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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.

MPA Delivery Partners Selected for Hudson Tunnel Project, The Most Urgent Infrastructure Project in the U.S.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

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Together, the firms will coordinate among all stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure that the project satisfies GDC’s requirements.

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Together, the firms will coordinate among all stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure that the project satisfies GDC’s requirements.
“The Hudson Tunnel Project is a critical, once-in-a-generation effort that will embody the excellence of our nation’s future infrastructure,” said Mark Fialkowski, president, North America Infrastructure for Parsons.
“We look forward to partnering with the Gateway Development Commission on unlocking the full economic and societal potential of the Hudson Tunnel Project.
“The Gateway Hudson Tunnel will be a model of resilient infrastructure to futureproof safe and sustainable travel along the nation’s most economically vital corridor.

Enthusiast Gaming Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Pocket Gamer Connects London with Largest Event Ever

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), the leading gaming and media company in North America, is pleased to announce that its flagship event, Pocket Gamer Connects (“PGC”) London 2024, set records as its largest event to date.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) (TSX: EGLX), the leading gaming and media company in North America, is pleased to announce that its flagship event, Pocket Gamer Connects (“PGC”) London 2024, set records as its largest event to date.
The show marked the start of the 10th anniversary of PGC events and surpassed all previous shows on a number of key metrics, with over 2,600 attendees representing more than 1,300 companies from 65 countries.
Key sponsors of the event included TikTok, Digital Turbine, Xsolla, Data.Ai, Meta, and Unity.
"The PG Connects London conference was our 10th anniversary show and the biggest to date on just about every metric," commented Chris James, CEO of Steel Media, a subsidiary of Enthusiast Gaming.

Game Backend SaaS BACKND to Showcase at 'GDC 2024', Introduces Enhanced Chat Service

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AFI, the operator of BACKND, a game backend SaaS platform, announced its participation with a dedicated booth (booth #P1719) at the 'Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024' to be held March 18-22 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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BACKND is known for its user-friendly features, allowing people without server or backend knowledge to access key features for game development.
Since its official launch in 2018, BACKND has provided a comprehensive set of backend functions critical to game development and live operations.
At this year's GDC, BACKND plans to unveil a greatly enhanced version of BACKND Chat, with improved functionality and performance.
We are not just a game backend, we are a partner that helps game developers achieve even greater success.

Introducing k-ID: Groundbreaking Tech Powers Safe, Age-Appropriate Gaming for Kids and Teens, Supports Game Developer Compliance

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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SINGAPORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, k-ID, a new technology company built by industry leaders in online safety, privacy and gaming, unveiled a groundbreaking platform that transforms the way kids, teens, and parents engage with games, and helps publishers and developers seamlessly comply with complex regulations across 200-plus markets worldwide.

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k-ID Global Compliance Engine is a powerful, universal application programming interface (API) that seamlessly configures age-appropriate game experiences based on location, age, and digital maturity without friction or compromise.
k-ID Global Compliance Database is the most comprehensive and practical compilation of regulations affecting the gaming industry.
Updated daily, it is the brainchild of industry experts who have managed compliance for global game launches and struggled with inefficient and costly processes for finding answers.
k-ID was conceived by a team of experienced and trusted professionals who are committed to making online gaming environments safe for kids and teens.

Gala Presents GDC 2024 Hackathon, Collaborating with AWS and Alienware

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for an electrifying tech extravaganza as Gala, the leading force in innovation, joins forces with tech giants AWS and Alienware to bring you an unparalleled Hackathon experience at the Game Developers Conference (GDC)!

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Get Ready for the Ultimate Tech Showdown at GDC: Gala, in Collaboration with AWS and Alienware, Presents the Unmissable Hackathon!
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brace yourselves for an electrifying tech extravaganza as Gala, the leading force in innovation, joins forces with tech giants AWS and Alienware to bring you an unparalleled Hackathon experience at the Game Developers Conference (GDC)!
Scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, March 20, this thrilling 24-hour event promises to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
Join us at GDC for an unforgettable Hackathon experience that will redefine the boundaries of innovation and creativity!

AR 51 to Demonstrate at GDC 2024 its Real-Time Markerless Motion Capture System Combining Unparalleled Scalability, Precision, and High-Frame Rate Capture

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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Real-time Tracking: At 120 frames-per-second with an extraordinary 9 millisecond latency, AR 51 is the fastest markerless motion capture solution in the market.

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Real-time Tracking: At 120 frames-per-second with an extraordinary 9 millisecond latency, AR 51 is the fastest markerless motion capture solution in the market.
Generative AI-Based Improved Skeletal Tracking: AR 51 to leverage generative AI to deliver lifelike animations and performances that surpass traditional motion capture methods.
AR 51 is proud to demonstrate the capabilities of its markerless motion capture technology at GDC 2024, offering attendees an immersive glimpse into the future of motion capture in gaming and interactive entertainment.
For more information about AR 51 and its innovative motion capture solutions, please visit www.ar-51.com .

Geotab Safety Center supports next-generation solutions leveraging AI and predictive collision insights

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Friday, February 16, 2024

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021, there were more than half a million commercial vehicle collisions in the United States, with more than 100,000 resulting in injury*. Collision costs can include significant reputational impacts, property damage, productivity loss, injury and legal costs. To protect drivers and avoid repercussions, commercial fleets are implementing proactive measures, driven by quality data to help combat unsafe driving before a collision occurs. Geotab, the global leader in connected transportation solutions, has been working closely with fleets to tackle ongoing safety challenges, and today announced its next-generation of fleet safety tools driven by data intelligence, predictive collision insights and AI.

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Geotab , the global leader in connected transportation solutions, has been working closely with fleets to tackle ongoing safety challenges, and today announced its next-generation of fleet safety tools driven by data intelligence, predictive collision insights and AI.
Geotab Safety Center incorporates an AI-driven tool that provides a center of safety excellence, available within the MyGeotab platform.
This builds on the safety tools available from Geotab which include its risk event reports, safety scorecard, video telematics, asset tracking, Active Insights, Geotab Data Connector (GDC), SDK and Marketplace risk management solutions.
With Geotab Safety Center, we're not just providing visibility into risks, we're helping companies to predict and prevent them," said Sabina Martin, Vice President Product Management at Geotab.

Space Nation Hosts Fireside Chat with Roland Emmerich and Jerome Wu around Game Developers Conference

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, today announced plans to host an engaging fireside chat with co-founders Jerome Wu and Roland Emmerich timed to this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.

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Space Nation Inc., the pioneering transmedia entertainment company behind the upcoming Space Nation Online MMORPG, today announced plans to host an engaging fireside chat with co-founders Jerome Wu and Roland Emmerich timed to this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214238309/en/
A Space Nation ship idling in an asteroid belt.
Members of the media at GDC who wish to RSVP for the fireside chat and book a one-on-one demo to see Space Nation Online in person can reach out to [email protected] .
For the latest information on Space Nation Online and the universe built around it, please visit https://spacenation.online .

2024 Game Developers Choice Awards Honors Iconic Composer Yoko Shimomura With Lifetime Achievement Award and Industry Veteran Fawzi Mesmar With Ambassador Award

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Friday, February 9, 2024

Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.

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Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.
Fawzi Mesmar, recipient of this year’s Ambassador Award, is an award-winning creative director, game designer, author, public speaker and mentor whose career has spanned over two decades in the games industry.
Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador Awards were chosen by this year’s Game Developers Choice Editorial Committee, following suggestions from the International Choice Awards Network (ICAN).
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