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Fine Wine and Spirits Community Crurated Announces Metaverse Launch

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Monday, February 12, 2024
VR, Wine, Celebrate, Knowledge, NFT, Cru, Digital, Blockchain, Collector, Epic Games

LONDON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital fine-wine community Crurated have announced a new spatial experience for Collectors to deeper immerse themselves in the provenance of wine. The name Crurated is birthed from the "Cru" appellation for superior wine, revisiting the age-old culture with a modern lens of "Curation".

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  • The name Crurated is birthed from the "Cru" appellation for superior wine, revisiting the age-old culture with a modern lens of "Curation".
  • Using the latest technology, Crurated have developed a Metaverse for passionate wine Collectors of all ages to enrich their journey.
  • The first blockchain-based fine-wine community, each bottle owned by Crurated community members is certified with an NFT.
  • Crurated's journey from the outset was to build a community of engaged Collectors and their ambitions go further than wine, with premium spirits already available to their growing community.

Fine Wine and Spirits Community Crurated Announces Metaverse Launch

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 12, 2024
VR, Wine, Celebrate, Knowledge, NFT, Cru, Digital, Blockchain, Collector, Epic Games

LONDON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital fine-wine community Crurated have announced a new spatial experience for Collectors to deeper immerse themselves in the provenance of wine. The name Crurated is birthed from the "Cru" appellation for superior wine, revisiting the age-old culture with a modern lens of "Curation".

Key Points: 
  • The name Crurated is birthed from the "Cru" appellation for superior wine, revisiting the age-old culture with a modern lens of "Curation".
  • Using the latest technology, Crurated have developed a Metaverse for passionate wine Collectors of all ages to enrich their journey.
  • The first blockchain-based fine-wine community, each bottle owned by Crurated community members is certified with an NFT.
  • Crurated's journey from the outset was to build a community of engaged Collectors and their ambitions go further than wine, with premium spirits already available to their growing community.

Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Generation Z, Women, Generation X, Teens, Men, Other Technology, Children, Internet, Consumer, Electronic Games, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Millennials, Online, Mobile Entertainment, General Entertainment, Lifestyle, Nexus, Multimedia, Marvel, Growth, Unreal Engine, Star Wars, Epic Games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Collection, Kingdom Hearts III, Love, Spider-Man (2018 video game), Game of the Year, Millennium Falcon, Creativity, Video, Animation, Toy

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences.

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  • The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences.
  • Disney will also invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside the multiyear project.
  • This all builds on Epic Games’ participation in the 2017 Disney Accelerator program, which seeks to impact the future of technology and entertainment.
  • Disney mobile games have 1.5 billion global installs, and to date, nine Disney games franchises have each grossed more than $1 billion in sales.

Dypius Enables Secure Cross-Chain NFT Transfers for CAWS and World of Dypians with Chainlink CCIP

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Metaverse, Avalanche, Growth, Movement, AI, CCIP, WOD, Non-fungible token, Epic Games, Ecosystem, Risk management, Blockchain, CAWS, NFT, Architecture, Cat, Decentralized finance, BNB, Automation, Chain-link fencing, ETH, DYP, Binance, Cryptocurrency

In 2021, the platform integrated Chainlink Price Feeds into the Dypius ecosystem to help secure decentralized ETH and BNB price data.

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  • In 2021, the platform integrated Chainlink Price Feeds into the Dypius ecosystem to help secure decentralized ETH and BNB price data.
  • Incorporating Chainlink VRF & Automation helped Dypius deliver a unique and unpredictable gaming experience within World of Dypians while increasing data quality and performance.
  • Integrating CCIP will help Dypius users engage in seamless interactions and transfers across some of the most used blockchain networks.
  • You can learn more about Dypius and World of Dypians at these links: DYPIUS Website | World of Dypians | Twitter | Discord | Telegram | GitHub | YouTube

Game Changing: Cybever joins Unreal Engine to Transform Game Development

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Electronic Games, Artificial Intelligence, Epic Games, Partnership, Unreal Engine, 3D, Character, Video game

This collaboration introduces Cybever AI's high-quality 3D assets to a broad network of developers utilizing Unreal Engine, a leading game engine owned by Epic Games .

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration introduces Cybever AI's high-quality 3D assets to a broad network of developers utilizing Unreal Engine, a leading game engine owned by Epic Games .
  • This initiative represents a significant step for game developers, offering them access to a diverse range of assets that are compatible with the powerful capabilities of the Unreal Engine.
  • Cybever CEO Cecilia Shen, in her recent statement, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Integrating our talents into the Unreal Engine Marketplace is a major milestone for Cybever AI.
  • Our presence on this platform underscores our commitment to enhancing the game development process and supporting the creative ambitions of developers globally.”
    The introduction of Cybever AI models to the Unreal Engine Marketplace is a landmark event for game developers worldwide.

Xsolla Curine Academy and Unreal Engine Started Monthly Meetups

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Education, Entertainment, Technology, Software, Other Education, Electronic Games, Training, Epic Games, Growth, Unreal Engine, Unreal

Xsolla Curine Academy and Unreal Engine recently concluded December’s Unreal Engine KL Meetup, a monthly gathering.

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  • Xsolla Curine Academy and Unreal Engine recently concluded December’s Unreal Engine KL Meetup, a monthly gathering.
  • The Unreal Engine KL Meetup achieved its goal of fostering collaboration among individuals with a shared passion for the Unreal Engine technology.
  • Attendees enthusiastically engaged in open discussions, sharing insights into tools, development techniques, and the latest advancements within Unreal Engine.
  • Xsolla Curine Academy and Unreal Engine extend their gratitude to all participants, emphasizing the valuable contributions made towards the growth of the Unreal community in Kuala Lumpur.

FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Players to Request Refunds for Unwanted Items

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Epic Games, Parent, Federal Trade Commission, Documentation, News, Social media, Fortnite, Blog, FTC

Epic agreed to pay $245 million, which the FTC will use to pay claims, as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • Epic agreed to pay $245 million, which the FTC will use to pay claims, as part of the settlement.
  • In September and October, the FTC notified more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation.
  • Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

FTC Extends Deadline for Fortnite Players to Request Refunds for Unwanted Items

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Epic Games, Parent, Federal Trade Commission, Documentation, News, Social media, Fortnite, Blog, FTC

Epic agreed to pay $245 million, which the FTC will use to pay claims, as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • Epic agreed to pay $245 million, which the FTC will use to pay claims, as part of the settlement.
  • In September and October, the FTC notified more than 37 million people by email that they may be eligible for compensation.
  • Consumers who have questions about the claims process can contact the administrator by phone at 1-833-915-0880 or by email at [email protected].
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

ICYMI: FPF Webinar Discussed The Current State of Kids’ and Teens’ Privacy

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Online, Awareness, Friction, Parental consent, Senior advisor, Risk, Government, Adoption, UNCRC, Fortnite, Parent, United Nations Convention, Information privacy, Congress, Solution, United, FTC, Communication, Information, DEWG, GDPR, European, Legislation, Privacy, Human, Knowledge, Education reform, COPPA, Silver, Safety, Federal Trade Commission, Ecosystem, Digital, IDS, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Method, Digital rights, Technology, Future of Privacy Forum, Fall Guys, Ofcom, ID, Code, Social media, Exercise, Trade-off, Second Continental Congress, First, Research, Industry, Current, CNIL, Eye, Compliance, ICO, Epic Games, AADC, Rights, Pressure, Medical device

Privacy by design for kids and teens has expanded across the globe. As policymakers, advocates, and companies grapple with the ever-changing landscape of youth privacy regulation, the Future of Privacy Forum recently hosted a webinar discussing the current state of kids’ and teens’ privacy policy. The webinar explored the current frameworks that are influential worldwide, [?]

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Privacy by design for kids and teens has expanded across the globe. As policymakers, advocates, and companies grapple with the ever-changing landscape of youth privacy regulation, the Future of Privacy Forum recently hosted a webinar discussing the current state of kids’ and teens’ privacy policy. The webinar explored the current frameworks that are influential worldwide, [?]

World of Dypians Introduces Multiplayer Mode to End an Eventful 2023 in Style

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Friday, December 29, 2023
Map, Ecosystem, Partnership, Avalanche, Decentralized finance, Human, Epic Games, Proximity, Binance, WOD, Communication, Video game

Tortola, British Virgin Islands , Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World of Dypians (WOD) introduced the Multiplayer Mode, adding more depth to an already immersive gaming experience.

Key Points: 
  • Tortola, British Virgin Islands , Dec. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World of Dypians (WOD) introduced the Multiplayer Mode, adding more depth to an already immersive gaming experience.
  • The recently introduced Multiplayer Mode is available here as a closed demo designed for testing purposes.
  • The Multiplayer Mode accommodates up to 100 players simultaneously on the Island Map in WOD, where they can chat via text with other Dypians worldwide.
  • In late 2023, World of Dypians became available in early access in the Epic Games Store, one of the biggest platforms for today's most popular games.