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Razer Acquires Interhaptics: Revealing the Trend of Haptic Technologies Reports IDTechEx

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Friday, July 22, 2022

Razer is not the only gaming company that has invested much in haptic technology.

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  • Razer is not the only gaming company that has invested much in haptic technology.
  • The real trend and motivation behind the market is to create a more immersive user experience with haptic feedback.
  • To find out more about the IDTechEx report " Haptics 2023-2033: Technologies, Markets and Players ", including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Haptics .
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NEKCOM Announces $8 Million Series A Round from Galaxy Interactive to Accelerate International Growth and Game Development

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Video game developer, NEKCOM , announces it has completed an $8 million Series A Round led by Galaxy Interactive , one of the largest venture capital funds dedicated to the video game and interactive sector.

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  • Video game developer, NEKCOM , announces it has completed an $8 million Series A Round led by Galaxy Interactive , one of the largest venture capital funds dedicated to the video game and interactive sector.
  • The funds will be used to accelerate game development, R&D and international expansion.
  • NEKCOM has appointed Kimmy Li, a successful interactive entertainment and technology executive, as chief executive officer of NEKCOM USA.
  • NEKCOM has offices in New York, Los Angeles and a game development center in Wuhan, China.

HyperX Adds PlayStation 5 Support to ChargePlay Duo Charging Station for DualSense Wireless Controllers

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Monday, July 11, 2022

The new ChargePlay Duo for PlayStation 5 is designed to work with DualSense wireless controllers to help keep players in the game and ready at all times.

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  • The new ChargePlay Duo for PlayStation 5 is designed to work with DualSense wireless controllers to help keep players in the game and ready at all times.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005147/en/
    HyperX Adds PlayStation 5 Support to ChargePlay Duo Charging Station for DualSense Wireless Controllers (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The HyperX line of PlayStation accessories are designed with features that enable players to constantly improve their console gaming experience, said Aurelius Martinez, global console business manager, HyperX.
  • And, always have an extra wireless controller ready for play with the new HyperX ChargePlay Duo Charging Station.
  • HyperX ChargePlay Duo Charging Station for DualSense Wireless Controller Specifications:

HexGaming Delivers the Most Choices for Custom PS5 eSports Controllers

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SHENZHEN, China, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether competing in eSports competition and games against friends, or playing at the highest level in tournaments, having the perfect controller, able to make the most accurate moves, is what separates champions from the competition. To give gamers an advantage, HexGaming has today announced that the company is delivering the most choices for custom PS5 eSports controllers in the industry. Its latest controller, the Hex Rival Pro for PS5 is available starting today at HexGaming.com and at https://www.amazon.com/hexgaming starting at $199.99. 

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  • To give gamers an advantage, HexGaming has today announced that the company is delivering the most choices for custom PS5 eSports controllers in the industry.
  • Its latest controller, the Hex Rival Pro for PS5 is available starting today at HexGaming.com and at https://www.amazon.com/hexgaming starting at $199.99.
  • With the addition of the HEX Rival Pro to its lineup, Hex Gaming now has the industry's most impressive line-up of eSports controllers including the Rival controller and the Ultimate controller.
  • All Hex Gaming controllers for PS5 can be seen at:
    The HexGaming HEX RIVAL Pro controller for PS5 is the ultimate, fully modular video game controller made using authentic PS5 controllers customized specifically for tactical eSports gamers.

Sony Electronics Unveils New Gaming Gear Brand "INZONE," to Maximize Performance and Ability with Upgraded Gaming Monitors and Headsets

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced INZONE™ a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that sharpens the senses and enhances gaming ability. INZONE monitors feature incredible, high-resolution and high-dynamic range picture, while INZONE headsets include superior sound and 360 Spatial Sound for gaming12. This new brand embraces Sony's expertise as a pioneer in audio-visual technology, delivering features that will immerse gamers into the action with total focus. Designed for extraordinary experiences, INZONE offers a path to dive into an immersive zone, leading to a victorious ending.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced INZONE a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that sharpens the senses and enhances gaming ability.
  • INZONE monitors feature incredible, high-resolution and high-dynamic range picture, while INZONE headsets include superior sound and 360 Spatial Sound for gaming12.
  • "The market has been expanding with a higher interest in gaming with the spread of esports tournaments and the advancement of gaming entertainment.
  • With a small monitor footprint, players can easily position an angled keyboard and large gaming mouse pad around or under the display.

Gen.G and McDonald's Franchisees Renew McDonald's Crew League in Southern California, Southern Plains and DMV Regions and Expands into the Pacific Northwest

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global esports organization Gen.G announced today it has extended its national partnership with McDonald's for another year of the McDonald's Crew League in the Southern California, Southern Plains (Kansas, Oklahoma) and DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia) regions designed to recruit and retain its employees through gaming. This partnership also includes an expansion into the Pacific Northwest region to allow additional esports leagues to engage McDonald's employees and gaming enthusiasts. 

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  • This partnership also includes an expansion into the Pacific Northwest region to allow additional esports leagues to engage McDonald's employees and gaming enthusiasts.
  • The Pacific Northwest region league kicked off and will have their playoffs on August 13th.
  • Southern California, Southern Plains, and DMV region Crew Leagues will kick off their seasons on July 5, July 26 and August 23, with play-off to follow respectively.
  • Currently McDonald's esports programming connects hundreds of employees in the Southern Plains, Southern California, Washington D.C., Baltimore and broader Maryland.

Turtle Beach’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX and Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox Named Top Wireless Gaming Headsets

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Leading gaming accessory provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox and Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox models continue the series legacy of being named top gaming headsets by leading publications.

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  • Leading gaming accessory provider Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox and Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox models continue the series legacy of being named top gaming headsets by leading publications.
  • CG Mag gave the Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox a 9.5/10 review score plus their Editors Choice designation as well, saying, The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX headset is the contender to beat for best headset 2022.
  • Turtle Beachs Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox (MSRP: $199.99) and Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX for Xbox (MSRP: $129.99) offer gamers massive battery life, multiplatform compatibility, premium sound and comfort, and are currently available from www.turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide.
  • The updated Stealth 600 Gen 2 USB for Xbox (MSRP: $99.99) also offers improved battery life and retains the attractive price thats made Turtle Beachs Stealth 600 the industrys best-selling gaming headset series.

FINAL FANTASY VII 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BROADCAST Unveils First Look At ‘FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH’, ‘CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION’ and More

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Friday, June 17, 2022

FINAL FANTASY VII remake series Creative Director, Tetsuya Nomura said, As revealed on the broadcast, there are currently four FINAL FANTASY VII projects being developed in parallel.

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  • FINAL FANTASY VII remake series Creative Director, Tetsuya Nomura said, As revealed on the broadcast, there are currently four FINAL FANTASY VII projects being developed in parallel.
  • In fact, new players might even enjoy starting their FINAL FANTASY VII journey with FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.
  • Yoshinori Kitase, FINAL FANTASY VII remake series Producer and FINAL FANTASY VII Director said, We have officially announced that the second title FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will be released next winter, approximately three years after the original FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE released in April 2020.
  • The broadcast also marked the announcement of CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION, a remaster of PlayStationPortable exclusive, CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-.

All-New PlayStation Plus Game Subscription Service From Sony Interactive Entertainment Launches in North and South America Today

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today the launch of its all-new PlayStationPlus game subscription service in North and South America, providing more flexibility and value for gaming fans.

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  • Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today the launch of its all-new PlayStationPlus game subscription service in North and South America, providing more flexibility and value for gaming fans.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220613005135/en/
    The global launch of the all-new PlayStation Plus represents a massive evolution of our game subscription service offering, and we are pleased that fans worldwide can now enjoy hundreds of fantastic games available in the PlayStation Plus catalog, said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
  • At each regional launch, the current cloud-based subscription game service, PlayStationNow, will transition into the new PlayStation Plus service.
  • Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Antonline to Attend and Participate in 2022 MomoCon Convention

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Friday, May 27, 2022

ATLANTA, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonline, America's premier online reseller of cutting-edge computer technology and consumer electronics, today announced that it is attending and participating in the 2022 MomoCon Convention in Atlanta, GA, from May 26-29.

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  • Gaming community to connect with Antonline and influencer Tygarlily in-person at leading animation, anime, gaming, and comic convention in Atlanta
    ATLANTA, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonline , America's premier online reseller of cutting-edge computer technology and consumer electronics, today announced that it is attending and participating in the 2022 MomoCon Convention in Atlanta, GA, from May 26-29.
  • MomoCon is a culture convention trade show held every year in Atlanta, GA.
  • "We are very excited to participate in MomoCon this year and connect with the gaming community in-person," said Cat Comerford, Chief Merchandising Officer at Antonline.
  • Founded in 1994 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Antonline is America's premier online reseller of cutting-edge gaming and computer technology.