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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company Inc., Developer of Highly Successful Borderlands Franchise

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), one of the largest interactive entertainment companies in the world, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company, an award-winning creator of industry-defining entertainment experiences, for $460 million.

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Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO), one of the largest interactive entertainment companies in the world, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Embracer Group to acquire The Gearbox Entertainment Company, an award-winning creator of industry-defining entertainment experiences, for $460 million.
The purchase price assumes a debt-free, cash-free company with a normalized level of net working capital (excluding cash) at the time of the closing of the acquisition.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327928202/en/
Take-Two expects the transaction to deepen its successful relationship with Gearbox Entertainment and to provide increased financial benefits through a fully-integrated operational structure.
We set the bar for interactive entertainment and achieved remarkable results with groundbreaking, record-setting games when we worked together at arm's length as partners.

Hasbro Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024

“We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.

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“We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors.
Each of them will add tremendous value and unique perspective to our Board.
Alan will continue to be actively engaged with Hasbro helping to guide the company’s charitable efforts, in addition to his many other philanthropic pursuits.
That won’t change and I’m excited to support Hasbro in my next chapter.”

RALLY ON: TopSpin® 2K25 Available April 26

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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TopSpin 2K25 Standard Edition is scheduled for worldwide release on Friday, April 26, 2024, with early access from Tuesday, April 23 for the Deluxe Edition and the Grand Slam® Edition.
“TopSpin 2K25 captures the spirit and the culture of the sport, offering deep personalization and enhanced gameplay.
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The Grand Slam® Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Early Access for physical copies of TopSpin 2K25 Deluxe Edition only available at participating retailers and stores in select territories while stocks last.

Adjust Integrates Google Play Games on PC, Unlocking Cross-Device Marketing Opportunities For App Developers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading measurement and analytics company Adjust today announced a first-of-its-kind integration with Google Play Games on PC, marking a significant milestone in empowering gaming app developers, marketers and studios to seamlessly distribute and measure their marketing campaigns across a diverse range of platforms. Adjust is enhancing PC | console measurement with the addition of Google's Play Install Referrer API to directly attribute installs to PC campaigns. This integration helps app developers understand which channels deliver the most users to their apps from the Google Play store.

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Adjust is enhancing PC | console measurement with the addition of Google's Play Install Referrer API to directly attribute installs to PC campaigns.
This integration helps app developers understand which channels deliver the most users to their apps from the Google Play store.
Google Play Games on PC enables Android game developers to publish their Android apps on the desktop web, providing immersive and seamless crossplay.
The direct integration of the Play Install Referrer API for Google Play Games on PC with Adjust unlocks numerous growth opportunities for gaming app developers, marketers and studios, offering seamless gaming across platforms and effective cross-platform measurement to drive ROI.

“Finish Your Story” in WWE® 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition Now Available Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
* The Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition will be available on Friday, March 8, 2024.
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The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition is available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Deluxe Edition physical version available March 5 in select territories, and March 8 for the rest of the world.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is Out Now

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Penny’s Big Breakaway provides non-stop action as you try to escape the impending penguin horde at every turn. These waddling, avian adversaries will burst from walls, rush over cliffs, and attempt to dogpile you to stop your progress. But don’t fret -- Penny is an agile and acrobatic aerialist. You will jump, spin, and ride over a variety of brightly colored and complex terrains, featuring steep ramps, sharp ledges, massive cliffs, and more. Every obstacle is an opportunity to increase your speed, allowing you to use the environment to your advantage and gain a bit of breathing room from those flightless assailants in hot pursuit. Momentum is key, because in addition to Story Mode, Penny’s Big Breakaway also includes a Time Attack Mode, where you can try and achieve the perfect run and set high scores on the leaderboard for the world to see.

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“Great platformers are iconic in our industry, and we think Penny’s Big Breakaway stands out as a truly unique and incredibly fun entry in such a beloved genre,” said Christian Whitehead, Creative Director at Evening Star.
“We have been thrilled with the fan response of Penny’s Big Breakaway so far and can’t wait to see the leaderboards light up as players get into the game.”
Penny’s Big Breakaway provides non-stop action as you try to escape the impending penguin horde at every turn.
Penny’s Big Breakaway is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
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Embrace is Now a Unity Verified Solution

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrace, the solution for mobile engineers to proactively address user-impacting app issues, announced today that it is now a Unity Verified Solution. The Embrace SDK has been fully vetted by Unity to ensure rigorous technical quality and compatibility standards. Unity developers will have access to Embrace's powerful performance monitoring SDK for their mobile games via a verified listing in the Unity Asset Store.

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Embrace , the solution for mobile engineers to proactively address user-impacting app issues, announced today that it is now a Unity Verified Solution.
The Embrace SDK has been fully vetted by Unity to ensure rigorous technical quality and compatibility standards.
Unity developers will have access to Embrace's powerful performance monitoring SDK for their mobile games via a verified listing in the Unity Asset Store .
"Embrace is proud to be a Unity-vetted solution to make game developers' lives easier," said Eric Futoran, Co-Founder and CEO of Embrace.

Zynga and Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. Announce Multi-year Deal Making CSR Racing Official Partner of Lamborghini’s Squadra Corse Racing Team

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.

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Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
Over 30 Lamborghini cars have previously appeared in the CSR2 mobile game, and the complementary partnership adds content to both parties, putting the CSR2 brand on the cars, drivers, and teams of Lamborghini Squadra Corse while continuing to add Lamborghini cars to CSR2.
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For the first time in the company’s history, Lamborghini will enter the FIA Hypercar and IMSA GTP class.
The Lamborghini Squadra Corse will enter 12 races globally across the FIA and IMSA championships in 2024.

WWE® 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania with 2K Showcase…of the Immortals and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition

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Monday, January 22, 2024

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WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.

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WWE 2K24 Deluxe Edition and Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition are scheduled for worldwide release on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, followed by the Standard Edition and Standard Cross-Gen Digital Edition on Friday, March 8, 2024.
“I’ve proven myself to be the most dominant competitor to ever hold the WWE Women’s World Championship,” said Rhea Ripley.
“WWE 2K24 offers more match types, new MyRISE storylines and characters, improvements to gameplay throughout, a 2K Showcase 40 years in the making, and so much more.
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The Forty Years of WrestleMania Edition will be available for $119.99 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Axinn Names Jeny Maier as Firm’s Managing Partner

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP has named antitrust partner Jeny Maier as the firm’s next managing partner, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP has named antitrust partner Jeny Maier as the firm’s next managing partner, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Maier, who leads clients through antitrust agency review of their multibillion-dollar M&A deals, succeeds Matt Becker , who will continue to practice in the firm’s intellectual property group, following his six-year term.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110095226/en/
Axinn Names Jeny Maier as Firm’s Managing Partner (Photo: Business Wire)
“Every day, I have the privilege to participate in our clients’ most important business initiatives.
She also previously served as the head of Axinn’s Women’s Affinity Group, and currently serves as partner champion for the firm’s Midsize Mansfield Certification efforts.