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InMobi Appoints New Staffers to Deepen Global Product and Business Development Teams

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Slitt has more than 20 years of expertise leading business development, customer success, strategy operations and across both advertising technology and marketing technology fields with companies like NinthDecimal, Yahoo!, Third Screen Media, AOL, and 4INFO.

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  • Slitt has more than 20 years of expertise leading business development, customer success, strategy operations and across both advertising technology and marketing technology fields with companies like NinthDecimal, Yahoo!, Third Screen Media, AOL, and 4INFO.
  • Pamela Ibarra joins as Vice President of Partner Management with InMobi Exchange and is focused on partner and product development.
  • Damski joins InMobi with a decade in technology and product development working for companies including Activision Blizzard (King.com), AdColony, and Tesco.
  • “We are excited to see the impact they will have on our business and the mobile advertising industry as a whole.”

The Beachbody Company, Inc. Expands Board of Directors with the Appointment of Ann Lundy

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Ann Lundy’s appointment to the Board of Directors reflects an expansion in the number of board members from seven to eight, five of whom are independent.

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  • Ann Lundy’s appointment to the Board of Directors reflects an expansion in the number of board members from seven to eight, five of whom are independent.
  • Carl Daikeler, Beachbody’s Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are delighted to welcome Ann to our Board of Directors.
  • “I am thrilled to join Beachbody’s Board of Directors and be part of this tremendous company helping millions of people improve their health,” said Lundy.
  • “I see a substantial growth opportunity for the brand and I am looking forward to contributing to its success.”

Mobile Gaming Global Market Report 2022

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mobile Gaming Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mobile Gaming Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global mobile gaming market.
  • The mobile gaming market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides mobile gaming market statistics, including mobile gaming industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mobile gaming market share, detailed mobile gaming market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mobile gaming industry.
  • The countries covered in the mobile gaming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA.

The Call of Duty Endowment Announces Its 2022 Seal of Distinction Recipient

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to announce the selection of Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) as the 2022 recipient of the Call of Duty Endowment Seal of Distinction, the standard of excellence in the veterans’ employment sector.

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  • The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to announce the selection of Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) as the 2022 recipient of the Call of Duty Endowment Seal of Distinction, the standard of excellence in the veterans’ employment sector.
  • “Every year the Call of Duty Endowment recognizes non-profit organizations that share our vision of helping veterans receive high-quality jobs by presenting exceptional organizations the Seal of Distinction, and SOTF does just that,” said Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment.
  • This year’s Seal of Distinction recipient joins an elite list of non-profit organizations to receive this recognition since 2013.
  • The Call of Duty Endowment has funded the placement of more than 110,000 vets into high quality employment since its inception.

Morrison Foerster and Durie Tangri Complete Combination

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO,  Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading global law firm Morrison Foerster and premier litigation boutique Durie Tangri today announced the completion of their combination. Durie Tangri's lawyers further strengthen Morrison Foerster's intellectual property, complex civil litigation, and trial capabilities. The combination cements Morrison Foerster's position as a premier global IP and patent powerhouse, further strengthening the firm's position at the forefront of technology and life sciences.

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  • Premier litigation boutique firm Durie Tangri has joined leading global firm Morrison Foerster.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading global law firm Morrison Foerster and premier litigation boutique Durie Tangri today announced the completion of their combination.
  • Ragesh K. Tangri , also a co-founder of Durie Tangri, added: "We are extremely proud of what we built in just over a decade at Durie Tangri.
  • The combination with Durie Tangri closely follows the announcement of the addition of an IP team in London, led by partner Steven James .

Yuga Labs Appoints Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre as New CEO

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Alegre will work closely with Yuga Labs founders Wylie Aronow and Greg Solano in continuing to grow the business.

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  • Alegre will work closely with Yuga Labs founders Wylie Aronow and Greg Solano in continuing to grow the business.
  • Yuga made clear its ambitious metaverse plans earlier this year when they announced Otherside, a gamified metaverse inspired by MMORPGs.
  • She’s not going far, as she’ll remain a Yuga Labs partner and strategic advisor helping with the transition and beyond,” added Yuga Labs co-founder Greg Solano.
  • In March 2022, Yuga Labs raised a $450M seed round at a $4B valuation.

A Letter from CEO Bobby Kotick Regarding Activision Blizzard’s Merger with Microsoft

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick today sent the following letter to all employees.

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  • Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick today sent the following letter to all employees.
  • I wanted to provide a brief update on our pending merger with Microsoft.
  • This means they will file a lawsuit to block the merger, and arguments will be heard by a judge.
  • The allegation that this deal is anti-competitive doesn't align with the facts, and we believe well win this challenge.

See You in Hell on June 6, 2023! Pre-Purchase for Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo® IV Available Now

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Diablo IV, the next generation installment in the genre-defining series by Blizzard Entertainment, will be released on June 6, 2023.

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  • Diablo IV, the next generation installment in the genre-defining series by Blizzard Entertainment, will be released on June 6, 2023.
  • Diablo IV will feature cross-platform play and progression on Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, plus couch co-op on consoles at launch.
  • Diablo IV is available for digital pre-purchase as a Standard edition ($69.99), Deluxe edition ($89.99), and Ultimate edition ($99.99).
  • Available for pre-purchase starting December 15 from the Blizzard Gear Store, and via select retailers in Australia and New Zealand.

Crash Bandicoot Returns in All-new Team Based, Four vs. Four, Competitive Showdown, Crash Team Rumble™

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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In development by the talented team at Toys for Bob who brought fans the acclaimed Crash Bandicoot 4: Its About Time, Crash Team Rumble is an all-new 4v4, team-based online multiplayer video game set in Crash Bandicoots vibrant and zany universe.

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  • In development by the talented team at Toys for Bob who brought fans the acclaimed Crash Bandicoot 4: Its About Time, Crash Team Rumble is an all-new 4v4, team-based online multiplayer video game set in Crash Bandicoots vibrant and zany universe.
  • Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., Crash Team Rumble will release on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One in 2023.
  • For more information, head to the official Crash Bandicoot site , and be sure to follow @CrashBandicoot on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and TikTok for more news and information about Crash Team Rumble.
  • 2022 Activision Publishing Inc. ACTIVISION, CRASH, CRASH BANDICOOT, and CRASH TEAM RUMBLE are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc.

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Microsoft decided to make several of Bethesda's titles including Starfield and Redfall Microsoft exclusives despite assurances it had given to European antitrust authorities that it had no incentive to withhold games from rival consoles.

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  • Microsoft decided to make several of Bethesda's titles including Starfield and Redfall Microsoft exclusives despite assurances it had given to European antitrust authorities that it had no incentive to withhold games from rival consoles.
  • Microsoft has already shown that it can and will withhold content from its gaming rivals, said Holly Vedova, Director of the FTCs Bureau of Competition.
  • Microsofts Xbox Series S and Series X are one of only two types of high performance video game consoles.
  • For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.