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First full flight simulator with gaming-engine-powered CAE Prodigy image generator achieves level D qualification

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MONTREAL, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced that it is the first leading aviation simulation and training organization to seamlessly integrate a gaming engine into its full-flight simulator (FFS) visual system and achieve level D qualification*, the highest level of qualification for a FFS.

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  • MONTREAL, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) – CAE today announced that it is the first leading aviation simulation and training organization to seamlessly integrate a gaming engine into its full-flight simulator (FFS) visual system and achieve level D qualification*, the highest level of qualification for a FFS.
  • "With CAE Prodigy, CAE continues to position itself as a leader in the adoption of new technologies to support its customers and advance aviation safety."
  • CAE Prodigy builds on the proven features of CAE's existing family of visual systems, while leveraging Unreal Engine's innovative rendering techniques to deliver a highly optimized and flexible Image Generator solution.
  • A level D simulator fidelity is at such high level that pilots transitioning to a new aircraft can perform all their training in the simulator instead of the aircraft.

A NEW ERA FOR CREATIVITY: CREATORS NOW ABLE TO DESIGN & PUBLISH THEIR OWN LEGO® ISLANDS WITHIN FORTNITE

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group and Epic Games have today announced that Fortnite creators across the world will now be able to design and build their own LEGO Islands within Fortnite, using LEGO elements.  This will bring the iconic LEGO System in Play and its endless creative possibilities to life in a digital setting like never before.

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  • This will bring the iconic LEGO System in Play and its endless creative possibilities to life in a digital setting like never before.
  • This will enable creators to build a range of different types of exciting experiences for LEGO fans within Fortnite, that they can enjoy solo or with friends.
  • Fortnite creators who choose to publish their own LEGO Islands and are part of the Fortnite Island Creator Program can be eligible for payouts from their creations.
  • And there's still more to come – as the LEGO Group will unveil several more LEGO themed experiences inside Fortnite throughout 2024 and beyond.

A NEW ERA FOR CREATIVITY: CREATORS NOW ABLE TO DESIGN & PUBLISH THEIR OWN LEGO® ISLANDS WITHIN FORTNITE

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The LEGO Group and Epic Games have today announced that Fortnite creators across the world will now be able to design and build their own LEGO Islands within Fortnite, using LEGO elements.  This will bring the iconic LEGO System in Play and its endless creative possibilities to life in a digital setting like never before.

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  • This will bring the iconic LEGO System in Play and its endless creative possibilities to life in a digital setting like never before.
  • This will enable creators to build a range of different types of exciting experiences for LEGO fans within Fortnite, that they can enjoy solo or with friends.
  • Fortnite creators who choose to publish their own LEGO Islands and are part of the Fortnite Island Creator Program can be eligible for payouts from their creations.
  • And there's still more to come – as the LEGO Group will unveil several more LEGO themed experiences inside Fortnite throughout 2024 and beyond.

Chile's Reputable Gaming Industry Will Participate in the Championing Game Developers Conference

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chilean gaming industry has experienced monumental growth in the past 20 years. With over 70 companies generating $12 million in combined annual revenues, Chilean studios have developed top-rated games that have been internationally recognized.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chilean gaming industry has experienced monumental growth in the past 20 years.
  • The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking.
  • Over the course of the past 20 years the Chilean gaming industry has received increased interest from global players.
  • Developed by the Chilean companies Studio Voyager and IguanaBee, the game won in this category over titles from Argentina, Peru, Uruguay and Guatemala.

ANNOUNCING "OPEN" AN IMMERSIVE MULTI-GENRE METAVERSE, BATTLE ROYALE EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT FOR PC AND CURRENT GEN PLATFORMS

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LOS ANGELES and STOCKHOLM, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From recently announced publisher Readyverse Studios in partnership with developer Walker Labs, comes OPEN, the first AAA quality metaverse experience interoperable with AAA IP that leverages web3 technology.

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  • The third-person battle royale experience OPEN will be the hero experience in The Readyverse.
  • The Readyverse is a next-gen immersive and interoperable platform for discovering metaverse games and experiences.
  • A first glimpse of OPEN was debuted in a trailer today by Readyverse Studios Co-Founders at SXSW; watch here .
  • Enter OPEN's immersive multiverse filled with nostalgia-infused biomes featuring characters and cultural legends across iconic franchises.

FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, the FTC has taken action to address privacy and security threats in several key areas including:
  • The FTC also has remained active in targeting companies that fail to implement reasonable data security measures to protect consumer data.
  • In 2022 and 2023 alone, the FTC announced or finalized enforcement actions against Global Tel*Link, Drizly, Chegg, and CafePress for data security failures.
  • In addition to vigorous enforcement, the FTC has engaged in rulemaking and other policy work to establish baseline standards that protect consumers’ privacy.

Strayshot by iBLOXX Studios Sets Sights on Epic Games Store Launch

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - Game developer iBLOXX Studios made waves this week, announcing the free-to-play game "StrayShot" will launch on the Epic Games Store (EGS) with aims to become the world's most popular Web3 game in the TPS genre.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2024) - Game developer iBLOXX Studios made waves this week, announcing the free-to-play game "StrayShot" will launch on the Epic Games Store (EGS) with aims to become the world's most popular Web3 game in the TPS genre.
  • The game's early hype shows its potential for breakout success when it launches on the Epic Games Store (EGS) later this year.
  • With over 194 million active Epic Game Store users and 65 million monthly active users as of March 2022 , StrayShot is set to receive invaluable visibility from a vast gaming audience that is always looking for new games.
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    Adding further momentum, iBLOXX's CEO Domenik Maier met with Epic Games at Gamescom last August, and the game now has a Coming Soon page on the Epic Games Store (EGS) where gamers can wishlist it for Early Access.

Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. to Further Expand Entertainment Offerings Through Gaming as it Enters Into Letter of Intent to Acquire Leading Gaming Company, Arctic7

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Grom’s addition of Arctic7 could serve as an entry point for the company to secure a foothold in the growing and lucrative gaming industry and also explore opportunities to leverage gaming technology to serve the entertainment needs of today’s kids and families in new, innovative ways.

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  • Grom’s addition of Arctic7 could serve as an entry point for the company to secure a foothold in the growing and lucrative gaming industry and also explore opportunities to leverage gaming technology to serve the entertainment needs of today’s kids and families in new, innovative ways.
  • The acquisition of Arctic7 would complement Grom's existing entertainment offerings of safe, social media for kids and its growing catalog of original intellectual property from Curiosity Ink Media, which Grom acquired in 2021.
  • Alan Van Slyke, co-founder of Arctic7, brings a wealth of experience from Executive Producer on Gears of War with Epic Games, Executive at Sperasoft and COO at Microsoft Studios’ Undead Labs.
  • Mark Rizzo, co-founder of Arctic7, with 25 years of experience from EA Games, Sony, Sperasoft, and Keywords Studios, specializes in tech, operations, and M&A, playing a pivotal role in building the PlayStation network.

Meet Solordi Inu, Solana’s next big meme coin - a diamond with Gaming Utility

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Solordi ($SOLO) debut on December 23, 2023, through its dynamic online platform, Solordi.com, Solordi is pioneering a new era of interactive gaming combined with Web3 assets as an investment vehicle for players.

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  • Solordi ($SOLO) debut on December 23, 2023, through its dynamic online platform, Solordi.com, Solordi is pioneering a new era of interactive gaming combined with Web3 assets as an investment vehicle for players.
  • Solordi is a powerful Solana meme with gaming utility.
  • This pioneering feature allows enthusiasts to engage with their NFTs in real-world settings, providing an unparalleled interactive experience.
  • "Engage, explore, and experience the digital world like never before," invites the Solordi team, beckoning users to a novel realm of blockchain interaction.