Electronic Games

Hell, It’s About Time! Frost Giant Studios Unveils Stormgate®, the First Truly Social RTS

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

“We are building Stormgate for the real-time strategy community--past, present, and future,” said Tim Morten, CEO and production director at Frost Giant Studios. “Our vision is to create a social experience that breaks down the barriers that have kept people away, to welcome back players who have been waiting for the next great RTS, and to prove that the RTS genre can thrive once again.”

Key Points: 
  • Millions of viewers around the world today watched the world premiere cinematic trailer for Frost Giant Studios eagerly-anticipated real-time strategy game, Stormgate.
  • It will feature next-generation esports, innovative cooperative play modes and social features, and a powerful editor tool for user-generated content creators.
  • We are building Stormgate for the real-time strategy community--past, present, and future, said Tim Morten, CEO and production director at Frost Giant Studios.
  • Headquartered in Irvine, California, with remotely-based talent from around the world, Frost Giant Studios is committed to a work environment built on collaboration, inclusion, and mutual respect.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns to Launch Worldwide on October 7, 2022

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

2K and Marvel Entertainment today announced Marvels Midnight Suns will launch on October 7, 2022.

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  • 2K and Marvel Entertainment today announced Marvels Midnight Suns will launch on October 7, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608006172/en/
    2K and Marvel Entertainment today announced Marvels Midnight Suns will launch on October 7, 2022.
  • Rated T for Teen by the ESRB, Marvels Midnight Suns is now available for pre-order.
  • **Marvel's Midnight Suns Season Pass to deliver content after launch; more details will be shared in the future.

Timberland® CONSTRUCT: 10061 Enters the Metaverse

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005851/en/
    In partnership with Epic Games' Unreal Engine and CONCEPTKICKS, Timberland unveils a one-of-a-kind design innovation experience in Fortnite.
  • Timberland Parkour Trails: This immersive gaming experience takes place on a custom Fortnite island featuring Arctic, Desert and Forest biomes.
  • For S22, CONSTRUCT enters the metaverse for the first time.
  • To learn more and share in Timberlands mission, visit a Timberland store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro.

SuperTeam Games Raises $10 Million to Create Sports Games Enhanced by Blockchain Technology

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Independent games studio SuperTeam Games has raised $10 million in its first round of funding to develop cross-platform sports games that utilize blockchain technology.

Key Points: 
  • Independent games studio SuperTeam Games has raised $10 million in its first round of funding to develop cross-platform sports games that utilize blockchain technology.
  • Industry veterans Jerome Collin , Mike Saperstein , Sam Sheth and Andre Taube founded SuperTeam Games with the goal of developing a new kind of sports game enhanced by blockchain integration.
  • SuperTeam Games' partnership with Forte provides access to innovative blockchain technology to create rich, player-first experiences.
  • By embracing cross-platform play and investing in blockchain integration, SuperTeam Games is focusing on what matters: making great products.

Cooltopia is Coming to NYC: Cool Cats Creates Fully Immersive, Physical Version of Digital Game for NFT.NYC

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Cool Cats is working with global content, data, and media powerhouse Media.Monks to bring the world of Cooltopia to life.

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  • Cool Cats is working with global content, data, and media powerhouse Media.Monks to bring the world of Cooltopia to life.
  • As part of this legendary event, Cool Cats will be prominently displayed at different locations over three days, adding to the fun.
  • This has been in our hearts since the early days of Cool Cats, said Cool Cats co-founder Evan Luza.
  • Cool Cats Community meetups happening over the three days on the Cool Cats bus located in front of Center415!

Nintendo Download: It’s Time to Strike!

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

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  • Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
  • All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
  • Redeem them toward your next digital purchase of Nintendo Switch games and DLC on Nintendo eShop, or on discount rewards for select Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software.
  • Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo.

Corsair Gaming to Present at 2022 Wedbush WE3

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRSR) (Corsair), a leading global provider and innovator of high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced it will present to institutional investors virtually at the 2022 Wedbush WE3.

Key Points: 
  • Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRSR) (Corsair), a leading global provider and innovator of high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced it will present to institutional investors virtually at the 2022 Wedbush WE3.
  • Andy Paul, Chief Executive Officer of Corsair and Michael G. Potter, Corsairs Chief Financial Officer, will present at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
  • A webcast replay of the presentation will be made available through Corsairs Investor Relations website.
  • Corsair Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRSR) is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts.

KuCoin Labs Invests in Superpower Squad, a Superhero-Themed Shooter Game to Boost the Development of Game-Fi

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

KuCoin Labs , the investment and research force of the KuCoin ecosystem, announced on June 9 that it had led an investment in the Superpower Squad game.

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  • KuCoin Labs , the investment and research force of the KuCoin ecosystem, announced on June 9 that it had led an investment in the Superpower Squad game.
  • The valuation of Superpower Squad is at $50 million, and the game's development of completion and high playability is rare in the current GameFi market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005070/en/
    KuCoin Labs Invests in Superpower Squad (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Superpower Squad is a superhero-themed, third-person shooter game with a team of more than 60 people.
  • Superpower Squad is a superhero-themed, third-person shooter game with a team of more than sixty people.

Ryu Games Announces Flame: “Steam for Web3”, Hires Steam Founder Rick Ellis as Chief Product Officer

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Additionally, Ryu announced that Rick Ellis, founder of Steam, has joined the company as Chief Product Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Ryu announced that Rick Ellis, founder of Steam, has joined the company as Chief Product Officer.
  • In October 2021, Valve announced bans on blockchain games and NFTs on its Steam platform, and ironically, the founder of Steam has joined Ryu Games and is working on its Steam for Web3.
  • Based in San Francisco, Ryu Games is the creator of Flame a launcher for Web3 games.
  • Ryu Games is changing the way people play Web3 games by making onboarding and playing as seamless as any Web2 game.

playAWARDS Teams With Big Bus Tours to Bring Vegas Tour Experiences to Global Community of Players

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Slots, and MGM Slots Live will be able to exchange loyalty points earned during free gameplay for discounted and BOGO tickets to Big Bus Tours Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • Slots, and MGM Slots Live will be able to exchange loyalty points earned during free gameplay for discounted and BOGO tickets to Big Bus Tours Las Vegas.
  • When it comes to connecting our players with the excitement of our hometown, we cant think of a better partner than Big Bus Tours, says Rob Oseland, Head of playAWARDS.
  • Headquartered in London, Big Bus Tours operates a fleet of open-top buses in 24 cities and across 4 continents.
  • Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours in the whole wide world.