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SciPlay Appoints Nick Earl as Independent Director

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) (SciPlay), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, today announced the appointment of Nick Earl to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective April 15, 2022.

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  • SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) (SciPlay), a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, today announced the appointment of Nick Earl to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective April 15, 2022.
  • The addition of Mr. Earl brings the SciPlay Board to six members.
  • Nick is a gaming industry veteran, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the SciPlay Board, said Barry Cottle, Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Nick has spent decades building global gaming organizations and leading the development of high-growth mobile and social games, said Josh Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of SciPlay.

Game Developers Conference 2022 Wraps as the Largest Conference in San Francisco Since Start of the Pandemic With 17,000 Attendees

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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The conference prioritized health and safety for all attendees and required proof of vaccination and face masks to be worn indoors.

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  • The conference prioritized health and safety for all attendees and required proof of vaccination and face masks to be worn indoors.
  • GDC will be returning to the Moscone Convention Center Monday, March 20 to Friday, March 24, 2023.
  • GDC 2022 featured over 1,000 speakers across over 600 lectures, workshops and roundtable discussions and networking events, physically reuniting the game development community.
  • GDC 2022 celebrated the top developers of the past year with the 24th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards and the 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards.

Streamline Media Group Adds Former PlayStation Strategy Executive Gabriel Pessah to their Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamline Media Group (Streamline), global video games and Metaverse developer, adds seasoned Strategy and Corporate Development Executive Gabriel Pessah to the expanding  list of high-profile executives bolstering the company's execution capabilities. Pessah is responsible for strategic growth initiatives, refining corporate strategy, and formalizing Streamline's strategic-planning process.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamline Media Group (Streamline), global video games and Metaverse developer, adds seasoned Strategy and Corporate Development Executive Gabriel Pessah to the expanding list of high-profile executives bolstering the company's execution capabilities.
  • "I met Streamline back in 2018 when I was at Sony PlayStation working on expanding development resources and have kept close contact with the leadership team," comments Pessah.
  • "Streamline is growing at a remarkable rate," added Bo Kjrgaard Jensen, CFO of Streamline Media Group.
  • Streamline Media Group provides global creative and technical solutions through video game technology for media, entertainment, business, and the Metaverse.

Sony Interactive Entertainment To Acquire Haven Entertainment Studios Inc.

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Haven Entertainment Studios Inc. (Haven Studios), a Montreal-based development studio formed by acclaimed developer Jade Raymond, founder of Ubisoft Toronto and Motive Studios and one of the creative forces behind the blockbuster Assassins Creed franchise.

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  • Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Haven Entertainment Studios Inc. (Haven Studios), a Montreal-based development studio formed by acclaimed developer Jade Raymond, founder of Ubisoft Toronto and Motive Studios and one of the creative forces behind the blockbuster Assassins Creed franchise.
  • Haven Studios is an emerging studio with an exceptional team of talent, and were delighted to welcome them into PlayStation as our first game development studio in Canada, said Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
  • Joining PlayStation Studios provides Haven with the creative freedom and unparalleled support to focus on building the highest quality games, said Jade Raymond, CEO & Founder, Haven Studios.
  • Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Game Developers Conference 2022 Begins Today at San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the worlds longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, begins its 36th edition today, in-person at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

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  • The 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the worlds longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, begins its 36th edition today, in-person at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
  • For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit the GDCs official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook , Twitter , or RSS.
  • The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the worlds largest professional game industry event with market-defining content for programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision makers, and others involved in the development of interactive games and immersive experiences.
  • GDC brings together the global game development community year-round through events and digital media, including the GDC Masterclass, GDC Vault, gamedeveloper.com, Game Career Guide, Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Sony Exhibits at the World's Largest International Conference on Accessibility "CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2022"

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Sony applies technology to incorporate accessibility into our products and services to strive for a future where everyone shares the moment, overcoming their limitations.

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  • Sony applies technology to incorporate accessibility into our products and services to strive for a future where everyone shares the moment, overcoming their limitations.
  • Sony Exhibit at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, World's Largest International Event on Accessibility, March 14-18
    By setting accessibility functions that assist sight, hearing, and operation, users can enjoy watching TV more easily.
  • PlayStation strives to create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities .
  • PlayStation Studios also creates a variety of industrydefining software titles with an array of vision, hearing and motor accessibility settings.

AviaGames Adds Industry Veteran Nick Earl to New Mobile Gaming Advisory Board

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Earl brings nearly 30 years of game industry and leadership expertise to the AviaGames team as it ramps for continued growth and expansion of its Pocket7Games' all-in-one mobile gaming platform.

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  • Earl brings nearly 30 years of game industry and leadership expertise to the AviaGames team as it ramps for continued growth and expansion of its Pocket7Games' all-in-one mobile gaming platform.
  • "Earl's leadership and gaming development experience augments the AviaGames' team at an integral time in the company's growth," said Vickie Chen, CEO and founder, AviaGames.
  • "Tapping into Earl's expertise provides a vital perspective as we navigate the unprecedented growth of the mobile gaming landscape."
  • Founded in 2017 by Vickie Chen and Ping Wang, AviaGames is a mobile, skill-based gaming company and publisher of Pocket7Games, a unified gaming platform.

New Game Company Fortis, Founded by Top Games Executives, Sets on a Mission to Create Responsive Game Worlds, Meaningful Social Experiences

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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Founded by industry veterans, Fortis is a new global video game developer and publisher with a mission to create meaningful social experiences through interactive entertainment.

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  • Founded by industry veterans, Fortis is a new global video game developer and publisher with a mission to create meaningful social experiences through interactive entertainment.
  • Fortis mission is to create worlds that matter, that are deeply social, across different platforms and genres, and to help build meaningful relationships and healthy communities through games.
  • The founders believe online social experiences can be more positive and meaningful, and that games can become the primary form of social entertainment.
  • Fortis is a video game developer and publisher dedicated to building the best social experiences in games.

The Arbor Day Foundation and PlayStation Partner to Plant Trees Via New Video Game, Horizon Forbidden West

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Each time a player unlocks the "Reached the Daunt" in-game trophy, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree in a real-world forest.

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  • Each time a player unlocks the "Reached the Daunt" in-game trophy, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree in a real-world forest.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with PlayStation on such a unique and highly-interactive project," said Dan Lambe, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • For the past 50 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has worked to plant nearly 500 million trees around the world.
  • Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world.

Yoko Nakao Joins Benetech Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced the appointment of Yoko Nakaoto its Board of Directors.

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  • Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced the appointment of Yoko Nakaoto its Board of Directors.
  • Nakao is a game industry veteran with extensive expertise in operations andstrategy.
  • TheBenetechboard, a diverse and highly experienced group of professionals, leveragescollectiveexpertiseandleadershipfromabroadspectrumofsectorsincludingtechnology,business,philanthropy,andlaw to advance the organizations software for social good mission.
  • As the newest member ofBenetechsboard of directors, Nakao will serve on both the Nominating and the Program and Development Committees as well as provide strategic guidance to helpBenetechdeliver on its impact goals.