Digital entertainment

Alert: Global Mofy Officially Adopts OpenUSD as Digital Asset Development Standard

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

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BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and digital asset development for the broader digital entertainment industry, today announced its strategic decision to officially adopt OpenUSD as the standard for digital asset development.

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BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and digital asset development for the broader digital entertainment industry, today announced its strategic decision to officially adopt OpenUSD as the standard for digital asset development.
Universal Scene Description (USD) offers numerous advantages across various industries engaged in 3D digital asset creation, including licensing, digital entertainment, the metaverse, and visual effects (VFX) production.
Mr. Haogang Yang, CEO of Global Mofy Metaverse, stated, “As a leading digital asset developer, owner and licensor, we made this strategic decision to adopt OpenUSD as the standard for all current and future digital asset development.
We have also begun converting our existing vast library of digital assets to the OpenUSD standard.

InnoEX returns with twofold increase in the number of exhibiting countries and regions

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.

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Through this approach, InnoEX promotes comprehensive cross-regional and cross-industry cooperation, aiming to enhance local I&T capabilities.
As a founding event of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Hong Kong SAR Government and HKTDC, this year's InnoEX will bring together exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, doubling the number from last year.
Participating exhibitors will come from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Canada, France, India, Poland, Thailand, the United Kingdom and other locations.
The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), drew crowds at the previous InnoEX and returns this year.

2024 Game Developers Conference Opens Today at San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s largest gathering of game industry professionals and enthusiasts who are devoted to the art and science of making games, begins its 38th edition today at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

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The 2024 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s largest gathering of game industry professionals and enthusiasts who are devoted to the art and science of making games, begins its 38th edition today at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
The conference continues on Wednesday, March 20, the opening day of GDC’s core conference and commences with the GDC Main Stage Performance titled “A Developer’s Concert” in North Hall at 9:00am PT.
Also new this year is the Game History Gallery, created in partnership with the Video Game History Foundation.
For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit GDC’s official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook , Twitter/X , or RSS.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Nine-month Period Ended December 31, 2023

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Monday, February 5, 2024

For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q3earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q3earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
In the Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segment, net sales declined compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year as the June 2023 launch of “Dragon Quest Champions” and the September 2023 launch of “FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS” were unable to compensate for factors including weak performances by existing titles.
In the Amusement segment, net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to year-on-year growth in sales at existing arcades.
In the Merchandising segment, net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, partly due to brisk sales of new merchandise featuring key characters from the Group’s IP portfolio.

Prodigy Education Levels-Up Game Team with Hire of Industry Leader Mateus Ximenes

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has appointed seasoned video game industry leader Mateus Ximenes to oversee the strategic development of the company's award-winning EdTech games.

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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has appointed seasoned video game industry leader Mateus Ximenes to oversee the strategic development of the company's award-winning EdTech games.
Mateus will lead Prodigy's game team to further enhance the student experience of its popular game-based learning platforms.
This includes its flagship Math Game, which is played by more than eight million students a month in classrooms and homes worldwide.
To support Mateus' vision, Prodigy is also actively recruiting for a number of game-related roles across its Product Development and Engineering Teams.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Six-month Period Ended September 30, 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q2earnings.pdf , or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q2earnings.pdf , or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
In the Amusement segment, the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 saw net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to year-on-year growth in sales at existing arcades.
In the Publication segment, the Company’s overall performance was solid in the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 despite declines in net sales and operating income compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
In the Merchandising segment, the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 saw net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, partly due to brisk sales of new merchandise featuring key characters from the Group’s IP portfolio.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Three-Month Period Ended June 30, 2023

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Friday, August 4, 2023

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q1earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q1earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
In the Amusement segment, net sales and operating income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 rose compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to a year-on-year increase in same-store sales.
In the Publication segment, net sales and operating income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 declined compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to year-on-year declines in both digital and print sales.
In the Merchandising segment, net sales and operating income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 rose compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due in part to brisk sales of new merchandise featuring key characters from the Group’s IP portfolio.

Digital Intelligence Technology: Fuelling Value Creation and Reshaping the Gaming Industry

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Monday, July 31, 2023

SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 China Digital Entertainment Congress commenced on Thursday alongside ChinaJoy, the country's largest gaming event.

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SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 China Digital Entertainment Congress commenced on Thursday alongside ChinaJoy, the country's largest gaming event.
During his keynote speech, Lu emphasized the rapid development of the Chinese gaming industry, which has greatly benefited from the country's "digitalization" strategies.
Specifically, he emphasized the pivotal role of digital intelligence technologies like generative AI in optimizing game content creation and production methods.
The gaming industry is driven by technologies like VR, AR, and AI, which inject vitality into the broader economy.

Digital Intelligence Technology: Fuelling Value Creation and Reshaping the Gaming Industry

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Monday, July 31, 2023

SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 China Digital Entertainment Congress commenced on Thursday alongside ChinaJoy, the country's largest gaming event.

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SHANGHAI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 China Digital Entertainment Congress commenced on Thursday alongside ChinaJoy, the country's largest gaming event.
During his keynote speech, Lu emphasized the rapid development of the Chinese gaming industry, which has greatly benefited from the country's "digitalization" strategies.
Specifically, he emphasized the pivotal role of digital intelligence technologies like generative AI in optimizing game content creation and production methods.
The gaming industry is driven by technologies like VR, AR, and AI, which inject vitality into the broader economy.

Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment Unveil A New Trailer and Frightening Monsters for SILENT HILL: Ascension, A Genvid Interactive Streaming Series

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

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NEW YORK and TOKYO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment shared a new trailer for SILENT HILL: Ascension, a Genvid Interactive Streaming Series going live later this year.

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SILENT HILL: Ascension will expand the SILENT HILL universe, explore intergenerational trauma, and give the audience the power to impact SILENT HILL canon forever
Fans will have direct and permanent influence on the story and characters of SILENT HILL: Ascension, a canonical entry in the SILENT HILL franchise
NEW YORK and TOKYO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genvid Entertainment and Konami Digital Entertainment shared a new trailer for SILENT HILL: Ascension, a Genvid Interactive Streaming Series going live later this year.
SILENT HILL: Ascension follows multiple main characters from locations around the world tormented by new and terrifying SILENT HILL monsters.
"By participating in SILENT HILL: Ascension you will leave your legacy in the canon of SILENT HILL.
"SILENT HILL fans and horror audiences everywhere have a lot to look forward to," said Motoi Okamoto, a producer of the SILENT HILL series at Konami Digital Entertainment.