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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Available Now on PlayStation®5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, the new chapter in the epic FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, is now available worldwide for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console.

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  • FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, the new chapter in the epic FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, is now available worldwide for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console.
  • Today, I’m filled with the same sense of pride when I look at what our development team has accomplished with FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.
  • Players eager for more FINAL FANTASY VII content can download FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS, the hit mobile RPG that has been downloaded over 7.77 million times, through the App Store, Google Play or STEAM for free, and take part in a limited-time FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH crossover event within the game.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is now available for the PS5® console and rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is Out Now

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Penny’s Big Breakaway provides non-stop action as you try to escape the impending penguin horde at every turn. These waddling, avian adversaries will burst from walls, rush over cliffs, and attempt to dogpile you to stop your progress. But don’t fret -- Penny is an agile and acrobatic aerialist. You will jump, spin, and ride over a variety of brightly colored and complex terrains, featuring steep ramps, sharp ledges, massive cliffs, and more. Every obstacle is an opportunity to increase your speed, allowing you to use the environment to your advantage and gain a bit of breathing room from those flightless assailants in hot pursuit. Momentum is key, because in addition to Story Mode, Penny’s Big Breakaway also includes a Time Attack Mode, where you can try and achieve the perfect run and set high scores on the leaderboard for the world to see.

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    “Great platformers are iconic in our industry, and we think Penny’s Big Breakaway stands out as a truly unique and incredibly fun entry in such a beloved genre,” said Christian Whitehead, Creative Director at Evening Star.
  • “We have been thrilled with the fan response of Penny’s Big Breakaway so far and can’t wait to see the leaderboards light up as players get into the game.”
    Penny’s Big Breakaway provides non-stop action as you try to escape the impending penguin horde at every turn.
  • Penny’s Big Breakaway is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
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Introducing k-ID: Groundbreaking Tech Powers Safe, Age-Appropriate Gaming for Kids and Teens, Supports Game Developer Compliance

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, k-ID, a new technology company built by industry leaders in online safety, privacy and gaming, unveiled a groundbreaking platform that transforms the way kids, teens, and parents engage with games, and helps publishers and developers seamlessly comply with complex regulations across 200-plus markets worldwide.

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  • k-ID Global Compliance Engine is a powerful, universal application programming interface (API) that seamlessly configures age-appropriate game experiences based on location, age, and digital maturity without friction or compromise.
  • k-ID Global Compliance Database is the most comprehensive and practical compilation of regulations affecting the gaming industry.
  • Updated daily, it is the brainchild of industry experts who have managed compliance for global game launches and struggled with inefficient and costly processes for finding answers.
  • k-ID was conceived by a team of experienced and trusted professionals who are committed to making online gaming environments safe for kids and teens.

FTC Extends Deadline by 60 days for Commission Decision on ESRB Application for New Consent Mechanism Under COPPA

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

As required by the COPPA Rule, the FTC in July sought comment on the application.

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  • As required by the COPPA Rule, the FTC in July sought comment on the application.
  • After receiving more than 350 comments, the Commission in September issued its first extension of the deadline until January 29.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 to extend the deadline to determine whether to approve the ESRB application until March 29.
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FTC Extends Deadline by 60 days for Commission Decision on ESRB Application for New Consent Mechanism Under COPPA

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 3, 2024

As required by the COPPA Rule, the FTC in July sought comment on the application.

Key Points: 
  • As required by the COPPA Rule, the FTC in July sought comment on the application.
  • After receiving more than 350 comments, the Commission in September issued its first extension of the deadline until January 29.
  • The Commission voted 3-0 to extend the deadline to determine whether to approve the ESRB application until March 29.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Banks and insurance have key role to play in reducing climate-related financial stability risks, joint ECB/ESRB report finds

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Communication shocks from the US spill over to risk in the euro area and vice versa, but traditional US shocks show no spillover effects to risk.

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  • Communication shocks from the US spill over to risk in the euro area and vice versa, but traditional US shocks show no spillover effects to risk.
  • Both monetary policy and communication shocks spill over to stocks, with euro area information spillovers being particularly strong.

ESMA presents methodology for climate risk stress testing and analysis of the financial impact of greenwashing controversies

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

ESMA presents methodology for climate risk stress testing and analysis of the financial impact of greenwashing controversies

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  • ESMA presents methodology for climate risk stress testing and analysis of the financial impact of greenwashing controversies
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today published two articles, one outlining an approach to modelling the impact of asset price shocks from adverse scenarios involving climate-related risks, the other exploring the use of ESG controversies for the purpose of monitoring greenwashing risk.
  • The analysis focuses on the overall direction of these effects, finding that investor outflows can worsen falls in fund values following an initial shock.
  • Dynamic modelling of climate-related shocks in the fund sector is part of ESMA’s work in relation to its mandates in the area of climate stress testing.
  • Risk article: Financial impact of greenwashing controversies
    The article highlights how data on ESG controversies can be useful to monitor potential reputational risks around greenwashing.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Named “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024 at The Game Awards

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Friday, December 8, 2023

During The Game Awards 2023, FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console on Feb. 29, was honored with the award for “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024.

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  • During The Game Awards 2023, FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console on Feb. 29, was honored with the award for “Most Anticipated Game” of 2024.
  • “I am excited and humbled to bring the iconic Aerith’s voice to life on ‘No Promises to Keep’ in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH,” said Allred.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the first game in the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, released in 2020 to universal acclaim from players and critics around the globe.
  • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will be available for the PS5® console on Feb. 29, 2024.

Private Division and Moon Studios Announce No Rest for the Wicked

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Moon Studios today announced No Rest for the Wicked, a mature, precision Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) that is poised to reinvent the genre.

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  • Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Moon Studios today announced No Rest for the Wicked, a mature, precision Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) that is poised to reinvent the genre.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207867055/en/
    Private Division, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Moon Studios today announced No Rest for the Wicked, a mature, precision Action Role-Playing Game (ARPG) that is poised to reinvent the genre.
  • No Rest for the Wicked introduces a hand-crafted world, rich in details and with an inimitable, “painting” art style.
  • With No Rest for the Wicked’s brutal, precision-based combat system, Moon Studios is pushing the envelope on the art of combat.

Rollerdrome Now Available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Private Division and Roll7 today announced that Rollerdrome, the imaginative third-person shooter-skater, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

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  • Private Division and Roll7 today announced that Rollerdrome, the imaginative third-person shooter-skater, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128191068/en/
    Private Division and Roll7 today announced that Rollerdrome, the imaginative third-person shooter-skater, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
  • Rollerdrome is available for digital download for $29.99 on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
  • It is available to play now with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and cloud.