Black Desert Online’s Guardian Will Receive Her Awakening on February 5th
Pearl Abyss Announces That World Boss Karanda and Regular Season of Node Wars Now Available in Black Desert Mobile
AESF e-Masters Chengdu Are Around the Corner With 28 Teams Advanced from Regional Qualifiers in Thailand
Fly Penguin inc. Releases Craft x Tower Defense Game "BARRICADEZ"
Pearl Abyss Introduces Guild Wars to Black Desert Mobile Along With Even More Content Updates
Boyaa Interactive Has Sufficient Cash Reserves to Support Its Future Growth
Techninier's First Regional eSports Tournament rewards RM500,000 Cash Prizes to the Winners
Pearl Abyss Announces the Beginning of Node War Pre-Season for Black Desert Mobile
ATU Partners Launches Asia's First esports Private Equity Fund
Axiata Game Hero National Championship Names Malaysia's Top 3 Teams to Enter Grand Championship
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SundayToz's Events to celebrate the New Year
- 'Disney POP TOWN ' will celebrate the New Year with events to show appreciation to users- Lucky Box event with Disney princess costumes and free smartphone background with a chance to win Disney Store gift card will start from December 23rd- 'Disney POP TOWN' will have various chapters, puzzle stages and Disney original character costumes SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile developer SundayToz (CEO Jeong-Seop Kim, www.sundaytoz.com) today announced it will celebrate a thank you event for their players of the mobile puzzle game 'Disney POP TOWN'. SundayToz's Events to celebrate the New Year SundayToz's Events to celebrate the New Year 'Disney POP TOWN' events are both to show appreciation their players and to celebrate Christmas and New Year. During this event, 'Disney POP TOWN' will be giving various presents from December 23rd to January 8th. The first event, starting December 23rd, allows players to collect costumes of Disney's princesses. Players can dress up their avatars with Disney princesses costumes, which include Belle, Snow White and Cinderella. Special Lucky Box with Disney princess costumes is available at the in-game event menu until January 8th. Additionally, 'Disney POP TOWN' will also share a new smartphone background to all participants for their New Year from December 26th to January 8th. Anyone can participate the event by inviting two LINE friends and completing at least 5 levels of the puzzles. Also, 100 randomly selected players will be given with Disney Store Gift Card worth of 10,000 Yen, which can be used at the Disney Store. "We have prepared New Year events to thank our players," said Jeong-hyun Lee, the Lead Producer of the game. "The upcoming content update is based on one of the top franchises from Disney. New Avatar costumes and puzzle levels are coming as well to attract both game users and Disney fans." 'Disney POP TOWN' is a mobile puzzle game released globally on October, 2019. It is a mash-up puzzle game including over 500 levels of challenging match-3 mechanics featuring Avatar ability. The game also has a story presented in 4 different chapters inspired by various Disney franchises such as 'Winnie-the-Pooh' and 'Frozen 2'. It has added new content from 'Toy Story 4' with the latest update. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191220/2677486-1-a?lang=0 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191220/2677486-1-b?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.sundaytoz.com
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MyRepublic's esports programme GAMER Arena goes regional, supported by PlayStation in 2020
SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MyRepublic GAMER Arena, the esports tournament series for players of all skill levels, will be partnering PlayStation® for its first ever regional tournament series in 2020. MyRepublic GAMER's booth at GameStart 2019 drew the masses for its League of Legends and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournaments. GAMER Arena 2020 Season 1, which will run from January to March, will be opened to participants from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in addition to Singapore for the very first time. The tournament's qualifiers will be held over the PlayStation Network, and feature three PlayStation 4 titles: FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare and Tekken 7. The season will feature a prize pool of US$25,000 in cash and prizes, and finalists from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will be flown to Singapore for the season's finals. GAMER Arena was started in 2019 to provide a series of accessible tournaments with low barriers of entry for aspiring esports gamers. In its first year, the programme ran 48 tournaments across 16 game titles, gave out SG$55,000 in cash and prizes, and attracted participation from rookie competitors to semi-professional players alike. GAMER Arena also received support from various partners such as ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), Secretlab, Sony Electronics Singapore, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "We saw firsthand how hungry aspiring pro players are for the opportunity to test their skills and meet others like them," said Lawrence Chan, Managing Director of MyRepublic Singapore. "That's why it is incredibly exciting to have the support of Sony PlayStation to take GAMER Arena to the region, and to have the opportunity to support the esports aspirations of gamers beyond our shores." The GAMER Arena 2020 tournaments will be organised and run by Eliphant, one of the leading esports companies in Southeast Asia. Eliphant was also the tournament organisers for the first year of GAMER Arena, and over the years has partnered with MyRepublic on a number of other projects and events, including GameStart Asia. "The MyRepublic team have been amazing to work with, and their passion for gaming is evident in their support for the industry since we started working with them in 2015. GAMER Arena is building foundations for esports in the region and we are excited to be a part of this initiative," said Koh Yung Tek, Director, Strategic Partnerships of Eliphant. "It's always a pleasure to work with a like-minded partner who not only has a deep understanding of the gaming ecosystem, but also truly cares about gaming and gamers. We look forward to growing GAMER Arena with Eliphant, and explore other ways we can support the gaming community," said Lawrence. For more information on MyRepublic GAMER Arena, please visit the official website at myrepublic.net/sg/gamer-arena. For more information, please contact: Fabian LauRegional PR & Internal Communications ManagerMyRepublic Group LimitedTel: +65-9007-3930Email: fabian@myrepublic.net Adam RahimDigital Marketing & PR ManagerMyRepublic LimitedTel: +65-9188-0182Email: adam.rahim@myrepublic.net About MyRepublic One of the fastest growing telecom operators in the Asia-Pacific, MyRepublic has operations across Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia, and is set to expand further into the region. Our vision is to be the world's largest enabler of deep, meaningful and trusted relationships between customers and products through a highly scalable connectivity franchise model. With our uniquely scalable and centralised framework enabling the seamless delivery of layered services, MyRepublic has become a leader in the digital transformation for the telecom sector, one that is set to play out over the next decade in one of the most exciting regions of the world. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191213/2670210-1?lang=0Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191216/2670210-1LOGO?lang=0
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Black Desert Mobile Becomes #1 Game App in Major Countries After Grand Launch
- Rated 4.5 out of 5.0 with smooth launch due to Black Desert IP and its stable services- #1 Game App on the Google Play Store in North America, #1 RPG on both iOS and Android- #1 Game App in major Asian countries including Thailand and Singapore- Top ranking in European countries including #1 Game App on the Google Play Store in Russia, #2 in France, and #3 in GermanySEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Abyss' Black Desert Mobile had a smooth grand launch, reaching the #1 Game App spot in North America and major Southeast Asian regions. Since the grand launch on December 11, Black Desert Mobile is being serviced to more than 150 countries in seven languages including English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Thai, and Indonesian. Black Desert Mobile Becomes #1 Game App in Major Countries After Grand Launch Black Desert Mobile has heightened expectations after hitting more than 4.5 million pre-registrations. Rated 4.5 on the Google Play Store, the mobile game has attracted enough users to queue up on the first day. Pearl Abyss continues to provide stable services by adding high-performance servers since the pre-download stage to ensure a pleasant gameplay experience for global Adventurers. On December 14, Black Desert Mobile was ranked first in the "Top Free Games" category on the Google Play Store in North America and is currently ranked first in "Role Playing" on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. In Thailand, it was listed as the best free game on both Google Play App Store and iOS App Store on December 8 and 11. The game was also ranked first on December 11 in the "Top Free Games" chart on both app stores in major Southeast Asian regions including Singapore, Philippines, and Indonesia. Moreover, it is currently one of the top free games in Europe, ranking first on the Google Play Store in Russia, second in France, and third in German. "Even though the mobile MMORPG genre is still growing in North America and Europe, the popularity of the Black Desert IP and the stabilization of our services have made the grand launch a good start," said Pearl Abyss CBO Kevin Kim "We're looking to provide a long-term service, so we plan to attract a lot of users in the early stage." Meanwhile, Black Desert Mobile was nominated for both Best Audio/Visual Accomplishment and Best Game Engine at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2020. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191218/2675042-1?lang=0
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CIAYO Corp Presents CIAYO Comic Rewards with Grand Prize Black Shark 2
With the loyalty rewards program, all users will get a chance to win big prizes and enjoy premium content for free.JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CIAYO Comics, the first comic platform developed by Indonesians, has launched its loyalty program, CIAYO Comics Rewards – a customer loyalty program of point collecting, where over 7 million users have the chance to win various prizes. The program is ongoing until December 20th, 2019 and will give away diverse exceptional gifts, including the new feature, CIAYO Key, and the grand prize of gaming phone, Black Shark 2. CIAYO Comics Rewards is a customer loyalty program of point collecting, where over 7 million users have the chance to win various prizes. Through CIAYO Comics Rewards program, for one month since November 23rd, 2019, each CIAYO Comics application user is invited to answer some trivia on comic displayed during the day. A scroll, or a special term for point used by CIAYO Comics Rewards is awarded for every right answer. The collected points or scrolls could be exchanged for gifts every day, and especially for CIAYO Plus+ paying user, they could exchange their rewards with special prizes, such as a retro Gameboy, Amazfit Bip, keyboard gaming, and even up to the Grand Prize of Shark 2 Pro. Each reward or prize requires different amounts of scrolls. The higher the value of the gift, the more scrolls are needed. "Every day, users can collect maximum 250 scrolls, that can be exchanged to various prizes. They can even win with only one time playing. To get the Black Shark 2, CIAYO Comics users need to collect up to 6,250 scrolls or the equivalent of answering 125 trivia," said Tonny Hanggoro, Head of Marketing CIAYO Comics. Aside from The Grand Prize of Black Shark 2, CIAYO Comics Rewards could also be exchanged for the newest feature of CIAYO Comics, namely CIAYO Key. CIAYO Key is a digital currency in CIAYO Comics application that could be used to access various exclusive comics of CIAYO Comics premium features. CIAYO Key allows each CIAYO Comics' user to gain early access and be the first reader of the newest premium CIAYO Comics, without the need of subscribing to our paying CIAYO Comics PLUS+. To collect the CIAYO Key, each user must complete sets of quests and challenges of questions available in the CIAYO Comics application. Users only need to do a daily login, share contents, watch videos, and CIAYO Key point will be collected based on the solved quests. Tonny added, this effort also aims to open more business opportunities from across industries to collaborate with CIAYO Comics. "We offer a platform for them to do the branding in CIAYO Comics, and to be easily seen and captured by over 7 million users of CIAYO Comics." With the presence of CIAYO Key, CIAYO Comics also hopes to create a lifelong interest for Indonesian people to read, as well as to attract more businesses to work together with CIAYO Comics. About CIAYO Corp: CIAYO Corp started as an intellectual property development business with digital comic application CIAYO Comics in 2016. CIAYO Comics became the first national digital comic platform in Indonesia. CIAYO Corp also runs a game development studio, CIAYO Games under its umbrella, and collaborating with prominent animation studio and game studio, respectively Kumata Studio and Agate Studio. CIAYO Games launched the mobile arcade game "CHIPS: Monster Tap!" which was nominated in Indonesia Game Contest by Google Play and The Best Mobile Game of The Year by Popcon Asia 2017. Operating as a media, CIAYO Corp runs CIAYO Blog to publish contemporary pop culture issues that reaches more than 100.000 readers every month. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191218/2674918-1?lang=0
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2019 E-Sports Shanghai Masters Successfully Held
SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On Nov. 28th, the Jing'an Sports Center saw the commencement of the 2019 E-sports Shanghai Masters, according to Shanghai Jing'an District Commerce Committee. The tournament is the world's first of such kind that is named after a city, supported by the government and evaluated by the e-sports industry association. As the main organizer, Jing'an District offered all-round support to the event. The tournament lasted for four days, over 100 players from China, Korea, Japan, Europe and North America competed in four games: DNF, LOL, Warcraft and OW. The aggregate offline viewer number reached 5,000. The tournament was broadcasted on three platforms: bilibili, Huya and Douyu. Viewer number averaged 1.25 million per platform per day. The 2019 E-sports Shanghai Masters Industry Forum, which themed "e-sports empower cities", was held alongside the tournament. The forum gathered cross-field experts and industry leaders, who scanned industry data, analysed how development in technology interacts with e-sports and debated future directions of e-sports. As the main organizer, Jing'an has always been uncovering industry potentials and adding to the impetus of the economy. The famed e-sports industry gained its reputation because of the gathering of head enterprises and impeccable industry ecology. The Lingshi Road area is filled with e-game manufacturers, tournament-planners and clubs, therefore goes the saying: In the field of e-sports, Shanghai tops China, Lingshi tops Shanghai. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2019-e-sports-shanghai-masters-successfully-held-300973865.html
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Black Desert Online gives back to their players with the Holiday of Fortunes
The holiday season is in full swing and Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss have announced that players of Black Desert Online can take advantage of the holiday spirit to earn valuable in-game rewards. The Holiday of Fortunes sees players securing the highest amount of free Pearl Shop rewards in any event yet. During the Holiday of Fortunes, players will be earning the items by completing quests and logging in every day during the event period. From 11th to 31st of December, players will earn items such as pets, and various consumables just by logging-in on a regular basis. They can further increase their rewards by completing quests. Doing so will give them a new outfit, another pet, and other items that will offer extra convenience while playing the game. This week also sees the second pair of classes receive their Succession skills. The nimble Tamer and the heroic Valkyrie are receiving these new skills following the Warrior and Ranger last week. By giving up the versatility of their Awakening skills, players can choose to specialize in Succession skills which give them powerful versions of the of their main-weapon skills that they start the game with. Players can unlock their Succession skills at level 56 by accepting a quest from their Black Spirit companion. The Tamer and Valkyrie Succession and the Holiday of Fortunes event will be available for players of Black Desert Online starting today. Players can start their adventure by signing up for the 7-day free trial via the Black Desert Online official website, where they can also learn more about the holiday event and Succession skills.
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Black Desert Mobile Now Available Globally on iOS and Android
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Abyss today grand launched the open-world action MMORPG Black Desert Mobile via the iOS App Store and Google Play Store after hitting more than 4.5 million pre-registrations. With its successful launches in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, followed by the recent soft-launch in Canada, Chile, Sweden, Malaysia, Turkey, Ireland, and Australia, Black Desert Mobile will continue to offer an immersive gameplay experience for global Adventurers. Black Desert Mobile Now Available Globally on iOS and Android Black Desert Mobile has optimized the renowned Black Desert IP for the mobile platform with an action-packed combat system, detailed customization options, and cutting-edge graphics produced by Pearl Abyss' proprietary engine. Starting today, the mobile title offers Adventurers improved accessibility with support in English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Thai, and Indonesian. To begin new adventures, players can take on the title of "Adventurer" by choosing a character from five unique classes: Warrior, Ranger, Giant, Witch, or Valkyrie. They can enjoy diverse in-game features and contents through quests, participate in multiplayer contents such as the Ramoness Arena and 3-on-3 PvP modes, and develop their characters to their full potentials. Moreover, Life Skills such as gathering, fishing, crafting, trading, and dyeing fabrics are available. They can also try the Black Spirit Mode, which is another special feature that enables them to gain EXP and rewards for up to three hours at a time without a network connection, even when the game is completely turned off. To commemorate the 4.5 million pre-registrations milestone, various in-game items will be provided in appreciation for all the Adventurers' that pre-registered. These rewards will allow them to have a better understanding of the game contents while helping them to grow and decorate their classes. Additionally, Pearl Abyss is launching a special campaign in partnership with Amazon. Until March 17, 2020, Amazon Prime members in any country where Twitch Prime is available can claim Black Desert Mobile rewards. Adventurers can simply log in to their Amazon Prime accounts and use the event tab to receive in-game buffs, character cosmetics, and items. Watch the new grand launch trailer here and visit Black Desert Mobile's official website for more information. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191211/2667395-1?lang=0
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Black Desert Mobile Available for Pre-Download Starting December 9
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Abyss today announced that the open-world action MMORPG Black Desert Mobile will be available for pre-download on iOS and Android starting December 9. Adventurers can also customize their characters and create their Family Names ahead of the grand launch on December 11. Black Desert Mobile Available for Pre-Download Starting December 9 Right after pre-downloading Black Desert Mobile, Adventurers can create their Family Name in advance, which will serve as their in-game nickname that represents each Adventurer. They can also create their characters in advance through Character Customization, one of the main in-game features of the Black Desert franchise. With the same level of customization as the PC and console versions, Adventurers can begin their customizations by choosing from five classes: Warrior, Ranger, Giant, Witch, or Valkyrie. In celebration of the pre-download period, Facebook events will take place from December 9-16 that will reward Adventurers with special in-game items. Those who pre-download the game can participate in the Character Customization event by commenting on Black Desert Mobile's Facebook Customization Event Post with a screenshot or a video along with the introduction of their customized character. A total of 5 winners will be selected by the community managers and announced on December 30. Adventurers can also participate in the second part of the event by liking the post itself. If the number of likes reaches 3,000, all participants will get special in-game items. Black Desert Mobile's grand launch will be on December 11 after hitting more than 4 million pre-registrations. It will reach Adventurers all across the globe, offering an immersive gameplay experience with support for English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Thai, and Indonesian. Watch the Character Customization trailer here and visit Black Desert Mobile's official website for more information. About Pearl Abyss Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has developed the MMORPG franchise Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console. All their games are built on their proprietary engine and are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. With multiple projects in the works, they are poised to continue their growth through 2019 and beyond to maintain their position as a leading developer in the game industry. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at www.pearlabyss.com. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191205/2662190-1?lang=0 Related Links :http://www.pearlabyss.com
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VR Rhythm Action Game 'STUMPER' is Available at Ctrl V
Thirteenth Floor has signed a VR Game Supply Agreement with Ctrl V, the biggest VR Arcade in North America STUMPER, VR Rhythm action game, will be available at 20 Ctrl V branches in 2020 The agreement as a bridgehead to the North America VR market would help increase public sales SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteenth Floor, a premium VR content producer and distributor, announced that they have signd a VR Game Supply Agreement with Ctrl V, the biggest VR arcade in North America. STUMPER, the VR rhythm action game Thirteenth Floor has developed and published, will be available at 20 Ctrl V branches starting from January 2020.   Ctrl V, the largest VR theme park operator in North America, has started VR arcade business in North America for the first time and is now operating about 30 branches in Canada, the U.S., Cost Arica, etc. Ctrl V and Thirteen Floor have agreed to launch STUMPER at 20 branches simultaneously and start co-marketing actively in January. Jung Woo Park, Thirteen Floor CEO, said, "I am glad that we are getting into North America market, which plays the largest role in the VR market. The partnership with Ctrl V will be the touchstone that allows players from all over the world experience our premium VR content." Arturo Salek, Marketing Manager of Ctrl V, also said, "We are happy to be working with Thirteenth Floor to provide quality content for our customers and the VR community in general. Good content is what will ultimately bring VR to the mainstream and working with companies like Thirteenth Floor makes that dream come closer to becoming a reality every day." Last April, STUMPER launched on Steam as an early access version and it is the first VR rhythm game with battle support through a real-time global ranking system. Its regular music updates of various genres and visually spectacular game scenes are cited as strong points of differentiation amongst numerous rhythm games in the market. VR Rhythm Action Game ‘STUMPER’ is Available at Ctrl V Currently, Thirteenth Floor is planning to launch the game on various VR platforms such as PSVR and Oculus Quest early next year. contact@thirteenthfloorcorp.com +82-2-576-1513 View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vr-rhythm-action-game-stumper-is-available-at-ctrl-v-300969713.html
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Southeast Asia's first women eSports organization, Callisto Gaming raised US$500k in seed funding
SINGAPORE, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Callisto Gaming, a women eSports organization, recently announced that it has raised funding of US$500k and hopes to close its seed round soon. Callisto's Taiwan League of Legends Team Earlier in April 2019, Callisto received capital from its founders and angel investors for a soft launch for its pilot project in Taiwan. They are currently in the midst of securing more investments to finalize their seed round. With this new fund, Callisto will be focusing on establishing a foothold in the Southeast Asia region within the next 6 months. Their aim: i) scouting the best women eSports players across the globe to join the organization and ii) to develop a base of gamers who enjoy streaming and aspire to become content creators and/or social media influencers. "By providing women gamers a safe space with increased opportunities to excel in what they love (gaming), we wish to encourage more women to see professional gaming as a viable route to take and also to build up an international supportive community of women gamers," explained Min Ying, CEO of Callisto. In a short span of 6 months, across Callisto's various social media channels and players' personal fans base, Callisto has influence over 500k followings. In addition, partnerships with established businesses such as J-Team (Mandopop King Jay Chou's eSports team) and CatWalk (International modelling agency), both based in Taiwan, has provided Callisto with much insights and directions to venture into the eSports and cross-entertainment industries. In 2020, Callisto will graduate from its pilot program and officially launch in Singapore, focusing on the thriving Southeast Asia's eSports market while actively seeking sponsorships and long-term partnerships with Singapore and the region's businesses; with confidence that strong and skilled women gamers will eventually be able be represented in and compete in open international leagues. Websites: https://www.callistogaming.com/https://www.facebook.com/callistogamingteamhttps://www.facebook.com/JTeam.club/http://www.jy-ents.com/index.htmlhttp://www.catwalk.com.tw/ Media Enquiries: Gen Chia+65-86072739 Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191204/2660694-1?lang=0Related Links :http://www.callistogaming.com
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"Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team" Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Starts Today
New Series "GOLDEN-23" Arrives; New Players Ken Wakashimazu and Gakuto Igawa Available NowTOKYO, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that it has been two years since the global version of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team launched. To commemorate the milestone, the Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary kicked off Wednesday, December 4 in both the Japanese and global versions of the game. Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Campaign Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Campaign Overview Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Monday, January 6 (UTC+9) Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Gift for All Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Monday, December 30 (UTC+9) Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Campaign All players will receive a set of items simply by logging in during the event period. The gifts include an SSR Tsubasa Ozora wearing the Japan National Team's Official Kit (2006), as seen on the GOLDEN-23 arc of Captain Tsubasa. Be sure to login to get your rewards. Gift Information:SSR Tsubasa Ozora (Tsubasa Legend Opens)Skill Knowledge: Tsubasa Ozora (All Japan Golden 23) x8 Fight, Warriors in Blue. Japan National Team Transfer Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Friday, December 20 (UTC+9) Players from the new series GOLDEN-23 have finally arrived.Now is your chance to get Players wearing Japan National Team's Official Kit (2006), including Ken Wakashimazu and Gakuto Igawa, in this special Step-Up Transfer. Furthermore, the Pick-up Players you receive in this Transfer will have a level 10 Main Special Skill. Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Login Bonus Part 1 Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 21 (UTC+9) Receive fantastic rewards every day just for logging in. Players are able to obtain 50 Dreamballs on the first day, followed by other great rewards, such as Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Transfer Tickets and more. Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Event Missions Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Friday, December 20 (UTC+9) Earn fabulous rewards by participating in the Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Scenarios, League Mode, or Online Mode. Clear Event Missions and receive items such as Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Transfer Tickets, an assortment of Stat Knowledge, and much more. Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Big Thanks Login Bonus Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Monday, January 6 (UTC+9) In this fantastic login bonus, players will be given a special 10-Transfer Ticket once a day for a maximum of five days during the campaign period. Players from both the Dream Festival and Dream Collection Transfers will be available, and on the fifth 10-Transfer using the ticket, one SSR Player is guaranteed, so be sure to login. Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Mixer Transfer Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Monday, January 6 (UTC+9) Exchange a combined total of 5 SSR or UR Players in this Mixer Transfer to receive 1 new SSR Player. The resulting new SSR Player will be different from the 5 Players used in the Mixer Transfer, so be sure to check it out. Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary Celebration Scenario Event Period: Wednesday, December 4 to Friday, December 20 (UTC+9) Take part in the special "Worldwide Release 2nd Anniversary" story mode scenarios. Earn Worldwide 2nd Anniversary Medals by scoring goals in your matches and exchange them for fabulous items. The drop rate for Worldwide 2nd Anniversary Medals will increase if you use Effective Players in your starting line-up. Use Pick-Up Players from the Fight, Warriors in Blue. Japan National Team Transfer to get even more Medals. About Captain Tsubasa Created by Yoichi Takahashi, Captain Tsubasa is a Japanese manga that centers on the sport of football. Since premiering in Shueisha's landmark manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the series has grown into a legend that has inspired and delighted countless football fans around the world for decades. Even after the end of the initial serialization, the story has continued to evolve with new works highlighting the growth and development of main character Tsubasa Ozora. The series' popularity continues to thrive, with Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun finishing its appearance in Shueisha's manga anthology, Grand Jump in 2019, and a special issue called Captain Tsubasa Magazine (title pending) scheduled to be published in 2020. The series has sold over 70 million volumes in Japan alone. Captain Tsubasa's popularity extends beyond borders, having been translated and published around the world in 20 languages, finding fans and winning the hearts of football lovers around the globe. Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Title: Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Supported OSes: Android™ 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ * Not available on some devices. Genre: Head-to-head football simulation game Released: June 13, 2017 Price: Free-to-play (In-app purchases available) Supported Regions: Global (Excludes Japan, Mainland China, and South Korea) Supported Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, and Thai Official Website: https://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com/en Official Twitter Account: @tsubasaDT_en Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tsubasaDTen Copyright: ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA ©Yoichi Takahashi/SHUEISHA/TV TOKYO/ENOKIFILM © KLabGames Download here. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/captain-tsubasa-dream-team/id1293738123 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.captain283.global&hl=en_US Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About KLab KLab is a leader in online mobile gaming. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company is listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. KLab has consistently ranked as one of the top 52 grossing game publishers worldwide since 2012. With its emphasis on quality and innovative games, KLab continues to grow at a rapid pace, expanding beyond the Japanese market with offices in Singapore and Shanghai. For more information about KLab, please visit http://www.klab.com/jp/english/. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/captain-tsubasa-dream-team-worldwide-release-2nd-anniversary-starts-today-300968871.htmlRelated Links :http://www.klab.comhttps://www.tsubasa-dreamteam.com
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G-Star 2019 : Global Game Exhibition for the Whole Family, Has Successfully Ended
Hosted by the Korea Association of Game Industry (K-GAMES) and co-hosted by the G-Star Organizing Committee and Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, G-Star 2019 was held in BEXCO for four days from November 14(Thu) to 17(Sun). The event attracted visitors who visited the exhibition hall by combining famous hits enjoyed by a number of game users from all over the world and the expected new works by the participating companies. First, Supercell, who participated as a diamond sponsor, was a mainstay of the exhibition of 'G-Star 2019' by extensively introducing 'Brawl Stars', which is popular in the global market and loved by domestic users. The platinum sponsor, Krafton/PUBG Corporation artistically showed the moments with fans under the theme of 'FACE: PUBG' at the BTC Pavilion, and demonstrated Krafton's identity through a large experiential booth that expresses the diversity and individuality of the Krafton Alliance outdoors. ▲ The global game fair 'G-Star 2019' concluded the official four-day schedule. ▲ The ideal public-private cooperation helped the event safely end on a large scale. New games and related information of each company also increased the heat at the site. Pearl Abyss released four new collections including collective MMO ‘DokeV’, shooting genre ‘PLAN 8’, MMORPG ‘Crimson Desert’, and action battle royal ‘Shadow Arena’. Pearl Abyss first released four new titles on a global live broadcast and communicated with users through various game experiences and events. Netmarble attracted the attention of visitors by exhibiting 'A3: Still Alive', and also released '30 Player Battle Royal' and a 'Three-man Team Match’ for the first time. This year, 'G-Star' received a lot of acclaim from the e-sports program held in and out of the exhibition hall following last year. The auditorium was literally full of game fans who wanted to see the global e-sports competition, 'Brawl Stars World Final’. At the BTC exhibition hall, ardent cheering was held in booths such as AfreecaTV, Angel Games, X.D Global Limited. At the outdoor event plaza, Busan University e-sports club competition hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and run by Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency was held. Various events using game contents also caught the attention of visitors who visited the G-Star. Participation programs such as 'Cosplay Awards', 'Cosplay Experience', 'Creator Talk Show', and 'BJ Busking Performance' on the outdoor event plaza and the event road (car-free street) played a big role in capturing the eyes and ears of visitors. As part of the win-win project of G-Star indie game developers, 'G-Star Indie Showcase' was held for the first time by 29 developers. As well as general users, BTB attendees also received a lot of attention. At the event, which was scored with 100% user rating, ‘ReRoad’ of Rabbit Hall Games and ‘Ratropolis’ of Cassel Games took first and second place respectively. The number of visitors who visited ‘G-Star 2019’ for 4 days was 42,452 on November 14th(Thur), 50,216 on 15th(Fri), 90,234 on 16th(Sat), and 61,407 on 17th(Sun). The total number was 244,309 (estimated) by 5PM on the last day. This is an increase of about 3.9% compared to the previous year (235,133). The number of paid buyers who visited the BTB Pavilion (November 14-16) at the 2nd exhibition hall of BEXCO was 2,040 on the 1st day, 269 on the 2nd day, and 127 on the 3rd day. The total number was 2,436 which increased by 12.3% compared to the previous year (2,169). The official side events have expanded its influence with G-Star's main programs. The International Game Conference (G-CON) held 34 sessions (4 keynotes and 30 general sessions), which was significantly increased compared to last year. G-CON has stood as the main figure of the official side events with 4,733 attendees (2,298 on the 1st day, 2,435 on the 2nd day) for two days. The conference was held for two days with various topics with the best speakers from home and abroad, including CEO Jenova Chen of thatgamecompany which developed ‘Sky’ and ‘Journey’, CEO Koji Igarashi who is father of ‘Castlevania’ series, CEO Hilmar Petursson of CCP Games which developed ‘Eve Online’, Director Janos Gaspar and Pawel Wojs who made ‘Total War: Three Kingdoms’, CEO Kim Hyung-tae of Shift Up, and a comic artist Yang Young-soon of the webtoon ‘Denma’. As for 'Game Investment Market', which was prepared to support the development of excellent contents and investment attraction of small and medium game developers in Korea, a total of 59 companies (35 developers, 5 investment companies, 19 publishers) participated in the market and a total of 110 investment consultations were conducted. At 'Game Company Job Fair,' which provides career opportunities and exchanges career information for the game industry, 17 companies such as Neowiz, Pearl Abyss, NHN Starfish, ROVIO, and NEXT GAMES attended and 1,053 job seekers visited to have interviews and career talks. ▲ It is basic that many students visit the event after CSAT. Also, the number of 20s, 30s and family visitors has increased rapidly. ▲ Only with queues for a mobile ticket, the entire 1st exhibition hall was covered. In order to continue this momentum and to grow at future events, various new challenges were created. Kang Shin-cheol, Chairman of the G-Star Organizing Committee, said, “This year, 'G-Star' had meaningful results such as a global game company in charge of the main sponsor for two consecutive years, and new exhibitors presented a new way to enjoy G-Star as a main character. I would like to express my deep appreciation to the audience and the game industry that are always with warm interest and affection. I will work hard to make G-Star reflect the latest industry trends and become a festival that encompasses all cultural events that can be done with games.”
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Black Desert Online is Revamping Classes with ‘Succession’ Skills
Amsterdam, The Netherlands — November 27, 2019— Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss have revealed more information about the rollout of an update to the class skill systems of Black Desert Online. Starting next week on December 4, 16 classes will sequentially receive new Succession skills that will add a new dimension to gameplay of the classes of the game. Succession skills will allow players to make the choice between choosing to specialize in their main weapons by sacrificing access to their Awakening skills. In return, they get powerful new skills focussed on using their original weapons, which is the Longsword and Shield for the Warrior and the Bow and Dagger for the Ranger. Players can unlock their Succession skills at level 56 by completing a series of quests given to them by the Black Spirit. Jaehee Kim, Executive Producer from Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss said the following about the goal and vision they had for the Succession skills: “Many adventurers experience a radical change in the gameplay of their character when they 'Awaken' it after reaching level 56. The efficiency and strength of Awakening skills overshadow existing skills, so many players utilize much less of their Main Weapon skills. We developed the Succession skills for those who prefer and missed their original playstyle of the Main Weapon over their Awakening Weapon. The Succession update aims to return the appealing gameplay of the original Main Weapon skills of their characters to provide players with a lasting enjoyment. We hope players enjoy their experience trying out the newly updated original skills that are familiar yet more powerful than before.” The Succession skills will be released starting with the Warrior and Ranger kicking off on Dec 4th. To prepare players for the launch Succession skills, a special event has been started. Players can chase a ‘Mysterious Knight’ that rewards them with a high increase (+100%) to the amount of Skill EXP they get. This will help players rack up skill points to invest in their new Succession skills.
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Mobile Gaming Takes Center Stage with LG and ESL
SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aligned with the rising trend of mobile games and esports, LG recently announced that it is the Official Smartphone for Season 3 of the ESL Mobile Open, a first of its kind mobile esports league. Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals Over 324,000 players across North America took part in the qualifications in Season 2 alone this year speaking to the growing importance of mobile gaming. The fierce competition continued with Season 3 to showcase the top players in Asphalt 9: Legends, PUBG Mobile and Clash of Clans. During the live broadcast of the ESL Mobile Open playoffs, the hosts introduced the key features and benefits of the LG G8XThinQ and LG Dual Screen, highlighting some of the most innovative uses. Finalists armed with LG smartphones competed in the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 finals at DreamHack Atlanta on November 15. The LG G8XThinQ with LG Dual Screen were featured during live broadcasts in the Hardware Highlight segment that showcased key features of the phone that make it the perfect gaming companion. With an identical 6.4-inch detachable OLED display, the newest flagship with optional second screen is the ideal device for mobile gamers who take the concept of "mobile" seriously. Having two screens means enhanced visibility for an optimal mobile gaming experience. Users see a full, unobstructed view of the game on one display while controlling the action via the LG Game Pad on the other display. No longer do players have to put up with their thumbs blocking the action! Players can select from one of the 4 provider game controllers for racing, action and, of course, sports. For those looking for an extra edge, players can even build their own game controller based on their style of play and preference. The LG Dual Screen is designed with a 360° Freestop Hinge that allows users to position the second display at any angle. Set it to 135° like a laptop, 180° for a flat tablet-like experience or 300° to enjoy a video in tent-mode. Other innovations such as an ambient light sensor to brighten the dark and shadowy areas in games help players navigate their way out of any difficult situation. Continuing LG's legacy of providing industry-best smartphone audio, LG G8XThinQ boasts two balanced 1.2W stereo speakers to deliver spatial audio for heightened immersion. With the large-capacity 4,000mAh battery, users won't have to worry about interrupting their game play to plug in. Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals Mobile Gaming Takes Center Stage with LG and ESL Photo taken at the ESL Mobile Open Season 3 Finals View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mobile-gaming-takes-center-stage-with-lg-and-esl-300964334.html
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DEA Acquires Copyright for "The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Salaries & Jobs"
SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As of November 2019, Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. has acquired all rights, including those to publication and game adaptations, for the intellectual property (IP) "The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Salaries & Jobs". DEA Acquires Copyright for "The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Salaries & Jobs" Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. is currently developing a new blockchain-utilizing platform enterprise set to revolutionize the entertainment business from Singapore to the world and is using this IP to develop the blockchain-linked game "JobTribes".(https://jobtribes.io/) Recruitment of testers for the closed-β is due to begin March 2020. In addition, the bestselling "Illustrated Dictionary of Jobs" which sold 400,000 copies in Japan will be translated and published in countries around the globe. Through partnerships around the world, DEA shall deploy a global entertainment business from Singapore to the world utilizing this IP. Through its strong connections with Japanese IP-owners, DEA shall develop multiple businesses in Singapore using popular IPs. Kompe Yamada, Original Author of "The Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Salaries & Jobs", commented, It was only a few years ago that "Salary BANK", which I had been working on since 2016, was published and now the project is set to jump into the global market as both a publication and an online game. The project was based on the idea of "All-Cool Occupations", and I genuinely hope that it will provide people all over the world with an opportunity to understand what their job is and how it helps others as a part of society. Please continue to support the JobTribes, "Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Salaries & Jobs" franchise! Kompe Yamada expressed his high hopes for DEA to spread the message around the world, and added, "The promise we made over a year ago at our first meeting was 'Let's surprise the world!' I easily hit it off with the DEA members and its President, Naohito Yoshida who shared such an amazing vision with me. Especially because this was an impactful encounter that occurred just as I was feeling the limitations of expanding 'Salary BANK' as a franchise on my own, I look forward to seeing it deploy across the globe! Please fill everyone with the 'The World is Cool!" sentiment.'" Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd.CEO：Naohito YoshidaCompany Address：7 Straits View, Marina One East Tower, #05-01, SingaporeFounded：August 2018Services：Game DevelopmentURL：https://dea.sg/ Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20191122/2651715-1?lang=0
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HUYA garners three-year exclusive broadcast rights to LCK in China
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With the 2019 League of Legends World Championship in full swing and the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) attracting much attention, many Chinese fans are wondering where they will be able to watch the high-level competitions? On October 22, Chinese live streaming platform HUYA signed a three-year agreement with Riot Games China in Guangzhou. Under the agreement, HUYA gained the exclusive right to broadcast the LCK in China and to represent the LCK in all potential partnerships negotiations for the league's Chinese streams during 2020-2022. The agreement was signed by Gao Hongliang, HUYA Vice President and Zhou Jie from Riot Games China. The three-year exclusive deal gives HUYA's program portfolio a major boost The agreement brings HUYA and Riot Games China into an unprecedented level of collaboration with the LCK copyright, ushering in an across-the-board upgrade in terms of content, technology and identity. At the content level, HUYA will continue to organize streamers and influencers who will actively participate in the official events and deepen the partnerships with official programs. In terms of the viewing experience for fans, Huya will vastly upgrade the technology to a level whereby fans will be treated to high definition live streaming quality akin to watching a Blue-ray disk. At the same time, HUYA signed a partnership agreement with Team Griffin, achieving the change in identity from simply a holder of a broadcast license to true involvement in the LCK business, and, as a result, a partner of the LCK with a stronger voice. The LCK is the top-level LOL e-sports league in South Korea and one of the world's leading game competitions. The LCK took home five championships out of eight from the League of Legends World Championship. Traditional teams such as SKT, KT, KZ, GEN (formerly SSG) are still very active, however newcomers such as GRF and DWG have been gradually moving into a position of dominance. With the support of a highly perfected league and management system, the LCK has recently gone through several stages of development, with, as a reward, continued growth in traffic numbers alongside increasing attention from China. The battle between GRF and SKT attracted millions of viewers online simultaneously. As of the end of 2018, HUYA was working with more than 140 e-sports organizations in hosting or broadcasting some 760 e-sports completions, including the LOL finals, the LCK, LPL, NEST, LMS/MSI, LOL Rift Rivals, and the Destiny Cup. In addition, it is the only live streaming platform that holds the Chinese license for the copyright of five major LOL leagues, including LPL, LCK, LCS (NA), LCS (EU) and LMS. By providing top-level e-sports content to fans and an experience that cannot be had elsewhere, the platform has raised the barrier to entry for e-sports copyrights and driven the game live streaming industry to undertake more professional and quality development. By doing so, HUYA has vastly expanded the commercial possibilities available to the industry. HUYA and Riot Games China exchange gifts in celebration of a new and exciting level of collaboration At the press conference, HUYA Vice President Gao Hongliang said he was very happy to be deepening the strategic cooperation with Riot Games China around LCK events and expects to be providing more high-quality e-sports content to fans and vendors. He said "many people used to ask me, where can I watch the LCK? Now I can answer you, right here, with HUYA. Providing better services for fans and vendors will be the direction of our continuing efforts." Zhou Jie from Riot Games China extended his thanks to HUYA for its continued investment in various LOL events and added:" Today, we are pleased to have reached this exclusive three-year agreement with HUYA, in fact, it is our first long-term partnership for the LCK event. Together with HUYA, we will present the best live streaming experience to LOL fans." After the signing ceremony, Riot Games China gave HUYA a custom trophy, the body of which contains a message about the three-year partnership alongside the two sides' joint logos. In return, HUYA gifted an elaborate commemorative medal, which also includes the joint logos, heralding a bright future for the cooperation. As a leading live streaming platform in China, HUYA will continue to work with top vendors and act as an industry innovator, with the goal of providing fans with a new experience when it comes to the world's top events while leading the industry into a new era of game live streaming with best-in-quality content production capabilities.
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Tencent Cloud hosts game industry summit in Japan
The China-based cloud services provider gives detailed introduction of its cloud gaming solution to Japanese game professionalsTOKYO, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 19, 2019, Tencent Cloud held a game industry summit in Japan, at which the company's Japan team gave a detailed presentation of its cloud gaming solution. The event brought together over 100 professionals from the Japanese game sector. Cloud gaming represents the next trend in the game industry as users can play a cloud-based game by simply clicking on the application without downloading, installing and configuring the game. With the ongoing sophistication of GPU servers, virtualized technology, audio and video decoding, as well as network and edge computing technology, the mass roll-out of cloud-based games can be expected to happen quite soon. In August 2019, Tencent Cloud officially released its cloud gaming solution allowing a number of game developers and platforms in China to provide users with a methodology for playing cloud-based games. "Japan's game sector is taking the lead worldwide as a result of the expertise that they have already developed in this domain," said Zhao Jiannan, general manager of Tencent Cloud for Northeast Asia, "With our cloud gaming solution, we expect to work with Japanese game firms to create games that deliver a better user experience as well as more ways that the game can be played." One-time integration helps enhance the efficiency of game development Game developers are looking for quick technology integration in an industry that is constantly and rapidly evolving. By leveraging Tencent's heavily optimized video transmission technology Tencent-RTC, Tencent Cloud's cloud gaming solution supports multiple devices, including PCs, mobile phones and tablets. Without needing to customize the software development kit, it enables game developers to reduce developing time and costs. The solution enables the launch of a cloud game within three days of completion of its development. In addition, the solution enables the seamless update of games by allowing game content providers to update the version of games through the Tencent Cloud console while assuring that players use the latest version by default. The intelligent bitrate control ensures an outstanding game experience Tencent Cloud is the global leader in audio and video transmission technology. Based on Tencent's intelligent dynamic coding technology which, to date, only has a Chinese name and translates into English roughly as "Alum Extreme Speed HD", terminals can capture higher definition images at a lower bitrate in the cloud game scenario. Tencent Cloud's cloud gaming solution supports the intelligent bitrate ranging from 2Mbps to 8Mbps in the cloud game scenario with a definition of 720p and a frame rate of 60fps In addition, with Tencent Cloud's network control algorithm and error recovery mechanism, the image on the user's end will not be affected even in the event of network disruption. Tencent Cloud's cloud game solution can be implemented in multiple scenarios With the arrival of the era where 5G technology has been put into commercial use, and the significant improvement in the rate of data transmission from the cloud to terminals, the use case scenarios of cloud-based games will increase and the methods by which games are played will become more intelligent. For example, higher precision marketing will be achieved by placing ads through real-time analysis of game content. Tencent Cloud's cloud gaming solution can be implemented in multiple scenarios, including game distribution, ad-based free trials and live streaming. Tencent Cloud has also collaborated with major peripheral manufacturers to allow users to play games on both PCs and mobile phones with a gamepad. Earlier, the firm formed a partnership with well-known game equipment manufacturer Razer whereby Razer will create certified gamepads for cloud-based games. Tencent Cloud has achieved rapid growth in Japan since its official entry into the market this July by providing services to many customers in a variety of industries there, including games, live streaming, manufacturing, retail, tourism and online-to-offline (O2O). In addition, the company is continuing its expansion in the market by further broadening its network of local agents and partners.
