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King River Capital, Immutable, and Polygon Labs launch the $100M Inevitable Games Fund

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SYDNEY, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immutable, and King River Capital, assisted by Polygon Labs, have combined forces to launch the Inevitable Games Fund ('IGF' or 'the Fund'). As a first of its kind ecosystem-agnostic fund, IGF leverages the deep insights and resources of web3 gaming giants Immutable and Polygon Labs to identify high growth opportunities for investors.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Immutable, and King River Capital, assisted by Polygon Labs, have combined forces to launch the Inevitable Games Fund ('IGF' or 'the Fund').
  • As a first of its kind ecosystem-agnostic fund, IGF leverages the deep insights and resources of web3 gaming giants Immutable and Polygon Labs to identify high growth opportunities for investors.
  • The Fund's investment process will be led by King River Capital in collaboration with Immutable and Polygon Labs providing key sourcing and web3 gaming expertise.
  • Commenting on the launch of the Fund, Robbie Ferguson, President and Co-Founder of Immutable, said: "We are excited to be launching this pioneering fund in partnership with King River Capital and assisted by Polygon Labs.

Gacha Strategy Horror Game Launches as Generation Zombie

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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BUENA PARK, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Interactive has officially launched its new strategy horror game, Generation Zombie. The strategy title went live on March 13th, 2024, with it being free-to-play via the Google Play and App Store. After a successful Android beta test in September of last year, the game has received a large round of content updates and changes. While the beta test offered in-game language support in English, Japanese and Korean, Generation Zombie will offer additional language support after the game launches. French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, traditional Chinese, and simplified Chinese will be added via future updates.

Key Points: 
  • BUENA PARK, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravity Interactive has officially launched its new strategy horror game, Generation Zombie .
  • While the beta test offered in-game language support in English, Japanese and Korean, Generation Zombie will offer additional language support after the game launches.
  • It believes Generation Zombie offers a unique strategic playstyle, with mechanics and features that are not widely seen in the genre.
  • Generation Zombie fans can follow the game on Facebook to be informed about upcoming events, giveaways, updates and more.

Ashland reports financial results1 for first quarter fiscal 2024; issues outlook for second quarter and full-year fiscal 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced financial results1 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended December 31, 2023, and issued its outlook for second quarter and full-year fiscal 2024. The global additives and specialty ingredients company holds leadership positions in high-quality, consumer-focused markets including pharmaceuticals, personal care and architectural coatings.

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  • Sales in the first quarter were $473 million, down 10 percent versus the prior-year quarter.
  • Ashland repurchased 1.2 million shares during the first quarter and now has $900 million remaining under the existing evergreen share repurchase authorization.
  • The first quarter of fiscal year 2024 cash flows provided by operating activities includes the favorable impact of the new Foreign Accounts Receivable Sales Program.
  • “Financial results in the December quarter yielded adjusted EBITDA above the outlook range we issued on November 8, 2023,” said Guillermo Novo, chair and chief executive officer, Ashland.

Global Release of “8 Ball Shoot It All”, a PVP Smartphone Pool Game From SQUARE ENIX (INDIA)

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Ltd. based in Pune, India, to develop 8 Ball Shoot It All, a PVP pool game for play on Android and iOS smartphones.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd. based in Pune, India, to develop 8 Ball Shoot It All, a PVP pool game for play on Android and iOS smartphones.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130316909/en/
    Above: The 8 Ball Shoot It All logo and gameplay screenshots.
  • (Graphic: Square Enix)
    SQUARE ENIX (INDIA) is proud to present 8 Ball Shoot It All, an authentic pool game that allows players to compete in the beloved game of 8 ball against rivals around the world in its multiplayer and challenge modes, among others.
  • It is slated for an official release as a free-to-play smartphone game on January 31, 2024.

Top Web3-native game studio Maniac Panda Games to launch groundbreaking TCG “Underground Waifus” on WEMIX PLAY

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Leading global game developer WEMADE today announced that the multiplayer TCG (Trading Card Game) “Underground Waifus”, developed by established Spain-based Maniac Panda Games, is expected to be available on the world’s biggest gaming platform, WEMIX PLAY ( www.wemixplay.com ) before the end of Q2 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Leading global game developer WEMADE today announced that the multiplayer TCG (Trading Card Game) “Underground Waifus”, developed by established Spain-based Maniac Panda Games, is expected to be available on the world’s biggest gaming platform, WEMIX PLAY ( www.wemixplay.com ) before the end of Q2 2024.
  • An innovative international video game studio committed to immersing players in a new dimension of gaming, Maniac Panda Games is the gaming branch of Nexxyo Labs - a 300-employee Spanish studio regarded as one of the largest Web3-native video game studios in Europe.
  • Underground Waifus signifies the dawn of a new era in trading card games (TCG), featuring epic battles between players from all over the world that take place across an expansive collectible card game (CCG) arena.
  • The game uses blockchain assets like fungible or non-fungible tokens (NFTS) in line with its central concept of TCG and digital collecting.

WEMIX3.0 Welcomes Ubisoft as Node Council Partner WONDER 26

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Ubisoft, which joins as WONDER 26, has successfully launched globally renowned game IPs such as Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, and Far Cry across multiple platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Ubisoft, which joins as WONDER 26, has successfully launched globally renowned game IPs such as Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, and Far Cry across multiple platforms.
  • Currently, Ubisoft is operating nodes by participating as the validator for multiple blockchains and blockchain projects.
  • Based on their stable node operation experiences and expertise in game development and services, they will contribute to the growth and expansion of the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem.
  • These 40 Node Council Partners for the WEMIX3.0 Mainnet are the authority members chosen to represent the interests of the WEMIX community as a whole via governance.

Gerillaz OÜ onboards MMORPG game World of the Abyss and joins WEMIX PLAY as first Estonian partner

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Special “TARGET LOCK” & interactive combat system, well-thought-out system of battles empowers players to use strategy and tactics to achieve victory

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  • Special “TARGET LOCK” & interactive combat system, well-thought-out system of battles empowers players to use strategy and tactics to achieve victory
    Leading global game developer WEMADE today announced that Estonian game studio Gerillaz OÜ will be releasing MMORPG game “World of the Abyss (WOTA)” on the world’s biggest blockchain gaming platform, WEMIX PLAY, ( www.wemixplay.com ).
  • The first game studio from Estonia to join WEMIX PLAY, Gerillaz OÜ has designed World of the Abyss (WOTA) as a true hardcore MMORPG with a vast seamless open world that offers an exciting gameplay experience layered with innovative features and engaging game mechanics.
  • Game NFTs will be available on Drops, WEMIX PLAY’s dedicated platform for NFT auctions, once World of the Abyss is launched on WEMIX PLAY.
  • Wemade continues to collaborate with game developers worldwide to expand and diversify the range of games on WEMIX PLAY.

ArenaX Labs Raises $6 Million to Fund AI-Powered Games in Round Led by Framework Ventures

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ArenaX Labs, a technology company that aims to teach the world about artificial intelligence (AI) through the power of play, announced today it raised $6 million in a funding round led by Framework Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on gaming and decentralized finance that co-led ArenaX's 2021 seed funding round.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will be used to further develop AI Arena, a first-of-its-kind game where human players collect AI-powered characters and train them in fighting strategies.
  • AI Arena is a player-versus-player (PVP) fighting game akin to Super Smash Bros.
  • But instead of battling other humans, AI Arena players train characters to fight in their stead.
  • "We're doubling down on the ArenaX team because we think they have one of the most ingenious approaches to consumer AI," said Framework Ventures co-founder Michael Anderson.

$SQUID: The Challenge Unveils Revolutionary Fusion of Entertainment and Finance

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
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The future of entertainment meets the innovation of blockchain as $SQUID: The Challenge emerges as a revolutionary cryptocurrency experience.

Key Points: 
  • The future of entertainment meets the innovation of blockchain as $SQUID: The Challenge emerges as a revolutionary cryptocurrency experience.
  • Welcome to the next level of entertainment and finance – welcome to $SQUID: The Challenge!
  • Envision a reality show where participants engage in various challenges, directly inspired by the iconic games featured in "Squid Game."
  • In essence, $SQUID: The Challenge is a groundbreaking fusion of reality TV and blockchain, where entertainment and finance converge.

Project Hive Public Beta Launch and IDO Announced

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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The highly-anticipated Public Beta test is scheduled for late December, with the Initial DEX Offering (IDO) following in January, marking a significant milestone for both Project Hive and its burgeoning community.

Key Points: 
  • The highly-anticipated Public Beta test is scheduled for late December, with the Initial DEX Offering (IDO) following in January, marking a significant milestone for both Project Hive and its burgeoning community.
  • Key Features of Project Hive:
    - Sustainable In-Game Economy: Project Hive introduces an innovative ascending spiral economics model.
  • The imminent Public Beta launch represents a pivotal moment for Project Hive and its community, showcasing the culmination of extensive development efforts and the realization of its vision for a groundbreaking mobile gaming experience.
  • As the mobile gaming industry eagerly awaits Project Hive's entry, the Public Beta launch promises to provide a glimpse into the future of gaming, setting the stage for an exciting new era of win-to-earn mobile entertainment.