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CQL Takes Three Wins Home for the First Season of 2023 Vega Digital Awards

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 Vega Digital Awards has concluded its first competitive season of the year and has since announced its list of official winners, honoring digital media excellence the world throughout. Over 1100 submissions were submitted from 22 countries into the multitude of categories available in the competition, demonstrating the awards' influence gained from honoring excellence through the years.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 Vega Digital Awards has concluded its first competitive season of the year and has since announced its list of official winners, honoring digital media excellence the world throughout.
  • "CQL is honored to be recognized with international accolades from Vega Digital Awards and rank among the top digital content creators in the world.
  • The Vega Digital Awards is organized and hosted by the International Awards Associate in order to honor digital content creators, who pioneer new horizons in an ever-changing landscape.
  • The Vega Digital Awards continue to gain traction with each passing year, leading to known entities populating its list of entrants.

Amazon Games and Embracer Group’s Middle-earth Enterprises Strike Deal for New The Lord of the Rings Game

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.

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  • Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
  • The game is in early stages of production, with the Amazon Games Orange County studio—makers of the popular open-world MMO game New World—leading development.
  • “We’re committed to bringing players high-quality games, whether through original IPs or long-beloved ones like The Lord of the Rings,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games.
  • Separately, Amazon Studios produces the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for Prime Video, which takes place during Tolkien’s Second Age of Middle-earth and is unrelated to this upcoming MMO game in development with Amazon Games.

Amazon Games and NCSOFT Reach Deal to Publish Highly Anticipated Online Game THRONE AND LIBERTY in the West and Japan

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Amazon Games and NCSOFT today announced an agreement to bring massively multiplayer online role-playing game THRONE AND LIBERTY to North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.

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  • Amazon Games and NCSOFT today announced an agreement to bring massively multiplayer online role-playing game THRONE AND LIBERTY to North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.
  • Amazon Games will publish the highly anticipated title for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with support for cross-platform play.
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    “NCSOFT has created some of the most popular and longest-running online games in the world, so it’s no surprise that THRONE AND LIBERTY is among today’s most anticipated MMOs,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games.
  • Amazon has also announced publishing agreements with Bandai Namco Online for Blue Protocol, Crystal Dynamics for the next major Tomb Raider game, and Glowmade and Disruptive Games for unannounced titles.

Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics Strike Deal to Develop and Publish Next Major Entry in Iconic Tomb Raider Series

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics today announced they have reached an agreement under which Crystal Dynamics will develop a new multiplatform Tomb Raider title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game globally.

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  • Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics today announced they have reached an agreement under which Crystal Dynamics will develop a new multiplatform Tomb Raider title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game globally.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221214006070/en/
    Amazon Games and Crystal Dynamics have reached an agreement under which Crystal Dynamics will develop a new multiplatform Tomb Raider title, with Amazon Games providing full support and publishing the game globally.
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    The as-yet-untitled new Tomb Raider game is a single-player, narrative-driven adventure that continues Lara Crofts story in the Tomb Raider series.
  • Tomb Raider is one of the most beloved IPs in entertainment history, said Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games.

Embracer Group completes acquisition of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Square Enix Montréal amongst other assets

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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Embracer has, therefore, today completed the acquisition.

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  • Embracer has, therefore, today completed the acquisition.
  • The companies will form the 12th operative group under the leadership of Phil Rogers and his management teams.
  • Further information will be given by the companies and Embracer Group at a later date.
  • Juno Capital Partners acted as M&A and strategic advisor, Baker McKenzie acted as legal counsel and EY acted as financial and tax advisor to Embracer in the transaction.

Imagendary Studios Appoints Michael Brinker as Game Design Director

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.

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  • Imagendary Studios has announced the appointment of Michael Brinker to the position of Game Design Director in its Irvine, CA studio.
  • Michael joins an assembled team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.
  • As the new Game Design Director, Michael Brinker brings many years of AAA games experience having worked on iconic titles and game franchises such as The Godfather, The Simpsons, Marvels Avengers, and Tomb Raider where Michael was able to help reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, from taking on a lead design role for the sequel to reimagining the legendary gaming icon Lara Croft.
  • In its first year Imagendary assembled a global team of award-winning AAA veterans from the video game industrys most recognized studios.

Enjin Announces Partnership With Square Enix to Make Branded Tokenized Collectibles Available Using Efinity

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SINGAPORE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjin, the leading ecosystem for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), announced today a partnership with Square Enix to launch a digital collection of Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary cards and figures on Efinity, a scalable, decentralized, cross-chain network designed to bring NFTs to everyone. The digital collectibles will be accessible to consumers who purchase items in the physical collection, which is expected to launch in 2023. 

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  • Enjin is committed to carbon-neutral NFTs by 2030 and is building the foundation of Efinity on the most carbon-efficient network, Polkadot.
  • Square Enix utilizes the Efinity blockchain and the Enjin Open Platform toolkit to seamlessly integrate, manage and launch its digital collectible offering.
  • Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies.
  • Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montral.

Enjin Announces Partnership With Square Enix to Make Branded Tokenized Collectibles Available Using Efinity

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SINGAPORE, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjin, the leading ecosystem for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), announced today a partnership with Square Enix to launch a digital collection of Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary cards and figures on Efinity, a scalable, decentralized, cross-chain network designed to bring NFTs to everyone. The digital collectibles will be accessible to consumers who purchase items in the physical collection, which is expected to launch in 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Enjin is committed to carbon-neutral NFTs by 2030 and is building the foundation of Efinity on the most carbon-efficient network, Polkadot.
  • Square Enix utilizes the Efinity blockchain and the Enjin Open Platform toolkit to seamlessly integrate, manage and launch its digital collectible offering.
  • Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies.
  • Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montral.

Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montréal amongst other assets

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montral, Square Enix Montral, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kainand more than 50 back-catalogue games from SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. ("Square Enix Holdings").

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  • STOCKHOLM, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group AB ("Embracer") has entered into an agreement to acquire the development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montral, Square Enix Montral, and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, Legacy of Kainand more than 50 back-catalogue games from SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. ("Square Enix Holdings").
  • "Embracer is the best kept secret in gaming: a massive, decentralized collection of entrepreneurs whom we are thrilled to become a part of today.
  • Founded in 2011, Square Enix Montral consists of almost 150 employees across Montral, Canada and London, UK.
  • Embracer Group is a parent company of businesses led by entrepreneurs in PC, console, mobile and board games and other related media.

Digital Insight Games (DIG) Launches with $7.5M in Series A Funding from Co-Leads Hivemind Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Digital Insight Games (DIG), next-gen Web3 developer and publisher, today announced its launch out of stealth mode with $7.5M in Series A funding to build its first Web3 game title.

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  • Digital Insight Games (DIG), next-gen Web3 developer and publisher, today announced its launch out of stealth mode with $7.5M in Series A funding to build its first Web3 game title.
  • The funding round was co-led by Hivemind Capital and Griffin Gaming Partners (investors in Discord, AppLovin, Skillz, Forte), with further investments from Hunt Technology Ventures, RSE Ventures, and Signum Growth Investments.
  • DIG is delighted to partner with the distinguished list of experienced investors who share a similar vision for next gen Web3 gaming.
  • Within the games industry, JVC is best known as the creator of Might and Magic and the Heroes of Might and Magic series.