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Sortium Revolutionizing Video Game Development with Groundbreaking AI Tools Launch and $4 Million+ Funding Round

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

This transformative step is supported by a successful funding round Sortium just closed, surpassing $4 million.

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  • This transformative step is supported by a successful funding round Sortium just closed, surpassing $4 million.
  • This wide-ranging support underscores the industry's confidence in Sortium's potential to revolutionize 3D video game design and entertainment production.
  • Sortium's AI tools integrate seamlessly into existing game production ecosystems, automating challenging content creation tasks.
  • Sortium's team, with deep expertise in game development, AI, and IP rights management, ensures the smooth adoption of this technology.

Bracket Labs Announces $2 Million Pre-Seed Raise to Support the Launch of its 'Passages' Trading Platform

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

PANAMA CITY, FLA, Jan 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Bracket Labs completed a $2 million pre-seed fundraise round to support the launch of "Passage," a volatility trading product available on the project's BracketX trading platform.

Key Points: 
  • PANAMA CITY, FLA, Jan 5, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Bracket Labs completed a $2 million pre-seed fundraise round to support the launch of "Passage," a volatility trading product available on the project's BracketX trading platform.
  • The debut of the range-bound product makes trading long and short volatility entirely on-chain easy for traders of all levels.
  • In June 2023, Bracket Labs completed Binance Labs' Season 5 Incubation Program and received investment from Binance Labs.
  • The next generation of DeFi users will demand advanced products alongside a simple interface, and Bracket is the obvious choice.

2023 National Haunted Attractions Survey Results Released by Passage Event-Ticketing Company in Detroit

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage event ticketing company in Detroit, which operates the ticketing brand HauntPay for haunted attractions, is announcing the results of its 2023 Haunt Industry Report. The survey includes data from 215 haunted attraction owners in the US and Canada, plus data from HauntPay's own platform, which includes statistics from more than 1,300 haunted attractions and events. The survey's results revealed that the number of people visiting haunted attractions is growing, with the majority, 33 percent of haunts, reporting they expect to see between 5,000-10,000 guests this year; last year, the majority of respondents had 1,000-5,000 guests. The survey also found that haunts remain an affordable family-friendly activity, when compared to other types of entertainment: nearly six out of 10 haunts charge $20 or less per person for admission. Guests continued to spend significantly more when purchasing tickets online; in 2022, haunt visitors spent 61 percent more when making a purchase online than they did when buying in person, frequently because they would buy additional merchandise, timed tickets or concessions. This is Passage's third annual report on the industry, containing more data than the company has ever collected To access the survey, click here;  for images click here.

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  • Haunted attractions continue to see more guests, increasing their profits significantly with online ticket sales and remain an affordable family-friendly activity
    DETROIT, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage event ticketing company in Detroit, which operates the ticketing brand HauntPay for haunted attractions, is announcing the results of its 2023 Haunt Industry Report.
  • This is Passage's third annual report on the industry, containing more data than the company has ever collected To access the survey, click here ; for images click here .
  • Haunted attractions are growing in popularity and are no longer limited to the season of Halloween.
  • HauntPay 2023 also revealed that, as in so many other industries, staffing issues remained the biggest challenge for 42 percent of haunted attraction owners.

Passage, a Cutting-Edge Event Ticketing Company Based in Detroit, Reaches 8 Million Tickets Sold; Adds New Clients Including the American Basketball Association

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Last year, the company powered over $40 million in ticket sales across 3,327 events and has generated $2.8 million in revenue.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, the company powered over $40 million in ticket sales across 3,327 events and has generated $2.8 million in revenue.
  • Another notable new partnership was secured in August 2023 with DipJar to power online event ticketing, registration, and merchandise sales with thousands of charities.
  • In April 2023, the company launched a popular AI feature for event organizers enabling them to input data about their event which is generated into a fully formatted description of the event to entice ticket sales.
  • In addition, since July 2023 Passage has been working with insurance protection company Protecht to provide a refund protection option at point of sale.

Passage Raises $6 Million to Launch AI-Driven Virtual World Builder

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage, a platform for creating and connecting 3D virtual worlds and experiences, today announced the completion of a $6 million private sale led by Akash Network.

Key Points: 
  • Passage will use the funding to further develop its world-building tools, which allow creators to produce and optimize high-quality virtual experiences.
  • Lex Avellino , founder and Chief Creative Officer of Passage , said: "Passage is a totally new way to connect online.
  • PASG , the native token of the Passage ecosystem, was designed to facilitate governance and decentralized 3D assets in Passage worlds.
  • Created to engage, educate, and mentor the hip-hop community, the new world will launch in beta in Q4 of 2023.

Passage Raises $6 Million to Launch AI-Driven Virtual World Builder

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Passage, a platform for creating and connecting 3D virtual worlds and experiences, today announced the completion of a $6 million private sale led by Akash Network.

Key Points: 
  • Passage will use the funding to further develop its world-building tools, which allow creators to produce and optimize high-quality virtual experiences.
  • Lex Avellino , founder and Chief Creative Officer of Passage , said: "Passage is a totally new way to connect online.
  • PASG , the native token of the Passage ecosystem, was designed to facilitate governance and decentralized 3D assets in Passage worlds.
  • Created to engage, educate, and mentor the hip-hop community, the new world will launch in beta in Q4 of 2023.

1Password Launches New Products to Bring Passkeys to Any Website

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

TORONTO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1Password, the leader in human-centric security and privacy, today launched Passage by 1Password — a standalone authentication solution that enables businesses to easily implement passkeys for apps and websites. Passage by 1Password allows businesses to eliminate the hassle of passwords and reduce cart abandonment without building their own authentication infrastructure. With Passage by 1Password, the company is expanding beyond credential management and into customer identity access management (CIAM).

Key Points: 
  • Passage by 1Password allows businesses to eliminate the hassle of passwords and reduce cart abandonment without building their own authentication infrastructure.
  • "For passkeys to become the de facto industry standard, businesses need to be able to easily implement passwordless authentication," said Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless at 1Password.
  • Some of the biggest challenges businesses face when implementing passkeys are complexities surrounding cross-platform compatibility, account recovery, and ongoing maintenance.
  • "At 1Password, we take a human-centric approach to security, and passkeys are instrumental in creating a safer, simpler digital future for everyone," said Jeff Shiner, CEO at 1Password.

TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 set to recognise outstanding students, education providers and best practice

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 are open for entries.

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  • LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 are open for entries.
  • Creative Assembly, the studio behind the Total War series and new FPS title Hyenas, is the headline sponsor of the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023.
  • For further details please visit www.passage.org.uk or contact [email protected]
    "The TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 will recognise outstanding students, the best education providers and good practices, such as excellence in diversity.
  • Christina Haralambous, Group Director of Communications & Marketing, Sumo Group, said:
    "Sumo Group is proud to again be sponsoring the TIGA UK Games Education Awards for 2023.

TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 set to recognise outstanding students, education providers and best practice

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 are open for entries.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, today announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 are open for entries.
  • Creative Assembly, the studio behind the Total War series and new FPS title Hyenas, is the headline sponsor of the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023.
  • For further details please visit www.passage.org.uk or contact [email protected]
    "The TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2023 will recognise outstanding students, the best education providers and good practices, such as excellence in diversity.
  • Christina Haralambous, Group Director of Communications & Marketing, Sumo Group, said:
    "Sumo Group is proud to again be sponsoring the TIGA UK Games Education Awards for 2023.

Intuit to Infuse $1M into Local Communities with Support to Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Intuit has purchased $1 million-worth of items directly from local small businesses that will be donated to local nonprofits.

Key Points: 
  • Intuit has purchased $1 million-worth of items directly from local small businesses that will be donated to local nonprofits.
  • As Intuit kicks off its 40th anniversary, this initiative is being led by Intuit QuickBooks and Mailchimp to help support small business customers and nonprofit organizations in their communities.
  • With products for donation purchased directly from local SMBs, it’s also great to be supporting small businesses at a difficult economic time.
  • Intuit employees that work remotely will also have the opportunity to participate in Small Business Big Impact Day through a virtual experience.