Xbox Game Studios

Hasbro Appoints New Leadership for Wizards of the Coast

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Chris Cocks, current President and Chief Operating Officer of Hasbros Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division, said: We are extremely pleased to welcome Cynthia and Tim to the Hasbro family.

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  • Chris Cocks, current President and Chief Operating Officer of Hasbros Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division, said: We are extremely pleased to welcome Cynthia and Tim to the Hasbro family.
  • They join at an exciting and dynamic time, and Wizards of the Coast as well as all of Hasbro will greatly benefit from their skills and experiences.
  • With best-in-class developers, designers and producers, the opportunities at Wizards of the Coast for creative storytelling and innovative game play are limitless.
  • She will build and expand on the outstanding foundation laid by Mr. Cocks, under whose leadership Wizards of the Coast doubled its revenue from 2018 to 2021.

CGMagazine Readies Game of the Year 2021 Voting

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Friday, December 31, 2021
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ST. CATHARINES, ON, Dec. 31, 2021 /CNW/ - CGMagazine Publishing Inc. CGMagazine is rounding up the best of 2021 whilethey head into the New Year.

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  • ST. CATHARINES, ON, Dec. 31, 2021 /CNW/ - CGMagazine Publishing Inc. CGMagazine is rounding up the best of 2021 whilethey head into the New Year.
  • Starting tomorrow, Jan 1, 2022, readers will be able to head over to CGMagonline to vote for Game of the Year 2021.
  • "Game of the Year is a coveted award crowned by major outlets at the end of each year.
  • The end of January will see the Best of 2021 print issue of CGMagazine, including Game of the Year and various best tech lists.

MSM Enters Into Agreement to Merge With RTE

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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The Company has also agreed to issue the following securities:

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  • The Company has also agreed to issue the following securities:
    (i) 37,035,714 MSM Shares and 75,000,000 MSM Options as an advisory/management fee for the Capital Raise;
    (ii) 26,482,979 MSM Shares to advisers of RTE in satisfaction of fees payable by RTE in respect of a previous capital raise;
    (iii) 26,250,000 MSM Options and 26,250,000 options to acquire MSM Shares exercisable at $0.05 on or before 3 years from the date of issue to the advisory board of MSM; and
    (iv) 12,500,000 MSM Options to the board of directors of MSM, subject to compliance with the Corporations Act.
  • The Company is also considering pursuing a listing on another securities exchange after the RTE merger transaction and capital raising are completed.
  • RTE is now exceptionally well-positioned to take advantage of the fantastic growth opportunity in the global gaming and eSports ecosystem, which is attracting massive user and audience engagement.
  • MSM Corporation International Limited ("MSMCI") is an online entertainment company that specialises in building and launching new digital entertainment products.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Gameplay Reveals Character by Ziva Dynamics

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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To bring this critical scene to life, Ninja Theory, a part of XBOX Game Studios, turned to Ziva Dynamics for the most high-performance, real-time character.

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  • To bring this critical scene to life, Ninja Theory, a part of XBOX Game Studios, turned to Ziva Dynamics for the most high-performance, real-time character.
  • To achieve such results, Ziva Dynamics would leverage a combination of their soft tissue simulation tools and advanced realtime technology.
  • The Ziva Dynamics artists began by building the troll in Ziva VFX, the soft tissue simulation software.
  • For more information about Ziva Dynamics or their real-time character technology, please visit zivadynamics.com or contact Ashton Louie, Director of Marketing at Ziva Dynamics, at [email protected] .

Xbox Pioneers delves into the past, present and future of creativity and innovation in the gaming industry on the 20th anniversary of Xbox launch

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Then watch Xbox Pioneers: Creativity & Innovation Past, Present and Future.

Key Points: 
  • Then watch Xbox Pioneers: Creativity & Innovation Past, Present and Future.
  • As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Xbox, the panelists look back at how they used their creativity and innovation to push traditional boundaries of gaming and establish Xbox as a dominant player in the industry.
  • These industry trailblazers share their personal stories and experiences reminiscing on the past and looking forward to what the future holds.
  • Xbox Pioneers premiers November 22 at 10 a.m. PT on Microsoft Alumni Network's YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/microsoftalumninetwork ) and the official Xbox Twitch (Twitch.tv/Xbox).

Trolli® Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Xbox with Limited-Edition Packaging and Next-Level Gifts for Gummi-Loving Gamers

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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"Trolli keeps gamers nationwide fueled up and ready to tackle that next level, no matter which epic game they might be playing," said Dave Foldes, Director of Marketing for Trolli.

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  • "Trolli keeps gamers nationwide fueled up and ready to tackle that next level, no matter which epic game they might be playing," said Dave Foldes, Director of Marketing for Trolli.
  • "And we couldn't be more excited to deliver even more ways for them to enjoy our sour gummies this year with our Xbox 20th anniversary partnership."
  • A bag of limited-edition Trolli sour gummi candy now means a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for fans coast to coast, valued at $14.99/month.
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate unlocksaccess to over 100 high-quality games on console, PC, and mobile devices, including day one releases from Xbox Game Studios.

G3 Esports Partners with Comtrade Gaming to Power Esports Wagering Platform

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- G3 Esports (G3) today announced a partnership with Comtrade Gaming, a leading provider of online igaming technology.

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  • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- G3 Esports (G3) today announced a partnership with Comtrade Gaming, a leading provider of online igaming technology.
  • The two companies will work together to provide player account management and backend infrastructure for G3's upcoming esports wagering platform.
  • "When choosing partners for our forthcoming esports wagering platform, it is critical to find organizations that understand what is required to safely and responsibly operate a regulatory-compliant online gaming platform.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to be working with G3 Esports and providing their igaming platform," said Steven Valentine, Chief Commercial Officer, Comtrade Gaming.

Black Female Inventor Joins Big Tech Companies in Social Gaming Industry

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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LONDON, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandra Harewood, a black, female inventor, has launched her digital game RAID , on the Apple App Store and on Google Play .

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  • LONDON, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandra Harewood, a black, female inventor, has launched her digital game RAID , on the Apple App Store and on Google Play .
  • Google Stadia, Microsoft Games (owners of Xbox), Amazon Games and Apple Arcade are all heavily investing in the exploding social gaming industry.
  • I believe my word/strategy game delivers compelling content for an underserved growing segment of people playing games on their mobile phone - women."
  • "In these times when individuals and companies are embracing diversity and inclusion, our entry into these non-traditional areas will be welcomed.

Bit Fry Game Studios Secures $3.5 Million Investment from Game Venture Funds, BITKRAFT Esports Ventures and Xbox co-creator Ed Fries' 1Up Ventures

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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"As we continue to expand our franchise into the competitive gaming space, I can't think of better capital and strategic partners than BITKRAFT and 1Up Ventures," comments Ben Freidlin, CEO and Founder of Bit Fry Game Studios.

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  • "As we continue to expand our franchise into the competitive gaming space, I can't think of better capital and strategic partners than BITKRAFT and 1Up Ventures," comments Ben Freidlin, CEO and Founder of Bit Fry Game Studios.
  • "BITKRAFT is the world's preeminent esports-focused fund, and Ed is a gaming luminary as co-creator of Xbox.
  • Future announcement and detailed information can be found online at: http://www.UltimateRivals.com
    About Bit Fry Game Studios, Inc.
  • Founded by Ed Fries, former vice president of Microsoft Game Studios and a co-founder of Xbox, Fries opened the fund in 2019.1Up Ventures is located in Kirkland, Washington.