leader Mateus Ximenes

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has appointed seasoned video game industry leader Mateus Ximenes to oversee the strategic development of the company's award-winning EdTech games.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has appointed seasoned video game industry leader Mateus Ximenes to oversee the strategic development of the company's award-winning EdTech games.
  • Mateus will lead Prodigy's game team to further enhance the student experience of its popular game-based learning platforms.
  • This includes its flagship Math Game, which is played by more than eight million students a month in classrooms and homes worldwide.
  • To support Mateus' vision, Prodigy is also actively recruiting for a number of game-related roles across its Product Development and Engineering Teams.

The Worldwide Online Entertainment Industry is Expected to Reach $1,049 Billion by 2027

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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The global online entertainment market size reached US$ 294.16 Billion in 2021.

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  • The global online entertainment market size reached US$ 294.16 Billion in 2021.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 1,049.31 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 23.61% during 2021-2027.
  • The concept of online entertainment refers to accessing material over the internet, such as music, movies, and web shows.
  • There are currently more entertainment services available online, which provides users with a greater selection of content.

CANDY CRUSH SAGA CELEBRATES 10 ICONIC YEARS OF MAKING THE WORLD PLAYFUL

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candy Crush Saga, the hugely popular Match-3 mobile game from King, which first burst onto the scene in November 2012, is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. The game continues to be enjoyed by millions of people, with players swiping the equivalent distance of three and a half times around the globe on their phones every day.1 Since it launched a decade ago, Candy Crush Saga has had over three billion downloads,2 becoming the most downloaded casual match game of all time.3

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  • We are committed to our mission of making the world playful for many more years to come."
  • Recorded with a live orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in London, the new music evokes an atmosphere that immerses players into the Candy Crush world.
  • King is the game developer behind the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes Saga, Candy Crush Soda, Bubble Witch Saga and Pet Rescue Saga.
  • 2022 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Candy Crush, Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trademarks of King.com Ltd and/or related entities.

CANDY CRUSH SAGA CELEBRATES TEN ICONIC YEARS OF FUN BY TAKING OVER THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE WITH A MESMERIZING DRONE PERFORMANCE

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candy Crush Saga, the iconic match-3 mobile puzzle game that hosts millions of players every day, is celebrating 10 years of fun, billions of candies matched and countless moments of joy for players across the globe. To mark the occasion, downtown Manhattan was transformed into a candified carnival. Viewers enjoyed a spectacular takeover of the New York City skyline as hundreds of glowing drones took Candy Crush Saga from the mobile phone to the biggest screen on Earth - the sky.

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  • Viewers enjoyed a spectacular takeover of the New York City skyline as hundreds of glowing drones took Candy Crush Saga from the mobile phone to the biggest screen on Earth - the sky.
  • "We are honored to celebrate such an incredible milestone for Candy Crush Saga," said Fernanda Romano, Chief Marketing Officer at King.
  • We wanted to mark this momentous anniversary by showcasing some of Candy Crush Saga's most iconic elements in a larger-than-life way above the world's most iconic city skyline.
  • 2022 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Candy Crush, the Tiffi character, Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trademarks of King.com Ltd and/or related entities.

CANDY CRUSH SAGA CELEBRATES TEN ICONIC YEARS OF FUN BY TAKING OVER THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE WITH A MESMERIZING DRONE PERFORMANCE

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Candy Crush Saga, the iconic match-3 mobile puzzle game that hosts millions of players every day, is celebrating 10 years of fun, billions of candies matched and countless moments of joy for players across the globe. To mark the occasion, downtown Manhattan was transformed into a candified carnival. Viewers enjoyed a spectacular takeover of the New York City skyline as hundreds of glowing drones took Candy Crush Saga from the mobile phone to the biggest screen on Earth - the sky.

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  • Viewers enjoyed a spectacular takeover of the New York City skyline as hundreds of glowing drones took Candy Crush Saga from the mobile phone to the biggest screen on Earth - the sky.
  • "We are honored to celebrate such an incredible milestone for Candy Crush Saga," said Fernanda Romano, Chief Marketing Officer at King.
  • "Candy Crush Saga is one of the most beloved mobile games of all time and remains a daily source of fun in millions of peoples' lives.
  • 2022 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Candy Crush, the Tiffi character, Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trademarks of King.com Ltd and/or related entities.

DoubleDown Interactive Sets Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call for Tuesday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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DoubleDown management will host a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.

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  • DoubleDown management will host a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.
  • To access the call, please use the following link: DoubleDown Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Call .
  • A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available with the following link: DoubleDown Third Quarter 2022 Webcast , or via the Investor Relations page of the DoubleDown website at ir.doubledowninteractive.com .
  • DoubleDown Interactive, Co. Ltd. is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms.

Global Superstar Meghan Trainor's All-New "Made You Look" Music Video Debuts Exclusively In Candy Crush Saga

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Candy Crush Saga, one of the world's most popular mobile games, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by teaming up with GRAMMY™ award-winning musical artist, Meghan Trainor. For the first time in the game's 10-year history, the music video for Trainor's new single, "Made You Look," will debut exclusively in-game for 24 hours, beginning on Thursday, October 20 at 8 AM EST. The release of the music video will accompany her fourth full length album, "Takin' It Back," available on Friday, October 21 via Epic Records.

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  • Behind-the-scenes footage from the "Made You Look" music video will also be available exclusively within the app.
  • The Candy Crush Saga-inspired music video follows a day in the life of Meghan as she gives fans a look into her colorful, candified world.
  • Check out the "Made You Look" music video exclusively on Candy Crush Saga within the Content Hub.
  • 2022 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Candy Crush, Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trademarks of King.com Ltd and/or related entities.

DoubleDown Interactive Sets Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call for Tuesday, August 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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DoubleDown management will host a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.

Key Points: 
  • DoubleDown management will host a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.
  • To access the call, please use the following link: DoubleDown Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Call .
  • A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available with the following link: DoubleDown Second Quarter 2022 Webcast , or via the Investor Relations page of the DoubleDown website at ir.doubledowninteractive.com .
  • DoubleDown Interactive, Co. Ltd. is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web-based platforms.

Catheon Gaming Appoints Industry-Leading Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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HONG KONG, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Catheon Gaming ("the Company"), the fastest-growing integrated blockchain gaming & entertainment company, announced today the appointment of six gaming industry leaders to its new Global Advisory Board.

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  • HONG KONG, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Catheon Gaming ("the Company"), the fastest-growing integrated blockchain gaming & entertainment company, announced today the appointment of six gaming industry leaders to its new Global Advisory Board.
  • Catheon Gaming's Global Advisory Board will leverage their collective experience and network toward building the premier, fully-integrated blockchain gaming and entertainment company.
  • William Wu, Chief Executive Officer at Catheon Gaming comments:"We are pleased to welcome Philip, Nainan, Jason, Daniel, Marcus, and Alex to Catheon Gaming's Advisory Board.
  • Catheon Gaming is the fastest-growing integrated blockchain gaming and entertainment company globally.

Valued to be $270.3 Billion by 2026, Video Games Slated for Robust Growth Worldwide

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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    Major factors promoting growth for the global market for video games are the technological advancements in software and hardware, increased internet access, increased smartphone penetration, and easy access to games.
  • Global video games market continues to grow at a healthy rate, surpassing revenues of music industry and box office revenues.
  • Unlike earlier times, present day consumers tend to purchase fewer games but spend greater time on these games.
  • The US video games market witnessed increased consumer spending on DLC (downloadable content), games and consoles as well as their accessories.