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Wonderland and Robot Invader release first ever WebXR Conversion of a native Meta Quest game, DEAD SECRET CIRCLE

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

CUPERTINO, calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderland GmbH (Cologne, Germany) and Robot Invader (Cupertino, US) release the world's first web conversion of a native Meta Quest VR game.

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  • CUPERTINO, calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderland GmbH (Cologne, Germany) and Robot Invader (Cupertino, US) release the world's first web conversion of a native Meta Quest VR game.
  • This release marks a milestone in WebXR graphics and performance and provides a new path for discoverability for Quest Store developers.
  • Robot Invader and Wonderland partnered to spearhead the new marketing concept with Robot Invader's DEAD SECRET CIRCLE, released as a native game for Nintendo Switch in 2022 and Meta Quest in early 2023.
  • Jonathan Hale, CEO & Founder of Wonderland said he first pitched Robot Invader on the idea in June 2023.

Museum launches Book & Author Series with an MLK spy’s daughter

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

This kneeling man was a member of the Invaders, an activist group that was in talks with King in the days leading up to the murder.

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  • This kneeling man was a member of the Invaders, an activist group that was in talks with King in the days leading up to the murder.
  • The hybrid Book & Author Series event begins at 6:00 pm Central and is free and open for registration.
  • On October 4, the museum brings A Few Days of Trouble by co-authors Christopher Benson and Rev.
  • The museum’s Book & Author Series began in 2015 and has included appearances by historians and nonfiction authors including Ibram X. Kendi, Keisha Blain, Kellie Carter, William Pepper, and Candacy Taylor.

Tech entrepreneur Weili Dai unveils Story Machine, a Pioneering Game Engine Powered by Generative AI to Create Interactive Narrative Experiences, at GDC

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Built by leading game development studio Robot Invader, Story Machine is a powerful generative AI-infused 2D game creation platform and engine.

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  • Built by leading game development studio Robot Invader, Story Machine is a powerful generative AI-infused 2D game creation platform and engine.
  • Story Machine empowers creators by building generative AI tools directly into a cross-platform interactive game engine.
  • While the use of generative AI in gaming is in its early days, Story Machine's integration is useful for creators today.
  • "We believe that the marriage of a game engine and generative AI is a game-changer for developers and creators of all sizes.

HOFA Launches London's First DAO for Art Collectors, 11 November 2022

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

LONDON, England, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 2012, pioneering international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery , will celebrate its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching London's first ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors called HOFA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation).

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  • LONDON, England, Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 2012, pioneering international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery , will celebrate its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching London's first ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors called HOFA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation).
  • HOFA DAO's new art community-led organisation will allow its members to make all decisions regarding the governance of their art portfolio, such as voting for new acquisitions.
  • That's the unique aspect of the HOFA DAO, membership is obtained via NFT passes giving access to investment-grade physical artworks.
  • So, the collector benefits from the dual security of the blockchain with the stability of the traditional art market."

HOFA Launches London's First DAO for Art Collectors, 11 November 2022

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

LONDON, England, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 2012, pioneering international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery will celebrate its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching London's first ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors called HOFA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation).

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  • LONDON, England, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founded in 2012, pioneering international contemporary art gallery HOFA Gallery will celebrate its tenth anniversary on 11 November 2022 by launching London's first ever decentralized, blockchain-powered community of contemporary art collectors called HOFA DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organisation).
  • HOFA DAO's new art community-led organisation will allow its members to make all decisions regarding the governance of their art portfolio, such as voting for new acquisitions.
  • That's the unique aspect of the HOFA DAO; membership is obtained via NFT passes giving access to investment-grade physical artworks.
  • So, the collector benefits from the dual security of the blockchain with the stability of the traditional art market."

iiRcade Bringing Iconic Arcade Classic, SPACE INVADERS, to Game Store on August 5th

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iiRcade Inc., a premium home arcade console that allows gamers of all ages to play their favorite retro and modern games in a true arcade style, is pleased to announce that SPACE INVADERS, officially licensed by TAITO, will be available in the iiRcade Game Store on Friday, August 5th, 2022 for $7.99.

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  • SPACE INVADERS was released in arcades in 1978 and became an instant global phenomenon since its debut.
  • "We know a lot of our community members have been patiently waiting for the release of SPACE INVADERS and we're happy to say it will launch this Friday in our Game Store," said Jong Shin, founder & CEO of iiRcade.
  • "We're very excited to bring SPACE INVADERS to iiRcade and would like to thank TAITO for making that happen."
  • Play the retro arcade games that you remember and the latest modern games in amazing arcade style.

BuzzFeed News Names Karolina Waclawiak as Editor-In-Chief

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

BuzzFeed News, a world class, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, today announced that Karolina Waclawiak will serve as the outlets Editor-In-Chief.

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  • BuzzFeed News, a world class, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, today announced that Karolina Waclawiak will serve as the outlets Editor-In-Chief.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220616005960/en/
    BuzzFeed News Names Karolina Waclawiak as Editor-In-Chief (Photo Credit: Rosson Crow)
    Throughout her career, Waclawiak has overseen and edited several stories that have been nominated and won prestigious journalism awards, including multiple National Magazine Awards.
  • And we took commentary by right wing figures like Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopolous seriously before other outlets, said BuzzFeed News Editor-in-Chief Karolina Waclawiak.
  • Waclawiak will continue to work alongside BuzzFeed Studios to bring groundbreaking journalism to life in Hollywood.

ARTCELS Offers Millennial Art Collectors a Chance to Invest in 'Masters' $1.35M Portfolio

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

LONDON, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ground-breaking digital art investment platform ARTCELS today announces the final of their three-part high yield tokenised blue-chip art portfolio series.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ground-breaking digital art investment platform ARTCELS today announces the final of their three-part high yield tokenised blue-chip art portfolio series.
  • The trilogy's crescendo is the new Masters' portfolio, valued at $1.35M, launching to investors on 24 Feb. 2022.
  • An exhibition of these highly coveted works will appear at HOFA Gallery , London, running for two weeks until 6 March 2022.
  • Adding to the portfolio's sui generis nature, each work is unique with no editions or prints presented in this portfolio.

Augmented Reality Spin on Retro Invaders Game

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Monday, October 11, 2021

GEELONG, Australia, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Swigr - an Augmented Reality application for the alcoholic beverage industry, has just developed a Space Invaders style game on its app, breathing new AR life into retro classic.

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  • GEELONG, Australia, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Swigr - an Augmented Reality application for the alcoholic beverage industry, has just developed a Space Invaders style game on its app, breathing new AR life into retro classic.
  • Having recently added AR gamification into their growing tech stack Swigr's 'Invaders', paying homage to an old school crowd favourite, is sure to stir your inner geek!
  • Swigr is the new way drink brands connect, using an exciting and entertaining augmented reality platform offering a social experience built around inspiring and interactive experiences from standard packaging.
  • "Right from the start, we've focused on answering the question - how can augmented reality be a win-win for brands and consumers alike?

Scientific Games Is Driving The Future Of Gaming

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") invites you to experience the excitement of gaming live at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") Oct. 4-7 in booth #1116.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") invites you to experience the excitement of gaming live at the 2021 Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") Oct. 4-7 in booth #1116.
  • This new iGaming studio works shoulder-to-shoulder with Scientific Games' land-based studios to create dynamic content for the U.S. market.
  • Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting.
  • Scientific Games offers the gaming industry's broadest and most integrated portfolio of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and professional services.