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HUYA Inc. to Report First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
-Earnings Call Scheduled for 7:00 a.m. ET on May 17, 2022- GUANGZHOU, China, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2022 unaudited financial results on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, before the open of U.S. markets. The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on May 17, 2022 (7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on May 17, 2022). For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode, a unique registrant ID and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call. Participant Online Registration: http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/3368875 Once complete the registration, please dial-in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of the earnings call and enter the Direct Event passcode and registrant ID as instructed to connect to the call. Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.huya.com. A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live call until May 24, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers: United States: +1-646-254-3697 International: +61-2-8199-0299 Hong Kong, China: +852-3051-2780 Replay Access Code: 3368875 About HUYA Inc. HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China with a large and active game live streaming community. The Company cooperates with e-sports event organizers, as well as major game developers and publishers, and has developed e-sports live streaming as one of the most popular content genres on its platform. The Company has created an engaged, interactive and immersive community for game enthusiasts of China's young generation. Building on its success in game live streaming, Huya has also extended its content to other entertainment content genres. Huya's open platform also functions as a marketplace for broadcasters and talent agencies to congregate and closely collaborate with the Company. For more information, please visit: https://ir.huya.com. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: HUYA Inc.Investor RelationsTel: +86-20-2290-7829E-mail: ir@huya.com The Piacente Group, Inc.Jenny CaiTel: +86-10-6508-0677E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com In the United States: The Piacente Group, Inc.Brandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com
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NetEase, Inc. Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2021
BEIJING, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999) today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.netease.com/. The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the IR Department, NetEase, Inc., NetEase Building, No. 399 Wangshang Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, 310052, People's Republic of China at the contact information listed above. About NetEase, Inc. As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around innovative and diverse content, community, communication and commerce. NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular mobile and PC games. In more recent years, NetEase has expanded into international markets including Japan and North America. In addition to its self-developed game content, NetEase partners with other leading game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary), to operate globally renowned games in China. NetEase's other innovative service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading intelligent learning company, and Cloud Village (HKEX: 9899), also known as NetEase Cloud Music, China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label e-commerce platform. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/. Contact for Media and Investors: Margaret ShiEmail: ir@service.netease.comTel: (+86) 571-8985-3378Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global
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HUYA Inc. Files 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F
GUANGZHOU, China, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 28, 2022. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov and on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.huya.com. The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's Investor Relations Department at HUYA Inc., Building A3, E-Park, 280 Hanxi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511446, the People's Republic of China. About HUYA Inc. HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China with a large and active game live streaming community. The Company cooperates with e-sports event organizers, as well as major game developers and publishers, and has developed e-sports live streaming as one of the most popular content genres on its platform. The Company has created an engaged, interactive and immersive community for game enthusiasts of China's young generation. Building on its success in game live streaming, Huya has also extended its content to other entertainment content genres. Huya's open platform also functions as a marketplace for broadcasters and talent agencies to congregate and closely collaborate with the Company. For more information, please visit https://ir.huya.com. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: HUYA Inc. Investor Relations Tel: +86-20-2290-7829 E-mail: ir@huya.com The Piacente Group, Inc. Jenny Cai Tel: +86-10-6508-0677 E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com In the United States: The Piacente Group, Inc. Brandi Piacente Tel: +1-212-481-2050 E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com
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FOTA SECURES $8.3M TO BUILD A PHENOMENAL P2E MOBA METAVERSE
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's still the early of 2022, and FOTA: Fight of the Ages - the Play-2-earn blockchain-based project - has raised $8.3M in its angel fundraising. Despite the fluctuations of the market in these days, FOTA makes its way to flourish and thrive with a solid, profound roadmap. According to FOTA's developer - Meta DJINN, the project is merely the beginning of their visionary goals. Meta DJINN also displays four fundamental principles in their development progress, establishing FOTA as the first AAA turn-based RPG and MOBA metaverse in the global GameFi sector. How FOTA Is Set To Dominate The GameFi Industry The project shall become the star that outshines any other blockchain-based MOBA projects. With the membership into Blockchain Game Alliance in March 2022, FOTA has successfully strengthened its position as a prominent GameFi project currently. FOTA has kept their heat since their first appearance in public, as they keep their communities updated with in-game graphics, fantastic character designs, and displays of FOTA's Mixed Reality (MR) experiences. In addition to the news and updates, FOTA attracts huge numbers of members thanks to the Global AMA Tournament held in the first quarter of 2022. The special event offered generous rewards for active participants with great questions. What makes FOTA such an astounding project lies in its potential, and the future of gaming that it offers. Anyone who follows FOTA's roadmap will get easily impressed with how beautifully the developers could incorporate MR and Rent-2-play mechanisms into the project. FOTA's MR experiences are supported by Microsoft Mesh - a Microsoft Corporation platform that optimizes interactions between players despite far distances. In FOTA, players will be able to freely customize their Heroes and create their own avatars in the FOTA Metaverse. FOTA's MR will allow players to join battles, interact with other players as well as collaborate across distances. Gaming in FOTA offers freedom to the utmost by giving players an irreplaceable experience of physical and virtual aspects in their proximity. Specifically, at the end of 2021, Ryan Nguyen - CTO of FOTA - showed a video of him testing out the MR Technology by controlling the characters freely right in front of him with the help of the VR headset. In addition, FOTA offers a Rent-2-play mechanism as a solution to the problem of low capital for beginners. By utilizing this feature, players with high-quality Heroes and/or items will have the chance to put their NFTs on lease for passive income while new players will be able to rent and play at very affordable costs. As they progress throughout the game, the lessor will earn a steady profit and the lessee will be able to receive rewards to save for their own heroes. FOTA's Four Pillars Of Growth And Sustainability With a view to forging the most engaging metaverse on the blockchain market, Meta DJINN PTE. LTD - The game studio of FOTA, lay the foundation of their work via the following principles of development. Mixed Reality FOTA is determined to bring virtual experiences to the real world. Therefore, FOTA prioritizes the utilization of Microsoft Mesh's potential, which is immeasurable as the platform offers features that are far beyond simple business meetings. Upon recognizing the impact that Microsoft Mesh can have on the current GameFi business, FOTA relies on this technology to set the new global standards of the GameFi industry. Creativity FOTA's ethical responsibility is to strive for creativity in each and every aspect of the game. The team has come up with a diverse system of characters, items, monsters, bosses, and maps. Moreover, the lore of FOTA and its characters' backstories also play a vital role in connecting the different worlds; not to mention some advantages and disadvantages that certain Heroes may have on the others. The game will soon launch its Beta version with 25 Heroes available for players to enjoy. Unity To create success like FOTA, it takes absolute commitment to teamwork and unity. What matters most is not only the unity within FOTA's team but also the one within its communities as well. The power of trust, accountability, and integrity play an important role in taking FOTA to the top of the list of GameFi projects. Dedication With passion, courage, and dedication; FOTA is able to live up to, or even exceed the toughest expectations Each development phase requires attention to detail to the extent that FOTA is tested on multiple occasions so that its debut will only sum up in one word: Perfection. About FOTA - Fight of The Ages Developed by Meta DJINN PTE. LTD, FOTA is the first AAA turn-based RPG and MOBA gaming project to integrate the most well-known Mixed Reality platform - Microsoft Mesh - into its Metaverse. For Meta DJINN, FOTA is merely the first stepping stone to introducing the three branches: Djinn Lab, Djinn Studio and Djinn Fund. First, DJINN Lab aims to pioneer in business concepts by implementing the Blockchain technology in many industries worldwide, and to conduct novel crypto-based models. Currently, the gaming platform is one of the most suitable applications for the company to utilize the usage of Non-fungible Token (NFT). DJINN Lab will conduct research on the current market and come up with solutions as well as gaming ideas that are sure to flourish. Second, DJINN Studio plays a crucial role in the distribution of products from our Lab. As the publisher for DJINN Lab, the Studio has the mission to carry out strategic Marketing Plans and establish sustainable communities for each product. Third, DJINN Fund is a company's branch that focuses on investing in world-class technology-integrated projects and incorporates them into the DJINN ecosystem. DJINN Fund's mission is to support startups by bringing their practical ideas into fruition and creating impact on the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry. Therefore, FOTA is the first project of Meta DJINN to ensure the vision and mission of the company. The ambitious project offers the most immersive gaming journey with sensational graphics, diverse gameplay modes, and an in-depth backstory with lore revolving around a massive fantasy universe with three major planets, populated by gods, humans, demons, and many more races waiting for you to explore. With its advanced technology, FOTA is one exceptional metaverse where players enjoy a whole new world of both physical and virtual experiences as they advance further in the game. In FOTA, investors/players own Heroes as Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs). They can freely interact with those NFTs in the real world and have absolute ownership over their digital assets. The project is approaching its first IDO in May, and communities of FOTA are becoming livelier than ever as FOTA keeps on hosting giveaway campaigns as a tribute to its beloved supporters. Celebrating the 300,000th follower on Twitter, FOTA will be giving out 10 GEMS 01 NFTs of GEMS GameFi & Esports 3.0 Platform, which are worth up to $80 each. The chances are exclusive to FOTA members and the giveaway only lasts for one week. Remember to stay tuned and follow FOTA right now so you can have the chance to receive rewards. FOTA Social Media: @FightOfTheAges | Linktree #FOTA #Metaverse
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Indie Game Project Sponsors Announced
TOKYO GAME SHOW 2022 (TGS2022), to be held physically at Makuhari Messe from September 15 (Thursday)to September 18 (Sunday), is now accepting entries to free exhibition slots under the Selected Exhibit feature specifically open for indie game developers. Entries are accepteduntil May 27 (Friday), 2022. We proudly announce that our sponsors* to support indie game developers participating in Selected Exhibit and other related projects are: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Nintendo, Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab, iGi indie Game incubator and ELSA Japan (Application acceptance order). *TGS2022 offers Platinum, Gold and Device Sponsorship plans depending on the content of sponsorship. TGS has set up the Indie Game Area since 2013 with the aim of letting the world know about the attractiveness and possibilities of indie games while promoting exhibition support projects for talented indie game developers including individuals. In addition to the Selected Exhibit feature and with the support of our sponsors, this year’s TGS will host the game idea pitch contest “SENSE OF WONDER NIGHT(SOWN)”, introduce exhibited game titles through the official website and pre-event streams, and run the campaign to vote for the best indie games, along with other projects. Through partnerships with our sponsors, TGS2022 will offer exciting opportunities to cast spotlight on indie games, a treasure trove of unique ideas. Don’t miss to join us. ●Now accepting entries for Indie Game“Selected Exhibit”(by Friday, May 27) Any indie game developers, whether professional, amateur, individuals or corporations, can apply for Selected Exhibit, a free exhibition project in Indie Game Area of TGS2022, as long as they meet the qualification requirements. Eighty game titles are planned to be selected for exhibition after going through a screening process. For more information, visit : https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2022/en/exhibitor/indie.html
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The UniPin Ladies Series MYSG is Back in Malaysia Offering Gamers Triple the Prize Pool!
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPin, the leading digital entertainment enabler in Southeast Asia who is pioneering the esports platform is elevating the game for women to even greater heights. Aimed at creating a welcoming community which encourages more women to take part in esports tournaments at any level, UniPin offers a competitive arena where physical strength and height have no bearing on the strategy and skill needed to win. The Ladies Series MYSG 2022 competition by UniPin returns in Malaysia and Singapore after the first one successfully took place in October 2021. The Ladies Series MYSG 2022 competition will be UniPin's second tournament in Malaysia and Singapore, after the first one successfully took place in October (2021) last year. Debora Imanuella, SVP UniPin Community, explains that the UniPin Ladies Series MYSG will pave the way for many women esports teams to show up and compete in the Malaysia's esports arena. "We are glad to present the opportunity for every female gamer in Malaysia to compete and showcase their skills with confidence. The UniPin Ladies Series is not just another esports tournament, but the perfect stage for female gamers in Malaysia to enter the competitive scene and act as a steppingstone for pro female players to reach a higher level in the Southeast Asia region. This competition will certainly boost the growth of the female gaming community and the Malaysian esports ecosystem as a whole," said Debora. The registration for the tournament will be open from April 21st until May 10th, 2022 and can be accessed via https://www.seaca.gg/ . The open qualifier stage will take place from May 12th to May 14th. Meanwhile, the regular season is scheduled from May 19th to June 4th, followed by the play-off stage from 10th to 19th of June. All participating teams will be competing for a total prize pool of RM7,500, more than triple of last year's RM2,000 tournament prizes. Additionally, the best team from the UniPin Ladies Series MYSG in Malaysia and Singapore will become each country's representatives in the UniPin Ladies Series Southeast Asia Invitational. More details and information can be accessed on www.seaca.gg or Instagram @unipin_malaysia, @unipincommunity, and @unipinladiesseries. The UniPin Ladies Series MYSG 2022 is supported by Game Connect as the Official Game Store. The tournament is also supported by TikTok, the official streaming partner as well as the eGG Network, mStar and Tech Storm, as supporting media partners. For media inquiries Kezia Maharani Media Relationspr@unipin.com
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A3: STILL ALIVE'S MARBLEX WALLET DEX SERVICE INTEGRATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, has announced the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service integration to its dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: Still Alive is now available, completing the game's global blockchain ecosystem. With the blockchain technology integration, players will be able to experience the game's key narrative on a whole new level. The introduction of the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service feature to A3: Still Alive now allows players to convert Inetrion Ore, an in-game currency, into INETRIUM, MBXL, and MBX, as well as convert to the public currency for real life transactions. To obtain Inetrion Ore, players will need to visit the Inetrion Dungeon (Tiers 1-3) and use Radienne's Protection to defeat the Inetrion Monster. After collecting more than 200,000 Ore and linking the MARBLEX Wallet with the INETRIUM Refinery, players can convert the Ore into INETRIUM based on the day's exchange fee, with a percentage of currency used for conversion. Through the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service, INETRIUM can then be used to buy and sell MBXL and can be converted to MBX to make live transactions to purchase KLAY. To celebrate the update and launch of the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service, along with a new game server addition, new in-game updates will be made by the end of the month – Soul Runner (mount), Relic, and Awaken Character will be added to advance the combat power. Extradimensional Gallery and new Guild Boss will also bolster players' experiences in dark fantasy of A3: Still Alive. Additionally, Inetrion Express and EXP Bonus-time Events for a new server will allow players to quickly and efficiently reach Lv. 190. Additionally, a number of events are prepared for the fans, who have converted MBXL to INETRIUM throughout May 10. ITU Top Trading Event: For those who ranked among the one of top 5 buyers of INETRIUM, will get the chance to obtain additional INETRIUM ITU Lucky Draw Event: For those who purchased more than 10 INETRIUM for more than 5 days, automatically be eligible for the draw event to win additional INETRIUM Details regarding the events can be found at the official Forum here. Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: Still Alive is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: Still Alive is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine. A3: Still Alive is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple's App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world. The game is also available for download as an Open Beta for Windows PC via A3: Still Alive's website. For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: Still Alive on Facebook , Discord, and YouTube . About Netmarble Corporation Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
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VFS Named the #1 Game Design School in Canada by The Princeton Review
Vancouver Film School is pleased to announce that it has been ranked among the top game design schools in North America by The Princeton Review. In PRJ’s official 2022 list of Top 50 Game Design Schools, VFS was ranked #1 of all Canadian institutions and took the #14 spot overall. Other schools included in the 2022 list include University of Southern California, New York University, Clark University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and DigiPen Institute of Technology. The full list can be viewed here. The Princeton Review chose the colleges and grad schools for their 2022 list based on a survey conducted in 2021. 150 institutions were surveyed, all of which offer game design coursework and/or degrees. The final selection was based on criteria including academic offerings in game design, faculty credentials, career outcomes, and more. The Princeton Review first developed this survey in 2009. "VFS is proud to have once again received this prestigious honour from The Princeton Review. Our curriculum is truly on the cutting edge of the game industry, as demonstrated by our multiple student Unity Award wins, and to be named #1 in Canada is indicative of just how definitively our 12-month program prepares our students for successful careers in the video game industry.” - Christopher Mitchell – Head of Game Design, VFS Vancouver Film School’s accelerated Game Design program allows its students to specialize as a Game Artist, Coder, or Level Designer in just 12 months for the world’s largest entertainment industry, catering to 2.5 billion gamers worldwide and set to be worth $257 billion by 2025. The program is continually updated to remain in lockstep with the industry. For more information, visit https://vfs.edu/
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MetaOne partners with the the leading digital media and entertainment group in Cambodia
SINGAPORE and PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global GameFi platform, MetaOne has partnered with the leading digital media and entertainment group in Cambodia, Sabay Digital Corporation. Sabay Digital Corporation will participate in MetaOne's ecosystem as an "enabler" as part of this partnership. To that extent, Sabay will bridge 2.8 million gamers in Cambodia into blockchain via MetaOne's platform. The MetaOne project works toward onboarding guilds and gamers onto blockchain, and solving a range of problems limiting the growth of the Guilds and the Gamefi Space. Such games and game guilds are rapidly increasing, especially in Southeast Asia, and are leading towards new means of job creation. According to Martin, the CEO of MetaOne, "GameFi will be a reset button marking the start of a new era in the gaming industry. There is currently a huge gap between the traditional gaming space and GameFi, be it the gaming community, gaming experience or gaming economics. MetaOne's platform is committed to bridging this gap, to accelerating the adoption and growth of GameFi within Cambodia, at the same time creating income opportunities for the people." The COVID-19 pandemic had a drastic impact on Cambodia's economies, as the country now battles rising unemployment due to its stagnant economy. Through this partnership, new income streams are expected in Cambodia by leveraging MetaOne's diverse range of Play-To-Earn games and investment scheme. MetaOne will provide a localized platform integrated with Sabay's wallet for Cambodian gamers to onboard easily, while Sabay offers Over The Counter (OTC) support for locals to exchange for FIAT. The team is optimistic that this partnership will help improve the Cambodian economy and the GameFi market simultaneously. About Sabay Sabay, originally known in the IT and Gaming industry, has grown into a leading digital content company in Cambodia with its news website, video content, games and other digital assets. Sabay is an easily recognisable homegrown organization in Cambodia and works with over 200 brands to cater to their digital and content needs, through their various platforms. About MetaOne Metaone, the one platform that commits to "Gaming Guilds As A Service", is the largest SAAS to onboard massive games and guilds onto blockchain gaming. The platform's single interface makes the transition from traditional gaming to blockchain effortless. It integrates into games' architecture to mine relevant data for guilds analytics, equipped with guild management tools, offers asset management to empower stakeholders in generating their revenue, and designed smart contracts for cross-chain investments to be performed safely with transparency. Twitter: twitter.com/metaoneggDiscord: discord.gg/ffFkuEwdzc Telegram: https://t.me/metaonegg
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Internet Vikings Celebrate Their 14th Anniversary by Receiving Prestigious Global Gaming Awards
The week before, global iGaming hosting solutions supplier Internet Vikings received the Services Provider of the Year award by Global Gaming Awards (GGA), acknowledging the company’s achievements and input into the industry. “I could not be more proud”, said Internet Vikings’ co-founder and CCO, Rickard Vikström. “The entire team has worked hard to help our company rise to the level it is at today. To us the award is more than a status. It means that the iGaming industry sees and recognises the value we bring to the businesses.” Internet Vikings originated in Stockholm in 2008. Over the years the Swedish IT company kept adding new products, including a variety of costomizable hosting services specific to certain industries and countries. Eventually turning into a leading hosting services provider. Today, Internet Vikings is a global brand operating from 5 countries and servicing clients across 5 continents: Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, with special focus in the iGaming industry and the U.S. Servicing their clients in almost every state where online gaming and sports betting are legal. The company CEO Peter Ekmark supported Rickard’s words by adding: “This event gave us additional confirmation that we are on the right track. We will continue contributing to the growth of our clients and the industry itself through our services. Leading with creativity, innovation and transformation needed to build a better online gaming and sports betting experience.”
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The Sandbox Expands Cultural Hub in the Metaverse with Major Hong Kong Partners Unveiled in Mega City 2
HONG KONG, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today announced a series of new partners for Mega City 2, the second phase of Hong Kong's vibrant cultural hub in the metaverse. To celebrate these partnerships, The Sandbox will launch a new LAND Sale on April 28, 2022, which will allow players to buy LANDs and become a part of the Mega City neighborhood. The soul of the Mega City neighborhood has always been its people. Following the success of Mega City 1, The Sandbox continues to bring in the city's talents to the cultural hub with the expansion of the Mega City into its second phase. The new entrants include Ocean Park, Standard Chartered, Regal Hotels Group, Tatler Asia, EVI, Brinc, MADworld, Gameone, Chord Hero, Time Gates of Hong Kong Pop Culture, and UFO School. These represent the finest in the industries of tourism, hospitality, culture, media, education, banking, investment, music, and entertainment, enabling The Sandbox to build a culturally vibrant community that represents the city. "Our new partners bring some of the best of what makes Hong Kong a multi-cultural, vibrant city while sharing our creative vision of building an open metaverse," said Sebastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. "They are reinventing themselves and innovating through The Sandbox platform to offer unique virtual experiences." Each partner has committed to building a variety of experiences in Mega City 2, as follows: Ocean Park, one of Asia's most dynamic leisure and resort destinations, plays an iconic role in Hong Kong's cultural and entertainment landscape. As Ocean Park celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is transforming itself in many innovative ways. The partnership with The Sandbox is one of the latest initiatives that the Park has embarked on to embrace the future of entertainment. In a strategic move for the brand, this partnership empowers the Park to develop immersive experiences, events, and products in never-before-seen formats. It will also bring to life brand new virtual gaming experiences like missions, explorations, and animal interactions, guiding visitors to explore Ocean Park from a new perspective while offering unprecedented enjoyment with endless creativity. Furthermore, it will provide a fresh opportunity for fans to revisit discontinued attractions that they miss. A series of exclusive NFTs of Ocean Park's most iconic symbols will also be issued. Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group with a presence in 59 of the world's most dynamic markets while serving clients in a further 83. SC Ventures, a platform and catalyst for Standard Chartered to promote innovation, invest in disruptive financial technology, and explore alternative business models, has been driving the group's entrance into the metaverse and its exploration of future Web3 opportunities. The virtual land will be developed with a goal of experimenting and building new experiences for clients and the community in the metaverse utilizing Web3 technology. Standard Chartered will be doing this with its partners and clients, the community they have built through SC Ventures Fintech Bridge, other stakeholders, and the Bank's own team. As part of Mega City 2, Standard Chartered will focus on a number of use cases that bring the Hong Kong experience to The Sandbox. The team is excited to be a part of this ecosystem and looks forward to collaborating with other institutions. Regal Hotels Group, one of Hong Kong's largest hotel operators, is pleased to announce MetaGreen, the first green metropolis in The Sandbox metaverse. With a view to inspiring people to achieve carbon net zero by 2050, MetaGreen promotes sustainable living and long-term decarbonization by incentivizing the adoption of eco-friendly behavior and green consumption choices in everyday life. Immersive play-to-earn experiences that provide a bridge between virtual gaming and the real world and NFT assets will be utilized as rewards to engage The Sandbox users in this environmental 'edutainment' model. MetaGreen will feature a thriving ecosystem of six unique and interactive districts, including a futuristic 'net zero' hotel and residence showcasing the latest sustainable 'proptech', a metaverse convention center, a shopping mall with a bank and retail store, a virtual classroom offering a university-designed environmental curriculum for secondary students, online-to-offline biosphere activities, and a green art gallery. Acutely aware of the environmental impact of proof-of-work protocols, MetaGreen has specifically chosen to partner with The Sandbox, due to its current migration to the eco-friendly Polygon blockchain and carbon offset pledges. Likewise, MetaGreen has already purchased more than double the carbon credits necessary to reverse its limited Ethereum emissions thus far. For more information, please visit http://www.metagreen.city. Tatler Asia, the leading luxury media group behind Asia's most iconic magazines, digital media, and experiences, will shape the future of luxury in The Sandbox through exclusive experiences in collaboration with the world's most prestigious brand partners. Tatler will bring the best of culture, fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle to The Sandbox (including the first-ever ball in the metaverse in partnership with M+ museum), and the Gen.T summit, which brings together the young leaders shaping Asia's future. EVI Services Limited (EVI), a Hong Kong-based education and information technology company providing learning and teaching support to the education community through physical classrooms and online platforms for primary schools, kindergartens, parents, and students in Hong Kong and China. Metaverse Entertainment Limited, a company focusing on movie production, movie distribution, and artist management will together build EVIland, an education and entertainment metaverse hub, in The Sandbox. EVIland will indulge players with educational and entertaining experiences through a virtual library, an exhibition hall showcasing digital arts and works created by players, environments to host classes and competition events for school and students, and an occupational role-playing game. Metaverse Entertainment Limited will bring immersive entertainment experiences to EVIland by providing metaverse cinema, concerts, and imaginative games. Exclusive NFT private passes will give access to unique experiences that will take place at EVIland. Brinc, a leading global venture accelerator founded on a sustainability mandate, has extended its support for game changers through the development of a shark tank-type of experience in The Sandbox. Aiming to educate, entertain, and inspire all in the metaverse, the "Brinc Cosmos" will be a live ideation, pitch stage, and future world. Startup founders and project leaders will be able to connect with an audience of live judges to display and demonstrate their Web3 businesses across key categories of Arts and Culture, Blockchain, Digital Entertainment, Food Technology, Climate Change, and many more. The "Brinc Cosmos" will promote teams backed by the global venture accelerator – as well as curated entrants – and teach how Web3 can play a key role in sustainability and climate change. Judges, mentors, and visitors will be offered exclusive rewards such as tokens and NFTs for active participation through voting, engagement, and game play. Founders on the Pitch Stage will gain necessary exposure and a chance to secure investment. In January 2022, Brinc and The Sandbox announced The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator with US$50 million committed to 100 startups enhancing the open metaverse. The program's most recent callout received more than 800 startup applications within the first month. MADworld, a venture backed by Animoca Brands, is dedicated to bringing the best of global culture to Web3. MADworld uses Web3 technologies to promote its mission of delivering Connectedness, Culture, and Community to the masses. In partnering with The Sandbox Mega City 2 project, MADworld will create a one-of-a-kind, cohesive approach to tie together gaming experiences with this global phenomenon. Gameone is a well-established game company based in Hong Kong which has developed and published many popular games. Gameone will create a unique interactive experience and bring its games into The Sandbox, creating a metaverse called Gameone City. Forming the innovation hub for Mega City 2, Gameone City will provide both unique and familiar experiences including a modern Hong Kong Pavilion, Wuxia costume city, and ACG sci-fi paradise. Gameone City will offer a new vision of fantasy adventure that extends from the ancient world to the future. Chord Hero is a startup that specializes in making music learning fun and affordable for everyone by using gamification and technology. Its do-it-yourself Maker Ukulele Set combines STEAM, art, gamified music education, and environmentalism in one product that has brought fun and affordable music learning to families and schools worldwide. Now, Chord Hero is bringing its expertise in gamified music education to Mega City 2 in The Sandbox. Its first project is an exhibition venue to showcase and sell NFTs of digitized ukuleles painted by students offline. The initiative encourages students, parents, and educators to experience the metaverse while showcasing the artistic skills of Hong Kong students to the world. Half of all proceeds from the sale of these NFTs will be donated to the non-profit HKSEA to boost arts education in Hong Kong. "Time Gates of Hong Kong Pop Culture" is a metaverse project in The Sandbox, in which the world's largest collection of King of Kowloon's street art will make its debut, along with Asia's largest anthology of art toys, stationery, and comics books. A cultural icon who covered the streets of Hong Kong with his graffiti for over 39 years, Tsang Tsou Choi (1921-2007) used a brush and ink to proclaim himself The King of Kowloon (KOK) – the heir to the birthright that fueled a lifetime of artistic output. With his signature style, Tsang wrote himself into the collective memory of generations of Chinese, both under British rule and in the post-handover era. Enlivened in NFT and digital forms, a large portion of never-before-seen artworks will be available in The Sandbox Mega City 2, immortalizing Tsang's legacy. Curated by HONG KONG CREATES, this project provides four creative online and offline experiences integrating the KOK NFT art museum, the first learn-to-earn Chinese Hanzi metaverse academy, a storytelling playground built on the KOK's eccentric calligraphy that tells interesting stories about Chinese and Hong Kong history, art, and culture, as well as an interactive game with an offline treasure hunting game linked to the NFT collectables. UFO School, a subsidiary of the HKEX-listed education group "HK Education (Int') Investment Limited", is an IT academy and STEAM education provider. With the arrival of the metaverse era, UFO School is introducing the revolutionary "Learn-to-Earn" model in Education that will be exhibited collaboratively with The Sandbox. UFO School will gamify its Masterclass Programs in Music, Arts, STEAM, Design, and IT taught by globally renowned instructors in The Sandbox. Enrolled students will receive tokens or NFTs as they learn. Upon graduation, they will receive certificates in the form of NFTs embedded with a smart contract. The best work pieces produced by graduates in the form of digital assets will be showcased in a Hall of Fame gallery inside The Sandbox. UFO school is the official partner of The Sandbox providing training for talented individuals who want to become creators or architects inside The Sandbox. The learn-to-earn model enables students to convert their vocational skills to provide service to LAND owners. Working with its local school partners, UFO school will launch virtual events, art exhibitions, concerts, and ceremonies in The Sandbox. Mega City 2 LAND Sale On April 28, 2022, The Sandbox will launch the Mega City 2 LAND Sale, which allows everyone to purchase LANDs in the Mega City 2 neighborhood. LANDs purchased by the partners can be seen on The Sandbox map. Premium LANDs also include exclusive premium NFTs curated by our partners. LAND owners can host events, gaming experiences, or social hubs – the possibilities are limited only by imagination! These partnerships follow The Sandbox's successful launch of its highly anticipated Alpha Season 2, with a wave of diverse new game experiences in progress for the Alpha Season and beyond. The entertainment metaverse now has over 2.7 million registered users, showing strong global interest ahead of the platform's full launch. Part virtual real estate, part amusement park, The Sandbox fully embraces the idea of the metaverse as a continuous shared digital space where worlds and heroes collide to make magic. The Sandbox has secured over 200 partnerships to build an open platform and provide gaming experiences everyone can own, create and monetize. Its play and earn model gives players true ownership of anything they collect in the game, allowing them to trade, transfer, and resell it to others. Join our ever-growing community:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGameDiscord: https://discord.gg/thesandboxgameMedium: https://medium.com/sandbox-gameTelegram: https://t.me/sandboxgameYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSandboxGameFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSandboxGame About The Sandbox The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is one of the decentralized virtual worlds that has been fueling the recent growth of virtual real estate demand having partnered with major IPs and brands including Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, The Rabbids, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Richie Hawtin, The Smurfs, Care Bears, Atari, ZEPETO, CryptoKitties, and many others. Building on existing The Sandbox IP that has more than 40 million global installs on mobile, The Sandbox metaverse offers players and creators a decentralized and intuitive platform to create immersive 3D worlds and game experiences and to safely store, trade, and monetize their creations. For more information, please visit www.sandbox.game and follow the regular updates on Twitter, Medium, and Discord. About Animoca Brands Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights. It develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Bondly, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, and Eden Games. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 170 investments in NFT-related companies and decentralized projects that are contributing to building the open metaverse, including Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others. For more information visit www.animocabrands.com or follow on Twitter or Facebook. About Ocean Park Ocean Park is Hong Kong's unique home-grown theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organization, Ocean Park has developed itself into a world-class attraction connecting people with nature. It has gained consistent recognition for its extraordinary experiences, conservation and education work, and relationship with the community. The Park has successfully transformed into a premier international resort destination with the launch of the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel in October 2018 and Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong in September 2021. For more information, please visit oceanpark.com.hk and waterworld.oceanpark.com.hk. About Standard Chartered Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with a presence in 59 of the world's most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 83. Their purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through their unique diversity, and their heritage and values are expressed in their brand promise, here for good. SC Ventures, Standard Chartered's innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, promotes innovation, invests in disruptive financial technology and explores alternative business models. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR's three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. About Regal Hotels Group Regal Hotels Group is a member of the Century City Group (00355), which is a conglomerate publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Regal Hotels Group is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong and manages a fine collection of hotel brands including Regal, Regala, and iclub with 18 locations worldwide. Regal Hotels Group also owns the Campus La Mola, located in Barcelona of Spain and The Waterman by Regal, located in London of United Kingdom, which targets to open in 2023. For more information, please visit http://www.regalhotel.com. About Tatler Asia Tatler Asia, who this year celebrates its 45th year anniversary, is the leading luxury media company in Asia. Tatler's mission is to build, inspire and empower Asia's most influential communities of shared passion through the power of unparalleled storytelling, iconic brands, and Web 3.0 technologies. Tatler has a presence in seven markets across Asia and is owned by Michel Lamunière. About EVI Services Limited (EVI) EVI Services Limited (EVI) is a Hong Kong-based education and information technology company providing learning and teaching support to the education community through physical classrooms and online platforms for primary schools, kindergartens, parents and students in Hong Kong and China. Metaverse Entertainment Limited, a company focusing on movie production, movie distribution and artists management. Together, they will join forces to become partners of The Sandbox. For more information, please visit https://www.evi.com.hk. About Brinc Headquartered in Hong Kong, Brinc is a leader in venture acceleration, operating 18 multidisciplinary accelerator programs in seven countries. Brinc accelerates startups focused on Blockchain, AI, Food Technology and Climate Change — all within a sustainability mandate. Brinc has a portfolio of 200+ companies with founders from 38+ countries, and also supports corporations with investment services, sourcing of new technologies and venture-building Web 3.0-enabled businesses. Global corporations, government organizations, tertiary institutions and leading venture funds have all run programs with Brinc. In mid-2021, Brinc announced the Launchpad Luna Blockchain and NFT accelerator in partnership with Animoca Brands; and at end-2021, Animoca Brands committed US$100 million to further invest in Brinc's accelerated startups. www.brinc.io. About MADworld MADworld offers an NFT Origination Platform and an NFT Marketplace that use blockchain technology to defend the artists, artwork, creators, and content that enter the untraversed multiverse. MADworld supports NFT minting to validate ownership and provenance of physical art, collectibles, and products and original content developed from live concerts, sporting events, artist battles, and other modes of creative expression. MADworld is designed to give creators complete control over their NFT strategy, supporting them by maximizing the income and impact from their intellectual property in perpetuity. For more information and updates about MADworld, visit https://madworld.io or follow their Twitter、Medium、Discord and Telegram. About Gameone Gameone Group Limited, a well-established game company based in Hong Kong. Gameone is the only multimedia group that include game development, game operation, licensing and distribution in the SAR. It is headquartered in Hong Kong and has wholly owned branches in Taiwan. For more information about Gameone, please visit http://www.gameone.com. About Chord Hero Chord Hero makes learning music fun and affordable using a range of physical and digital products. One of our main products is the Maker Ukulele Set, a DIY kit certified by the Education Alliance Finland, enabling children to assemble and decorate a real musical instrument. The Maker Ukulele Set includes the music-learning mobile app ChordVentures, an innovative mobile game with chord recognition technology that turns learning and practicing from a chore into a fun game. The Maker Ukulele Set is perfect for educators, schools, makerspaces, and parents to teach kids the science behind the construction of a musical instrument. For more information, please visit http://www.chordhero.com. About HONG KONG CREATES Established in Hong Kong in 2009, HONG KONG CREATES has been a driving force for creativity in multiple spaces, curating a platform for arts and culture exchange and promoting education globally. As the founder and creative director, Mr. Willie Chung Yin-chai, holds the world's largest collection of the King of Kowloon's artwork, along with an extensive collection of Hong Kong-made toys and comics as well as an anthology of art toys and stationery. Having published four books on the work of King of Kowloon and series research papers, Mr. Chung continues to promote local culture and plays a key role in educating and mentoring the next generation of artists in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit: www.kok.xyz. About UFO School UFO School, a subsidiary of the HKEX-listed education group "HK Education (Int') investment Limited", is an IT academy and STEAM education provider. The school offers a series of online/offline IT and technology courses with a curriculum developed through a partnership with global technology corporations. Founded by educational leaders and tech savvy professionals, UFO also provides STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) courses and consultation services to local schools and academic partners. As a pioneer on Metaverse Education, UFO School has launched a series of virtual events such as virtual art exhibitions, concerts and ceremonies since 2019.
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Internet Vikings Celebrate Their 14th Anniversary by Receiving Prestigious Global Gaming Awards
STOCKHOLM, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The week before, global iGaming hosting solutions supplier Internet Vikings received the Services Provider of the Year award by Global Gaming Awards (GGA), acknowledging the company's achievements and input into the industry. "I could not be more proud," said Internet Vikings' co-founder and CCO, Rickard Vikström. "The entire team has worked hard to help our company rise to the level it is at today. To us the award is more than a status. It means that the iGaming industry sees and recognises the value we bring to the businesses." Internet Vikings originated in Stockholm in 2008. Over the years the Swedish IT company kept adding new products, including a variety of costomizable hosting services specific to certain industries and countries. Eventually turning into a leading hosting services provider. Today, Internet Vikings is a global brand operating from 5 countries and servicing clients across 5 continents: Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, with special focus in the iGaming industry and the U.S. Servicing their clients in almost every state where online gaming and sports betting are legal. The company CEO Peter Ekmark supported Rickard's words by adding: "This event gave us additional confirmation that we are on the right track. We will continue contributing to the growth of our clients and the industry itself through our services. Leading with creativity, innovation and transformation needed to build a better online gaming and sports betting experience." CONTACT: For press inquiries please contact Julija Lavosnik+35699998020julija.lavosnik@internetvikings.com This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/internet-vikings-international-ab/r/internet-vikings-celebrate-their-14th-anniversary-by-receiving-prestigious-global-gaming-awards,c3552122 The following files are available for download: https://news.cision.com/internet-vikings-international-ab/i/services-provider-of-the-year,c3041194 Services provider of the year
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PSY Comes Back as the Ambassador for Ragnarok Origin
The legend has returned with new info to share SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PSY, one of the most iconic singers of all times who took the world by the storm with his famous 'Gangnam Style', reappears to the public as the ambassador for Gravity's hit mobile game Ragnarok Origin. PSY has starred in several commercials and interviews for Ragnarok Origin. In the commercial, PSY is seen alone and tired in his studio. The silence is broken when he receives a text message and gets sucked into the world of Ragnarok to enjoy many of the fun experiences present in Ragnarok Origin.   In the short FaceTime Video, PSY has revealed that he will be releasing a new song this year. This will be the first in 5 years that PSY will be releasing since his last album [4X2=8] in 2017.   In addition to PSY's interview, there will be community events featuring lots of prizes and rewards to celebrate PSY's onboarding as the second ambassador for Ragnarok Origin. Gravity has claimed that they are preparing many more different collaboration events and activities with PSY to deliver a fun and exciting experience for the players. Apart from PSY and Ragnarok Origin's collaboration, Ragnarok Origin has recently released a massive update featuring a new class, increased level cap to lvl90, new stories, dungeons, and various events. Here's a quick summary of the update. New Job: Crusader New Lvl 90 storyline New Map: Ancient City Sky Set system New Dungeon: Attacking Prontera at Night War of Emperium Siege Fight Sky Set: Wings of the Valkyries For details on the major update, check out the update notice here. Users can play Ragnarok Origin now by downloading the game on iOS or Android in the USA and Canada. To learn more about Ragnarok Origin visit the official site or follow the game on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. About Gravity co., Ltd.: Founded in April 2000, Gravity is a global game company and the only Korean game company listed on NASDAQ directly. As of June 30, 2021, Gravity's signature IP, Ragnarok IP, has exceeded 120 million in global cumulative accounts. In addition, it was selected as the 2nd most loved Korean game overseas for 3 consecutive years (Global Hallyu Trend 2021). Currently, Gravity has subsidiaries consisting of Gravity NEO CYON (Korea), Gravity Communications (Taiwan Region), Gravity Game Link (Indonesia), Gravity Interactive (USA), Gravity Game Arise (Japan), Gravity Game Tech (Thailand), Gravity Game Hub(Singapore), leading to a strong global network. Together with its branches, Gravity is expanding its recognition and influence worldwide by expanding its service with Ragnarok Online IP-related games as well as other games of various genres and platforms. In addition to various Ragnarok goods, it is accelerating Ragnarok content businesses, such as advancing into animation, IPTV, and webtoon fields, as well as conducting various brand collaborations.
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A3: STILL ALIVE'S MARBLEX WALLET DEX SERVICE INTEGRATION LAUNCHES ON APRIL 26
LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, has announced the launch date of the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service integration to its dark fantasy open world mobile RPG, A3: Still Alive. This addition completes the game's global blockchain ecosystem and will be available on April 26. A3:Still Alive X MBX The integration of the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service feature to A3: Still Alive will allow players to convert Inetrion Ore, an in-game currency, into INETRIUM, MBX Link, and MBX, as well as convert to other public currencies for real life transactions. Until April 24, fans can celebrate the upcoming launch of the MARBLEX Wallet DEX Service by participating in several Discord Airdrop events that will provide fun ways to obtain MBX: - 'Friends Invitation' Ranking Event Fans who invite the most friends on Discord will be rewarded with MBX and in-game rewards (winners will be ranked between 1 through 60) The first place winner will receive 205 MBX, participants placing 2nd - 30th will receive 15 MBX, and participants placing 31st - 60th will receive 3 MBX Participants will need to input their MARBLEX Wallet information in order to join the event - Chance to win MBX every day In addition to entering the "Friends Invitation" ranking event, participants inviting three or more friends will be entered into daily drawings with 50 winners randomly chosen to receive 0.5 MBX and a chance to receive the 7-star Hero Soul Star Participants will need to input their MARBLEX Wallet information in order to join the event Additionally, upon completing simple missions given by well-known reward platforms, there are many chances for players to join the MBX Airdrop events to receive can't-miss rewards upon finishing the mission. Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: Still Alive is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs. Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: Still Alive is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine. A3: Still Alive is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple's App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world. The game is also available for download as an Open Beta for Windows PC via A3: Still Alive's website. For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: Still Alive on Facebook , Discord, and YouTube . About Netmarble Corporation Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Marvel Future Revolution, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
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PC Game Pass Launches in Five New Countries in Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a part of the mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet, Microsoft is excited to announce PC Game Pass is now available in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. All PC players can get started for three months for $1 (USD).   PC Game Pass available now in Southeast Asia PC Game Pass includes a library of over 100 high-quality PC games including new Xbox Game Studios releases on day one, iconic Bethesda games, and an EA Play membership. With a huge variety of PC games across genres, and new games added all the time, there's something for everyone to play. This marks a beginning for Xbox in Southeast Asia, and Microsoft is excited to provide gamers in the region with another option to discover games and play with friends at a great value. Once players complete their initial three months for $1 (USD), PC Game Pass will then be available for one low monthly price. "Our goal is to bring PC Game Pass to more countries where Windows is available to help us reach over 3 billion gamers worldwide. We are off to a strong start in Southeast Asia where we saw great demand for PC Game Pass during the preview period. We are listening to the players and are always looking to improve the experience. This includes growing the selection of games across genres and providing better language support," says Jeremy Hinton, Xbox Asia Business Lead. PC Game Pass includes exciting games like Age of Empires IV, Back 4 Blood, Forza Horizon 5, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Hades, Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Microsoft Flight Simulator, among others. This includes new Xbox Game Studios titles on day one like Halo Infinite, as well as iconic franchises like DOOM, Wolfenstein, Dishonored and The Evil Within from Bethesda Softworks, independent games, and blockbusters. EA Play is also included with the service, featuring some of the world's biggest franchises including FIFA, Battlefield, The Sims, and Mass Effect. We look forward to welcoming PC game players from Southeast Asia to the Game Pass community. For further information on PC Game Pass, visit: xbox.com/pcgamepass Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
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Kakao Games plans to secure development capabilities for distinctive Cloud-Native games and a metaverse platform
As part of its increasing global profile and ambitious growth strategy, Korean game publisher Kakao Games has announced a 15 million USD strategic investment from Kakao Games Europe B.V. in American independent game developer, Playable Worlds, which focuses on Cloud-Native Games and a Metaverse platform. Kakao Games led the Series B round, which totaled over 25 million USD including participation from other investors. Playable Worlds is established by developers from ‘Ultima Online’, which is considered to be the pioneer of MMORPGs, and Metaplace, a game platform that was acquired by Disney in 2010, together with industry-leading developers. The company was founded in 2018 by well-known developer Raph Koster, who has worked on ‘Ultima Online’, ‘Star Wars Galaxies’, ‘Metaplace’, and Eric Goldberg, four-time entrepreneur and designer of ‘MadMaze’, the Prodigy Online Service game that was the first online game to reach one million players. Its current talent pool consists of fellow veterans in the game industry, as well as many talented developers from Sony Online and Disney Playdom, and Blizzard. Playable Worlds is currently at work developing its first Cloud-Native sandbox MMO game and metaverse platform, which is expected to be announced in 2023. Kakao Games’ CEO, Kyehyun Cho notes: “We're thrilled to be partnering with the veteran pioneers of MMORPG and metaverse. Through this close partnership, we will do our best to successfully lead the ‘Beyond Korea’ Project and build a distinctive game field based on next-gen technology. “We are very pleased to be working with Kakao Games, a publisher well received in both the Korean and global markets.“ says Raph Koster, CEO of Playable Worlds. “We will deliver innovative Cloud-Native gaming experiences for players worldwide.” Meanwhile, in January, Kakao Games also made a 20 million USD strategic investment in American independent game developer Frost Giant Studios, which was founded in 2020 by industry veterans Tim Morten and Tim Campbell whose development credits include ‘StarCraft II’, ‘Command & Conquer’, and ‘Warcraft III.’ Overall, Kakao Games continues to expand its growth in global markets by securing promising investment opportunities for development resources.
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Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY Pre-registration numbers exceed 230,000! Game features released
TAIPEI, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Mortal Sins is a cross-media production with the content of "Demon Worship Project" launched by publisher Hobby Japan in 2012, which the IP content includes manga and animation. The hottest RPG based on the anime Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY will be soon released at the end of April by USERJOY. Game features and screenshots are as follows: Pre-register rewards The game's pre-register campaign is held until 4/25(UTC-5), over 230,000 players have pre-registered for the game at present, and the number is expected to reach 300,000 soon. So you can receive dozens of rewards when the game is launched, including: -Coin*100,000-Level 2 Trainer*50-Level 4 Awaker Drusilla-Poster*20-Evolution Gem*100-Summon Scroll*10-Level 5 Awaker Anastasia And if you pre-order through the Apple Store or Google Play, you can receive exclusive rewards additionally: -Summon Scroll*10-Level 3 Trainer*50-Coin*50,000 Game features The game's plot takes the nonsensical route of "serious X prank", gorgeous 3D animations are used in the battles, and each character has its exclusive animation, which brings players visual enjoyment while playing. In addition to the basic character upgrades, equipment, and other system advancement breakthroughs and evolutions, there is also a mysterious system called the "Karma system". Players can raise the value from the main storyline dialogue options or send gifts to strengthen the bond and unlock the heart of the beloved character. Social media events Meeting the target of 170,000 players pre-registered, a celebrating event was held on Facebook previously, we drew out 10 participants to get diamond*500. For the players who didn't participate in this event, there is no need to regret it, as there will be more events held in the future, the below shows the information about a new event that will be held in these few days. The event will be from 4/17 to 23:59 4/19(UTC-5). Follow our social media and share the specific post, and you will count as a participant. We will draw out 5 participants to have the Awaker Scroll*10 and 10 participants for diamond*300. Please follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit if you do not want to miss any information. Game info Name： Seven Mortal Sins X-TASYEnabled device： Android/iOSGenre： Demon Worship Project RPGOperate：UserJoy TechnologyDevelop：UserJoy TechnologyCharges：Free (In-game purchases available) Seven Mortal SinS X-TASY official site https://7sin-eng.userjoy.com/ Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY Pre-register site https://7sin-eng.userjoy.com/event/preregister/index.php Apple store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seven-mortal-sins-x-tasy/id1602470578 Googleplay https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.userjoy.sineng Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7sinXTASY Twitter https://twitter.com/7sinXTASY Reddit https://reddit.com/user/7sinxtasy Instagram https://instagram.com/7sinxtasy ※Please put on the copyright when using the images: ©2017 H/N/7dsp Copyright USERJOY JAPAN Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Copyright USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
