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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.

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS Showcases Innovations in Game Development at GDC 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, announced plans to host multiple sessions demonstrating the studio's leadership in game development at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC). Among these sessions, Steve C. Martin, Vice President, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS will share insights into the creation of the new AAA development studio, Lightspeed LA, and the development of its debut title, Last Sentinel.

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  • LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS outlines its commitment to pushing the boundaries of game development, sharing insights into development of new AAA title, Last Sentinel
    SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, a leading global game developer, announced plans to host multiple sessions demonstrating the studio's leadership in game development at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC).
  • Among these sessions, Steve C. Martin, Vice President, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS will share insights into the creation of the new AAA development studio, Lightspeed LA, and the development of its debut title, Last Sentinel.
  • LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS will host sessions highlighting the studio's commitment to innovating at the forefront of AAA game development and fostering global collaboration, including:
    "At LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, we're committed to building the future of gaming and crafting next-generation experiences by developing boundary pushing technologies and fostering a collaborative global team," said Jerry Chen, president of LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS.
  • In December 2023, LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS announced Last Sentinel at The Game Awards, developed by Lightspeed LA, a flagship studio under LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS.

VIVEPORT by HTC Announces Industry-Leading 90% Revenue Share for Developers

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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This industry-leading revenue share will empower XR developers to earn significantly higher revenue than they would on other platforms and is a groundbreaking moment for the VR and MR industry.

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  • This industry-leading revenue share will empower XR developers to earn significantly higher revenue than they would on other platforms and is a groundbreaking moment for the VR and MR industry.
  • "Developers are the heartbeat of the XR ecosystem—when they thrive, the whole industry thrives," said Joseph Lin, General Manager of VIVEPORT.
  • "That's why we're introducing a generous 90% revenue share on purchases of apps and games on the VIVEPORT store for developers to accelerate their growth.
  • The new revenue share model for one-time purchases does not impact the subscription model of VIVEPORT Infinity.

NetEase Experts Spotlight Cutting-Edge Game Technology at GDC 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HANGZHOU, China, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that the Company will be featured in multiple sessions to share trail-blazing game development expertise at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC).

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  • HANGZHOU, China, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999, "NetEase" or the "Company"), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that the Company will be featured in multiple sessions to share trail-blazing game development expertise at the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC).
  • NetEase presentations will be hosted by its technical experts, top designers and artists.
  • Attendees are encouraged to join NetEase experts as they will cover a range of topics related to game development, operation, art design, and user experience improvement.
  • NetEase developers will also join a panel of experts at the GDC Machine Learning Summit to share their insights.

Asset Entities Inc. to Attend Game Developers Conference March 18th - 22nd, in San Francisco, where Discord will be Presenting

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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The Company will be in-person representing their AE360DDM Discord design, development, and management services, and Ternary, a Stripe Verified Partner for CRM and payment processing for Discord.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will be in-person representing their AE360DDM Discord design, development, and management services, and Ternary, a Stripe Verified Partner for CRM and payment processing for Discord.
  • "We are thrilled to share more about our latest innovations at this prestigious event," said Chief Executive Officer, Arshia Sarkhani.
  • Aside from being a Discord business, Asset Entities is also a Stripe Verified Partner through Ternary.
  • For information on Asset Entities Inc., go to www.assetentities.com , and for Ternary, go to www.ternarydev.com .

BIGO Ads to Showcase Game-Changing Advertising Solutions at GDC 2024

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGO Ads, the leading advertising platform powered by BIGO, is set to showcase its innovative advertising solutions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 in San Francisco from March 20 to 22.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGO Ads, the leading advertising platform powered by BIGO, is set to showcase its innovative advertising solutions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 in San Francisco from March 20 to 22.
  • The BIGO Audience Network, a self-created ad network within BIGO Ads, focuses on enhancing developers' ad revenue globally through a robust ecosystem.
  • Over the years, BIGO Ads has forged strategic partnerships with top mediation and DSP platforms, including Digital Turbine FairBid, Appodeal, Yandex Ads, and Liftoff.
  • At GDC 2024, BIGO Ads invites game developers to discover its suite of advertising solutions tailored to elevate ad monetization and user acquisition strategies.

BIGO Ads to Showcase Game-Changing Advertising Solutions at GDC 2024

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGO Ads, the leading advertising platform powered by BIGO, is set to showcase its innovative advertising solutions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 in San Francisco from March 20 to 22.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BIGO Ads, the leading advertising platform powered by BIGO, is set to showcase its innovative advertising solutions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024 in San Francisco from March 20 to 22.
  • The BIGO Audience Network, a self-created ad network within BIGO Ads, focuses on enhancing developers' ad revenue globally through a robust ecosystem.
  • Over the years, BIGO Ads has forged strategic partnerships with top mediation and DSP platforms, including Digital Turbine FairBid, Appodeal, Yandex Ads, and Liftoff.
  • At GDC 2024, BIGO Ads invites game developers to discover its suite of advertising solutions tailored to elevate ad monetization and user acquisition strategies.

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.

Alliance for OpenUSD Launches Materials & Geometry Working Groups, Forms New Liaison Relationship

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD), an organization dedicated to fostering the standardization, development, evolution, and growth of Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), today announced the formation of a new Materials Working Group, a new Geometry Working Group, and a new collaboration with the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF), as well as 8 new members.

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  • Standardizing material definitions within OpenUSD will facilitate seamless collaboration for look development across multiple tools, applications, and renderers.
  • New Geometry Working Group to Standardize USD Surfaces, Shapes, and Volumes for Virtual & Physical Worlds
    Building upon ongoing work in the Core Specification Working Group, the new Geometry Working Group will draft specifications for describing surfaces, shapes, and volumes in USD for both virtual and physical worlds.
  • All of these areas are critical to formalizing OpenUSD geometry specifications across industries.
  • AOUSD working groups will collaborate with ASWF USD working groups on OpenUSD and on material interchange through ASWF's MaterialX project.

MapleStory Universe and Avalanche signed a strategic partnership to expand the project's blockchain-based game ecosystem

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Avalanche supports a highly scalable app-specific platform called 'Subnet', which provides a smooth gaming experience even through surges of transactions.

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  • Avalanche supports a highly scalable app-specific platform called 'Subnet', which provides a smooth gaming experience even through surges of transactions.
  • Through this partnership, MapleStory Universe plans to utilize Avalanche's 'Subnet' technology to expand its blockchain ecosystem and continue various activities such as technology-related collaborations to build a stable service.
  • "Our partnership with Avalanche will allow us to build a stable and complete blockchain ecosystem, enabling us to securely service various dApps along with MapleStory N to amplify our competitiveness," added Angela Son, Partnership Lead at MapleStory Universe.
  • Additionally, MapleStory Universe and Avalanche will hold a joint panel talk at MapleStory Universe's side event on the week of the 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, on March 20th.