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NEP's Connected Production Ecosystem Expands with New Strategic Partnerships

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NEP Group , the leading media services provider for sports and entertainment worldwide, today announced continued expansion of its connected production ecosystem through new partnerships with rights holders, sports leagues, broadcasters and OTT providers.

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  • NEP Group , the leading media services provider for sports and entertainment worldwide, today announced continued expansion of its connected production ecosystem through new partnerships with rights holders, sports leagues, broadcasters and OTT providers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409899802/en/
    NEP's Connected Production Ecosystem expansion includes the new fleet of nine all-IP mobile units that debuted for the 2024 PGA TOUR season.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The connected production solutions offered by NEP are continually evolving to meet client needs, market trends, and technological advancements.
  • Watch this video for a global view of NEP’s connected production ecosystem.

LOGITECH G Unveils the PRO X 60 Gaming Keyboard Featuring KEYCONTROL Technology - Designed with Esports Athletes and Engineered to Win

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409367997/en/
    Logitech G introduces the New PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard.
  • “The PRO X 60 is the perfect fit for players who need a keyboard that can adapt to any setup and condition.
  • To solve this, the PRO X 60 introduces an innovative new technology, KEYCONTROL, to provide gamers with customization capabilities far beyond what a standard keyboard delivers.
  • The PRO X 60 also features the trusted performance and reliability of Logitech G’s LIGHTSPEED wireless technology.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Revenues: Total revenues of $2.1 million increased 70% for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Costs and expenses: Total costs and expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $4.0 million, a slight increase of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results on Wednesday, March 27th

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results after market close on Wednesday, March 27th.

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  • Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results after market close on Wednesday, March 27th.
  • The Company will also host a conference call that day to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m.
  • A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on Allied Gaming & Entertainment’s Investor Relations site at http://ir.alliedesportsent.com .
  • Additionally, financial information presented on the call will be available on Allied Gaming & Entertainment’s Investor Relations site.

Capcom Ranked Number One for the Second Time in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings!

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) was recognized as the most highly reviewed video game publisher for the second time, taking the number one spot for 2023 in Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings.
  • Each year in their Annual Game Publisher Rankings, Metacritic ranks publishers worldwide based upon factors such as the average score of each publishers’ titles, the ratio of both positive and negative reviews, and the number of titles that have achieved a Metascore of 90 or higher.
  • In this 14th Annual Game Publisher Ranking, Capcom was recognized for the overall critical acclaim that it received for its games, marking the second time Capcom has taken the top spot, which it previously won in the 2019 ranking.
  • Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.

NEP Sweden Launches New Remote Operation Centres, Bringing Connected Broadcast Production Solutions to Region

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEP Sweden, part of NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators worldwide, today announced the successful launch of its new Remote Operation Centres (ROC) meeting the demand for connected broadcast production solutions in the region.

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  • NEP Sweden, part of NEP Group , the leading media technology partner for content creators worldwide, today announced the successful launch of its new Remote Operation Centres (ROC) meeting the demand for connected broadcast production solutions in the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321734836/en/
    NEP Sweden's Remote Operation Centre (ROC) in Stockholm features five medium-sized production control rooms (PCR) and one large PCR.
  • The powerful broadcast control and networking solution empowers production teams by making IP 2110 technology fast and intuitive.
  • “There is a growing demand for connected production solutions, and we’re responding to the needs of our broadcast partners in the region by bringing the new NEP Sweden Remote Operation Centres online, applying NEP’s deep understanding and expertise of SMPTE IP 2110 infrastructure and making this innovative and environmentally sustainable solution available to our clients,” said Per de Navarro, Chief Technology Officer, NEP Sweden.

"Fantastic Baseball" Launches Today: Wemade Partners with MLB, KBO, and CPBL and Cover Athlete Aaron Judge

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Friday, March 22, 2024

"Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.

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  • "Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321220477/en/
    Wemade’s first mobile game, ‘Fantastic Baseball,’ a sports simulation game for Android and iOS devices, is now available for download.
  • "Fantastic Baseball" is designed to be accessible to fans of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to hardcore baseball fans.
  • "Wemade is proud to partner with MLB, MLBPI, CPBL, and KBO to bring 'Fantastic Baseball' to fans around the world," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade.

Capcom’s Monster Hunter: World Tops 25 Million Units Sold Globally!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.

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  • Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Monster Hunter: World has sold over 25 million units* worldwide.
  • With Monster Hunter: World, Capcom drove the Monster Hunter series to global-brand status with a series-first worldwide simultaneous launch and international promotional activities, establishing the game as Capcom’s best-selling title of all time within a month of its release.
  • In the six years since the game’s launch, Capcom has continued to promote digital sales, leading Monster Hunter: World to achieve a new Capcom all-time-record of 25 million cumulative units sold.
  • (*Includes shipments of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Edition)

Underdog Invests in Critical Responsible Gaming Cross-Platform Technology

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Underdog, the fastest growing fantasy sports company ever, announced an investment in idPair by GuardDog , Underdog’s responsible gaming innovation fund.

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  • Underdog, the fastest growing fantasy sports company ever, announced an investment in idPair by GuardDog , Underdog’s responsible gaming innovation fund.
  • idPair’s proprietary technology creates a centralized view of an individual’s play and gambling activity across all applications and operators in a jurisdiction for regulators, providing for universal responsible gaming limits.
  • “Most users play with more than one operator for their gaming activity.
  • The opportunity we see with idPair is the ability to connect people and their play, and use those insights to inform enhanced responsible gaming initiatives,” said Adam Warrington, vice president, responsible gaming at Underdog.

Capcom Announces Million-Dollar Grand Prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024!

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Monday, February 26, 2024

150 million yen*1) as the grand prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024, its series of esports tournaments held worldwide that feature the company’s storied Street Fighter series.

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  • 150 million yen*1) as the grand prize for Capcom Pro Tour 2024, its series of esports tournaments held worldwide that feature the company’s storied Street Fighter series.
  • Capcom has held the Capcom Pro Tour along with the world-championship tournament Capcom Cup each year since 2014, staging live competitions in more than 40 countries while carrying out online events in as many as 129 countries worldwide.
  • 300 million yen*1) in total prize money for the Capcom Pro Tour 2023.
  • For the upcoming Capcom Pro Tour 2024, Capcom announced that it would again provide a $1 million USD prize (approx.